Oli Mercer

MSc Strength & Conditioning

[Kofi Kingston @TrueKofi]

It’s taken me two full days to respond to all my texts. I hadn’t been on social media until today and I’m overwhelmed by all the messages here too. So much love.

So I can’t help but to be filled completely with gratitude…

My story has been nothing short of remarkable and I am truly blessed to have had such an illustrious, accolade-laden and, most importantly, fun-filled career. I made my childhood dream become the most wonderful reality.

Throughout this journey, I’m so thankful to have been surrounded by great friends and to have built so many unbreakable connections with people that I’m very proud to call my family.

Most people go through life without ever experiencing a love like I have for Woods and E. That bond alone would have made this whole experience worth it.

There are far too many people to mention by name here, but to everyone who has ever supported me, guided me, helped me, taught me, cheered for me, praised me, stood up for me, and even rooted against me: Thank you. I appreciate you more than words can say.

My main mission has always been a simple one: To provide a comfortable life filled with heartwarming memories for my family. And, largely in part to all of you, I can proudly say that I have achieved that goal and more.

This wasn’t supposed to be a novel, so let me wind it down with some advice:

Do your best to live a life without regrets, control what you can control, always give it your all, and fight hard for what you believe in.

Do not ever compromise or accept less than your due when it comes to your worth.

Find the courage to believe in yourself and fearlessly pursue your goals and dreams, because anything is possible.

The kid that was too small, short, skinny, and scrawny was never supposed to make it in this land of giants…yet here we are.

And so…

…as the sun sets on one chapter, so too must it rise in another. Tomorrow is indeed…a New Day. ☀️

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Hope isn’t blind optimism — it arises in the face of uncertainty. If you look at our history, we’ve gone through some rough patches. But we tend to come out on the other side of them stronger than before.

[Marc Iles @MarcIles]

As if I didn't have enough to do... Now the Premier League have launched 20 min free highlights of every single game in history. Goodbye sleep.
https://t.co/e8XNoz3NQv #bwfc

[Lowkey @Lowkey0nline]

The moment Israel targeted British journalist Steve Sweeney in southern Lebanon.

[Lowkey @Lowkey0nline]

Steve Sweeney speaks out following his targeting by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon

[Anna Lulis @annamlulis]

This is Alex Roca Campillo.

He has cerebral palsy and became the first person in the world with a 76% disability to finish a marathon.

Alex showed the world that a person’s inabilities don’t determine their value or potential.

Truly inspiration ❤️

[Bolton Wanderers (P) @OfficialBWFC]

What a crazy game of football!

Wanderers get six thanks to Osei-Tutu, McAtee, two from Forss, Dalby and a debut goal for young Tobias Ritchie!

The Whites finish top of the group and guarantee a home draw in the next round.

#bwfc | @officialcarmats

[george @StokeyyG2]

Cisse then went onto score SIX goals in the second half and just watch this one…🤩👏

[AllThingsBrazil™ @SelecaoTalk]

How have I never seen this goal before

[𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 @away_tours]

Gary Speed would've been 56 today.

Always in our hearts, Speedo! 💙

[Oli Mercer @OliMercer]

@chorleyfc @BlackpoolFC @jackmoore88 👏👏👏

[Bolton Wanderers (P) @OfficialBWFC]

It's not a trophy winning interview without a good soaking of the Manager 🤣

#bwfc

[Bolton Wanderers (P) @OfficialBWFC]

YOUTH ALLIANCE LEAGUE NATIONAL WINNERS! 🥳

#bwfc

[Bolton Wanderers B Team and Academy @BWFCBandAcademy]

🏆 CHAMPIONS!

#bwfc

[Bolton Wanderers B Team and Academy @BWFCBandAcademy]

WEVE DONE IT!🤩🏆

Wanderers are the Youth Alliance League Northern Champions!

#bwfc

[Bolton Wanderers B Team and Academy @BWFCBandAcademy]

🫶🏻 What a group!

#bwfc

[Bolton Wanderers B Team and Academy @BWFCBandAcademy]

Full-Time: Wanderers U19s stretch their unbeaten to streak to 1️⃣4️⃣ matches in all competitions with a convincing 5-1 win against Carlisle United!

Great work, lads!

[Preston North End FC @pnefc]

One of the craziest nights ever at Deepdale. 😵‍💫🤯

34 penalties taken. 31 scored. North End are into Round Four of the @Carabao_Cup! 😍

#pnefc

[Preston North End FC @pnefc]

RYAN LEDSON WINS IT FOR NORTH END!!!! 16-15 on penalties. SIXTEEN. FIFTEEN. 🤣

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#pnefc | @Carabao_Cup

[Preston North End FC @pnefc]

Ali McCann scores again! This is madness. 🤯

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#pnefc | @Carabao_Cup