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Age ain't nothing but a number

Premiership football referees in England have to retire at the sprightly age of 48.

But one referee in Aberdeen has just blown his final whistle at the ripe old age of 82.

Eddie Norrie told the Evening Express he was only giving up the game due to suffering from gout.

Have a scout round your local sports leagues. There must be an old-timer still active in local rugby, football or racquet sports with a few tales to tell.