Wakefield Walking Football

07/09/2026

This mornings unlimited report is a very sweet account of the proceedings crafted by GaryW
Tense, nervous, headache, try Anadin Extra or alternatively, Walking Football. Listen ladies and gentlemen, it’s what it says on the tin. Walking Football. Social sessions, referees are volunteers and everyone is there to enjoy. It seems every so often we need a reminder. So. GET A GRIP.
And so to bed.

Terry’s Orange. Red Malteesers. The Purple One
Chris. Dave Baker Craig
Cpl Jones. Ken J. Andre
Stevie A. Peter A newbie. John A
Dave M. Glenn T. Dave Burk..
Brendan. John D. Bernarinio
Mick B. Lindsay. Dave L
Gary N. Naughty G. Dave M

Here we go, as the sun was setting on Old Jamaica, 21 highly strung ( some should be) “athletes” took to the field with Snickers all around.
Todays unlimited report is a sweet story from GaryW
A tense affair saw Terry’ Orange take on the Red Malteesers. New boy Peter Armitage looked good value for his entry fee and hit an absolute Crunchie of a shot from out wide to open his unlimited account and looks like a new Star Bar. To balance the books, the good Corporal J netted the equaliser ( Don’t panic).
Next on came the Purple One to take the place of the Reds. A bit of an anti climax for them as Skinny killed off the game early on with a 1-0 victory. Great saves from Dave M in purple goal blocking a few Curly Wurlies.
After a lie down, the Reds returned to no avail. The purple One was dominant and Andre saw through their Flake of a defence to bag the spoils.
After a quick chat and a Kit Kat, the Reds decided to extract a digit and got their act together. Dave Baker, Cake Maker, a bit of a Fruit and Nut Case today, slid home the winner for the Reds to take home the bacon from Orange.
On came Purple but were well beaten with. Bounty of goals for the Orange. A Double Decker from Gary N and Skinny.
At this point it’s fair to explain that GaryN is no relation to N Gary. I.E., one could actually shoot at the target and the other just a Careless Whispa of himself today.(Hormones)
And finally Esther, Red V Purple again. There was nothing Twix them and a riveting 0- 0 thriller ensued. Both teams performed as if they were from Mars and didn’t deserve the treat awaiting them in the bar after the event.(Aero and Lion Bars). Apologies from Freddo for his absence
Many thanks to the referee. Sean W. Remember Rule 1, The referee is always right. Rule 2, If the referee is wrong refer to Rule 1.
Yorkie Bar anyone?

07/09/2026

Many thanks to DaveL who stepped into the breach and organised this mornings 3 touch session. I was on airport duty and Mick’s van broke down so at short notice Dave collected the all the kit and did a cracking job with 46 attendees. 8 teams so imagine 6@6 and 2@5 and a decent session.
Am short on details but I spoke to GaryAnd Glenn who both told me that they scored crackers !
Understand we had a new attendee in Peter Armitage who impressed and it was good to see Riz back after 6 weeks touring…
Sincerely hope that GrahamJ didn’t play in glasses and not sure who the muppet is in the Green bib - imagine it was GaryW!!
Plenty of experience on display with AlanM, DavidB, ColinJ, MartinB, Bernard, Fred, KenJ, Barry, Rookey, SteveA and Glenn and some talented ladies in Hazel, Lindsay and Tracy.
Thanks also to Alan, PhillB, SteveZ and Andre who all came down to assist DaveL today. Appreciate the support of all.

07/09/2026

Many happy returns to David Borrow who celebrates his 72nd birthday today.
David is a fine player who is currently a member of the 65+ Wanderers squad alongside his brother Steve.
He is an experienced competition player who makes some vital interventions and he has scored some key goals in big matches. A great character to have involved and available for the Wanderers.
Am sure all will join me in sending very best wishes.
Front row 2nd from right in the WFA squad

