Bermuda football legend Clyde Best believes Curly’s Walking Football team will benefit a lot from their first overseas tour when they head to England on Sunday.
Speaking as the team, under the mentorship of Leroy Wilson, received sponsorship from Polaris Holding Company Ltd at Bermuda College on Saturday, the former West Ham United forward feels that this is an opportunity for players in Bermuda to gain exposure.
“They’re going to England to see how fanatical the people are about football,” Best told The Royal Gazette.
“It’s really good and it’ll probably help them in their game because they’ve been playing a little bit longer at this level than we have. It’s nice to go and learn from them, pick up tips and see how the game is played.”
Best and Wilson, a former Dandy Town and Wolves coach, introduced walking football to the island in 2020 but Best has not been actively participating because of eyesight challenges.
“I had eye problems so I had to take care of that the first time,” Best said.
“I can see a bit better now but I don’t think I’ll come back to playing, I’m 75 years old in a few months, so I don’t need to be out there playing football now.
“It’s nice to see the older people being involved. I like to see guys that are out there still doing stuff. This will help with your fitness, keep you safe and keep you sharp.
“Your joints are probably not going to hurt as much as a regular match.”
CWF will be in Liverpool from November 24 to December 1 for a tour put together with assistance from Dennis Brown, a former Bermuda captain. Matches against community clubs have been arranged for the team, whose average age is 64.
George Butterfield, the team captain, declared that the side are ready to fly the Bermudian flag in Merseyside.
“We’ve been training for the last eight months or so, concentrating on this trip,” Butterfield said
“Guys have actually been improving and doing a lot better. Once we go overseas, we’re looking to make history and then we’re also looking to represent Bermuda well, and I think we will do that…”
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