The Beast : my story
Akinfenwa, Adebayo2018
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According to FIFA, 16-stone Adebayo Akinfenwa is the strongest footballer in the world. With a larger-than-life personality to match, it's no wonder 'The Beast' has become an icon, attracting millions of social media followers, launching his own clothing label, and still banging in the goals for Wycombe Wanderers. Told by English clubs he was 'too big' to play football, he joined Lithuanian team FK Atlantas as a teenager where he faced widespread racial abuse. A career of grafting in the lower leagues of English and Welsh football followed, with spells at Barry Town, Torquay, Swansea, Gillingham, Northampton and AFC Wimbledon. Bayo's charisma and knack of scoring vital goals made him a fan favourite at each. This is the story of how Akinfenwa became a true cult hero and the never-give-up attitude that made him the biggest footballer on the planet.
Main title:
The Beast : my story / Adebayo Akinfenwa with Damien McSorley.
Author:
Akinfenwa, Adebayo, authorMcSorley, Damien, author
Imprint:
London : Headline, 2018.
Collation:
xvi, 267 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (colour) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2017.
ISBN:
9781472247940 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
796.334092920B AKI
Local class:
B AKI
Language:
English
BRN:
2235579