06/09/2026

Glyn went to Nottingham with a strong squad to look to try and win the WFA 65+ National Cup where we were pipped on goal difference last year and it included Killey, Glyn, JohnMc, Charles, DavidW, SteveB, TonyBreslin and Charlie.
With a team withdrawing they faced all the other 6 teams Blackburn, Bexley, Swindon, Solihull, Wi******er and Northwich in 6@18 minute games starting at 11:00 and the last round at 14:45….!
A long day against the best 65+ squads in the UK…
Glyn was sending updates with the scores and scorers and noted
“The weather was almost perfect for football - nice dry and cool and we started with some optimism against Blackburn who we, of course, know from the GMWF. We really played well and had the bulk of play and possession but just couldn’t convert any of the chances and it ended a disappointing 0-0 draw.”
In the next match we met Northwich and we dominated the game and this time we found the back of the net with DavidW knocking in a penalty before Charles scored and then DavidW added the 3rd. We were solid throughout and Killey was able to claim his 2nd clean sheet - we were hoping for another 4!
We then met Bexley who had been successful in winning the 60+ title the previous day and it was a close and well contested game with them defending really well. It very much felt like they had set up to frustrate us and get a point and it worked as it ended 0-0.
We then defeated Wi******er 2-0 with goals from Charles and TonyB and were still in the mix with Bexley and Solihull as we went into the last 2 games.
Last year we lost on goal difference and this time round we hammered Swindon 8-0 with goals from Charles 3, DavidW 2, TonyB, Charlie and SteveB and put ourselves into the pole position for the final game where we needed a draw against Solihull…
It was in our grasp and it is probably appropriate to post Glyn’s final report
“Needed a point against Solihull to win the trophy. Unfortunately we lost 2-0.
A freak og off my shoulder, then the keeper performed miracles. We just couldn't score. Solihull made it 2 in the last seconds.
Bexley 12 points winners
Solihull,12,
Wakefield 11”
It was another tremendous effort by Glyn and the team with us falling at the final post. Last year we didn’t concede a goal and lost on goal difference and this year Killey again had 5 clean sheets and we lost in the last game when we had an opportunity to take the title. Small margins!!

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

'Cometh the hour, cometh the man', goes that old saying. So a 'bigeth thanks to youeth matey' (not an old saying btw, just me speaking with a lisp 😉 ) - to 'Lord David of Toepokeshire' now firmly in situ as permanent WWFC Intra Tourney Organiser.
Pre Tournament ,he showed he really was a 'Poster Boy' by advertising the event with a professionally produced.... well for a better word ..Poster! See attached. Well done fella, very impressive and totally disproving the theory that all old (ish) people are usually technologically challenged😜.
Yet another old saying is 'No man is an Island'. Absolutely nothing to do with walking football admittedly...but I'd advise anyone thinking of using it in future not to bother. It's complete nonsense....what about 'The Isle of Man' for example? 😂
Anyway, enough of the this waffe and lame puns, let's have a look at the winners, losers and the 'Inbetweeners'. Again, no better illustrated than Lordy's artwork attached showing the final scores and final league table. 😁
A big well done to the Oranges who were tournament winners.💪...I don't have a record of the games individual scorers but looking at the score sheets, most games seemed fairly tight. One exception to that was the final game where the Oranges royally tanned Green's (Leeds Irish) backsides, with Dean H scoring most of their goals in a 6 v 1 victory. Well done Dean in that particular game. 👍.
Other highlights of the morning included some great goalkeeping from the Blues's keeper and a marked improvement in their overall performance with Toepoke himself getting a goal or 2. Oh yes, something else that actually eclipsed everything today was a fantastic 'cross dressing' attempt by JJ and Ken as they did their best to ingratiate themselves on the Sealand Ladies team. See team picture attached 😂.
A great morning's footy and as always, a big thanks to those who Reffed namely Dave H, Frank B and Ash S. I also learnt from Ash that my little Irish Jig - performed ironically for Leeds Irish - versus Blues, game 1 - could have been blown as a free kick against me due to both feet being off the floor....everyday is a school day as they say!
Final thanks again to Toepoke for making it all happen and we all look forward to similar future fun packed events. 😁 ⚽ 😁.

06/09/2026

Plans for this coming week - all the usual sessions
Mon, Wed, Fri - 3 touch “turn up and play” 09:45 for 10 start
Mon, Fri - unlimited “turn up and play “ 11:00 for 11:15 start
DavidL is running the Monday session as NOD and MickW are both away - appreciate if all could get there at 09:45 to give him a chance to get organised and hope all play slowly and socially…..
Tuesday evening 50+ sessions with teams selected by DavidO & GlynA.
Thursday evening NOD has already selected the following
Whites DavidM, Michelle, Dean, MikeD, DavidB, AndyLo, Andre
Reds Mark, ShaunF, Justin, Jim, DavidH, SeanW, Joe
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Thursday sees the Whites return to action in the GMWF.
ChrisH will be selecting the squad and it will be posted later.
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Reminder that SteveZ is still promoting the “keepyuppie” challenge at the sessions and that in the first week of December a Pie night will be held at the Crigglestone Rugby Club with tickets at £15 a head….