Club News - October

We’ve had a busy few weeks packed with football, friendship, and fundraising. From charity festivals and walking football days to Parkinson’s matches and over 60s tournaments, our clubs and community partners have shown once again that football is about so much more than the game itself. Here’s a look at some of the highlights.

Fundraising Month Kicks Off with Alloa Charity Festival

October is fundraising month for our charity partners Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), and what a brilliant start we’ve had!

Today saw the annual Alloa Athletic Walking Football Charity Event, with 8 teams taking part: Alloa Gold, Alloa Black, Stenhousemuir, Falkirk Foundation, Fife Wanderers, North Lanarkshire Council, Linlithgow, and Hearts.

Alloa Gold lifted the Festival Trophy, while Fife claimed the Plate. But the biggest winner of the day was CHSS, with an incredible £1,041 raised.

A special mention goes to Ian Stag, who personally raised an amazing £350 through his quiz sheets and also to Richard Sinclair for all his organisation.

Huge thanks to all the teams, supporters, and volunteers who made the day such a success.

Parkinson’s Friendships

The Glasgow Life Parkinson’s team had the pleasure of welcoming the North West Warriors from Lancaster up to Glasgow for a series of friendly matches, similar to their recent visit to Edinburgh.

A Glasgow Life side and the Celtic FC Foundation team took on the Warriors, as they continue their build-up towards the People’s Ford Festival in November.

An afternoon filled with friendship, football and camaraderie – the perfect reminder of the power of the game to bring people together.

Annan Athletic - More Than Football

Annan Athletic’s latest Walking Football Game Day was once again a huge success enjoyed by all, and the fun carried on afterwards in the clubhouse with pizza and a quiz!

It was another brilliant reminder that Annan Athletic is about much more than football – it’s about community, friendship, and shared good times. Thanks to everyone who came organised and made it such a great day!

Craig Molloy Coaching Tournament – Over 60s Walking Football Festival

On Friday Craig Molloy Coaching were delighted to host their very first Over 60s Walking Football Festival at Battery Park.

More than 50 walking legends took part, representing Drumchapel, Glasgow Life, Largs, Morton, John Sutton, and of course, their own players including our new trustee Dave MacKinnon. After a great morning of football, everyone headed back to the Clyde Suite for some well-deserved lunch.

Well done to Glasgow Life, who came out on top by defeating a strong Morton team on penalties after a thrilling 1–1 draw in the final.

It was a brilliant day that brought together walking footballers from across the West of Scotland. Huge thanks to all the organisers, and to the Trustees at the Inverclyde Windfarm Community Fund for making the event possible.

A fantastic mix of fundraising, competition, and community spirit has made the last few weeks one to remember. From raising vital funds for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, to welcoming visiting teams, and celebrating walking football at every level, it’s clear the game continues to inspire and unite people of all ages.

Here’s to even more football, friendship, and togetherness in the weeks ahead