Gretna FC 2008 Walking

Last updated : 08/08/2023 18:09:41

Introduction

Gretna FC 2008 Walking are a Walking football team.

The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Cumberland FA Walking Football .

Team Details

Gretna FC 2008 Walking Football Team

Gretna FC 2008 Walking Football Team is a walking football team based in Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. They compete in the Cumberland FA Walking Football league.

History

The team was founded in 2016 by a group of local football enthusiasts who wanted to continue playing the game after they reached their 50s. They are the only walking football team in Dumfries and Galloway.

Playing Style

Walking football is a variant of football that is played at a slower pace than traditional football. Players must keep one foot on the ground at all times, and they are not allowed to make tackles. This makes it a more accessible and less physically demanding form of the game, which is ideal for players of all ages and abilities.

Competitions

Gretna FC 2008 Walking Football Team competes in the Cumberland FA Walking Football league. The league is divided into two divisions, with Gretna FC 2008 currently playing in Division 1. They have won the league title twice, in 2017 and 2018.

The team also competes in the Scottish Walking Football Association National Cup. They have reached the final of the cup once, in 2018, but they lost to Dalkeith Thistle.

Sources

The Cumberland FA Walking Football league is a competitive league with a good standard of football. It is a great opportunity for players of all ages and abilities to get involved in walking football.