Fans can’t believe Premier League cult hero is still playing after scoring in pre-season and ask ‘what year is it again’

FOOTBALL fans can’t believe a Premier League cult hero is still playing.

That’s after the 38-year-old scored a pre-season goal for a club playing in England’s seven tier.

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The ace scored for new club Nuneaton against Coventry City in pre-season[/caption]

Leroy Lita was once a top name in the Premier League, turning out for clubs like Reading and Swansea after coming through the ranks at Chelsea.

He also played several seasons in the Champions for teams including Brighton, Norwich and Sheffield Wednesday.

But despite his 39th birthday on the horizon, Lita is still playing in the English football league system.

The veteran pulled on his boots for a second stint with Nuneaton Borough last night.

The Southern League Premier Division Central side were up against a Coventry City XI full of youngsters.

But Lita’s experience shone through as he opened the scoring in a 4-0 win for Nuneaton.

Coventry City tweeted the moment he netted in the 24th minute.

And footy fans reacted in delight, with many stunned that Lita was still starring in the beautiful game.

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One said: “What year is it again?”

Another declared: “This is football heritage.”

One noted: “That’s a blast from the past, didn’t realise he was still playing.”

Another added: “The streets will never forget.”

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