Callum Kennedy’s flowing locks that hang off his chin are the result of a bet he believes he will never win.
The AFC Wimbledon midfielder has a wager with a friend outside of football as to who will break first and pick up a razor.
However, he feels the odds are against him as his friend has no reason to look smart.
“It all started as a bet with a mate, but he is unemployed at the moment, so it makes no odds to him.
“The money is enough to not give up, but if something doesn’t happen soon, then we’ll be in our 60s with massive, long beards, and that won’t look good.”
He added: “Rhy [Weston] has joined in the fun and George [Francomb] had a go - I am hoping to start a beard epidemic here.”
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