Manchester Walking Football March 2024

The ongoing report for the March sessions is HERE.

GMWFL Over 60s Representative Team Manager

Manager or Player/Manager required for the GMWFL Over 60s representative team. If interested please contact the General Secretary HERE.

GMWFL Representative Teams Visit The Isle Of Man

Our over 60s and over 65s teams played the Isle Of Man National teams on 24th and 25th February. The report is HERE.
There is also a listing HERE for players who have represented the GMWFL in various age categories

Alan Graham

One of our referees, Alan Graham, has decided to retire from officiating in walking football. All at the GMWFL wish Alan all the best for the future and thank him for his services to the league.

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All Fixtures Played At The Heywood Sports Village, West Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4TW.

Calendar 2024

DateEventTime
6th MarchOver 70s Division 111:00-13:00
7th MarchOver 60s Divisions 1 & 211:00-13:00
13th MarchOver 70s Division 211:00-13:00
14th MarchOver 60s Divisions 3 & 411:00-13:00
20th MarchOver 70s Division 311:00-13:00
21st MarchOver 65s Divisions 1 & 211:00-13:00
28th MarchOver 65s Divisions 3 & 4 11:00-13:00
3rd AprilOver 70s Division 111:00-13:00
4th AprilOver 60s Divisions 1 & 211:00-13:00
10th AprilOver 70s Division 211:00-13:00
11th AprilOver 60s Divisions 3 & 411:00-13:00
17th AprilOver 70s Division 311:00-13:00
18th AprilOver 65s Divisions 1 & 211:00-13:00
25th AprilOver 65s Divisions 3 & 411:00-13:00
1st MayOver 70s Division 111:00-13:00
2nd MayOver 60s Divisions 1 & 211:00-13:00
8th MayOver 70s Division 211:00-13:00
9th MayOver 60s Divisions 3 & 411:00-13:00
15th MayOver 70s Division 311:00-13:00
16th MayOver 65s Divisions 1 & 211:00-13:00
23rd MayOver 65s Divisions 3 & 411:00-13:00
5th JuneOver 70s Division 111:00-13:00
Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30
6th JuneOver 60s Divisions 1 & 211:00-13:00
Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30
12th JuneOver 70s Division 211:00-13:00
Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30
13th JuneOver 60s Division 3 & 411:00-13:00
Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30
19th JuneOver 70s Division 311:00-13:00
Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30
20th JuneOver 65s Divisions 1 & 211:00-13:00
Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30
27th JuneOver 65s Divisions 3 & 411:00-13:00
Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30
4th JulyOver 75s Division 111:00-13:00
18th JulyOver 75s Division 111:00-13:00
1st AugustOver 75s Division 111:00-13:00
15th AugustOver 75s Division 111:-00-13:00
Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30
8th SeptemberMartin Dawson TrophyTBC

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Three Moston Brook FC Walking Footballers Receive 50 Year Awards From The Lancashire FA, Read About It HERE

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Moston Brook FC 50 Year Awards. The Three Have Played A Total Of 373 Matches & Scored 23 Goals In The GMWFL.

The GMWFL 2023 Review & 2024 Preview Is HERE

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GMWFL Representative Teams Visit The Isle Of Man

Our over 60s and over 65s teams are returning to the Isle Of Man in late February to again play their National teams. The report on our last visit in 2022 can be read scrolling down this PAGE.

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Mick Tarpey

Manchester Corinthians and GMWFL representative player Mick Tarpey, has had a terrible year with serious health problems, which thankfully he has overcome and expects to return to action in 2024. A collection was raised for Mick and his wife Jane by his Manchester Corinthians team mates and a few other players from the GMWFL. The image below left is from a card received from Mick and Jane, the right image is from a glass plaque they presented to the league in appreciation of the support they have received.

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Registration is now closed for footballs most prestigious National competition. GMWFL teams entered are – Blackpool Senior Seasiders, Bolton Arena, Bolton Arena Womens, Bury Relics, Fleetwood Town Flyers, Kingsmaid, Manchester Corinthians, Ribble Valley, Salcom, Wakefield Wanderers, Winstanley Walkers.

