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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.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Nov 2018, 12:15 BST- 1 min read
Updated 17th Nov 2018, 12:19 BST
Left, Adebayo Akinfenwa, top right, Mike Quinn, bottom right, Andy Reid.Left, Adebayo Akinfenwa, top right, Mike Quinn, bottom right, Andy Reid.
Left, Adebayo Akinfenwa, top right, Mike Quinn, bottom right, Andy Reid.

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.