Kevin Poole of Burton Albion (Picture: Getty Images)

League Two side Burton Albion proved age is not an issue in football as they called veteran goalkeeper Kevin Poole back into the side for the trip to Wycombe on Saturday.

At the ripe old age of 50, it’s probably fair to say Poole considered his playing days were well and truly behind him, especially as he ‘retired’ in 2012.

However, with Burton stopper Dean Lyness – a mere 28 years Poole’s junior – ruled out through injury, Albion boss Gary Rowett had little choice but to ask the Brewers legend to help out.

Poole, who played in the top flight with Leicester and Derby, duly laced up his boots and took his place on the bench.




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Dorchester boss Phil Simkin (Picture: Getty Images)

As it turned out the keeper, who has made more than 100 appearances for the Brewers since signing up in 2006, was not needed as two goals from Billy Kee handed Albion their first win in five games.

The gloveman’s call-up comes just days after Dorchester Town boss Phil Simkin was in the frame to make the bench for his side’s match against Dover at the grand old age of 60. Makes Kev sound like a youngster.

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