Club News - December

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Our clubs continue to be busy over the festive period wither its supporting local foodbanks like Fairfield’s Mental Health group, Christmas jumper sessions at Annan and Scone or Christmas Nights Out and Awards Night for Carrick, Dunbar, Oriam, St Duthus, Midlothian, KA Leisure, Pollok Utd, Tayport and Fife Wanderers respectively.

For Ayr Utd, an opportunity to parade the Champions League trophy after their recent success in the O70’s event this month.

The Honest Men enjoyed their deserved plaudits at the recent match at Somerset Park of Ayr V Falkirk.

In Aberdeen, the Strikers group joined their own recreational session with their Parkinson’s group for and end of season game together - a terrific show of community togetherness!

All amazing enjoyable moments and we continue to thank all our clubs for what they do!

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Player of the Month (December) - Colin Lai & Sally Shering

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We are keeping up with our monthly spotlight on Walking Football Scotland Players of the Month in partnership with Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland! 

For December the Walking Football Scotland Women’s Player of the Month is Sally Shering! Sally, 59, plays with Haddington Athletic.

Walking Football Scotland Men’s Player of the Month is Colin Lai! Colin, 62, plays with Pollok Utd.

Congratulations Sally and Colin! They shared their reflections on what Walking Football means to them.

Why did you get involved in walking football?

Sally: “I used to play in the Scottish Women’s Football Leauge and wanted to be involved in a team sport again. Walking Football gave me the perfect opportunity to do so.”

Colin: “I wanted to exercise while also having fun and walking football seemed the best thing to do.”

What positive impact has walking football had on your life?

Sally: “Walking football has greatly improved my health and fitness and also my mental wellbeing.”

Colin: “In a short time, I have found great enjoyment playing a sport I like. I have also met many people from different walks of life I wouldn’t have had the chance to meet otherwise.”

What would you say to encourage others to come along?

Sally: “It is easy for anyone to start regardless of age of fitness level. It is great to be a part of a team!”

Colin: “If you like football and played it when you were younger, you must come and try it!”

Club News - December

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The Christmas festivities have been in full swing for clubs across the country as players enjoy the walking football camaraderie in social settings.

These events can be just as important as the physical activity of allowing inclusivity, connectedness and all players being part of one big walking football family.

We hope you have all enjoyed yourselves and Merry Christmas!

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𝗪𝗙𝗦 𝗢𝟱𝟬'𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 - 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝗖 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!!!

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𝗪𝗙𝗦 𝗢𝟱𝟬'𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 - 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝗖 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!!!

It was the Women’s Champions League events and Braehead FC made it a double for the day as the O50’s also became champions, as they were crowned winners of the Champions League at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Wishaw.

After winning their 3 matches, Braehead FC clinched the trophy to become O50’s Champions League Winners for 2024.

We congratulate all teams including winners Braehead FC, Giffnock SC Women, Jeanfield Swifts and Rangers FFIT for a very competitive afternoon of walking football.

A big thanks to our referees for all their support and we look forward in welcoming all O50’s back to competitive action in 2025.

𝗪𝗙𝗦 𝗢𝟰𝟬'𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 - 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝗖 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!!!

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𝗪𝗙𝗦 𝗢𝟰𝟬'𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 - 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝗖 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!!!

It was the Women’s Champions League events and Braehead FC made it a treble for the O40’s age category, as they battled it out to be crowned winners of the Champions League at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Wishaw.

After winning their 3 matches, Braehead FC clinched the trophy to become O40’s Champions League Winners for 2024, having already won this year’s League and Scottish Cup too.

We congratulate all teams including winners Braehead FC, Linlithgow Rose Blacks & Whites, and Giffnock SC Women for a very competitive afternoon of walking football.

A big thanks to our referees for all their support and we look forward in welcoming all O40’s back to competitive action in 2025.

𝗪𝗙𝗦 𝗢𝟱𝟬'𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 - 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗸 𝗨𝘁𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!!!

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𝗪𝗙𝗦 𝗢𝟱𝟬'𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 - 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗸 𝗨𝘁𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!!!

It was the turn of the Men’s O50’s age category, as they battled it out to be crowned winners of the Champions League at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Wishaw.

