Scarborough referee Albert Eadon is one of the oldest referees still in action in the country.
The 80-year old has been refereeing for over 40 years and began whistle blowing when the Scarborough Sunday league was set up in 1969.
Albert, is not the oldest official in the country, but does referee more games than the oldest person having already racked up 30 games so far this season.
Last campaign Albert officiated in more than 70 matches and at the moment there is no plans to hang up his whistle
"As long as my legs work then I will keep on at it because it is a big part of my life and I still enjoy it."
Albert, who turned 80 in November, has seen the game change and develop over the 40 years he has been refereeing, but he is most concerned by players attitude towards officials.
"You only have to look on television at the games' top stars to see where players get their influence.
"It is frustrating for referees because it filters down through to the younger players as well who are more impressionable."
If you want to see Albert refereeing then get yourself down to local parks in Scarborough and no doubt you will see him.
Well done sir and hopefully he can enjoy a few more years as man in the middle.
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