Blackpool Senior Seasiders Over-70s begin their new Greater Manchester Walking Football League Division 1 campaign tomorrow, Wednesday 2 September, at Heywood Sports Village.
The Seasiders will compete in a five-team division alongside Bury Relics, Moston Brook, Ribble Valley and Tameside Striders Blues.
With every team beginning the day on zero points, tomorrow’s opening matchday provides the first opportunity to make an early impression on the Division 1 table.
Selected Seasiders Squad
The eight-player squad travelling to Heywood is:
Steve Hyde, Alan Cole, Louise Ward, Tom Swan, Mick Lea, Gill Evans, Bob Grugel and Jim Campbell.
Seasiders Fixtures
The Seasiders will play each of their four divisional opponents during a busy morning:
- 11:00am: Seasiders 70s v Ribble Valley WFC 70s – Pitch 2
- 11:20am: Bury Relics 70s v Seasiders 70s – Pitch 1
- 12:00pm: Tameside Striders Blues 70s v Seasiders 70s – Pitch 1
- 12:20pm: Seasiders 70s v Moston Brook 70s – Pitch 2
Four matches in just 80 minutes will make it a demanding start to the season, with every member of the squad likely to have an important part to play.
The Seasiders will be hoping to combine the teamwork, organisation and determination that have served the squad well in previous campaigns as they begin life in Division 1.
Good luck to Steve, Alan, Louise, Tom, Mick, Gill, Bob and Jim. We hope everyone enjoys the matchday and returns from Heywood with a positive set of results.
View the selected squad and matchday details.
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