A nod to my mukka @LeighDowning10
A special journey with WBA.
Played in the academy, worked for the foundation, coached every age group from u6 to u23. Now coaching the first team, helping guide us to safety.
Good things happening to good people .
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At 14 years and 99 days old, Grandel Boateng became the youngest player to ever feature for Blues Under-18s yesterday. 👏
He played alongside Alfie Smith, who previously held the record alongside Jude Bellingham. ✨
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To any young kid reading this…
I’ve doubted myself in every league I’ve ever played in.
Ryman Prem.
Conference South.
League Two.
League One.
Championship…
And even right before my first Premier League start last night.
That’s not weakness.
That’s being human.
That’s being alive.
When I was growing up, I thought Premier League players were superhuman.
Like they never felt doubt.
Like they never felt nerves.
The truth is…. it’s often the opposite.
Social media won’t tell you that sometimes you step out there with no confidence. That’s normal. That’s ok!
You now have to then step out there with courage.
Confidence feels good.
Courage doesn’t.
But you do it anyway. Show courage enough times…. You build confidence.
Here’s the mindset that’s carried me for 31 years.
When it goes well:
I worked for it.
I earned it.
Well done.
Watch it back.
Get better.
When it doesn’t:
I know I prepared the best I could.
It didn’t go exactly to plan. That’s football.
But Well done.
Watch it back.
Get better.
That simple recipe gave me a special moment last night.
Leading the team out.
Playing alongside a group that fights for every ball.
Celebrates tackles.
Gives everything for the city of Sunderland.
And sharing it with supporters who never gave up, even after four tough seasons in League One.
So if you’re a young player feeling doubt…
Low confidence…
Or like you don’t believe in yourself…
You’re not alone.
Every player feels it.
Confidence isn’t something you’re given.
It’s something you build.
Bit by bit.
Day by day.
With courage.
With work.
With learning.
Anything worth building takes time.
But that’s what makes it so worthwhile!
Thank you @SunderlandAFC ❤️🤍
It is with great regret that we announce that our Manager Paul Holleran has today tendered his resignation as First Team Manager of Leamington FC.
5,893 days. 789 games. One gaffer. Viva. 💛
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How many penalties do you think could you save against 11-year-old academy players?
Blues+ presenter Richie Driss found out the hard way that it's probably not many... 😂