John hadn’t played competitive football in over 40 years (Picture: Scott Merrylees/SWNS)A Yorkshire pensioner is thought to be the oldest Sunday League player, after taking part in a match on his 80th birthday. John Wootton popped on his football boots on Sunday May 9th to make his Wakefield and District debut for College FC against Kirklands Reserves. The Liverpool and Barnsley supporter hadn’t played competitive football in over 40 years, but described the experience as the ‘best birthday’ he could have dreamed of. John in action (Picture: Scott Merrylees / SWNS)Putting his best foot forward (Picture: Scott Merrylees / SWNS)The dad-of-four, grandad-of-13 and great grandad-of-nine, played alongside his 22-year-old grandson Matty Wootton – who is the team’s skipper. ‘He was a really good player back in the day so he’s got a great football brain.

Source: Metro May 10, 2021 10:41 UTC