"Managers, hit me up on WhatsApp" - Akinfenwa looks for a new club after AFC Wimbledon's promotion

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Having just been released by AFC Wimbledon after their League Two Playoff victory, Adebayo Akinfenwa used his post-match interview to look for a new club. Akinfenwa ultimately joined Wycombe Wanderers, who are now celebrating promotion to the Championship.
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[@SkySportsRetro]

And 4 years later: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZaphmOva8tgr5I

[@jamalhuddz26]

Yh akinfewa says he is unemployed still lmao he is a beast

[@kowalskigaming2103]

Lol

[@sergeruffles1380]

put the air date on the video or in the description

[@gregor3749]

@James Simpson done what?

[@IrishPagan99]

Imagine him in the MLS

[@hotwheels8571]

The world will be universally at peace if Akinfenwa gets to the Prem

[@kaif6733]

Cause of old ksi

[@Wangle3]

Yes

[@theorieexmleren538]

@@kaif6733 bro 😂 you are funny

[@HunterForsberg]

I want him in Fulham. 😞

[@kevinclinton5813]

And today he's been promoted to the premier league with Norwich City !!

[@joebrown5813]

“How about the manager?” “HE RELEASED ME” His face DROPPED 😂

[@noshit31]

That was super awkward

[@sechabatheletsane9784]

That almost lips touching kiss was awkward😂😂

[@gabrielguerrero3404]

That was awkward as fuck

[@ravighadwal9215]

How come there is crowd

[@mrjsmithy4462]

Ravi Ghadwal mate this was like 4 years ago

[@Jim-so3zm]

Akinfenwa is such a legend

[@Jim-so3zm]

@@GBP17 This was from his time at AFC Wimbledon.

[@aazmeerrahman382]

as ksi said HE IS A BEAST

[@kyle-dt1vc]

Legend for lying about racism ye class

[@Jim-so3zm]

@@kyle-dt1vc When did he do that?

[@thadyjoyce6166]

Well

[@gtaguy9337]

Remember when he played for my local team Northampton he went to my sons school Fairfield’s my son is disabled he’s a good guy hope he gets what he wants

[@rontalks8953]

Hope your son is OK..bless 🙏

[@MegaImpactz]

He played for my local gillgham FC too

[@doubleabusiness]

❤

[@konstantinoslontos6161]

❤️

[@footballknowledgehd2996]

Παναγιώτης Γεωργίου yeah true, I’ve recently been playing football every once in a while with Africans, they’re really nice people just hard to understand and they scream a lot 😂

[@yab2842]

The fact he was on KSI's legendary Beast Team. I knew he has potential

[@Jtp-ok8qn]

Heskey knows how to spot talent

[@mikelchristopher9210]

Heskey is he better than you

[@mikelchristopher9210]

And I know your not heskey

[@yab2842]

@@mikelchristopher9210 he's my Broda, there's no competition although I'm a god level player

[@yeetwchybaban]

🤡

[@h214suiiii]

Beast Too good makes an okay team a beast team In fact he makes everyone better

[@Tagikakibau]

Glad I'm not the only one who remembers this 😂

[@h214suiiii]

Tagikakibau 😂😂

[@yab2842]

My broda

[@flaya11]

HE'S SO GOOD, HE CAN LIFT UP A HOUSE

[@Murphy-bq8ro]

@@yab2842 the chuck norris of football

[@brendanbuckley1983]

Wish more footballers would have a personality like this guy 👍😂

[@rogerdavies2796]

So true. I've seen him do a few things on Sky and i think they should sign him up when he retires.

[@WmG2004]

@@rogerdavies2796 That would be great! 😂

[@realnesx]

A lot of footballers do but they have to act a certain way in public which is bullshit. You can have personality and still be respectful. It's like AJ he's a media puppet who's boring let's be honest but behind the act there's more to AJ

[@WmG2004]

@@realnesx Who's AJ?

[@hello-nz4hy]

Tell me about it.

[@gredinainggolan4010]

The guy has a positive mentality, would love to have him in the locker room to raise the spirit of the team.

[@Isleofskye]

You make a great point. Let's assume he will be ineffective at that higher level at his age then do you let him go when he is wonderful for morale?

