Story added: 16th July 2018
Norwich City’s walking football squad have finished runners-up at this year’s English Football League Trust (EFL) Walking Football Cup.
The competition took place at the home of England football – St George’s Park – last week and saw ten teams battle it out to become champions.
Off to a perfect start, the Canaries completed three comfortable victories against Bradford City, Grimsby Town and Barnet FC.
A 2-0 victory against Portsmouth FC in the semi-final secured a place in the final but despite a valiant effort, the Yellows were beaten 1-0 by reigning champions Sheffield United.
Former Leeds footballer Norman Hunter, who was part of the 1966 FIFA World Cup winning squad, presented the team with their runner-up shield (pictured below left). Tom Charlton, brother of Jack and Bobby, also attended the day.
CSF Walking Football Manager Darren Hunter said:
“It’s been a good chance for the squad to represent Norwich City, wear the club badge and play against other league clubs. I’m proud of the team for coming this far.
“A massive well done to the team from me and everyone at the Foundation.”
Walking football has proved a great success across the country and is a fantastic way to keep in shape, socialise and keep active. It allows people to reignite their passion for football, despite injury or illness, simply by slowing things down.
To find out more about our walking football squad please click here or contact [email protected].
Norwich City 3-0 Bradford City
Norwich City 1-0 Grimsby Town
Norwich City 1-0 Barnet FC
Semi final: Norwich City 2-0 Portsmouth FC
Final: Norwich City 0-1 Sheffield United.
Team: Ray DeKeyzer, Alex Squires, Dave Southern, Steve Matthews, David Cutting, Stephen Moy, Gary Cockaday and Trevor Colby.
"I’m proud of the team for coming this far. It’s been a good chance for the squad to represent Norwich City, wear the club badge and play against league clubs. "
Darren Hunter
CSF Walking Football Manager
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