1 Year On From 'Pie Gate': Former Sutton Goalkeeper Wayne Shaw Is Now 'Living The Dream'

On this day in 2016, Wayne Shaw was an unused substitute when Non League side Sutton United recorded an entertaining 2-2 draw with Hemel Hempstead Town.

365 days later, he was named as a substitute against Arsenal in the FA Cup fifth round and the rest is history.

Shaw hit the headlines after Sun Bets offered odds of 8/1 that the 46-year-old would eat a pie on the bench during the game. As we all know, the 46-year-old proceeded to eat the pie and it sparked huge controversy.

Wayne Shaw

Since the pie eating scandal occurred, the former goalkeeper has detailed his bizarre offer from a publication, who wanted him to be photographed wearing nothing but his goalkeeper gloves.

Not to mention the offer he received from supermarket chain Morrisons, who wanted to recruit him as an official 'Pie Taster'.

He even appeared on Good Morning Britain to discuss his pie eating antics.

Over 1,700 people signed a petition to get him back in the job, but he eventually resigned from Suttton United.

From hoovering the dug-outs, nipping out to the bar at half-time and eventually chomping down on a pie, it has been a life changing journey, according to the man himself.

"1 year anniversary from #Piegate the best thing that has ever happened to me," Shaw wrote on his official Twitter account.

"And my family the support from everyone of you has been magnificent. Oh yes thank you the FA and SUFC for your support as well NOT. Living the dream."

So what is Wayne Shaw up to now?

Back in May last year, it emerged that the 45-year-old returned to football, joining AFC Totton as their new Commercial manager, per the club.

The Southern-League Division One South & West side announced their delight with signing Shaw and stated that he can be a huge success in his new role:

"We believe having Wayne on board will help this wonderful football club take a huge step towards realising its undoubted potential. Wayne has the bubbly personality and he is a Totton lad, so if anybody can make this a success of this role then it will be Wayne Shaw."

What a journey it has been.

Topics: Football News, Football, Non League

Jack Kenmare

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