Jordan Rowan

Recruitment Officer at SAFC Views are mine and not representative of my employer

[SAFC Academy @AcademyOfLight]

🫶 Host Parents play a vital role in the development of Sunderland AFC's young players.

By opening your home, you can make a real difference to a player's journey.

To find out more, contact us via: [email protected] 📩

[Jordan Rowan @Jordan_Rowan91]

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[Sunderland AFC @SunderlandAFC]

In memory of Carlton Fairweather, and in support of our upcoming Cancer Has No Colours campaign, 25 dedicated staff members took on the recent Great North Run.

Driven by grit, determination, and a shared commitment to go the extra mile, this challenge embodied the very spirit of what Carlton stood for.

[SAFC Academy @AcademyOfLight]

✈️ In 2023, Timur Tutierov left Ukraine to begin a new life on Wearside. Through Sunderland’s host parent scheme, he was paired with Jan.

Two people from different worlds, united by football, friendship and family.

This is the story of the most unlikely bond ❤️

[Sunderland AFC @SunderlandAFC]

A special day for our latest intake of Under-9s as they trained alongside the first team 🥰

[SAFC Academy @AcademyOfLight]

🎓 Sunderland AFC is pleased to welcome the latest group of Under-18 scholars into the Academy of Light's professional development programme.

Tap below to meet the class of 2025-26... 👇

[Jordan Rowan @Jordan_Rowan91]

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[Sunderland AFC @SunderlandAFC]

Captain. Match winner. Player of the Match.

🎓 All @AcademyofLight graduates.

A closer look at the role our Academy played in promotion to the Premier League �Captain. Match winner. Player of the Match.

🎓 All @AcademyofLight graduates.

A closer look at the role our Academy played in promotion to the Premier League �Captain. Match winner. Player of the Match.

🎓 All @AcademyofLight graduates.

A closer look at the role our Academy played in promotion to the Premier League 👇

[SAFC Academy @AcademyOfLight]

💫 Inspiring the next generation
🤝 Support from staff
📈 Consistent model

Academy Manager Robin Nicholls has paid tribute to everyone at the AoL for their role in the Club’s Premier League promotion �💫 Inspiring the next generation
🤝 Support from staff
📈 Consistent model

Academy Manager Robin Nicholls has paid tribute to everyone at the AoL for their role in the Club’s Premier League promotion �💫 Inspiring the next generation
🤝 Support from staff
📈 Consistent model

Academy Manager Robin Nicholls has paid tribute to everyone at the AoL for their role in the Club’s Premier League promotion 👇

[Sunderland AFC @SunderlandAFC]

The youngest-ever team to win a second-tier Play-Off final - but with more than 1,700 appearances already under their belt 👏

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‘Work hard to earn the right to play. If you do that, you’ll win the game…’ - Carlton Fairweather

That was for you, Carlton �‘Work hard to earn the right to play. If you do that, you’ll win the game…’ - Carlton Fairweather

That was for you, Carlton �‘Work hard to earn the right to play. If you do that, you’ll win the game…’ - Carlton Fairweather

That was for you, Carlton �‘Work hard to earn the right to play. If you do that, you’ll win the game…’ - Carlton Fairweather

That was for you, Carlton �‘Work hard to earn the right to play. If you do that, you’ll win the game…’ - Carlton Fairweather

That was for you, Carlton 🫶

[Sunderland AFC @SunderlandAFC]

🎓 Eight academy graduates were involved in last night's draw with Norwich City whilst five played a part in the game.

The Academy of Light shining through yet again �🎓 Eight academy graduates were involved in last night's draw with Norwich City whilst five played a part in the game.

The Academy of Light shining through yet again �🎓 Eight academy graduates were involved in last night's draw with Norwich City whilst five played a part in the game.

The Academy of Light shining through yet again �🎓 Eight academy graduates were involved in last night's draw with Norwich City whilst five played a part in the game.

The Academy of Light shining through yet again �🎓 Eight academy graduates were involved in last night's draw with Norwich City whilst five played a part in the game.

The Academy of Light shining through yet again �🎓 Eight academy graduates were involved in last night's draw with Norwich City whilst five played a part in the game.

The Academy of Light shining through yet again 🌟

[SAFC Academy @AcademyOfLight]

On the eve of #InternationalWomensDay, our Academy staff and players have been recognising those that mean the most to them 🤍

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At least three Academy graduates have featured in every matchday squad this season 🎓

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🌟 Eight AoL graduates in today's matchday squad at Millwall.

Current Under-21 stars; Trey Ogunsuyi, Harrison Jones and Ben Middlemas all make the bench! 🙌

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💫 'Rigg and Watson were both playing for our U18s last season, they are a real inspiration to our younger players...'

AoL in focus with Fin Lynch 👇

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🙌 That is sensational…

Jaydon Jones finishing off this fantastic team move in Saturday’s #U18PL victory over Stoke! 👏

[Stuart @StuartEnglish8]

We are looking for a Part Time GK coach to come and support our very successful GK department, please share to anyone that could be interested! 🔴⚪️
https://t.co/fkwx7CCLEN

[Stuart @StuartEnglish8]

We are looking for an enthusiastic, curious FP coach that loves working with young players, please spread the word! @AcademyOfLight 🔴⚪️ https://t.co/CcZrVie4Up

[Stuart @StuartEnglish8]

We have a number of part time coaching opportunities in our Academy. Please share! 🔴⚪️ @AcademyOfLight

https://t.co/KIKEBIWjH5

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💫 'Since joining Sunderland at the age of nine, this has been a dream come true...'

Tom Lavery reflects on making the first-team matchday squad for the very first time 👇

[Jordan Rowan @Jordan_Rowan91]

@LPCunningham_ @AcademyOfLight Yes Lou 💪