Club News - July
/WALKING FOOTBALL NEWS ROUND-UP: CELEBRATION, GROWTH AND COMMUNITY ACROSS SCOTLAND AND BEYOND
Ashley Pedersen Laces Up for Walking Football Debut in Glasgow
Scottish Para Football CEO Ashley Pedersen experienced her first taste of walking football as she joined players at a vibrant Glasgow Life session in partnership with Pollok United at Dennis Donnelly Park. The visit came shortly after her appearance on Simon McLean's Talking Walking Football radio show on Sunny G, where Ashley spoke passionately about her role for Para Football. Delighted to accept the invite, she shared how much she enjoyed taking part and highlighted the positive impact walking football has on participants week after week.
Ashley’s visit also comes as excitement builds for the inaugural Para Football Gala Dinner, a landmark event celebrating the power of the para-game in Scotland. Tickets are now on sale here for what promises to be an evening of inspirational stories, incredible prizes, great company, and awards—all in support of growing para-football.
Glasgow Cup 2025: A Showcase of Experience, Passion and Talent
Toryglen played host to the ever-popular annual Glasgow Cup throughout July, with a packed programme of five competitive events: Men's Over-50s, Over-65s and Over-70s, and Women’s Over-40s and Over-50s. Nearly 700 players from 69 teams came together in a brilliant celebration of the sport.
Congratulations to this year’s winners:
Men’s O50s – Northern Spartans
Men’s O65s & O70s – Alloa Athletic
O65s Challenge Plate – Motherwell FC CT
Women’s O40s – Linlithgow Rose CFC
Women’s O50s – Braehead FC
A special mention goes to Oriam Ladies, who played their very first match during the event – a clear sign that the game continues to grow in reach and appeal. Hats off to Glasgow Life for once again delivering a successful and inclusive tournament with Men’s O60’s event still to follow on 8th August.
Rangers Represent at ‘Unity is Strength’ Event in Liverpool
The Rangers Charity Foundation proudly stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Rangers FC at the deeply moving ‘Unity is Strength’ event hosted by the Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance and LFC Foundation. The event, held at Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre, brought together walking football teams from across the UK to honour the memory of football tragedies, promote unity, and celebrate the sport's unifying power. In a beautiful bonus, Rangers’ Walking Football team returned home as tournament champions.
Drumchapel Utd Enjoy Memorable Visit to Newcastle FC Foundation Tournament
Drumchapel United were honoured to participate in the Newcastle FC Foundation Invitational Tournament, enjoying not just the on-field action but the warm hospitality and camaraderie that define the walking football community. It was a memorable trip packed with spirited play and great connections across the game.
Motherwell FC CT Host Friendly at Fir Park
A wonderful afternoon of football and friendship was enjoyed as Morton in the Community visited Fir Park Training Centre for a friendly walking football match hosted by Motherwell FC. Following the match, all players were invited to attend the senior fixture between Motherwell FC and Greenock Morton FC, making for a fantastic day of football at all levels.
JTR Fitting Backing Women's Walking Football
Support continues to grow for women’s walking football as JTR Fitting proudly confirmed their sponsorship of reigning league and Scottish Cup champions Braehead FC. The company expressed their pride in supporting a sport that encourages active lifestyles, connection, and empowerment among women across Scotland.
Welcome to Bathgate Thistle Community FC
Growth remains the headline of the walking football story as Bathgate Thistle Community FC becomes the latest club to affiliate with the sport. Regional representatives David Callaghan and Jenny Hammond were thrilled to meet players and organisers at the club, helping to further support walking football’s expansion in the region.
⚽💙 From grassroots to glory, walking football continues to unite communities, promote wellbeing, and prove that age is no barrier to the beautiful game.
