A former Premier League goalkeeper came out of retirement to score a free-kick for his local Sunday League team during their title run-in.
While they might not be able to play at the top level, they can stroll onto any local pitch and boss the proceedings. Even goalkeepers will be more technical.Sunday Football League were shocked last week when David James rocked up to bend home a 25-yard free-kicked. Check out the footage below.He started in goal for Hutwood, then decided to try his hand in midfield. Opponents Madeinheath United didn't know how to handle it.
The 53-year-old had the chance to leave his mark on the game before the full-time whistle. He made it count with a free-kick that hit the post and the opposition goalkeeper en route to hitting the back of the net.James, who started the game after the club filled a donation box with old boots, revealed post-match he was begging to be substituted."I kept asking the manager to take me off. Fortunately he didn't as we got a free-kick, which I smashed goal bound.
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