Local Manchester League

With the government restrictions still in place and only easing in stages, we had to reluctantly make the decision that the GMWFL Spring season wouldn’t go ahead as planned. However, we were able to run a temporary Local Manchester League for teams within that boundary.

Twenty four teams from ten different clubs entered this temporary competition. We had ten over 60s teams, ten over 65s teams and four over 70s teams. The 60s and 65s were grouped into two divisions of five teams. Quite a few clubs needed to play some players in both the 60s and 65s leagues.

This will be an ongoing report, with further details added after each league session.

15th April Results

At least we had a lovely sunny day to kick off the league, with most people attending abiding by the Covid regulations.

60s Group A
Maccabi Old Codgers 1-2 Manchester Corinthians Reds

60s Group B
Club Kingsmaid 2-2 Bury Relics

65s Group A
Maccabi Old Codgers 1-8 Manchester Corinthians Reds

65s Group B
Bolton Arena 0-1 Bury Relics

Not unexpected, due to the games duration time of 40 minutes, there were nine penalties awarded in the four fixtures yesterday for an accumulation of offences, mainly not walking. Thanks to our two referees yesterday, Garry Pearce and Mike Willmore, who were both graded excellent.

22nd April Results

It was another warm sunny day for this second session of the temporary league.

60s Group A
Roach Dynamos 0-1 Prestwich & Whitefield WFC

60s Group B
Rochdale AFC Strollers 1-2 Manchester Corinthians Whites

65s Group A
Rochdale Wanderers 1-0 Prestwich & Whitefield WFC

65s Group B
Manchester Senior Citizens 2-1 Manchester Corinthians Whites

The referees today were Bob Ingham and Mike Willmore, who both officiated well. The Prestwich & Whitefield over 65s team have been disqualified from Group A due to playing an under age player.

29th April Results

The third session of the league saw a mixture of sun, rain, hail and wind.

60s Group B
Salcom 1-7 Club Kingsmaid

65s Group A
Salcom 0-5 Manchester Corinthians Reds

65s Group B
Rochdale Striders 4-2 Bury Relics

70s
Bury Relics 1-2 Manchester Senior Citizens

The referees today were Garry Pearce and Alan Graham. It was good to see Alan back again after his health problem.

6th May Results

We had four seasons weather in one day at Heywood today.

60s Group A
Rochdale Striders 1-4 Manchester Corinthians Reds

65s Group A
Rochdale Wanderers 1-3 Maccabi Old Codgers

65s Group B
Manchester Senior Citizens 1-0 Bolton Arena

70s
Rochdale AFC Strollers 4-2 Salcom

The referees today were Matt Howells and Mike Willmore.

13th May Results

60s Group A
Roach Dynamos 2-1 Maccabi Old Codgers

60s Group B
Rochdale AFC Strollers 1-0 Bury Relics

65s Group B
Bury Relics 3-1 Manchester Corinthians Whites

70s
Manchester Senior Citizens 0-3 Rochdale AFC Strollers

Matt Howells and Bob Ingham officiated today.

20th May Results

60s Group A
Manchester Corinthians Reds 3-0 Prestwich & Whitefield WFC

60s Group B
Club Kingsmaid 3-1 Manchester Corinthians Whites

65s Group A
Manchester Corinthians Reds 1-0 Prestwich & Whitefield WFC

70s
Bury Relics 4-1 Salcom

Matt Howells and Garry Pearce were the referees today.

27th May Results

60s Group B
Bury Relics 5-2 Salcom

65s Group A
Maccabi Old Codgers 5-2 Salcom

65s Group B
Bolton Arena 1-2 Rochdale Striders

70s
Manchester Senior Citizens 3-1 Salcom

Matt Howells and Mike Willmore officiated.

3rd June Results

60s Group A

Maccabi Old Codgers 0-3 Rochdale Striders

65s Group A

Prestwich & Whitefield WFC 0-1 Salcom

65s Group B

Manchester Corinthians 5-0 Rochdale Striders

70s

Bury Relics 1-2 Rochdale AFC Strollers

Congratulations to Rochdale AFC Strollers who deservedly won the over 70s League.

Matt Howells and Mike Willmore refereed once again today.

10th June Results

60s Group A

Prestwich & Whitefield WFC 2-3 Rochdale Striders

60s Group B

Manchester Corinthians Whites 1-1 Salcom

65s Group A

Manchester Corinthians Reds 1-0 Rochdale Wanderers

65s Group B

Bury Relics 2-0 Manchester Senior Citizens

Todays referees were Matt Howells and Bob Ingham.

17th June Results

60s Group A

Manchester Corinthians Reds 1-1 Roach Dynamos

60s Group B

Club Kingsmaid 3-2 Rochdale AFC Strollers

65s Group A

Prestwich & Whitefield WFC 0-1 Maccabi Old Codgers

65s Group B

Manchester Corinthians Whites 3-1 Bolton Arena

Matt Howells and Garry Pearce were todays referees.

24th June Results

60s Group A

Prestwich & Whitefield WFC 2-4 Maccabi Old Codgers

60s Group B

Manchester Corinthians Whites 2-1 Bury Relics

65s Group A

Salcom 2-2 Rochdale Wanderers

65s Group B

Rochdale Striders 1-4 Manchester Senior Citizens

Bob Ingham and Mike Willmore officiated.

1st July Results

60s Group A

Rochdale Striders 2-3 Roach Dynamos

60s Group B

Salcom 0-4 Rochdale AFC Strollers

Matt Howells and Mike Willmore were the referees today. This was the final day of the league fixtures. The cup and trophy finals will be played on Thursday 8th July.

8th July Finals Results

60s League Trophy Final

Roach Dynamos 1-6 Manchester Corinthians Whites

65s League Trophy Final

Maccabi Old Codgers 1-4 Manchester Senior Citizens

60s League Cup Final

Manchester Corinthians Reds 2-4 Club Kingsmaid

65s League Cup Final

Manchester Corinthians Reds 3-1 Bury Relics

Matt Howells and Garry Pearce refereed today. The post tournament presentation images can be found HERE.

The full fixtures, results and tables are on the website drop down menu for each age category.

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