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 ❤️🤍
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My 9 year old son & I spent 20 minutes going through this video this afternoon. He understood it & then did it in his Coerver session tonight in a 2v1 game.
The SIMPLE detail of taking your touch away from the 2nd attacker is everything.
✍️ We are delighted to welcome the signing of midfielder, Harvey Cribb!
The 19 year old is a product of the Scunthorpe United academy having broken the record for their youngest ever player at 16 years and 36 days old!
Cribb would then go on to represent Grimsby Town’s youth academy, joining the Mariners at the beginning of the 23/24 before eventually departing the club to join Cobh Ramblers at the start of this season.
Welcome to the Whites, Harvey! 🤍
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✍️ We’re delighted to announce the signing of central midfielder Jai Curran-Nicholls on a one-month loan from League Two side @SalfordCityFC.
The 21-year-old has made three senior appearances for Salford so far this season, assisting once.
Jai also has experience at this level on loan with Southport last term.
👋 Welcome to Marine, @jcurrannicholls!
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We are pleased to announce the signing of exciting attacking winger Cyrus Rowe from Nostell Miners Welfare.
The 22 year old has played 5 games, scoring 2 goals and 2 assists, so far this season.
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