The Beautiful Game is about to get a lot slower as footballing Fifers are encouraged to roll back the years.
Launching next month, frustrated 50-somethings are being invited to take up walking football as part of a major new health initiative.
Taking place at venues across the region, Active Fife and NHS Fife are hoping that the fledgling sport will encourage more people to get fit without the fear of exhausting themselves.
Former Dunfermline Athletic boss Jim Leishman is backing the initiative and is preparing to lace up his boots for the inaugural match on August 3.
In his capacity as Fife Provost, Mr Leishman is encouraging others to get involved in the sport.
“This is a great new programme and I’m looking forward to taking part,” he said.
“It’s aimed at helping older adults as well as those at risk of or recovering from a range of medical conditions to stay physically active.”
Each session lasts 45 minutes and will include a warm up, a match of two halves and a cool down.
An experienced SFA coach will be on hand to officiate the sessions, which will take place indoors or on astroturf.
While largely similar to traditional football, there are some rules changes, with the ball forbidden to be kicked above waist level.
Slide tackles are also prohibited, to reduce the risk of injury to players.
Mr Leishman added: “I hear that any player caught running concedes a free kick to the opposition so I’m certainly up for what will feel like a rather unusual challenge for me.”