After 5 tough matches, Pollok Utd clinched the trophy unbeaten to become O50’s Champions League Winners for 2024.

We congratulate all teams including winners Pollok Utd, Dundee East CSC, Giffnock SC Auld Timers, Hearts, Motherwell and Saint Anthony’s for a very competitive afternoon of walking football.

A big thanks to our referees for all their support and we look forward in welcoming all O50’s back to competitive action in 2025.

𝗢𝟳𝟬'𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 - 𝗔𝘆𝗿 𝗨𝘁𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!!!

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𝗢𝟳𝟬'𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 - 𝗔𝘆𝗿 𝗨𝘁𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!!!

We kicked off the second of our Champions League events today with the O70’s Men’s category meeting at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Wishaw.

After 5 tough matches, Ayr Utd clinched the trophy on goal difference, 1 goal better off than North Lanarkshire Council to become O70’s Champions League Winners for 2024.

We congratulate all teams including winners Ayr Utd, EKYM, Fife Wanderers, North Lanarkshire Council, Oriam and Stenhousemuir for a good day of walking football.

A big thanks to our referees for all their support and we look forward in welcoming all O70’s back to competitive action in 2025.

Club News - December

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As the year rounds off, our clubs have been enjoying end of season festivities from ‘Player of the Year’ evenings, presentations and Christmas Nights Out - all a special part of the camaraderie and social wellbeing and togetherness of walking football.

It was a a good finish to the year for Motherwell FC CT off the back of their recent O50’s League success and spirits were high at their ‘Player of the Year’ event.

Competitions are nearly wrapped up for this year with our Champions League event but once again the annual Raith Rovers Christmas Cup proved to be another success with 10 teams taking part.

After competitive group matches and semi finals, Hearts came out on top defeating the hosts in the final becoming champions of the Cup for the first time.

In the West of Scotland, trustee Matt Ramsay once again had the pleasure of being invited to deliver our WFS Education Workshop to the Sports Development students at Clydebank Campus, West College Scotland - another opportunity to support the growth of our game, improving the knowledge of those in attendance.

If you have news to share, please get in touch!

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Player of the Month (November) - David Crawford & Gillian Stevenson

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We’re keeping up with our monthly spotlight on Walking Football Scotland Players of the Month in partnership with Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland! 

Walking Football Scotland Men’s Player of the Month is David Crawford! David, 71, plays with Dunbar WFC.

For November the Walking Football Scotland Women’s Player of the Month is Gillian Stevenson! Gillian, 55, plays with Motherwell FC Community Trust.

Congratulations David and Gillian! They shared their reflections on what Walking Football means to them.

Why did you get involved in walking football?

Gillian: “To keep fit but at a different pace from my normal keep fit routine.”

David: “I had a cardiac arrest in July 2019 and I survived thanks to my step-daughter, who gave me CPR for 16 minutes before the ambulance and helicopter from the Great North Air Ambulance arrived. The Doctor and paramedic took over my care and I was airlifted to a hospital in Newcastle.

“As part of my recovery, I was looking for some sort of regular exercise and my step-daughter mentioned that there was a walking football group in Dunbar. I hadn’t played football for years but decided to give it a go and I now play twice a week.”

What positive impact has walking football had on your life?

Gillian: “While contributing to my fitness levels in general, I have also met lots of new people who have become friends as well as team mates. I have also enjoyed getting to play in tournaments such as the  Scottish Cup & Glasgow Cup.”

David: “Walking Football has improved my health – I am fitter and my weight has also gone down since I started playing.

“I look forward to playing twice a week, outdoors in all weather conditions and I still enjoy it even when the weather is poor. I was a bit wary of playing at first, but I soon relaxed knowing I could play without any problem due to the welcome I received.”

What would you say to encourage others to come along?

Gillian: “Get involved, it’s worth it and you will love it.”

David: “Playing walking football has helped people like me, with health problems, get regular exercise! I would recommend it to anyone and it is a good way to meet new people, making friends and having a laugh.

“Give it a go! It certainly has helped me!”

