BRITAIN’S oldest footballer is vowing a back injury will not stop him playing — aged 85
Sunday league player Dickie Borthwick hopes his 77-year career is not over.
But he has been sidelined for months and has given himself until August to recover.
He said: “I have thought it could be over but I am hoping it will clear up. I still love the game and I want to play again.
“If it wasn’t for my injury I know I could still strike a ball and get up for a header.”
Dickie, of Weymouth, Dorset, last played for local veterans team AFC Wyke Smugglers when he was 83.
The retired engineer has not put his boots on since 2019 due to the pandemic and a trapped nerve.
The grandad of seven said: “I am slowing down but I can probably play 90 minutes when fit. I know there are a few of us old boys around still playing the game.”
Dickie’s first club side was Invergordon Academy in Scotland. After moving to the south coast he played for a host of non-league sides including Sherborne Town.
He gave up smoking 30-a-day and now eats porridge before every game.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
