The DSWFC 65s team traveled to Littledown for the season-closing tournament without manager Terry Benson, who was sunning himself in Majorca but closely following events via Tournify. The matchday squad welcomed back midfield general Andy Wilson following his recent foot operation. Andy’s presence had been sorely missed during the closing stages of the 65s league…
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The curtain has come down on the 65s Dorset Walking Football League season, and it was a day of mixed emotions at the County Ground as Dexter Sports secured a strong third-place finish. While the ultimate prize may have eluded them this time, the squad ended the campaign with their heads held high, proving they…
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For much of the 2025/26 season our 65s squad has been top of the table and dreaming about being Dorset Walking Football League Champions. The last two rounds of league fixtures have put us on the back foot though, and now we need results elsewhere to go our way as well as picking up points.…
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When we last left this enthralling story of our 65’s challenging at the top of the Dorset Walking Football League, Christmas was approaching and we were top. That was way back in mid-November – could our squad carry on where they left off? The weather for the first tournament of 2026 could not have been…
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For the second league tournament in-a-row our 65s rocked up at the Littledown Centre in Bournemouth to continue their strong start to the season. It was a bright but chilly mid-November Wednesday morning. Starting the day in third spot, the squad of 11 expected to be challenging the top clubs ahead of the Christmas break.…
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Dexter Sports Walking Football Club’s oldest player has reached a significant milestone – Mervyn Young is 75 years old on 29 October 2025, and is still going strong in multiple leagues. As well as being a wonderful fella, Merv is also an exceptional footballer. He’s still banging in goals for us. Indeed, he scored three…
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Some may have wondered if our third place finish in the Dorset Walking Football League 65s last season was an over-achievement. On the evidence of League Round One this season, maybe those ponderings would have been misplaced. Our 65s squad started the season with a new manager in the shape of Terry Benson. Terry’s been…
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The new Dorset Walking Football League is on the horizon now. This year there are five different categories available to compete in. Dexter Sports Walking Football Club will be entering four teams across three of the categories – the 50s, 60s, and 65s. In addition to those age categories there’s also a 70s division, making…
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This league round was the final one of DSWFC’s debut season in the 65s Dorset Walking Football League. Spoiler alert: we’re pleased and encouraged to have finished the season in third spot and we’re looking forward to next season already. The sixth and final round of the 65s season was played at the 1610 leisure…
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With the advent of Spring comes the final throes of the 2024/25 season. Round Five in Bournemouth was the penultimate tournament in DSWFC’s first foray in the 65s Dorset Walking Football League. Unfortunately, Dorchester weren’t able to make the round, so all the other teams received a 1-0 walkover win. Ahead of Dorchester’s non-appearance, we…
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