Martin Dawson Trophy 2023
Twelve teams in two groups of six contested the seventh Martin Dawson Trophy played on 3rd September 2023. This was a reduction of two teams from last years event, probably due to the fact that there are far too many tournaments in the walking football calendar nowadays.
We had four non GMWFL members enter, previous entrants Blackburn Rovers WF, Grimsby Corinthians and Leeds Titans together with one new team Leeds Morley. Eight of the GMWFL teams made up the twelve contestants.
The two groups and the results and tables were –
Kingsmaid Winners Martin Dawson Trophy 2023
Blackburn Rovers Runners Up Martin Dawson Trophy 2023
Wakefield Wanderers Winners Martin Dawson Plate 2023
Leeds Titans Runners Up Martin Dawson Plate 2023
Kingsmaid are now the first team to record a hat trick of wins in the Martin Dawson Trophy. In a day of lovely weather there were some very strong teams on show.
Thanks to our referees today Denis Cudahy, Alan Graham, Steve Nethercott, Garry Pearce and Mike Willmore. Pie and peas were served prior to the presentation where Martin Dawson’s widow Maureen presented the trophies. A raffle was held in aid of the Stroke Association which raised £217. Thanks to all who contributed.
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Top days football with some great competitors, as always the competition was brilliantly organized and well refereed and great food to finish off. Many thanks for a great day out.
Kim
Another well organised brilliant competition. A pleasure to play as part of the Rochdale team.
Great event as always. Thanks to everyone who made it possible, on behalf of all at Rochdale WFC.
A great event organised by great hard working diligent folk & played in a superb spirit by all the teams.
A typical damp dismal Heywood day…………oh hang about……..!
A cracking sunny day to play and as always thanks to Paul, Bill, Steve and the officials for another well organised and run competition. The standard of the teams continues to improve every year.
Excellent well organised event as usual at Heywood. Great weather, consistant referees, what more could one ask for.