AKINFENWA PLAYS FOR HASHTAG!

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Hashtag United are a one-of-a-kind football and esports club, based in Essex, England. Formed in 2016 by Spencer Owen as a group of mates playing exhibition games, we now play in the 8th tier of English football, the Isthmian League North. We won our league in our first season in non-league football and were looking good for a second promotion when the 2019/20 season was voided, but after the 2020/21 season went the same way with us top of the Essex Senior League, we were eventually awarded promotion based on PPG over the two part seasons. We merged with AFC Basildon Women in summer 2020 and formed our women's team, Hashtag United FC Women, who play in the 4th tier of women's football, the FA Women's National League Division 1 South East. We also now have 40+ youth teams, reserve and development teams...and not forgetting our esports team who play FIFA at the world's highest level. Subscribe on KZbin for our latest football content (and watch our journey so far), and follow our social channels for the latest club updates.

[@HashtagUnited]

🚨Akinfenwa finally in a Hashtag shirt 👏

[@RooneyAldo]

Yessssss!!!! 7 years in the waiting, remember we all thought he was the chairman!!

[@elijah.265]

BEAST

[@ciangoatedfr]

@@RooneyAldo let's goo Rooney aldo

[@RooneyAldo]

@@ciangoatedfr yo Cian!

[@aveenni6160]

Ben Foster 👀

[@thecyclinggk]

This is massive! The first many newly-retired players I’m sure 👀 😝

[@joec.6004]

when you coming mate

[@adamsmith3828]

Ben Foster 🤝 Hashtag Confirmed

[@manningismystepdad4997]

Was that a hint

[@joec.6004]

@@adamsmith3828 i mean he already said he would do it after a year in the mls in a podcast

[@HashtagUnited]

👀

[@kevinsousa3370]

Even if he's just around the club would be huge. Young players getting tips and motivation from a former pro player could be incredible for their career. And obviously help the team get closer to where they want to be as well

[@SpencerFC]

Dream come true! 💛💙

[@HashtagUnited]

👊

[@RooneyAldo]

Remember we all thought he was the chairman? They were the days! Unfortunately Akinfenwa’s wasted his career... by taking so long to join #️⃣

[@maxroe]

Haha they were the days!!

[@aidygooner]

​@@RooneyAldo"wasted his career" 😂 love the sarcasm 😂

[@AdamAVFC90]

Gotta go for The Cycling GK next, but absolutely incredible to see Bayo in a Hashtag shirt!!

[@HashtagUnited]

One day 🤞

[@Swedishfinnpolymath]

Imagine that Foster, Akinfenwa and Azpilicueta (isin't Azpi quite close with Spense, got him tickets for WC2018) all playing for Hashtag in the next year or so. That would be great, would surely piss off all the other teams as well 😂. "Hashtag United the RB Leipzig of lower league football".

[@Syrruies]

👀 👀

[@not2sharpmd]

Just based on this video, even if it’s only a handful of times throughout the season, it would be awesome to have him as almost like a consultant/coach when his schedule allows for it. This was amazing though! What a top class man.

[@Toms566]

Are you a player or something

[@KFR]

AKINFENWA could tier up this league if he retired earlier 40 goals a season

[@ItsEmer]

Would he consider a coaching role even part time he’d have so much knowledge to pass on. The team is looking strong exited to be over next week for the game

[@KINGSHEERIN]

Would love him around for the FA Cup games atleast..

[@Toms566]

Are you a player or something

[@jamesakinfenwa170]

As a Wycombe fan, Bayo admirer and Tags follower - this is a perfect collab!

[@HashtagUnited]

Love it!

[@doug16335]

just the fact that this man made a promise years ago.. and he never HAD to come play.. but he was a man of his word. seems like a great person, hope he gets into coaching youth. up next...BEN FOSTER!

[@domarmstrong444]

Please get him just involved around the club he's a big character and was giving great advice to the lads. Up the tags

[@betterspud21]

He's a unique player. There's never been anyone like him before and probably never will be again. It's only right that he got to play for this unique club. So, so gutted that i couldn't make it to the game. It's been more than ten years since I got to see him play. #beastmode #upthetags

[@Toms566]

Are u a player or something

[@StatmanDave]

GREATEST SIGNING OF ALL-TIME!!!

[@unknown11215]

Yo

[@mickeykat92]

I remember when I went from 4g to regular wet grass pitch I was mind blown at how different it was. Completely understand what he's talking about. I was used to nice bounce of the ball, speedy rolling etc then went to the complete opposite. Some parts were sluggish and other parts completely slippery. Just a whole other story.

