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93-Year-Old Ref Still On The Pitch | Wilmington News
At 93, Frank Foster still referees soccer three times a week—nearly 5,500 games over 40 years. Fueling his stamina since childhood wartime rations, he starts each match with oatmeal or toast, staying sharp for 90 minutes across all age groups. A 1980s exam veteran, he’s blunt about today’s refs: too soft, too forgiving. He enforces rules with yellow cards, shuts down fake injuries, and refuses video reviews—calling them a distraction that turns minor calls into chaos. Polishing his boots and keeping his uniform pristine, Foster says he’s surprised he’s still out there—but he’s loving every…
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