The new Kent Walking Football League Over-65 Division got underway at the Yeomans Community Stadium on Saturday morning. Our new team took on Ebbsfleet United, a team full of regular Walking Footballers, including an ex-Angel, Garry Aldous. 

Ebbsfleet took control early on but goalkeeper Paul Roberts was in fine form while we settled into a pattern and began to nullify the opposition. At this point we began to gain control but our shots were met by an outstanding goalkeeper. But one excellent move from Ebbsfleet, left a gap which they exploited giving Paul no chance with a hard crossfield shot.

In the second half the Angels looked the stronger, more cohesive, team and pushed Ebbsfleet back. But yet again their keeper stopped everything, including one astonishing double save, to deny Steve Williams. This proved to be the difference and Ebbsfleet came away with the win.

This was the first outing for our new team and after a sticky start they became more cohesive and put on a great response to a well-drilled Ebbsfleet who won, courtesy of their goalkeeper. We look forward to better returns in future games.

Walking Football Upcoming Fixtures

Over 50’s
22nd September v Bexley Away 7pm
11th October v Maidstone Utd Home 9am
1st November v Range Rovers Away 9.30am
17th November v Insulators Paddock Wood Away 8pm

Over 60’s Blues
13th October v Sheppey Home 7pm
8th November v Woodchurch Home 9am
17th November v Ashford Internazionale Away 7.15pm

Over 60’s Greens
29th September v Hayden (Dartford) Away 4pm
25th October v Kings Hill Home 9am
3rd November v Anchorians (Gillingham) Away 6.15pm
15th November v Bexley Reds Home 10am

Over 65’s
2nd October v Bexley away 6pm
13th December v Maidstone United Home 9am

Report from Glyn Hollands

Back Row (L-R):  Zep Fermi, Steve Williams, Paul Roberts, Malcolm Bone, Kevin Prangnell, Mike Dews
Front Row (L-R): Vic Puddephat, Ali Choucane, Jon Battershill