Manchester Walking Football May 2026

Reporter: Kevin Williams

Week 1 – Over 70s Division 1 & Over 60s Division 1

Over 70s Report

Everyone seems to be taking points off each other in the 1st Division of the Over 70’s section. All 5 teams have been beaten at least once; leaders Tameside Striders Blues on two occasions, bottom club Salcom three times.

This situation arises because the latter named have drawn nine of their 12 games, quite some record! A couple of wins can make all the difference though, as there are 11 points between the sides.
Bury Relics, Moston Brook FC and Winstanley Walkers are all nicely poised in the middle of this division, but can one of them string a few victories together before the East Manchester side disappear over the horizon?

Over 60s Report

It was fast and frantic at times during today’s Over 60’s Division 1 session at a very pleasant Heywood Sports Village. Bolton Arena remain the only unbeaten side after 14 games, and sit 9 points clear of Fleetwood Town Flyers, with a vastly superior goal difference. The Fishermen were the only team to take a point off the leaders today.

Despite starting well and moving above Blackpool Senior Seasiders after a close run 1-0 victory early doors, the Bolton Arena Blues team seemed to lose their way suffering 5-1 and 3-0 defeats in the last two games. I’m sure they’ll be back meaning business in June.

Only five points separate Wakefield Wanderers, Winstanley Walkers, Manchester Old Boys and Burnley Clarets in the mid table slots. These positions are reflected in so many games between the teams; close with rarely anything to choose between them.

It’s far too soon to suggest that the relegation battle will be decided by Ribble Valley WFC, Salcom, Bolton Arena Blues and Blackpool Senior Seasiders, but they’ll be looking to pick up points sooner rather than later!

With the GMWFL celebrating it’s 10th anniversary this year, and raising funds for Rochdale’s Springhill Hospice, the Ribble Valley WFC players donated their £50 match fees to the charity, also a bottle of whisky and a bottle of wine for the raffle on 13th June. Thanks lads, a great gesture. [Ed].

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