Author: John Burkett

John Burkett has been selected into the England 70’s South East regional walking football squad after being invited to attend final trials held in Kingston Surrey on 1 June 2019.

Wakering 50’s played in the second round of tournaments in the EWFL Southern division 25 May 2019 winning 2 games and losing 1. The first game against Concorde Blues started with Paul Wells up front and Peter Henry in midfield with Andy Chambers. The system was not working so Paul Wells was moved to midfield …

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Wakering WFC 60’s travelled to Leyton Orient for the second round of matches against Chelmsford Blues and Clarets and Clacton Knights. The first game against Clacton Knights saw Wakering battling against a 6 man stone wall defence which Clacton held out until a penalty was awarded against one of their players encroaching into the goal …

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John Burkett and Pino Schisano were invited to attend at the Essex Walking Football League 65+ representative trials 14 April 2019 at Colchester. After competing in two highly competitive matches both John and Pino were selected. The club congratulates them both and is confident they will represent the Essex rep side, Wakering WFC and themselves …

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David Hampson has been selected into the over 60’s walking football County representative side. The club wishes David every success.

Wakering over 50’s side had an indifferent start in the first round of league matches at Play Colchester on 7 April. Wakering’s first game against Eastwood Falcons (last years runner’s up) ending in a 4-0 rout with goals from Wakering’s Peter Henry, Jim Butterfield, Andy Sharpe and Andy Chambers. Wakering put out a weakened team …

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Wakering WFC played their first round of league matches at the Len Forge Centre 27 March 2019. The first match was against Concord Rangers who they beat 2-0 with well taken goals by David Hampson. The second match was played against Eastwood Falcons Blues with Wakering winning by 2-0 with goals from David Hampson and …

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Andrew Chambers represented Wakering WFC 50’s at Barnet FC on 23 March 2019 and was selected into the South Eastern Region squad. Congratulations Andrew on joining Wakering’s other England players Peter Henry and Paul Pinch.

Wakering WFC are considering starting an over 65’s team for next season (2020). Anyone who is interested and would like to have a trial then please contact John Burkett via the club’s email: enquiries@wakeringwfc.com or fill out our enquiries form which can be located on the club’s website contact link.

The Essex Walking Football League starts 27 March 2019 with Wakering playing Concord Rangers- Eastwood Falcons Blues-Eastwood Falcons Yellows and Leyton Orient last years champions.