KEYNSHAM Walking Football’s over-70s team were crowned champions of the GFA Over 70s Walking League thanks to a 1-0 win in the last match of the season against Weston-super-Mare, who had led the league for most of the season.
The deciding goal was scored by top scorer Paul Alway from an assist by Phil Sheehan. Previously that day, they had beaten Merthyr and Bristol United both 1-0 and drawn with Bournemouth 2-2.
This is the second time the over-70s have won the title in four seasons.
The squad was (pictured, back row, left to right) Rob Eadsworth, John Mead, Chris Beak, Bob Garland and Lindsay Jacobs; (front row) Paul Alway, Chris Ashton (player-manager), John Dare and Phil Sheehan (pic credit Keynsham Walking Football)
The club recently presented Keynsham and Saltford Dementia Action Alliance with a cheque for £1,000…
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