"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

[@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

[@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 😂

[@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 !!

[@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

[@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.

[@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"

[@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

[@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]

🤡

[@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!

[@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

[@hanif1470]

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

[@BB-gu5iq]

😂😂😂

[@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.

[@true7094]

Up the villa

[@111yes7]

@@true7094 No.

[@srbtlevse16]

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

[@petitnicollas]

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

[@auresma]

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

[@herrklaus]

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

[@danielpopa1697]

Man i think i am jist gonna use it too

[@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.......

[@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

[@frasergibson72]

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

[@mraudio120]

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

[@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

[@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)

[@user-jj7pr2uv8b]

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

[@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

[@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😐

[@JoeMama-tl4tr]

Someone needs to put this dude in a comedy movie

[@SportsFan-vq9kk]

Now is the perfect time

[@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.

[@Akuzastar]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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]

😂😂😂😂

[@aididzaquan7766]

0:27. The dude thought akinfenwa was going to punch him. 😂

[@nurdin6433]

😂😂

[@aididazman6280]

Hello

[@SM1-1048]

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

[@stuartwalker6311]

The Beast will forever be a legend

[@hauweiguy9587]

what a wonderful happy person... congrats.

[@giannakk]

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

[@holdyourplums4204]

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

[@chrishaslam2740]

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

[@ih2022]

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

[@c3kile]

Bro I watch this so much it's great

[@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.

[@gokulkrishnan2690]

I love him so much, what a legend.

[@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

[@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

[@aididzaquan7766]

Dude u stole my comment. I made this 2 hours earlier than urs

[@pando2333]

Aidid Zaquan oh no

[@vgcvvgsxtufzg837]

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

[@butterflyeffect7355]

@@aididzaquan7766 stop crying

[@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

[@johnstanley6977]

That’s put a smile on my face.

[@coachmellorock]

That was so dope I just found a new favorite player. Good luck big bro and keep proving them wrong!

[@jaknp_0492]

He should be an actor

[@martincash7810]

His energy is incredible

[@labbadhagaxnindhexdoodkaso2952]

Akinfenwa congratulations brother keep pushing ✌💪👏👍🙏

[@jimwatson8199]

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

[@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?

[@hacksawhavoc7807]

No one: The beast: COME ON NOW

[@simonsanders149]

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

[@lubondochilekwa]

This man is a vibe!

[@freetube4456]

I clicked thinking he was Kenan Thompson 😂 SNL

[@thegrey53]

seriously... smh

[@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

[@whocares8422]

The best thing I have seen in a while

[@xavicarter3574]

Cheers sky, was hoping to forget this day! 👍

[@LosPoderes7]

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

[@TheSuperlime]

2016

[@chiyun2b2b2t9]

2005?? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bigbazzaRUFC]

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

[@Cofimaslisa]

THE LEGEND

[@alexscott4684]

One of the few blokes I love

[@Jbballer19]

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

[@is17a985]

It's the touch

[@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

[@Gh0stly786]

What a bloody legend (it's a beautiful ting) classic

[@stephen3511]

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

[@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?

[@aransambasivan]

How this man passed the medical each week is a mystery

[@Trendithings]

Love his vibe

[@Raheem_925]

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

[@rallygozzy9206]

That looks like a heck load of spectators.

[@ibabb1346]

And now they were relegated from the championship. :(

[@Newton988]

He's a happy man😂😂Iove to see him doing the sport he enjoys

[@rameshprasad1000]

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

[@smokemeakipper1076]

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

[@dimasfaza5278]

0:27 even his teammates are scared of him lol

[@ashfordkipleting3901]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@athamas1294]

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

[@stevienewton2491]

His 38

[@lacciful]

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

[@peter9111]

Physics? SMH 😂

[@joshuauzoagulu5923]

😂😂😂😂

[@RoyalBlue292]

This bloke is amazing!the only way forward is to Just be happy with whatever you do.

[@Isleofskye]

Well said. I am a Sewage Operative and I am responsible for looking after the pipes, mains and pumping stations that supply homes and business premises with fresh water and remove wastewater and sewerage. I am happy in my job though the pay is poor but I get job satisfaction.

[@Bornflyhuhu]

One of the blessing and real treasure in football

[@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.

[@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

[@metalhead98j]

@D H they're promoted to the championship

[@lunaaryal8745]

D H bro they got promoted to the championship

[@mirrors23]

He seems so lovely - AND REAL!!!

[@notgandalf1371]

I was there that day, traveled all the way up from Plymouth to see Argyle play, the atmosphere was ecstatic (until they scored) Akin "the beast" fenwa was top of his game that day.

[@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😂

[@khalilur-rehman8942]

WHEN YOUR FIRST AND U DONT KNOW WHAT TO SAY

[@singhatar0912]

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

[@adobahej8781]

Gotta love this guy

[@atlas4974]

Whole Lotta kisses..... No homo

[@ghanaisntgueye9679]

Akinfenwa is love, Akinfenwa is life.

[@TheBosmanViewing]

BEAST!

[@jakesnow5728]

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

[@MursGaming2]

Caption : 4 years ago... love this guy.

[@StancraftYT]

Akinfenwa is a beast!

[@paulgreenwood2895]

This guys a legend!! Bloody brilliant!! 😄👌👏

[@kingkamalahmed.jabman.5283]

Legend