Pie-eating goalie Wayne Shaw resigns from Sutton United

[Chittychangchang]

Sutton United substitute goalkeeper Wayne Shaw has offered his resignation after eating a pie during a match, the club's manager Paul Doswell has confirmed.

A betting company offered odds on the 'roly poly goalie' eating the pastry item while his side were playing against Arsenal in the FA Cup on Monday.



His actions are now under investigation by the Gambling Commission and the Football Association.
Wayne Shaw has resigned from his role at Sutton United following the events of last evening and subsequent publicity. He has said that he 'fully understands the club's position regarding this matter'.

We are naturally disappointed that Wayne's time with us should end in this manner, and would like to thank him for his contribution to the club and wish him well for the future.

– SUTTON UNITED STATEMENT



Speaking to the Independent after the match on Monday, Shaw said: "A few of the lads said to me earlier on, 'What is going on with the 8-1 about eating a pie?' I said, 'I don't know, I've eaten nothing all day, so I might give it a go later on'."

"As I say what is that? Sun Bets had us at 8-1 to eat a pie? I thought I would give them a bit of banter and let's do it. All the subs were on and we were 2-0 down."

Manager Paul Doswell, who also employs Shaw as part of his coaching team, said: "Wayne has become a global superstar on the back of being 20st. He's made that a chance to get more media coverage off the back of it. It wouldn't surprise me. I don't think it shows us in the best light."

Doswell confirmed both investigating bodies had been in touch with the club and said Shaw had made a "very genuine mistake" after being a big part of the media build-up to the cup-tie.

"Of course we've been contacted by the FA, the betting commission, and it's been a very sobering morning," he said.

"At the moment it's early days and it's by way of e-mails and other bits and pieces but unfortunately it's worldwide news this morning

"It's taken the gloss off my players' performance and gone on to something it shouldn't have gone on to. I feel very sorry for the players in many regards that that spotlight has been taken away from them.

"It was an honest error but one that's had quite sad ramifications. Wayne's been swept along with what's happened in this last three or four weeks.

"Since the camera got him in the Leeds United game he's gone into another world in terms of what he's used to.

"I think he's been ill-advised at times and he's just made a very genuine mistake. If you knew him, he's such a lovely, lovely man. His judgement wasn't great last night and he's obviously paid the price for that."

They could have beaten the Gunners with three very near misses

Pie-eating goalie Wayne Shaw resigns from Sutton United - ITV News

[harrybarracuda]

Pathetic. If you offer a bet on someone doing something innocuous, and he does it when there is no chance of him being called on to play, the only possible problem is if he's bet on it himself.

The Sun are probably making far more out of it with the attendant publicity than a few lads having a fun bet cost them.

[Chico]

So did he place a bet on himself.?

if not whats the problem.nowt wrong with a bit of banter, the guy was enjoying the spotlight.

[Headworx]

6/4 that every pie maker in the UK is trying to sign him as their new PR front man and good on them, he looks to be the man for the job.

His PM box would be full .

[jimbobs]

So that's where LT is
Wow he been expanding

[CaptainNemo]

6/4 that every pie maker in the UK is trying to sign him as their new PR front man and good on them, he looks to be the man for the job.

His PM box would be full .

He's bound to earn a crust with the likes of Greggs after this

[Neverna]

The fat fuck is denying it now.

No sir, not eat pie sir. Twas a pasty.

[harrybarracuda]

The fat fuck is denying it now.

No sir, not eat pie sir. Twas a pasty.

Bookie is out five figures apparently. That's peanuts.

Despite the modern pasty's strong association with Cornwall, its exact origins are unclear. The English word "pasty" derives from Medieval French (O.Fr. paste from V.Lat pasta) for a pie, filled with venison, salmon or other meat, vegetables or cheese, baked without a dish.

[Chico]

Nev I thought you were PC.

The fat fuck is denying it now.

No sir, not eat pie sir. Twas a pasty.

[Chico]

A cornish pasty was originally half savoury and half sweet.

The fat fuck is denying it now.

No sir, not eat pie sir. Twas a pasty.

Bookie is out five figures apparently. That's peanuts.

Despite the modern pasty's strong association with Cornwall, its exact origins are unclear. The English word "pasty" derives from Medieval French (O.Fr. paste from V.Lat pasta) for a pie, filled with venison, salmon or other meat, vegetables or cheese, baked without a dish.