Aches of Age: Amateur Footballers Reluctantly Embrace Injuries

Max Rushden reflects on the physical challenges of playing amateur football in his late 40s, describing how injuries feel more severe with age. Despite experiencing pain, he prefers playing over watching and shares a humorous account of misdiagnosing his rib pain as a ruptured spleen. The piece highlights the enduring passion for the game among older players.

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