[@LewisPreston]

Great to finally see Bayo in a Hashtag shirt playing for us! Up the Tags! 🫡

[@KINGSHEERIN]

Akinfenwa and Gregory Edwards big embrace brought a big smile to my face :)

[@korl8524]

What a legend. Even though he won't be playing it would be mad to have him around maybe coaching part time or something

[@pertual6915]

Bayo could be something like a training staff cause he encourages the players, he gives them motivation and he has the same mindset as Hashtag has. So I think that Bayo shouldn't leave the club completely

[@graysonmagnuson7565]

Scottie P on the loan deal would be a great way to see the quality he's achieved thus far

[@KINGSHEERIN]

I agree.

[@cjnovo992]

This is unreal man been a long long journey over the years... So class to see him play

[@paranoidpixie95]

More than what he could do on the pitch, his experience and presence are so much more valuable to the club. Seeing how he's helping the other players, passing on his wealth of knowledge, that's something that's irreplaceable.

[@psla6595]

Love his attitude seen him many times re my club Blackpool and always enjoyed his performances wish more professional players came back down the pyramid passing on their skills and knowledge. Good luck for the season guys.

[@rtorres27]

Akinfenwa is a special person. Very humble and felt like he had been at that changing room for years.

[@amohammed4407]

The love and respect Bayo gets from the football community is beautiful. A streets will remember ball for sure👑

[@GamingBeFly]

I’m just happy to see him again. One of the absolute best people to ever grace the pitch.

[@FogsFles]

Absolute legend for putting on the Hashtag shirt. Sad that he is unable to play a full season but this was a blast to watch ♥

[@neldfs365]

Spen you are truly a legend! What a classy video you lot put out. So excited for this upcoming season. Have high hopes for the boys. Up the tags!

[@MultiMazdo]

Big appreciation to Akinfenwa, he is a true legend of the game. Big shame he won't be able to play for us, but just seeing him out there in a Hashtag shirt, makes one feel really proud of what a club this has become, keep it up Spendog. Up the Tags! #💛💙

[@SebOnGolf]

History made! Up The Tags!

[@HashtagUnited]

👊

[@shoaib12121]

Just seeing him was great what a man thank you sir

[@user-oz4ve1ej6n]

The penalty kick is what Paul Gallagher did his whole career and for me most memorable at Leicester City he recently retired at Preston

[@razu93]

loved seeing it at Preston!

[@BadgerOff32]

Massive respect to Bayo for doing this! Love to see it! Shame he can't manage a full season with us, but it's totally understandable given his age, and the stress the professional game must have put on his body over the years. As others have said, hopefully he can still be a part of Hashtag in other ways, be it coaching, commentary or occasional appearances in videos/challenges etc. Man's a Hashtag legend! He needs to be part of the club in some way! #⃣💙💛

[@LukeJarrett1]

I worked with Wycombe's media team last season. Bayo is a proper gent & professional. His first touch is so underrated. Guaranteed goals playing off him from the long GK. Hope to see more of him in a Hashtag shirt.

[@ThePEMProductions]

Yayyy!! Would love to see more of him.

[@lcfootball3267]

My first time watching a hashtag united video and gotta say i love the vibes coming out of this club, definitely going to keep watching looking forward to the upcoming season for this club.

[@HashtagUnited]

Love this - welcome aboard 👊

[@lowencraft1404]

Same lol

[@EcknJen]

I think that even if if he was a coach or something for Hashtag that would be huge for him to share his knowledge with the lads.

[@KoDiEsMiTh09]

Unreal boys! Let’s hope to see more of him 👏🏻

[@tannerbrown5]

one of the best videos on the youtube playform ever! thank you for this! #

[@HashtagUnited]

👊

[@dylanparkinson8695]

Inform akinfenwa is too good he makes an ok team a beast team he’s so good he makes everyone better

[@unknown11215]

W

[@footy_editzzwestandwithukr4375]

Up the reds YNWA❤️❤️

[@HashtagUnited]

HE'S SO GOOD, HE DOESN"T EVEN NEED A TEAM... ONE MAN TEAMMMMMMM

[@minusdagreez8817]

he is terrible mate stop begging it lol

[@ryanbridges4042]

@@minusdagreez8817 he’s an ex-pro footballer, how can he be terrible? Played at Championship level. 0 ball knowledge

[@stephenmalone4441]

