Ever since he walked through those doors at Adams Park back in July 2016, Adebayo Akinfenwa has become a much-loved figure at the club, and it’s not just because of the goals.
Bayo loves to take photos with fans (Pete Priest)
The ever-popular 38-year-old has scored 60 goals in 236 appearances (at the time of writing), for the club in six years with the Chairboys, achieving two promotions in 2018 & 2020.
Two fans pose with Bayo after the 2-1 win against Rochdale at Adams Park in January 2020 (Luke Rollie Hagley)
Akinfenwa has also won the club’s Player of the Year award on two occasions (2017 and 2018).
The biggest selfie ever (Daniel Chandler)
However, away from his footballing ability, the forward is loved at the club for what he does off the pitch.
Yves Ma-Kalambay and Adebayo Akinfenwa (Lisa Belcher)
It doesn’t matter if you're young, old, male, female, if it’s your first time at Adams Park, or if you’re a season ticket holder, ‘the Big Man’, as manager Gareth Ainsworth refers him as, will take the time out to speak to you, sign autographs and pose for a photo.
Two mascots with Bayo at a match at Adams Park (Lauz Galloway)
Every encounter a fan will have with Bayo will be different in its own distinctive way, but one thing will always be the same: the fan and the striker will have a smile on their face.
A day to remember for this young supporter: Promotion for Wanderers and a pic with a legend in May 2018 (Melanie Jane Bailey)
The scenes at Adams Park when Milton Keynes came to South Bucks on January 29 saw the ugly side of football and society raise its ugly head once again.
Smiles all round (Carol Mason)
However, despite a chorus of offensive chanting being sung by the opposition fans, three sides of Adams Park stood in unison to defend a man who has given more than his footballing ability to the club, as Bayo has left his heart and soul with those who regularly visit Hillbottom Road.
Hugs all around (Karen Harris Kenny)
Even the club’s chairman, Rob Couhig showed his appreciation for the striker by saying: “From the first day I met him, I knew that he was a person who understands the principles of leadership.
Bayo has time for everyone (Rosemarie Booth)
“He has the capacity to take a situation seriously and yet enjoy himself.
The aftermath from THAT day at Wembley (Matt Cecil)
“Fans throughout the world love to watch him play and appreciate his enjoyment of good-natured banter with opposing fans and players.
Taken after his unofficial debut against QPR in July 2016 (Edward Richings)
“I was tremendously proud of the way he, the gaffer, and the rest of the team handled the situation on Saturday. It was perfect."
Moments that last a lifetime (WWSET)
So, to show our appreciation for the Beast, here are just some of the photos we were sent of fans posing with Bayo.
The fan favourite (Claire Woodward)
We wanted to do our bit to show our support for a man who has given his all to the club, and we have had so many photos come through, we sadly couldn't use them all this time round (but thank you to everyone who got in touch).
A fan favourite (Gill Osment)
True heroes never give in in the face of adversity, and Adebayo Akinfenwa will forever have a place at Wycombe Wanderers.
A very important interview (Amy Lavender)
A true gent, and we will always have his back.
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