𝗪𝗙𝗦 𝗢𝟲𝟬'𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗸 𝗨𝘁𝗱 & 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗹 𝗨𝘁𝗱 - 𝗝.𝗡. 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!!!

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𝗪𝗙𝗦 𝗢𝟲𝟬'𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗸 𝗨𝘁𝗱 & 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗹 𝗨𝘁𝗱 - 𝗝.𝗡. 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!!!

The final league concluded today with the WFS O60’s West Premiership and Championship at Toryglen Regional Football Centre with Pollok Utd and Drumchapel Utd - J.N. Electrics being crowned champions respectively.

In the Premiership, with Pollok Utd winning all their 4 matches, they became champions on goal difference, 2 goals better off than Glasgow Life with 3rd place, North Lanarkshire Council making up the 3 Champions League places to be played on 11th December.

In the Championship, it came down to the last game and after Gretna 2008 drew with Morton, Drumchapel Utd - J.N. Electrics were crowned champions, all 3 teams being promoted to next year’s Premiership.

We say a big thank you to former Motherwell and Rangers player, Bobby Russell who was on hand to present today’s winning trophies and medals.

Thank you to all clubs, players, referees and regional reps for all their support over the course of this season.

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Club News

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It is always great to see our clubs getting together, organising their own events and also enjoying the camaraderie that walking football brings.

The Strikers Aberdeen Parkinson’s group has been growing from strength to strength and this week were delighted to announce sponsorship from EnQuest with the supply of new track suit tops for their players, shirts from Granton Developments and tracksuit bottoms from GMB portfolio services.

In the borders, Queen of the South were delighted to play hosts to the Anglo-Scottish Cup event welcoming Annan Athletic, Stranraer, Glenafton Athletic, Gretna, Carlisle, Workington and St Cuthbert Wanderers with the Kirkcudbright outfit coming out on top.

In the South East, Oriam welcomed Dunbar for a friendly match and always nice to see a good mix of players, age, gender and ability playing together.

Finally, Winter seems to have certainly reached us and clubs continue to do good work in their community and none more so that Carrick WFC after yet again dropping off another food collection to their local food bank! Well done folks!

𝗪𝗙𝗦 𝗢𝟳𝟬'𝘀 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗙𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!!!

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𝗪𝗙𝗦 𝗢𝟳𝟬'𝘀 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗙𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!!!

The WFS O70’s East Premiership concluded at Oriam National Performance Centre today as Fife Wanderers were crowned champions!

The Fife outfit topped the league 3 points clear of second place, Stenhousemuir and it was Oriam who claimed the third and final champions league spot to be played on Wednesday 4th December.

A special thanks to former Scotland Manager Craig Levein who was on hand to present the league trophy and winning medals to Fife Wanderers and we thank him for his continued support to us at WFS.

Well done to all clubs, referees and players for an excellent season of walking football in the East of Scotland.

Photos - Phil Dawson

WFS O70's West Premiership - North Lanarkshire Council Champions!!!

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𝗪𝗙𝗦 𝗢𝟳𝟬'𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 - 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!!!

The WFS O70’s West Premiership concluded at Toryglen Regional Football Centre today as North Lanarkshire Council were crowned champions making it 2-in-a-row!

The Lanarkshire outfit topped the league 5 points clear of second place, EKYM and it was Ayr Utd who claimed the third and final champions league spot to be played on Wednesday 4th December.

A special thanks to former Celtic and Motherwell FC Captain, Tom Boyd who was on hand to present the league trophy and winning medals to North Lanarkshire Council.

Well done to all clubs, referees and players for an excellent season of walking football in the West of Scotland.

Photos - Phil Dawson

WFS O60's West Premiership & Championship

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The WFS O60’s West Premiership and Championship concludes at Toryglen Regional Football Centre on Wednesday 27th November.

In the Premiership, North Lanarkshire Council continue unbeaten but only 1 point ahead going into the final fixtures with still to play both Pollok Utd and Glasgow Life.

In the Championship, Gretna 2008 are top one point clear of Drumchapel Utd - JN Electrics but Morton FC also have a game in hand, setting us up for an exciting final day!

Please note - Premiership will kick off at the slightly earlier time at 11am with Championship kicking off at the usual 12pm.

All the very best!