AN ENGLAND legend has been tipped to reply an “SOS” from the world’s second oldest membership and return to play on the age of 62.
Chris Waddle formally retired in 1999 and has since gone on to work as a pundit for the likes of BBC Radio 5 Stay, ESPN and Showsports Arabia after a quick stint as a supervisor.
Hallam FC are mentioned to be sending an ‘SOS’ to Chris WaddleCredit score: Rex
The England legend (proper) may return to the pitch aged 62Credit score: Twitter @GaryFlintoff
The Geordie winger made a reputation for himself at hometown membership Newcastle United throughout the Eighties earlier than a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in 1985.
Waddle continued to bamboozle defenders for each membership and nation and that secured him a big-money £4.25m switch to French membership Marseille in 1989.
After serving to England to the semi-final of Italia 90, the place he famously missed a penalty within the shoot-out defeat to West Germany, he returned to the UK in 1992.
He signed for Sheffield Wednesday and performed for them for 4 years earlier than happening to have spells with a string of decrease golf equipment till his retirement.
Since hanging up his boots the veteran has briefly made a comeback in non-league for minnows reminiscent of Glapwell and Stocksbridge Park Steels.
Then, a decade in the past, the 62-capped Three Lions icon performed a sport for his native non-league staff Hallam FC – the second oldest membership on the planet.
Nonetheless, now a contemporary report has claimed that Waddle could also be about to end up for the Northern Counties East League Premier Division outfit.
Legendary Sheffield football journalist Alan Biggs broke the shock information on X, previously often called Twitter.
Hallam have been not too long ago compelled to play with ten males because of accidents and have been defeated by Stocksbridge Park Steels on Tuesday.
Afterwards he wrote on social media: “Perceive there’s a robust chance of Chris Waddle returning to semi-pro soccer two months in need of his 63rd birthday.
“Hallam FC will think about sending an SOS to the ex-Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Sheffield Wednesday and England star amid a continual run of accidents…”
He then added: “Waddle is a pal of Hallam FC (step 9 within the pyramid) and it’s believed won’t want an excessive amount of encouragement.
“By no means actually hung up his boots – Hallam have a minimum of 6 gamers out with critical accidents. Needed to play with 10 males after the most recent tonight.”
Solar Sport has contacted Hallam FC for remark.
They’re in motion this weekend once they host Coventry United within the FA Vase on Saturday.
Waddle nonetheless lives in Sheffield after his memorable spell enjoying for Wednesday within the 90sCredit score: Rex