The reputation of one of English football's cult heroes has soared to new heights after an incredible post-match speech celebrating his club's promotion to a level it has never before achieved.
Adebayo Akinfenwa, 38, was interviewed by Sky Sports following a victory by Wycombe Wanderers in the League One playoff final on Monday and blew viewers away with his enthusiasm.
"I'll say it for the people in the back: Wycombe is in the Championship. Wait, wait, I'll say it one more time. Wycombe's in the Championsh- WAIT! The people in the back didn't hear me: Wycombe is in the Championship," he said in the post-match interview.
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Akinfenwa last found fame after using Wimbledon's promotion from League Two to League One in 2016 to broadcast that managers should "hit him up on WhatsApp" because he was technically unemployed but wasn't done playing the game.