[@randomlyrelatable1372]

G A Y

[@rajab4187]

Why. Not in the team

[@Isleofskye]

@@rajab4187 Good for Team Spirit and Morale...

[@Isleofskye]

@@rajab4187 Most unlikely as he will be 39 years old during next season.....lol

[@rajyt4888]

What a story for the lad. Hope he comes prem so we can get that Traore vs Akinfenwa face-off

[@isaacg5046]

he is literally 38 years old

[@Aamirbhaii]

@L Maz Akinfewa will win. That man's a machine

[@Aamirbhaii]

@J A X yes he will.

[@austinho5025]

@J A X but Akinfenwa is BEAST

[@MitcheIIRichter]

There's always Cup Competitions!

[@michaelerzuah1105]

Akinfenwa is so much popular and he's not even playing in the EPL yet. Love his unorthodox interviews 🤣🤣

[@arubuolaebenezer9986]

Akinfenwa is a legend

[@tiotom9217]

"Yet"

[@trawlrz37]

How can you not love this guy, I wish I could be his friend

[@gracethomas4158]

Seriously he would kill you with his strength lol

[@am5790]

you will find them on this comment section

[@mmdo8789]

@shapz rackz its alright mate don't cry

[@vaasmontenegro9494]

We need this man in the prem

[@gondwanaman9362]

Insanity

[@tapiwanashenhanga446]

He's 37, no chance

[@mattm7426]

No

[@OMGItzSlickerz]

@Blaze Temp he's actually a pretty good footballer mate , he would definitely get in most bottom half prem teams

[@ryzyko]

@@OMGItzSlickerz he's not that good don't be deluded

[@ThrostlesNews]

Congrats to afikenwa on promotion

[@deanrav1499]

he never got promoted

[@ThrostlesNews]

Dean Rav no o meant because yesterday

[@sonamtamang7594]

bro promoted means going to premier league or what..i am confused

[@jamesBFC1887]

@@sonamtamang7594 no promotion is where you are promoted

[@dolan8732]

@@sonamtamang7594 promoted means promoted its not a word only for teams promoted to the premier League.......

[@MeditationalState]

1:12 Manager creeps into shot on the right like a lion approaching the other more dominant predator to try and steal its prey. 1:30 MASSIVE AWKWARD FAIL

[@RicoBanify]

Phaha! Spot on

[@user-mt4pv7pl8m]

ikr.

[@expsupra]

Up the villa

[@111yes7]

@@expsupra No.

[@srbtlevse16]

there is no predator more dominant than the lion in its natural environemnt

[@hanif1470]

0:27 that guy got shook after akinfenwa said come here 😂

[@BosserAI]

😂😂😂

[@glenopoku9764]

Never give up on your dreams lads ⚽️🙏🏾

[@rontalks8953]

NEVER!!! No matter how long it takes

[@glenopoku9764]

Ron Talks and it will all be worth it at the end

[@grinnnaa]

Glen Opoku ur everywhere I swr fam😂

[@glenopoku9764]

LooseA1 _ lmao I’m the lad that comments on football videos😂I should be training though ahaha

[@grinnnaa]

L Maz did I say it like it was a problem. No. Cool arf

[@petitnicollas]

"I'm technically unemployed" hahah I loved that. Going to use on my next job interview.

[@au14312]

I didnt get that part "im technically unemployed" could you tell me please

[@herrklaus]

@@au14312 I believe he was to be released at the end of that season.

[@danielpopa1697]

Man i think i am jist gonna use it too

[@frasergibson72]

That should have been put out on a Monday morning that was pretty inspirational

[@danteelliott1]

As a LFC fan, I love Akinfenwa. And all I hear are stories of him being a great guy. Respect big man

[@brock6618]

'aS A lFc fAN' what you talking bout everyone loves him and the fact you support lfc doesnt affect your oppinion at all. (Im white btw)

[@anomalijusmatutis7884]

Oh I remember him when he played for my local team in Lithuania some 20 years ago. What a sight he was. A ton of muscles steaming towards frightened defenders. When he got to his cruise speed not a brick wall could stop him. So glad he is doing well.

[@mkmz7]

Helo Gattis kandis hws u

[@rizgarbedir]

The Lithuania fans were being racist to him

[@isakdahl7875]

@@rizgarbedir boo hoo, its part of the game

[@ligmaballs7407]

@@isakdahl7875 you sound like a racist.

