What a way to start! 👏⚽️
A fantastic 5-0 home win in Tom’s first game in charge! 🔥 A brilliant performance from the lads and the perfect start to this new chapter. Huge credit to everyone involved.
let’s keep this momentum going! 🟢🔴
#UpTheSaints
Tonight marks Tom Burton’s first match in charge of CSP! 💪
Let’s get behind the lads and show our support as we kick off this new chapter. Every bit of support is welcome, so come down and get behind the team! 🟢🔴
New Signing ✍️
Dylan Clark signs 🟢
We’re delighted to announce Dylan Clark has signed for the 26/27 season…
“I am delighted that Dylan has joined us for the season. Someone I have known for a long time & has delivered some top numbers in a Woodley shirt last season.
Back to back clean sheets in three days. It’s only pre-season, but there are plenty of positives already. Huge credit to the lads for the commitment and work rate with hardly any preparation. #UpTheSaints🟢🔴
🔴🟢 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞, 𝗝𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗡 🟢🔴
Safe hands between the sticks for another season. 🧤
We’re delighted to have Jensen back for this campaign. A commanding presence in goal, we’re looking forward to seeing Jensen continue his development in Saints colours.🔴🟢
🔴🟢 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗦 🟢🔴
We’re delighted to confirm that club captain Jake Swain will be back with the Saints for the 2026/27 season.
A leader on and off the pitch, Swain will once again wear the armband as we look ahead to the new campaign.
⭐️ @Jensenellis_ was named Wilkins Wanderers’ Man of the Match yesterday after a stunning afternoon in between the sticks.
👏 Played Jensen!
#Chairboys [📸 @PitchsideAlfie]
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.”
Good luck to everyone taking part in our Disabled Supporters Association's fundraising match at Adams Park on Saturday 30th May 💪
You can donate to the cause and support DSA projects - including subsidised specialist coach travel to away matches - here: https://t.co/VW0Yz6Shyx
First proper season in senior football at age 18,
Sadly cut short due to injury.
30 senior games played between step 4-6
-stayed up with @AshUtdFC in @WessexLeague
-learnt a lot and look forward to see what the future holds.
Thanks to @Rosco_Weathers@jordanhblake@ruggs82
That’s now 4 unbeaten at home, the lads fully deserved it.
Hard work, discipline, and character on show tonight. 💪
Another Clean Sheet 🧤
#UpTheSaints 💚❤️