46-year-old Barry Richardson makes appearance for Wycombe
Wycombe Wanderers had its hand forced Saturday in a League 2 tie with Plymouth Argyle, as first-choice 'keeper Alex Lynch was stretchered off and replaced by 46-year-old Barry Richardson.
How many other @SkyBetLeague2 players warmed up with a cuppa before kick-off? 46-year-old coach @bazricho1 is on. pic.twitter.com/LypUhHM2sY
— Wycombe Wanderers FC (@wwfcofficial) January 30, 2016
Richardson, who is playing his first match since 2005, is the current Chairboys' goalkeeping coach, and will be tasked with maintaining the League Two side's first-half 1-0 advantage.
13: Lynch requires a stretcher and will come off. @bazricho1 - your time is now. First game since 2005. 0-1 #PLYvWYC
— Wycombe Wanderers FC (@wwfcofficial) January 30, 2016
A shame he's had to miss dinner for the 3:00 p.m. GMT kickoff.
UPDATE: Richardson and his Wanderers held on for a 1-0 victory, giving the ageless wonder a clean sheet against a Plymouth side that has scored in all of its home matches this season.
A clean sheet for @bazricho1 against the team who have scored in every home game this season. #PLYvWYC pic.twitter.com/CgjORn9Hcj
— Wycombe Wanderers FC (@wwfcofficial) January 30, 2016