[@jameswest4692]

Every game must have been a potential banana skin

[@Akuzastar]

2 times he's done now, with 2 different teams. Only this time, he's still in the championship squad 👏 well done man.

[@mraudio120]

What a passionate interview, need more players like him in interviews

[@brunoespinoza6836]

If you turn down the volume and just watch the video, it looks like a rap video intro. Even when the manager shows up 😂😂😂 this man is quite a character, he seems like a very nice guy and a great entertainer 💪🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@muntari82]

It's true

[@Maqalx]

😂😂😂😂

[@VikingerOnYT]

What a legend

[@dimeginger1694]

Seems like modern people might have forgotten what "legend" really means and tend to call any person a legend without any reasons whatsoever...

[@marcuspoosz2190]

R@@dimeginger1694 Akinfenwa really is a legend idiot. Not everyone is called a legend.

[@baka9649]

@@marcuspoosz2190 how is akinfenwa a legend🤣🤣

[@marcuspoosz2190]

@@baka9649 hes such a meme, he has helped Wycombe reach Champion ship and his physicallity is just unbelivable. Strongest player in whole Europe

[@mikethecabbie8476]

And 6yrs later, Beast leaves Wycombe Wanderers with the legend intact, goals in League 2, League 1 and Championship. Great memories that will not fade; thanks, Bayo, for all of them.

[@SM1-1048]

This guy is just legend all around. Especially his energy and work ethic

[@Δανιήλ-ψ8χ]

Absolutely love this guy!!! What an energy. God bless him and his family 🙏🏻❤️

[@stuartwalker6311]

The Beast will forever be a legend

[@tomthejester6818]

“Managers hit me up on WhatsApp”. Four years later Klopp hits him up

[@Swiati]

To clean locker rooms. What a story

[@carljohnson977]

Swiati funny😐

[@Haslaminator]

"Anybody can do it, keep working hard!" Preach that!

[@MrFredericks.]

Always knew he was a good baller, a beast up front, but it seems as though he's got a great personality too, no wonder everyone loves him. From Hackney marshes to Wembley - massive respect.

[@geoffpoole483]

Probably isn't the most technically skilled player around, but he's the sort of player you want in your team. He just oozes motivation and enthusiasm.

[@hauweiguy9587]

what a wonderful happy person... congrats.

[@unknownknown1565]

I think thats the first time Ive ever seen someone kiss another man's shoulder xD

[@bushmanb18]

That kinda threw me off

[@abdiazizm.hussein9358]

Maxamuud sxb Ha yaabin waa aduunyee kkkk

[@holdyourplums4204]

This interview is a 'beautiful thing'. :-)

[@JoeMama-tl4tr]

Someone needs to put this dude in a comedy movie

[@SportsFan-vq9kk]

Now is the perfect time

[@jimwatson8199]

A great lad he deserved his day at Wembley hes a real footballer well done

[@5ksubscriberswithnovideos994]

Who remembers KSI's vids about Akinfenwa back in the day lol

[@Isleofskye]

KSI ?

[@godnme07]

Yeah lol

[@GamingGod-fl2yr]

The Inform card at Northampton

[@alexscott4684]

One of the few blokes I love

[@frasergibson72]

I have seen him play live he isn’t very athletic but he’s worth having his positioning is very good Great football brain

[@josephmcgowan6212]

Mate he is the strongest footballer in the world

[@PapaSpy69]

@@josephmcgowan6212 r/woooooshh

[@aidanjanemcintosh6919]

@@PapaSpy69 please don't misuse this

[@dolan8732]

@@PapaSpy69 not really

[@frasergibson72]

When I mean athletic I mean fast I know he’s the strongest player in the world

[@RyanW17]

When he says “this is what dreams are made of” he said it with such confidence,Reminds me of Alex hunters journey on fifa

[@ITSMYOPINIONNOTYOURSDOYO-bi5sr]

Love this guy! Great example of never giving up or never letting people you can’t chase your dreams

[@MRLCSisamazing]

Imagine if he joins West Brom, Leeds or stoke 🤔

[@dios.9586]

Imy Spartan True, but if he’s on really low wages, a big club like that might make the money back just in shirt sales. Would be a stupid signing but still.

