Meet Peter OGrady, the ultimate amateur footballer about to play his 1000th game for one club

Meet Peter OGrady, the ultimate amateur footballer about to play his 1000th game for one club
Peter O’Grady AKA the ultimate one club man. Certainly, the ultimate amateur footballer.At 56 years old, he is about to play his 1000th game for Old Ignatian FC when the club host Fulham Compton Old Boys today.Based in Enfield, north London, opposite Tottenham Hotspurs training ground, the club play in the Amateur Football Combination one of the biggest amateur leagues in the world with more than 90 clubs and three hundred sides playing every weekend.4

Peter, back row, third from right, is about to play his 1000th game for Old Ignatian FC

Comprised mainly of boys who went St Ignatius College, in his storied career, Peter has been involved in seven of their eight Premier title wins, two as captain between 1998 and 2000.In fact, he has been around so long he has played in the same side as three of his brothers and with six of his nephews.4

Pete, centre, left in yellow with his dad, brothers and nephews

When I handed the team sheet in once, I think the ref thought I was winding him up when he saw how many times OGrady had been written, Dave his brother and team manager told talkSPORT.I think he needs drug testing, he joked, before adding his brother is definitely there on merit.Hes 57 in September and in training he often puts the young lads to shame, he continued, explaining the opposition are usually amazed by his fitness.Everytime we play, someone usually comes up and ask how old is that guy. They cant get at him. Apart from never missing a training session, one story in particular highlights his dedication.He once had to go to a wedding on Saturday, but he didn’t want to miss the match and was able to reach a compromise.So, the wedding ceremony was attended, with Peter appearing for the second half – and it’s just as well he did. Arriving with the team 3-0 down at half time, Peter entered the fray to score a hat-trick in a fine victory.The celebration? Naturally, that was at the evening do of the wedding.Having made the decision to stop playing in the early 2000s, he answered an SOS plea from his former team.I asked him to come back and help us out and he just stayed, Dave explained.Only injury will stop Pete from playing he missed an entire season when he broke his leg or whenever Take That are on.Yeah, years ago he missed one game to go and see them, Dave admitted. Even now young lads who werent around take the piss out of him for it.This season he has scored twice in 14 games, with his most recent strike also being his 200th goal.4

For playing in his 1000th game, his club have Pete a special shirt to mark the occasion

Ahead of Saturday’s game, he will be presented with a special club shirt with his landmark on the back.Hell be captain for the day with a more formal presentation coming at the club’s centenary dinner at the end of the season.Hes keen to just to play on Saturday and not make a big fuss about it, Dave said.What he doesnt know, though, is that Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has penned a letter congratulating him on his achievement a wonderful touch for a lifelong Spurs fan.So heres to Pete and to every other amateur player up and down the country playing for the love of the game.Saturday should be a good night.4

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has written Pete a letter congratulating him on his milestone

---

Romelu Lukaku's potential move to Inter Milan is under threat due to Financial Fair Play rules, according to reports. Inter boss Antonio Conte is thought to have identified Manchester United
Why Man United Could Sell Romelu Lukaku Revealed - thewistle.com

---

- The Man United manager is understood to have identified the players he will sell - Sanchez and Valencia are among the six squad members who the Norwegian wants to offload. Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has started plans to revamp his side's squad after being handed the managerial role on full-time basis.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sends warning to Manchester United board

---

Oxalic acid also forms crystals over time that actually cause muscle pain and is one of the contributing factors in the soft tissue pain in disorders like Fibromyalgia. These crystals, likened to grains of sand that bind together, build up within the soft and connective tissues -causing that "sore all over feeling."
JLA-Index2016-2014.pdf | Online Safety & Privacy - scribd.com

---

BATE Borisov 0-1 Chelsea: Olivier Giroud strike helps Blues labour to win and book place in Europa League knockouts November 9, 2018 numberone.ng Leave a comment Olivier Giroud put an end to his goalscoring drought of 794 minutes as Chelsea booked their place in the Europa League knockout stages with a 1-0 victory away to BATE Borisov.
BATE Borisov vs Chelsea: Olivier Giroud and Emerson shine in

---

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says his players deserved better protection at Burnley last night and accused the Clarets players of some heavy challenges.. Joe Gomez was injured in the game which Liverpool won 3-1 but Sean Dyche defended his team, saying he thought "some of the challenges were superb".
Liverpool facing Joe Gomez injury blow as Jurgen Klopp

---

West Ham legend Tony Cottee has backed Declan Rice to become West Ham captain once Mark Noble hangs up his boots, according to Talksport. The former Hammer also went on to say that Rice would become a mainstay for England, if he chose to represent the Three Lions instead of Ireland.
Newcastle 0-2 West Ham live: Team news, goal updates and TV

---

Aston Villa and Derby County face off in the Championship play-off final - but just how much is winning it really. worth?. Often dubbed the richest game in football, Premier League promotion will bring either club a huge injection of cash as well as the chance to play against some of the world's best next season.
Aston Villa vs Derby County, Championship play-off final 2019

---

Tottenham Hotspur vs Watford Preview: Probable Lineups, Prediction, Tactics, Team News & Key Stats Manchester City vs Chelsea and more. last ten games with the only defeat coming at the
Watford vs Chelsea: Premier League match preview, team news

---

Manchester City have increased season ticket prices by an average of three per cent. Fans were sent packs for their 2019/20 season ticket cards on Thursday morning when they discovered their renewal price for the first time and saw prices had increased.
Fans to receive 82 per cent of Euro 2020 tickets - One News Page

---

Arsenal are plotting a shock summer move for Tottenham defender and Manchester United target Toby Alderweireld, according to reports. Spurs triggered a 12-month extension on the Belgian's deal at the beginning of the year after failing to reach an..
Arsenal news : Transfer News: Arsenal eye SHOCK Tottenham

---

Liverpool, which has a strong following in Asia, is also playing in its first Champions League final for 11 years. He is five goals ahead of Liverpool forwards Mohamed Salah and Roberto

---