Why Sutton United's 'roly poly goalie' Wayne Shaw is not your stereotypical goalkeeper

Roly poly goalie: Wayne Shaw
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Sam Long20 February 2017

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.

Gander Green Lane, home of Sutton United Football Club in South London

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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.

Laying out the red carpet: Wayne Shaw was busy preparing for Arsenal's arrival this afternoon
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"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.

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