Gone are the days when our great footballing heroes just hung up their boots and replaced them with slippers and a pipe. Today’s Premiership stars retain much of their fitness, drive, athleticism and competitive spirit way beyond their time in the top flight. Over 2,000 professional footballers have participated in Masters Football events, with the number growing each year. Top players including: Ian Rush, Bryan Robson, Paul Scholes, Robert Pires, Emmanuel Petit, Glen Hoddle, Paul Gascoigne, Steve McManaman, Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen, Andy Cole and Gianfranco Zola. Managers include Sir Alex Ferguson, Kevin Keegan and Roy Evans.<br />