Mike Shrubshall

Family 1st, Investor in youth

[𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐫 @ThePreserverofU]

STOP ASKING YOUR SON "HOW WAS SCHOOL."

He will say "fine" every single time.

A child psychologist told me to replace it with one of these 4 instead:

[Newport County @NewportCounty]

Player Identification Events for Newport County Development are now open 💪

Players will have the opportunity to:
• train within a structured development programme 📈
• compete at a national level 🏆
• progress through a clear pathway designed to develop future Newport County first team players 🟠⚫️

Spaces are limited ⏳

Register now ⤵️
https://t.co/xvNtufpYiX

#OneClubOneCounty

[Luke O'Nien @LukeONien]

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 ❤️🤍

[Modern Dad @ModernxDad]

Before you get into an argument remember this quote..

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

When you understand this, stress becomes meaningless.

[📹 Kim Emerson]

[⚽️Pedro Mendonça🧠 @PedMenCoach]

Thomas Frank highlights a reality many fans — and even coaches — forget.

During the game, players don’t need judgement.
They need support.
They need encouragement — even after mistakes.
The match is about energy, belief and trust.
Analysis comes later.

[John Rich🇺🇸 @johnrich]

Show this video to your kids…Wow😳

[Newport City FC @NewportCity_FC]

𝗔𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.

If you’ve ever taken your son or daughter to their first game, bumped into someone you hadn’t seen in years at the ground, or felt the buzz of a last-minute overhead-kick winner — you already know why this matters.

Local football is one of the last places where families, friends and generations come together.
No screens. No barriers. Just shared moments, pride and connection.

As we head into the second half of the season, that togetherness can become real momentum.

Finish the leftovers. Wrap up warm. Bring the family — and a friend.

Let’s start the New Year as we mean to go on — together, and get behind our city.

⚽ Newport City FC

[Newport City FC @NewportCity_FC]

𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 🔥🎄

⚽ Newport City FC vs Cwmbran Celtic FC
📅 𝟮𝟳.𝟭𝟮.𝟮𝟱 . 𝟭𝟰:𝟬𝟬
🎄 𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘰𝘹𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘢𝘺 – 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙣!

𝗡𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. 𝗡𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀. 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀.
This 𝙞𝙨𝙣’𝙩 just another game — 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗚𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗿𝘆. 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹

Bring the family, bring your mates – spend the free weekend backing the City!

#NewportCity #Matchday #WelshFootball #CityTogether @CymruLeagues @CwmbranCeltic #derbyday

[Mike Shrubshall @Shrubshall]

10 years on - you are still our inspiration.
Forever our Son
Forever their brother

Until we meet again ⭐️

[NexGen AFC @nexgenfooty]

𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 🔥 🏆

Vote for your favourite goal by putting the number in the comments

[Mike Shrubshall @Shrubshall]

@AlexMcCarthy21 @NewportCity_FC @FAWales After his appearance for Wales’ over 40’s, recently, he could probably still do a shift in midfield. But the transfer windows shut now ‘till January 🤷‍♂️

[Mike Shrubshall @Shrubshall]

The future is built by those willing to risk everything.

They are the ones who chase the impossible and bring others into their vision of what comes next.

In a chaotic world, they are the ones who make sense.

Founders Club
September 2025

[Mike Shrubshall @Shrubshall]

You don’t start off great, you get great by starting

[Jamy Bechler @jamybechler]

Kobe Bryant worked like he had no talent, then he played like he believed he was the best player in the world. Prepare with humility; perform with confidence.

- via @BallisPsych

[Dawn Collins @DawnCollins78]

@NewportCity_FC

[Dawn Collins @DawnCollins78]

@NewportCity_FC

[Mike Shrubshall @Shrubshall]

A huge thank you to Kai Wint and James Waite for the time and effort you’ve put into him this summer — it’s showing.
Still so much to learn, both as a player and as a person, but moments like this make the journey even more exciting.
Proud of you, mate ❤️ An exciting season ahead

[Mike Shrubshall @Shrubshall]

Not often I share these moments, but yesterday deserves it.
I’m your biggest critic and your biggest supporter — yesterday you were outstanding.
It’s a position that doesn’t always get the spotlight, but you shone in it, showing real quality alongside the unseen defensive work

[NexGen AFC @nexgenfooty]

🚨 𝗣𝗥𝗢 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 🚨

We’re proud to announce that Malakai from our U11’s has been invited for a trial with @SwansOfficial Academy 🦢⚽

The entire NexGen family is behind you — go smash it, Malakai!🔥

#NexGenAcademy #PlayerTrial #SwanseaCityAFC #TalentInTheMaking #FootballJourney #FutureStar #playerdevelopment