This Sunday sees the start of the 28th season of the Maccabi Masters Football League, where London Maccabi Lions will once again be the team to beat.
The Rowley Lane side will be looking to achieve a fourth consecutive league and cup treble, with Scrabble, Brady, Temple Fortune, St John’s Wood Tigers, EHRS Stonegrove and Hendon Harriers all looking to bring their winning exploits to an end.
Speaking about the league, and what it has to offer, Chairman Simon Black says: “Our league remains a vibrant community for experienced footballers wanting to continue playing the 11-a-side game.
"More and more players are enjoying the privilege of playing with likeminded over-40s, with the camaraderie that only Sunday football can provide.
“With first-class pitches and referees for all games, Masters football offers all the competitiveness, with the concession that we allow, roll-on, roll-off substitutions to give players a breather now and again.”
With teams always looking to welcome players, new teams can also be accommodated for next season (2027-28) and are generally based in North London and South Hertfordshire, with pitches being arranged by the league.
As Black says, “all you need is a pair of boots (and shinpads!) and you too can become a Masters legend!”
Anyone interested in discussing any involvement with the Masters League should email: simonblack.mail@gmail.com
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