This Wednesday's walking football session for the over-50s will take place at Shaftsbury Youth Club between 11am and noon due to refurbishment at the recreation centre.
Shaftsbury Youth Club
60 Mendip Road
Birkenhead
Merseyside
CH42 8NU
Tuesday 30 June 2015
Monday 29 June 2015
TRFC OPEN DAY
A few of us in the Walking Football group joined in the fun at the recent open day where we also tried to encourage new recruits to join us, as can be seen in the photo.
Picture courtesy of George Brady.
Picture courtesy of George Brady.
LATEST ON ANDY JONES
Hey Guys,
The following was left on Andy's Facebook page:
Claire here - just to let people know that Andy has been taken into hospital following some sort of seizure this afternoon. They are keeping him in overnight and doing tests. He is much improved and feeling better but any good wishes or prayers would be most welcome. Will keep you informed x
Needless to say all our best wishes go to Andy & Claire and here's hoping for a very speedy recovery.
Our thoughts are with you.
Latest: Andy has been discharged from the Royal Hospital after tests. See you soon mate.
The following was left on Andy's Facebook page:
Claire here - just to let people know that Andy has been taken into hospital following some sort of seizure this afternoon. They are keeping him in overnight and doing tests. He is much improved and feeling better but any good wishes or prayers would be most welcome. Will keep you informed x
Needless to say all our best wishes go to Andy & Claire and here's hoping for a very speedy recovery.
Our thoughts are with you.
Latest: Andy has been discharged from the Royal Hospital after tests. See you soon mate.
Monday 22 June 2015
NEW KIT RE-ORDER
We still have one kit available in size large, number 9 at £20.00.
Tuesday 16 June 2015
Monday 15 June 2015
NEW BIBS
George has recently organized and taken delivery of two new sets of bibs for TRWF. 10 in maroon and 10 in fluo yellow, these are very good quality, generous sizing and really look the part as can be seen below. Many thanks to George for his effort and hard work.
One of the new bibs modeled by Everton loanee Andy
NOTICE OF MEETING
A
few weeks ago, Alan “The Cat” suggested that the competitive arm of Tranmere
Rovers Walking Football should have a get together / meeting in order to put
forward suggestions / ideas / thoughts as to how to better progress TRWF as a
group.
Anyone
interested in the competition / festival side of things is invited to attend a
meeting after our normal 11 – 12 playing session on Wednesday 24th
June 2015.
Any
suggestions can then either be brought up on the day or you can submit them
beforehand to George (TRWF Treasurer) via his email joan.brady@sky.com
Sunday 14 June 2015
FAMILY FUN DAY AT CHESTER
On
Saturday 13th June 2015, we were invited to participate in an event
to showcase Walking Football and it’s benefits and enjoyments at Cheshire
County Sport Club in Chester. The event also had mens, ladies & kids
football events as well as numerous other activities for both grown-ups and
kids. With free entry to the public, the squad and our loyal suppporters had an
absolutely great day. The promised rain held off for most of the afternoon and
we were very well looked after and also fed (Domino’s Pizza) by our hosts. Many
thanks go to John & Ugo for looking after us and making us feel very
welcome.
Thursday 11 June 2015
NEW KIT AND BIBS
Thanks to George (Zidane) for sorting out the new sets of (so far) unsmelly bibs in maroon and fluo yellow. They looked absolutely great at the session yesterday and are surprisingly roomy.
The new kit is still available to purchase at £20.00 for shirt (complete with badge & number), shorts & socks. Numbers 5 7 11 and 12 available in XL and number 9 in L.
Tuesday 9 June 2015
Monday 8 June 2015
The First Competition
Our first competition
as Tranmere Rovers Walking Football came at Moss Rose, the home of Macclesfield
Town FC in early May 2015. We had entered the National Tournament organized by
Walking Football United. This competition is split into county regions and we
had been drawn against Macclesfield, Gentlemen of Glossop and Chester.
