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Just here

[Luke O'Nien @LukeONien]

EUROPA LEAGUE was never the dream.

Not because I didn’t want it.

Because if I’m being honest, I never thought it was possible.

What kid would?

Especially when 12 years ago I was playing non league football in the Ryman Premier and Conference South, just trying to stay alive in the game.

What kid dreams about Europe when, two weeks into the off season, his dad has to tell him he’s been released by Watford F.C. over the phone?

I was heartbroken.

My dad looked at me and said:

“What are we doing tomorrow?”

To which I replied with the words he’d drilled into me my whole life:

“We’re training, Dad.”

So we trained.

Every single day.

My dad emailed every EFL club asking for an opportunity.

One club replied.

One.

That was all I needed.

An opportunity.

@WealdstoneFC and @wwfcofficial , I’ll always be indebted to you.

Then came the move to @SunderlandAFC .

A massive club.

A massive opportunity.

And I couldn’t wait to prove myself.

But 45 minutes into my debut… hooked.

“Rabbit caught in headlights. Waste of money. Get rid.”

Then came the Championship.

“He’s not good enough for this level.”

Then the Premier League.

“Let’s give him a debut and then get rid of him.”

I understood the doubt.

I’ve faced it my whole career.

And truthfully, you doubt yourself too at times.

But I’ve always tried to live by one mindset:

Outwork your doubt.

You don’t always need to see the full journey.

You just need to take the next step.

Then the next one.

And then another.

Even when social media tells you you’re not good enough.

Even when the voice inside your own head whispers the same thing.

Keep working.

Keep learning.

Keep showing up.

Because sometimes the places you end up are bigger than anything your younger self could’ve ever imagined.

To any young player reading this, don’t put a ceiling on yourself too early.

You genuinely have no idea where this game and life can take you.

And to the boys… thank you.

You removed the glass ceiling I’d placed on myself.

What a team.

What a club.

What a fanbase.

Sunderland… rocking all over Europe ❤️🤍

And in the words of Granit Xhaka:

“This is just the beginning.”

[Ryanair @Ryanair]

our lawyers will be in touch

[The 44 ⚽️ @The_Forty_Four]

I’d like to report an international war crime 😭😭😭

[Oliver Bosworth @O_Bosworth1]

Unfortunately looking for a club for the remainder of the season ⚽️
20 odd games for Mickleover this year at step 4, just want to finish the season well
Leicester based but will travel🤞🧤📞 @FreeAgentsFC @Goalkeepersofn1

[SP @sspencerukk]

Choose your Manchester Captain

[AB⚕ @AbsoluteBruno]

Bruno Fernandes account was hacked

Here’s a thread about everything that was posted on the account while it was hacked:

[Orrin @Carterfellover]

New challenge🫣
Any step 6/5 sides looking for a central midfielder?

[ayrton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @acfell]

Any Step 6 sides looking for a nearly retired No. 6/Centre Half?🤣👴🏻 I score one overhead kick a season🤣

[The 44 ⚽️ @The_Forty_Four]

Don’t ever question this man’s No.1 England spot for anyone…

He’s never let us down🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[Oliver Bosworth @O_Bosworth1]

Unbelievable experience @BallerLeagueUK thank you for the opportunity🙌 any clubs that need a keeper for next season 🧤📞 available to travel, need the opportunity to play ⚽️
@FreeAgentsFC @Goalkeepersofn1

[Clubber Football @ClubberFootball]

Jahdahn Fridye-Harper carries the ball half the field and scores for @telfordutd!

From 2-1 down to 2-3 up, UNBELIEVABLE! 🙌🟣

Will this goal secure promotion? Watch LIVE on https://t.co/E9fjz2M3Pp 📺🏆

[AFC Telford United @telfordutd]

82' KET 2-3 TEL
That Jid Fridye-Harper goal, yes? The Bucks progressed down the right and Jid carried it and carried it, looking like he'd cross before firing a low shot across Jezeph and into the far corner.

[Orrin @Carterfellover]

@acfell @Allexton1st Shut up

[Free Agent Showcase @FreeAgentsFC]

One to watch appearing at @BallerLeagueUK from Monday. Good luck Oliver!

[Oliver Bosworth @O_Bosworth1]

Had some time away from the game for a month or so ⚽️ looking to get back into it properly! Get in touch if you need a keeper or know anyone that does 📞 open to the level just need an opportunity 🧤 @Goalkeepersofn1

[zac🇯🇵 @ModernWrighty]

Luke Littler when he leaves the Double 10 https://t.co/xGkZVRJprH

[Stephen Bunting @sbunting180]

I'm bulletproof, nothing to LOSE!!
#letsdothis 🤞🏼🙏

#LetsGoBuntingMental #LGBM #WCDarts #losgehtsbuntingmental
#BuntingArmy

🎤🎶🎶
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away

You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium

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