It was incredible to see bayo play, all the best for him in the future, I know a few people have thrown out Ben foster, which is also pretty much gonna happen but I would love to see club ambassador Mr Azpilicueta step on the pitch just once for a hashtag game

[@JPWhite1]

AKINFENWA IS TOOOOOO GOOOOOD!!! He makes every team BETTER!!! He’s so good, he doesn’t even need a team…..ONE MAN TEAMMMMM!!! 🤣🤣❤️

[@espben360]

Would love to see him in and around the club. He was giving great information, and also would be a very good addition and presence in the changing room, and boost the morale. ###

[@neilcurran1589]

Not been a Wycombe fan ever, but Bayo Akinfenwa is the most loveable and personable guy ever. Now his football career is done he is already smashing the TV and radio market. He is a media man's dream, upbeat, on point and funny. Have a long career sir from someone you could easily drop.

[@JeffBell01305]

I think he needs to be a part of the club in some regard. He led the team tremendously is just 45 minute and the impact he can have on the team and young players is immense

[@maxroe]

Shame Adebayo didn’t join but testament to the beast that he played!! From first ever manager to for Spencer Fc dubbing the ‘man mountain’ rich Beck to then playing when through painkillers… what a man!! I hope hashtag could sign mark noble?? For Spencer… But maybe Jack Wilshere or like a Kayhnon Edwards - young youth striker on loan… Keep up the great work - don’t forget to hasthag it!!!

[@martchit2462]

Imagine coming to a preseason game and just seeing the beast upfront

[@enterhere____r6902]

Akinfenwaaaaa

[@POmusic]

I just love this man

[@Takashi9787]

That lil glimspe of the fifa playa.... man i loved those videos

[@soundsasleep01]

Unbelievable to see the Beast come to Hashtag. I personally think a contract of player/coach would be perfect. I am sure you have talked about that too. Because he could only play maybe 10-15 games in a season and as a coach, he would be vital. Also, perhaps the biggest thing is, if he played and coached, the marketing aspect of that I think will pull more people to the stadium and to this channel. But that’s just my thoughts. Trusting the system. Cmon Hashtag!!!

[@TheWorldofMomus]

Good to see the Beast involved again. Great boost for the team.

[@MultiWillz]

Nice to see how cool he was with the hashtag players giving good advice and showing them appreciation when he could've just come in and been "yeah I'm just here to do my 45 minutes." Shame he can't join but think it's good that he isn't pushing himself to try it either and that Spen is putting their friendship above trying to milk him for whatever his body has left.

[@JackUK69]

Football will miss Akinfenwa. You can tell he's a good bloke in every sense of the word, and even like many have said in the comments, just having him around from time to time would be huge. You really need someone who can inject that kind of 'big brother' energy... someone who just says it how it is and riles the players up a bit to play for each other and truly give 100% - that kinda stuff really does make you make that one run in a game that without someone like Bayo around, you probably wouldn't. Best of luck to him in all his future ventures. UTT!

[@kk-hou5e]

different class love akinfenwa what a gentleman and pure beast love the guy hopefully you can sign him id watch every game

[@LB_Vlogger_YT11]

Absolute class that the Beast has signed for the tags! Hopefully he can sign for the season in a player/coach role!

[@XRNC]

Devastating, wish we could see more of him

[@meti4165]

So cool !! Congrats Spence you deserve it, hopefully one day Hashtag will reach league 1 and above.

[@ColchesterPT]

I have only been involved with Hashtag for under a year. That evening was amazing. Having watched him for Swansea and now the Tags. The man is so friendly, but I am not suprised being a friend of Spencer. #UpTheTags

[@jpmccarthy0697]

Even if he doesn’t play but just a man for the dressing room to give tips to the players having someone like him involved would give so much confidence to the boys to perform

[@noahedwards7]

Great guy lovely to meet him he was such a great influence for the team that game

[@aperocket5275]

Absolutely incredible

[@theboy2163]

This was unreal - he would have scored and assisted so many goals! What a man! UP THE TAGS THEN!

[@GeordieHero]

get him just involved around the club he's a big character and was giving great advice to the lads. Up the tags

[@Squirtlesquad88]

Love that ❤️ big man always tru to his word

[@tobyparmenter1604]

Great vlog hashtag United and akinfenwa is such a humble guy and the young players can learn from him, and I think hashtag United should get Mark noble playing again at the club. ###⚽️⚽️⚽️

[@jordanbamidele7981]

Keep up the great work ethic god blessed you 🙏❤️

[@wonkeydonkeydonkeychannel8566]

Akinfenwa. Welcome to the family You will play for Hashtag. He has so much experience to pass on to the younger players Let Stevie CB the physio get his magic hands on those aches

[@robinthebobin6537]

Whatever capacity it's in - coaching, advisor, player, even literally just a hypeman😂, having Akinfenwa around the club occasionally would just be awesome! Incredible athlete and professional, great player, has so much game intelligence and just generally such a positive influence for all those around him.

