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About Greater Manchester Walking Football League
Read more →The Greater Manchester Walking Football League is an amateur football league for people over the age of 60. It was founded in 2016 and is the first FA-affiliated over 60s league in the country.
The league has three divisions: Over 60s, Over 65s, and Over 70s. Each division consists of 8 teams, and the season runs from September to May. Matches are played on 3G pitches at Heywood Sports Village in Heywood, Greater Manchester.
The Greater Manchester Walking Football League was founded in 2016 by Steve Colesby and Garry Pearce. Colesby is the current Treasurer and Fixtures Secretary, while Pearce is the Referees Appointments and Disciplinary Secretary.
Last updated: Friday, 28 June 2024
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