'We may walk the pitch, but we run the game'

Dynamo Haslemere Walkers FC is appealing for new players to join the club

A walking football team in Surrey is putting out an appeal for new members.

Dynamo Haslemere Walkers FC meets at The Edge leisure centre in the town on Wednesday and Friday evenings.

Walking football is a slower version of the game where players are not allowed to run.

Albert Hall, from Dynamo Haslemere Walkers, said: "It is a great way for us to stay active and keep playing the game we love as we get older. We may walk the pitch, but we run the game."

The game is non-contact and the ball must be kept below head height.

"It is perfect for older people and those with mobility problems", according to the Walking Football Association.

Mr Hall said: “A lot of our players used to miss the banter that comes with being part of a team, but we have that again now through walking football."

A spokesperson for Waverley Borough Council said: "If you miss the social side of team sports and are looking to take a first step towards a healthier lifestyle then walking football could be just what you need."

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