Pollok United and Motherwell have set the bar high both nationally and in Europe for walking football success with a growing number of over 40s and 50s enjoying football across the west of Scotland. Previous UWS News reporting has covered this but what about those who still play 11 a side non-walking football at amateur level?

Video reports from Sparta Verde FC 2-2 draw in mid November as we hear from SFA referee Barry Keenan and over 40s players Wayne Brammer and ex semi pro goalkeeper Robert Edwards on the impact of sport as you age.