Sam Johnson

Audience Development Specialist- Reach PLC North East & Yorkshire / Sunderland AFC fan

[Sunderland AFC @SunderlandAFC]

EUROPA LEAGUE FOOTBALL IS COMING TO SUNDERLAND!

[Sunderland AFC @SunderlandAFC]

What a season it’s been.

Let’s give it one last push, together.

’TIL THE END ✊❤️

[NASA @NASA]

We see our home planet as a whole, lit up in spectacular blues and browns. A green aurora even lights up the atmosphere. That's us, together, watching as our astronauts make their journey to the Moon.

[Sky Sports Premier League @SkySportsPL]

"But Brian Brobbey, what a signing he has been" 👏

@Carra23 takes a look at that massive moment for Sunderland to win the Tyne-Wear derby 🔥

[Sam Johnson @ThatSamJJohnson]

An absolute disgrace that not only were Newcastle fans allowed to do this to the Sunderland club coach and fans but a Sunderland player was racially abused on the pitch. People like this are a stain on the North East

[Football Away Days @AwayDays_]

Newcastle United fans launching bottles at the Sunderland team coach today.

[Sam Johnson @ThatSamJJohnson]

WE ARE SUNDERLAND

The biggest and best club in the North East

🔴⚪️

[Sky Sports Premier League @SkySportsPL]

Brian Brobbey STRIKES LATE in the Tyne-Wear derby!! 🤯

[Sunderland AFC @SunderlandAFC]

A 10-year-old. A 93-year-old.

Different generations, but the same passion and same feelings when derby day comes around ❤️

[Sky News @SkyNews]

BREAKING: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to Thames Valley Police.

Read more: https://t.co/8W5qVkwuCB

📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube

[Sam Johnson @ThatSamJJohnson]

Truly lived the dream. Go well Dan

[Sunderland AFC @SunderlandAFC]

We can today confirm the departure of long-serving midfielder Dan Neil.

Neil has joined Ipswich Town on loan until the end of the season, ending his 18-year association with Sunderland at the end of his contract in June.

He lived the dream, and we all wish him well in the next chapter of his career ❤️

[Sam Johnson @ThatSamJJohnson]

We
Are
Sunderland
🔴⚪️

[Sunderland AFC @SunderlandAFC]

I CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU ❤️‍🔥

[Sam Johnson @ThatSamJJohnson]

Mr Sunderland 🙌🏻

[Luke O'Nien @LukeONien]

Last night, one of my dreams came true.

For years, I’ve dreamed about playing in the Premier League. Some people laughed at me. Some coaches I had when I was little said I’d never make it. Lots of people told me I wasn’t good enough and to give up.

But I’ve always held onto that dream of playing at the highest level. Deep down I believed that if I just kept working, kept learning, kept showing up every single day, then one day it might happen.

Last night, that dream that 4 year old me had….came true.

And if you’d told me I’d make my debut at left wing, up against my mate Mo Salah, I’d have laughed as well.

From non league in 2014, to being released by Watford in 2015… there were moments where it felt like this day might never come.

Sunderland, you’ve been my home for seven years. I never knew I could fall in love with a club, a city, and its people the way I have. You’ve given me space to grow, to fail, to learn, and to find out who I am as a player and a person. To play even a small part in rebuilding this beautiful club and helping it climb back to where it belongs is something I’ll always be proud of.

Making my Premier League debut… I’m incredibly grateful. Taking a moment afterwards to stand with my mum and dad and breathe it all in… that was special.

But that debut chapter is written now. The focus is on pushing on, improving, growing, and helping drive this club forward with this unbelievable group of players.

Seven years ago we were in League One. Fast forward to last night and we have a team giving everything, disappointed to only get one point against the Premier League champions. If that’s not a moment to stop, reflect, and feel proud, I don’t know what is.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey; my family, my friends, the staff, the supporters, and my teammates.

It’s just the beginning ❤️

[Sam Johnson @ThatSamJJohnson]

What a team

[Sunderland AFC @SunderlandAFC]

GET IN.

There's no feeling like it 😍

[Sunderland AFC @SunderlandAFC]

Keel Crossing nights 😍🌉

[Sam Johnson @ThatSamJJohnson]

Sums it up perfectly

[Wilson Isidor @IsidorWilson]

They don’t believe in us… Let’s prove them wrong!

#WI18 #Sunderland #SAFC #CHESUN

[Sunderland AFC @SunderlandAFC]

THREE POINTS AT STAMFORD BRIDGE.

#CHESUN

[Sunderland AFC @SunderlandAFC]

A summer to remember.

[Andy Sixsmith @andysixsmithtv]

Here’s what Wilson Isidor said to me:

💬 “No words. The last 24 hours has been a rush. My daughter came. I didn’t sleep & today I score the winner in the PL for the team I love the most.

“This is for the fans, my daughter & my partner. Of course my daughter is a Mackem!” #SAFC