Why Sutton United's 'roly poly goalie' Wayne Shaw is not your stereotypical goalkeeper
Wayne Shaw is not your run-of-the-mill footballer.
Sutton United's back-up goalkeeper will be on the bench for tonight's FA Cup clash against Arsenal and you'll probably be able to spot him relatively easily.
The 46-year-old is 6'2" and weighs 20 stone, which prompted fans of his former club Eastleigh to create the chant: "He's fat, he's round, he's worth a million pounds...."
Shaw's appearance has also helped him to acquire the somewhat unflattering nickname 'roly poly goalie' during his career.
The shot stopper, who has become a social media sensation since the fifth-round draw, played in the same youth team as England legend Alan Shearer and was once on Reading's books as an outfield player.
The veteran is unlikely to get a look in ahead of established number one Ross Worner tonight, but hasn't given up hope that he could feature against Arsene Wenger's men.
"If the chance does arise and I got a bit of game time then that will be me finished, playing-wise, forever.
"That would be my lift story and I could probably live out on it," he told Men in Blazers.
