Dickie Borthwick, a retired engineer, has stated he is fit to play 90 minutes and he is looking for a football club to sign him.
The 83-year-old is regarded as British oldest
footballer as he was seen sharpening his skills in
his garden.
He is currently unattached to a club after the
veterans’ team folded up but insists he is not
giving up in getting more playing opportunities.
The soon to become 84-year-old has appeared in
several charity matches yet he insists he does not
want to play walking football
“I feel like I am capable of playing 90 minutes,” he
told Sport Bible.
“I will give 100%. I’m solid as a rock, well built,
fearless and have a true love for the game.
“Every morning I go to the front door and take in 10
really deep breaths of fresh air. I also do it in the
evening before I go to bed.”
Borthwick made 1,600 appearances in a career
spanning 72 years and counting.
He played for Ross County and Invergordon Town
FC in the Scottish highlands before moving to
Dorset.
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