23/04/2026
Heartache again in Portugal
Our trip now come to end and what a brilliant trip it was for all the players and supporters that travelled with us.
60’s
Day 1 had us finishing 3rd in our group of 8 teams with 4 wins , a draw and 2 defeats. We therefore qualified for the main competition on Day 2. We started with two draws but two injuries cost us in our last two games and we exited the competition. Nevertheless a really good effort from all players.
Squad - Ian Hodgson, Bob Raine, Mick Harrison , Dave Pattison, Derrick Draper, Keith Addison, Paul Garstang , Dave Boagey, Stu Butler and David Scott
50’s
Day 1 the lads ended the day 4th in a group of 10 meaning they would play SC Farense who had won the other group. A very close and sometimes edgy game ended with a 2-1 win for us , very good result against a good team.
In the semi final we met CD Marbella. They were a team that moved the ball quickly but the lads adapted well and after being pegged back at 1-1 we scored the second killer goal to win the game.
This put us in to our second final in two years , this time against Port Trini Jersey. A tight affair but a lovely move finished with Scott slotting home to put us ahead. Peter pulled a great save off to maintain the lead , but with less than a minute left a ricochet fell kindly for their striker who levelled the game. Then went to three sudden death penalties, our first was well saved by their keeper and we ended up losing 3-2. An unbelievable effort again from our 50’s who deserved better
50’s squad - Peter Lithgo, Scott Newbegin, David Lobb, David Webb, Mick Bee, Gary Crawford, Dave West, Paul Garthwaite, Stu Hope and Tony Hood
A sad note to end on, Gerry Butler , a player with Oriam Walking Football , took ill on the first day and passed away. Our thoughts are with Gerry’s family, friends and teammates for their loss
