Huge congratulations to Relics stalwart, Graham Walton, who made his debut for the England Walking Football team at the Maureen Evans International Memorial Cup, which was held at the Neath sports centre, on Sunday 24th August 2025. There were 3 age categories: 60s -65s-70s and he played for the Over 70’s in a triangular competition against Wales and Ireland. EachContinue reading “England Debut for Graham”
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Over 60 Stripes Put On A Show
Bury Relics Over 60 Stripes concluded the first half of their Greater Manchester Division 2 Walking Football league campaign in match week 4. A squad of 8 were selected of Keith (GK), Ken Bo, Mike, Mark T, Steve H, Iain, Mark E and Andy. Pat was Manager and Eddy, Kev and Neville, were in attendanceContinue reading “Over 60 Stripes Put On A Show”
Bury Community Football and Bury Relics go to Whitehaven
Whitehaven friendly tournamentDate; Whitehaven, June 3rd 2025 BackgroundA man called Richard turned up one Tuesday at the Castle for game of walking football and asked if Bury Community Football would be interested in a friendly with some players from Whitehaven. So, on the 26th of February 2025 we played a 5-team league format friendly atContinue reading “Bury Community Football and Bury Relics go to Whitehaven”
Over 75s top dogs extend their lead
Date; June 25th 2025A humid day but not blazing sunshine, was at Heywood for matchday 4 of the over 75s league. And for my dad joke; what animals takes the most risks? Lambs, they always like a gambol. To the football…. Bury Relics vs. InvinciblesThe first team up for the Relics are the Invincibles andContinue reading “Over 75s top dogs extend their lead”
65s Stand Ins Stand Out
19th June 2025 Heywood Over 65’sSquad:Keith Gillespie ( GK )Graham Walton( C )Pete SchevtschenkoAlan BlackleyKevin AmosKeith SwainNev Kitchen Andy Richardson Manager: Ken Buggie Pre-match thoughts “ It’s hot….. too hot”…..everybody! First match of this final session before the summer break , it’s the kind of day when sensible people grab an iced drink and find a bitContinue reading “65s Stand Ins Stand Out”
60s Whites Shooting Blanks
5th June 2025O 60’s Whites at Heywood Squad:Eddie (GK)Graham (C)Ian McKinnon Ian McCannKeith SwainKevin AmosKevin Bates Manager:Ken Buggie Overcast day not too warm or cold.Pre-match thoughts: “ where is everyone “? Eddie“ what time is it”? Ken“ has somebody lost a radish“? Kev B A thoroughly professional day begins with Keith lending a player from another teamContinue reading “60s Whites Shooting Blanks”
GMWFL 2025 – Over 70’s clean sheet
Heywood 4th June 2025On the final day before the summer break the Relics kept themselves in contention for the over 70’s league title with a clean sheet in all four games and 6 points from the days activities.The squad of Ed, Jomo, Tex, Gerry L, Ray H, Bob D, Ken Buggie, Pete T were onContinue reading “GMWFL 2025 – Over 70’s clean sheet”
Over 75s Still On Top
Report for over 75s league fixtures on the 28th of May 2025.Lately, the reporting has been of supreme quality, with a heavy dose of jokes. So, since I was thinking to myself about a joke I made up, I may as well post it here; of course it’s awesome. What brand of sausages do bricklayersContinue reading “Over 75s Still On Top”
Over 65s Give It Their All
Bury Relics Over 65’s went into their third set of fixtures of the Greater Manchester Division 1 Walking Football 2025 league campaign with a squad of of 8; Keith Gillespie (GK), Kevin, Pete Shev, Alan, Dave Luk, Keith Swain, John Morris and Graham. Ken was Manager and numerous supporters were in attendance on a beautiful day.Continue reading “Over 65s Give It Their All”
Stripes hit form
8th of May 2025 over 60’s Stripes playing at Heywood Manager Ken ( don’t blame it on the sunshine, don’t blame it on the moonlight , don’t blame it on the good time , blame it on the) Buggie Squad: Mike Bartram (C)Keith Gillespie (GK)Andy RichardsonSteve HassallKen BondIain DawsonNev Kitchen Will ScottMark Evans Will Ken surviveContinue reading “Stripes hit form”
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