Macclesfield
had kindly offered to host the event on the main pitch. We changed in the away
dressing room which to say the least is very cramped (heaven help the first
team next season). Two pitches had been set out for play, but as Chester were
unable to attend, we only used the one. A round robin format was used were the
3 teams played each other twice in order to formulate a league table where the
top 2 teams would play a knock out final to determine who progressed to the
County stage. We drew all of our group games, despite conceding a goal from a
very dubious free kick in the second game. This left us in the runners-up spot
in the table. The final was therefore contested between ourselves and the
hosts. The game was heading towards a goal less draw when with virtually the
very last kick of the game, Macclesfield scored with a mis-hit cross cum shot
which rolled agonizingly into the net. We were gutted to say the least, but learnt
a lot from the competition and hopefully we will progress further next year.
Other than the result we had a very good day out, including a scenic tour of
Macclesfield, whilst trying to locate the ground.
Pictured
below are the 3 teams prior to kick off.
Saturday 6 June 2015
Frodsham Festival
We are booked in at this Festival and currently have 11 players interested in playing. Everyone turning up will be given some game time. More details nearer the date.
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NWAFA will be providing your team an opportunity to
compete at
Frodsham Summer Festival 2015.
Saturday 11th July – Veterans tournament
aged 35 or over
Sunday 12th July – Walking Football Tournament
Venue: Saltworks Farm Playing Fields, Ship Street,
Frodsham, Cheshire.WA6 7NZ
Enjoy a fantastic day of 6 a side football with
some great prizes to be won.
All games will be officiated by qualified referees
to ensure a high standard of play and the tournament is affiliated to
Cheshire FA.
The day is
also about bringing teams together to enjoy the social side of football.
Every player is free to invite friends and family to come and support or
to get involved in some of the activities throughout the day.
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CHINA CRISIS
OPENING NIGHT 10TH JULY £10
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Presentation
party
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Vets Football
Tournament
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Walking
football tournament
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Hot and Cold
food
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Festival Pub
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Live Bands
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Funfair
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Facilities
for overnight camping
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Festival
Market
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Family Fun
Community Choir
Teams will be selected on a first come first serve
basis and the deadline for entries will be ASAP.
Entry fee is £25 and will be payable on
confirmation of your place
Call Mark Rowland : 07868733148
Facebook: Frodsham Festival
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Upcoming Festival
GREATER MANCHESTER
Wythenshawe - Saturday 18th July 11am-3pm at Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Portway, Wythenshawe.
50+ age, 5-a-side 8-man squads £25 per team. Winners trophy and medals.
Register at: http://wgwalkingfootballeventbrite.co.uk
If we can get enough players - worth a shout ?. What do the team think.
Friday 5 June 2015
NEW WALKING FOOTBALL KIT ARRIVES
Just taken delivery of our brand new walking football kit. Will bring it in to group next Wednesday.
Many thanks to A. Nony Mous and Ben E. Factor for kindly supplying the kits. All we need now is a sponsor or two.
Many thanks to A. Nony Mous and Ben E. Factor for kindly supplying the kits. All we need now is a sponsor or two.
Thursday 4 June 2015
Tuesday 2 June 2015
THE
FIRST FESTIVAL
Tranmere
Rovers Walking Football Club took part in their inaugural walking football
festival at Stalybridge Celtic FC on a blustery Monday afternoon in April 2015.
Two teams had been entered by us in the 6-a-side round robin tournament. We
travelled to Stalybridge in our executive minibus kindly loaned to us by TRFC
In The Community ie: Steve. Bruce had managed to sort us out with a kit for the
occasion so we were all set. It was played on Stalybridge’s main pitch which
was divided into 3 equal size pitches. The 360 age rule was supposed to be in
force (ie: the total age of each team’s 6 players on the pitch must total 360
or higher). However due to some of the participating teams being shorthanded, this rule was not
implemented.
Both teams performed well considering one finished fourth and the
other seventh. Taking into account the fact that the sides who finished in the
top three were all using some under age players (less than 50), this was quite
impressive. Highlights for the Rovers were Alan (Shilton) saving a penalty
earning us a very credible draw against Stalybridge (who finished as
runners-up) and Barry (Keegan) scoring the only goal conceded by Manchester
City Strollers (the eventual winners). Suffice to say we learnt a lot from our
first outing, but had a very enjoyable day. Many thanks to Mike Smith at
Stalybridge for organizing the festival.
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