The 2026 Greater Manchester Walking Football League (GMWFL) season kicked off for the over 60’s Stripes on 12th March in typical Heywood weather, freezing The anticipation of the opening fixture for the Relics Stripes against old rivals Corinthians didn’t do much to provide a warm confident glow from the Relics, who knew that Corinthians gamesContinue reading “Relics over 60s stripes kick off unbeaten”
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Over 70s, we are the champions meet new kids on the block
WEDS 4th MARCH HEYWOOD 2026 Reigning over 70s champions, Bury Relics, meet a new look division 1 to begin the defence of their title. From a spectators point of view, it was sad that Rochdale no longer prevail in this division, as games between Bury and Rochdale were always entertaining. In addition, the massive rivalryContinue reading “Over 70s, we are the champions meet new kids on the block”
The Boys are Back in Town
“Guess who just got back today, them wild eyed boys that had been away”, the opening lyrics to Thin Lizzy’s The Boys are Back in Town, in this case the ‘Boys’ being Bury Relics over 75’s, the town Heywood Sports Village. Yes they really were back as defending champions and started the 2026 season veryContinue reading “The Boys are Back in Town”
Over 70s Championship Review
Not to be outdone by their ‘elders’ of the over 75’s the ‘youngsters’ of the Bury Relics over 70’s became the League Champions of the inaugural GMWFL spring and autumn format The Relics main sponsor is Tower Family Healthcare, an extract from their website:- “At Tower Family Healthcare, we are passionate about supporting our localContinue reading “Over 70s Championship Review”
Over 65s Finish 4th
Bury Relics Over 65’s went into their final set of fixtures of the Greater Manchester Division 1 Walking Football 2025 league campaign with a squad of 8: Keith Gillespie (GK), Kev Amos, Pete Shev, Alan, Dave Luk, Tony G, Ian McCann and Graham. Ken was Manager and supporters in attendance were Keiran, Keith S, Eddy, Nev, Kev BContinue reading “Over 65s Finish 4th”
Over 75s Championship Review
In the inaugural year of the Greater Manchester Walking Football over 75’s League the Bury Relics came out on top in what is to be believed the first league of this kind in the Country The Relics main sponsor is Tower Family Healthcare, an extract from their website:- At Tower Family Healthcare, we are passionate about supportingContinue reading “Over 75s Championship Review”
Over 60 Stripes Raffle Dazzle
Bury Relics Over 60 Stripes went into their final set of fixtures of their 2025 Greater Manchester Division 2 Walking Football league campaign in match week 8. A squad of 8 were available; Alan (GK), Steve M, Ken Bo, Mike, Mark E, Steve H, Neville and Andy. Ken was Manager with Pat and Keiran inContinue reading “Over 60 Stripes Raffle Dazzle”
Victory day for the over 70s
GMWFL over 70s final fixtures, date 3rd December 2025. Bury Relics over 70s squad made history as the first side to win the over 70s league title contested over 12 months (combined spring and autumn sessions). They did it with panache, winning all four of their games on the final day of play. Before KO,Continue reading “Victory day for the over 70s”
60s Whites Down but not out
4th December Greater Manchester Walking Football League Over 60’s Division One played at Heywood Sports Village The cards were stacked against Bury Relics Over 60’s Whites in their bid to avoid the dreaded drop on the final day of the League One fixtures. The weather was damp and miserable as a depleted squad carrying injuriesContinue reading “60s Whites Down but not out”
75s Finish The Job
Step aside Captain Mainwaring, Sergeant Wilson et al, Bury Relics own Dad’s Army the over 75’s were on parade at Heywood Sports Sports Village ably supported by a small platoon from Salcom (S). On a cold but mainly sunny day whilst the Govt. and NHS were giving endless advice on how the elderly should stayContinue reading “75s Finish The Job”
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