Heavyweight heroes: Footballers who have taken poundings over their physiques

The Beast may well be back for Wycombe Wanderers in Saturday's match against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

With Adebayo Akinfenwa hoping to return from injury for the League One clash, here's a look back at North-East footballers with weighty reputations.

Left, Adebayo Akinfenwa, top right, Mike Quinn, bottom right, Andy Reid.placeholder image
Left, Adebayo Akinfenwa, top right, Mike Quinn, bottom right, Andy Reid.
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