IT’S BEEN A difficult week for Sutton United.
The non-league club’s reserve goalkeeper, Wayne Shaw, was forced to resign during the week, after his pie-eating antics in Monday’s FA Cup tie with Arsenal led to a gambling investigation.
And Shaw’s absence was keenly felt during their National League game against Torquay today.
With first-choice goalkeeper Ross Worner forced off after 15 minutes through injury, defender Simon Downer had to go in goal with no back-up stopper available.
And while 45-year-old Shaw’s football career now appears to be over, the 23-stone goalkeeper has at least one other job offer on the table, amid news that he has been approached by supermarket chain Morrisons with a view to him signing a one-year deal as their official Pie Tester.
Morrisons’ Chief Pie Buyer Tessa Callaghan said: “We’re always looking for the best talent to taste our pies and make sure they hit the back of the net.
Wayne’s performance last night sets him apart as one of the country’s most famous pie connoisseurs.
“We were really impressed by his commitment to pie eating, and we understand that a good pie is the best way to warm up for any occasion, even if it is the biggest night of your football career.”
The42 is on Instagram! Tap the button below on your phone to follow us!
Player had heart surgery already. Hopefully will be ok but could be the end of his professional career
Man United have been collapsing and pretty much non responsive so far this year – may be hoping for the match to be abandoned tomorrow. All jokes aside – I hope that player recovers and it may be time to hang up the boots.
@Michael Foley: yeah wasn’t the time for the joke buddy.
@Kevin Dillon: is he a friend of yours? Sorry for your trouble
@Michael Foley: time and a place Micheal. I’ll take the mick out of United all day long everyday but a man was at work and collapsed. Just have a think about that
@mainmsam: I think ye all missed my last sentence.
@Michael Foley: when you’re explaining you’re losing. Not funny..
Well done Mike. You’re way ahead of the crowd with your classiness. You know it so you can be a c@*t.
@Darren Lambe: should’ve waited until they had a few pints :-)
@Michael Foley: what a despicable comment from a horrible man.
@Louise Murphy: which comment exactly? And in this and age how dare you assume I am a man
@Jaffa: I was pointing out the clear and obvious, not explaining.
@mainmsam: respect statsman.