Heavyweight heroes: Footballers who defied their physique and terrace taunts

Hartlepool United face a big challenge on Saturday when 16st striker Adebayo 'The Beast' Akinfenwa arrives in town with Wycombe Wanderers.

By The Newsroom

Published 16th Mar 2017, 16:00 BST

Updated 24th Mar 2017, 10:08 BST

Adebayo Akinfenwa, left, in action for previous club AFC Wimbledon at Pools.

Adebayo Akinfenwa, left, in action for previous club AFC Wimbledon at Pools.

Here we look back at some North East players who have taken a pounding from fans for their build.*

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