[@RB-NZ2]

Imy Spartan nah mate he was pretty decent this season to be fair to him. Championship football will suit him

[@RyAn-sj7ck]

@@RB-NZ2 isnt he retiring?

[@solankijimmy]

He's probably retiring. He's 38. It's good to go out on a high!

[@RB-NZ2]

the mr said who?

[@whocares8422]

The best thing I have seen in a while

[@afrosrb7828]

0:25 OMG I thought he's gonna slap him for that, when he said: *_"Come here, come here!"_* 😂

[@ismaelbasalah3267]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA the face of the guy seeing Adebayo's arm going aggressively to him

[@pando2333]

Aidid Zaquan oh no

[@vgcvvgsxtufzg837]

Aidid Zaquan he changed up the words so technically you’re incorrect

[@butterflyeffect7355]

@@aididzaquan7766 stop crying

[@afrosrb7828]

@@aididzaquan7766 😂 Ever thought about the fact, that there are 7 billion people in the world and this video has over 800K views?! So how high is the possibility that 2 people have the same thought huh? I have no need to steel from you any of your words, thanks I'm literate enough. Sorry to disappoint you, but you took da L 😀

[@zaifonnn5893]

How time flies. Afc wimbledon almost relegated to league two. While akinfewa keep going strong and will play in championship. Congrats akinfewa for keep being positive

[@jaknp_0492]

He should be an actor

[@stephen3511]

Akinfenwa will make a great coach or manager one day. Honestly, players would run through brick walls for this guy 👊🏻👊🏻💥💥💥💥💥

[@gokulkrishnan2690]

I love him so much, what a legend.

[@giannakk]

First time I see this guy and for some reason, I wanna see more interviews of him

[@Jbballer19]

How many teams has he been In that haven't been promoted

[@is17a985]

It's the touch

[@danielmelo7146]

Class act. Respect.

[@ciangeorge4730]

Liverpool have to sign him this summer🔴😂 come on Jürgen make it happen😂

[@cv_luka]

I mean... No Werner sooo

[@senggaopurusa8843]

@@cv_luka werner is already sold to Chelsea

[@criticalsix1601]

never

[@danielkhan6397]

Got a selfie with the lad for his retirement game against Doncaster

[@Sayanldn]

His energy is incredible

[@johnstanley6977]

That’s put a smile on my face.

[@Ese96Agoaye]

I know why they’ve upload this!

[@TheFrankiemonkey]

A96oaye Wycombe Wanderers were promoted yesterday

[@instinct270]

Why?

[@instinct270]

L Maz that’s the obvious reason but A96 must have a conspiracy and I’m interested in what he has to say. I know what he will say

[@user-lb5dw4iv9b]

Lol

[@sbevexlr848]

@@TheFrankiemonkey why are the fans there lol? Social distensing?

[@Bornflyhuhu]

One of the blessing and real treasure in football

[@hacksawhavoc7807]

No one: The beast: COME ON NOW

[@Raheem_925]

I’d definitely watch Akinfenwa narrate football documentaries about football subcultures in England

[@freetube4456]

I clicked thinking he was Kenan Thompson 😂 SNL

[@thegrey53]

seriously... smh

[@mirrors23]

He seems so lovely - AND REAL!!!

[@ibabb1346]

And now they were relegated from the championship. :(

[@pearlbullet]

Great guy , he's not going to play every game at 37 years old but he's value to the squad on and off the pitch is way more valuable, he's a true leader and motivator

[@Isleofskye]

He was 38 in May and great for morale but there is no way he can step up at that age....

[@pearlbullet]

@@Isleofskye I understand what you are saying, Wycombe are a very defensive side and often play long ball counters especially late in games, he will still be able to come on as substitute and play as a target man in these situations. His strength means he gives away quite a few fouls which is excellent for breaking up play and slowing the game down if you are defending a lead or hanging on for a draw.

[@bigbazzaRUFC]

Me: Walks into the special ed classroom to give a note to the teacher The students: 0:26

[@Cofimaslisa]

THE LEGEND

[@djsambiofficial]

How this man passed the medical each week is a mystery

[@joeing6419]

Now he’s in the championship with Wycombe, absolute leader 🔵🔵

[@ln9895]

Thought this said Wycombe I was like wtf is he released for😭

[@Isleofskye]

Dilemma for Wycombe because I promise you he won't score more than 5 goals in that league but he is a lovely guy and great for morale so what do they do ?