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Just a quick email to congratulate you and your league committee members of the Greater Manchester Walking Football League on gaining England Football League Accreditation. I know a lot of hard work has gone into this and you should all be very proud of this – your delivery plan was excellent and has clear focus on your plans for the future – many congratulations.

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GMWFL Are Now An FA Accredited League

GMWFL Clubs Feature In The WFLA National Cup Grand Finals 2023

The report is HERE.

Lancashire & Cheshire Over 60s Cup 2023

Kingsmaid and Wakefield Wanderers represented the GMWFL in this annual tournament. The report is HERE.

GMWFL Over 60s Players Representing England

Another one for the GMWFL, all these players who play in our league are part of the over 60s England Walking Football Team, winners of their age category in the Dublin Invitational Tournament.

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Left To Right: Tony Breslin, Frank White, Peter Davenport, Kevin Mooney, Simon Atherfold (Manager), Dennis Johnson, Ken Hitchell.

GMWFL Over 70s Players Representing England

Six of the GMWFL over 70s players represented the England Walking Football Team in the Dublin Invitational Tournament versus Ireland, France & Italy at the weekend. They were unbeaten overall winners with 17 of the 19 goals scored coming from this group of players. Well done lads.

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Left To Right: Allan Macleod, Bernard Walker, Barry George, Terry O’Rourke, Frank Flynn, Ray Richards.

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Grimsby Over 60s Tournament A Success For Manchester Walking Football

Two teams formed from our member clubs had a successful day in the Grimsby Over 60s Tournament on 3rd June. The full report is HERE.

WFLA Inter League Cup

The Greater Manchester Walking Football League over 65s and over 70s representative teams both retained their trophies in the Walking Football Leagues Alliance Inter League Cup at the Redditch Utd FC ground on 22nd May. Full report is HERE.

Kevin Williams

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The Greater Manchester Walking Football League are delighted to announce that Kevin Williams has accepted an invitation to join the League Management Committee.

Kevin, who is Chairman of Rochdale WFC, brings a wealth of experience in coaching, team management, organisation, sponsorship and grant funding.

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Podcast On The GMWFL & The Health Benefits Of Walking Football

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League Chairman Paul Gardner, League Secretary Bill Murney & League Referees Appointment & Disciplinary Secretary Garry Pearce Talk About The GMWFL & The Health Benefits Of Walking Football
Click On Image To Listen To The Podcast

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FA Message On The Revised LOTG April 2022

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Salcom Walking Football Article

Chris Vickers of Salcom has written an article mentioning the GMWFL, it can be read HERE.

Greater Manchester Walking Football League

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The Greater Manchester Walking Football League was launched initially in November 2016 to provide regular competitive football for the many over 60’s walking footballers. The full history of the league 2016-2020 can be read HERE.

Steve Colesby is now the Treasurer and Fixtures Secretary and Garry Pearce is now the Referees Appointments and Disciplinary Secretary.

We were the first FA affiliated over 60s league in the country and have attracted teams from across the Greater Manchester area, Cheshire, Cumbria, Fylde Coast, Lancashire and Yorkshire.

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The Greater Manchester Walking Football League runs in seasons, Spring and Autumn, with each season consisting of 4 monthly fixture dates. All fixture dates take place on the new 3G facility at Heywood Sports Village, West Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4TW.

Further innovation came in the form of an over 65’s League, which was introduced in February 2018, where seven teams entered the inaugural division. In the same year two over 70’s Cup Tournaments were introduced, probably the first in the country. We started an over 70’s League in March 2019, with seven teams competing, the first over 70’s league in the country.

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The league has a growing reputation as one of the best in the country, with many teams saying it’s the best organised league they have played in, with excellent referees, a great modern venue and it’s close distance to the motorway network.

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If your team would like to join us then please use the Contact Us page.
 

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