[@fritzelnotgerman6994]

Great to see him play one more time

[@timgshepherd]

Shows the type of bloke he is to even give it a run out maybe already knowing the fate himself. What a guy!

[@francisketter293]

This season is looking so good🔥🔥

[@daveoliver7521]

nice one, enjoyed watching this one, just keep on winning

[@barrystevens4927]

“Good friend of mine” ha ha Class of him to keep to his promise

[@timawn]

Akinfenwa straight to the hashtag hall of fame surely. What a legend!

[@krismohan1820]

Teniola from Baiteze! He's a class player and unbelievable in the air. You'd do well by signing a few from them for sure.

[@LloydGriffithComedian]

Loved this. Love Bayo.

[@HashtagUnited]

When’s your return? 👀

[@SpencerFC]

Love you!

[@LloydGriffithComedian]

@@HashtagUnited WAITING FOR THE CALL OK?!

[@RyanOSullivan]

Man, a little bittersweet, but it was amazing to see him in the shirt, on the field ...

[@Monkeshan]

On a side note, watched a bunch of fifa playa videos, what an iconic series

[@ukfinest123]

WHAT A CLASS ACT!

[@tervenjames8305]

Love him fr

[@harryhearn4403]

As a groundman I can tell you 4g surface causing more injuries is no myth. There is 0 give in the profile..for example when making a tackle the impact of your foot on grass will rip the surface allowing your foot to come to a more steady stop on 4g the moment your studs get within the rubber crumb - game over. The foot will stop instantly with the rest of your momentum carrying on through causing alot of minor injuries and I've seen a few major ones which wouldn't have been if on grass. However, 4g pitches are huge money makers, often a large portion of money made by clubs is through pitch hire.

[@HashtagUnited]

V interesting 👊

[@joekendall7265]

Great video! Bayo is a legend!

[@JamieMckenzie07]

0:45 “Why is there FIFA Playa stuff? It’s got nothing to do with me” - Spencer took over his Chanel and technically “unmasked” himself to be the FIFA Playa in his book. Teasing FIFA Playa return Spen? Someday he will return. Great video by the way Hashtag. Always great to see The Legend Akinfenwa play footy. Absolute legend. ##!

[@DanielCutting]

Love to see this!!!

[@HashtagUnited]

👊

[@masonclark9110]

Mate what you doing down hear ?

[@Eidam87]

“Today in the away shirt, because we didn’t have big enough home shirt for Akinfenwa” lol

[@Shawrey_]

Sensational to see 😍

[@Thebillywalsh]

Mark Noble in a Hashtag shirt has a nice ring to it doesn’t it? 😂

[@HashtagUnited]

👀

[@GVGames1986]

The Fifa player was a rather funny chap lol. Remember his spells around the fringes of Hashtag and his trial attempt at some pro clubs, to crossing the road with his pants down. Legend!

[@satch9225]

If his body doesn't hold up I could see him in a coaching role as well.

[@FootballScoutsTV]

yeah good to see more pro players will plan to play at this level after retirement

[@kydenrapley5472]

The beast joins the best team in English Football 😍

[@governmentnameunknown8960]

Fifa player! Omg now that's a blast from the past

[@foodreacts837]

That’s mad that pros aren’t used to 4G, and that there really is a difference , crazy

[@unknown11215]

Ye

[@antonioprice8081]

Premier league pros are because they train inside pitches with 4g

[@itsbunty5792]

Lovely video, Adebayo, absolute champ. Next mission, Ben foster then Azpilicueta 👀❤️

[@m0str33t]

This made me so happy

[@al9280]

love this

[@ts051076]

Full credit to Spencer for getting Akinfenwa to play for 45 mins. You never know maybe down the line he could come back on the coaching team. We have a fantastic set of players. Not just the regulars from last season but the new players that have come in so far are mustard. Hopefully we can build on last season and boy we have the quality running through the club at every level, mens, women and youth.

[@morganfreeman9334]

Even for just one game, this was awesome

[@felzhaha]

THE BEAST

[@JoabeBarbosa]

Incredible stuff!