[@ln9895]

@@Isleofskye like us with ben mendy, mans fucking useless half a time but u cant sell him haha

[@c3kile]

Bro I watch this so much it's great

[@smokemeakipper1076]

And you just relegated us with your latest goal....... 😂😭😂😭😂

[@StancraftYT]

Akinfenwa is a beast!

[@LennergyDK]

BREAKING NEWS: Barcelona just signed Akenfenwa for 100.000.000 € Like if you want this to happen

[@nantvyt]

Ur comment didn't bang

[@maxtamer6741]

Who the hell wants him to go to Barcelona Lol

[@unknownuser7488]

It‘s actually realistic, because Aki is not that young😂

[@trashammerbz]

Beast not only because of his size, man got a big heart.

[@athamas1294]

Looks like a player with a future, just needs to work on his physics a bit

[@stevienewton2491]

His 38

[@veikko0o0o0o0]

@@stevienewton2491 the joke flew right over your head mate.

[@peter9111]

Physics? SMH 😂

[@joshuauzoagulu5923]

😂😂😂😂

[@EXPERIENCEDSHADOW]

Fucking love this man, he's a inspiration, he deserves to be playing in championship next season, class act 👏

[@siddhantlcfc9602]

The interviewer seems to be the same. ...

[@pandapopchart4950]

It's David Craig. He's Sky's EFL version of Geoff Shreeves, as well as their roving reporter for the north east clubs.

[@jakesnow5728]

Proper force of nature, this lad. You can see him lifting any team.

[@LosPoderes7]

Im liking the uploads for this channel. So when was this, like 2005?

[@TheSuperlime]

2016

[@chiyun2b2b2t9]

2005?? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ih2022]

What a legend we need him more of him 🙌🙌🙌

[@dimasfaza5278]

0:27 even his teammates are scared of him lol

[@oftheuchihaclan8325]

'He's released me' - the look on the managers face is priceless

[@rallygozzy9206]

That looks like a heck load of spectators.

[@singhatar0912]

Super positive light hearted brotha ! Hopefully a premier league side picks him up soon

[@hakim6158]

I doubt he'll play in the championship it's too much of a step for a 38yo. He should retire on top and work in the media. Scored 10 this season much respect to him. But the jump from league one to the championship is way too big.

[@gustavtandy8867]

Hakim it’s sad how true that is

[@djsilversun]

Should be given a chance nonetheless, it's a once in a lifetime chance for him now at that age and I think he deserves it

[@elmztana1201]

@D H lol they in the championship. And he most likely will play

[@jmason33]

@D H they're promoted to the championship

[@lunaaryal8745]

D H bro they got promoted to the championship

[@setxxet]

Akinfenwa is the most humble player xD

[@isaiah1604]

When you know the reason behind the post😂😂

[@hamsehazard5662]

??

[@facuber5776]

@@hamsehazard5662 There is another pretty funny post match interview after he got promoted to the championship that was uploaded like today.

[@rameshprasad1000]

The way he say com on now is so satisfying to the ear.

[@khalilur-rehman8942]

WHEN YOUR FIRST AND U DONT KNOW WHAT TO SAY

[@Trendithings]

Love his vibe

[@atlas4974]

Whole Lotta kisses..... No homo

[@ashfordkipleting3901]

if only people were this happy.......love this guy

[@fishyfish6510]

Sky Sports sign this guy please!!!!!

[@simonsanders149]

Was at the playoff final in 2016. A great day. He’s a top player and character

[@rashidkhalid3970]

Now thats a real roadman hope he plays in Premier league and gives his interview 😁

[@patrickliterallymebateman9892]

I thought the title meant that he’s already had managers hit him up on WhatsApp but he’s actually asking them to do

[@albertalberto2288]

We need him at Liverpool! He is a Liverpool fan! Come on Klopp, get him as a 3rd choice striker

[@jkiqs7551]

To much respect for this guy, and people thought he was to big football they sure got shut up

[@Jmoney-sd2if]

What a man

[@ghanaisntgueye9679]

Akinfenwa is love, Akinfenwa is life.