Andy Corbett

U15/U16’s Academy Coach at Birmingham City | Teacher of PE | UEFA A Licence | Advanced Youth Award | BSc | PGDipEd - QTS | MA | All views are my own

[Birmingham City FC @BCFC]

The Club can confirm that, following a comprehensive re-audit of @BCFCAcademy, a full Category One Academy licence has been granted by the PGAAC.

[Andy Corbett @Corbett_27]

Congratulations @JordanJaj66 on winning the Championship Young Player of the Year! 👏

[Sky Bet Championship @SkyBetChamp]

🏆 Introducing the @EASPORTSFC #SkyBetChampionship Young Player of the Season, @LCFC's Jordan James! 👏

Watch the #EFLAwards LIVE on @SkyFootball or here: https://t.co/XMOXSE9JOc 📺

#EFL

[Birmingham City Academy @BCFCAcademy]

A first matchday squad for scholar Aurelien Guernier. 👏

Baller. 👊

[Andy Corbett @Corbett_27]

A true inspiration to everyone who had the privilege to meet Dean. A fantastic dad, a great coach and the most supportive best mate you could ever wish for. Keep shining bright, miss you each and everyday 💙✨

[Birmingham City Women @BCFCWomen]

Five years on since the loss of one of our own, Dean Prentice.

We will always remember him. 💙

[Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @Cymru]

Firing home his first Cymru goal 😍

[Birmingham City Academy @BCFCAcademy]

From Blues Academy to Three Lions Captain! 🦁

Jobe Bellingham returns to St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park this evening for England U21s v Ireland U21s. 👊

[Andy Corbett @Corbett_27]

The positive mindset @LukeONien demonstrates around mistakes is excellent and shows how essential it is in player development. You won’t always get it right, the most important aspect is acknowledging the mistakes and learning from them to grow and develop.

[Luke O'Nien @LukeONien]

From sitting on the floor in non-league to walking out at the Theatre of Dreams, all in just over a decade.

I remember sitting on the grass at Wealdstone because the bench was full, waiting for my chance and hoping for a moment to prove myself.

Last weekend, after a long layoff, I was sitting on the bench at Old Trafford in the Premier League.

It’s funny how life comes full circle.

I know some players get frustrated being on the bench, and I get it. I felt the same way during the first few months of my Sunderland career.
But sometimes, you need to pause and realise just how far you’ve come.

I’ve played in the Ryman Premier, Conference South, League Two, League One, and the Championship.

Social media can make it look like every player’s journey is smooth, like we’ve all got it figured out.
The truth is, we don’t.

In every league I’ve played in, I’ve doubted myself.
Wondered if I really belonged.

That’s just being human.

No matter the level, my approach has never changed:
Play football.

Did the match go well?
Brilliant. You worked hard, it paid off. Smile, enjoy it, and go again tomorrow.

Did it go badly?
Brilliant. More lessons to learn before you level up.

Then take a step back and understand why you made that mistake.
Ask yourself: What would I do differently next time?

Then show up the next day with the same smile and the same hunger, but now with more knowledge — because you faced your mistakes, owned them, and learned from them.

That compound effect, learning from every mistake big or small, is what separates progress from standing still.

You’ve got to build a healthy relationship with mistakes if you want to grow.
For me, that’s been the key 🔑

[Luke O'Nien @LukeONien]

From sitting on the floor in non-league to walking out at the Theatre of Dreams, all in just over a decade.

I remember sitting on the grass at Wealdstone because the bench was full, waiting for my chance and hoping for a moment to prove myself.

Last weekend, after a long layoff, I was sitting on the bench at Old Trafford in the Premier League.

It’s funny how life comes full circle.

I know some players get frustrated being on the bench, and I get it. I felt the same way during the first few months of my Sunderland career.
But sometimes, you need to pause and realise just how far you’ve come.

I’ve played in the Ryman Premier, Conference South, League Two, League One, and the Championship.

Social media can make it look like every player’s journey is smooth, like we’ve all got it figured out.
The truth is, we don’t.

In every league I’ve played in, I’ve doubted myself.
Wondered if I really belonged.

That’s just being human.

No matter the level, my approach has never changed:
Play football.

Did the match go well?
Brilliant. You worked hard, it paid off. Smile, enjoy it, and go again tomorrow.

Did it go badly?
Brilliant. More lessons to learn before you level up.

Then take a step back and understand why you made that mistake.
Ask yourself: What would I do differently next time?

Then show up the next day with the same smile and the same hunger, but now with more knowledge — because you faced your mistakes, owned them, and learned from them.

That compound effect, learning from every mistake big or small, is what separates progress from standing still.

You’ve got to build a healthy relationship with mistakes if you want to grow.
For me, that’s been the key 🔑

[Sunderland AFC @SunderlandAFC]

Cancer Has No Colours.

❤️ @Bradleysfight

[Birmingham City Academy @BCFCAcademy]

From training sessions at Wast Hills to Champions League nights at the Allianz. 🔥

Congrats to Academy graduate Jobe Bellingham on making his #UCL debut earlier this week!

[Birmingham City FC @BCFC]

Introducing your squad for 2025/26. 🔵

558 people, all working relentlessly towards the same goal, to transform not only the Club but the city of Birmingham. Bring it on.

[Birmingham City Academy @BCFCAcademy]

22 Blues Academy prospects turned out in friendlies against Burton Albion and Crewe Alexandra yesterday.

For most, it was their first taste of senior action. 💙

[Andy Corbett @Corbett_27]

@JerryGill_2 @Dag_RedFC Congratulations Jerry! Wishing you every success in the new role 👏

[Borussia Dortmund @BVB]

Jobe Bellingham ist Borusse! 😍

[Andy Corbett @Corbett_27]

@RyanHowley10 From U7’s to First Team. Wishing you every success on your next move Ryan 👏 🩵

[Birmingham City FC @BCFC]

BIRMINGHAM. ON THE RISE AGAIN. 🔵

[Wycombe Wanderers @wwfcofficial]

🤝 Wycombe Wanderers are pleased to confirm that Mike Dodds will become our new first-team Head Coach, signing a contract until June 2028.

[Andy Corbett @Corbett_27]

Well done Calum, great finish! 💙⚽️👏

[Sky Sports Football @SkyFootball]

What a STRIKE from Calum Scanlon for Milwall! 💥

[Newcastle United @NUFC]

Congratulations on making your professional debut, Trevan! 👏✨

[Andy Corbett @Corbett_27]

Congratulations to Zaid on making his debut for the first team today in the FA Cup! 💙⚽️👏

[Birmingham City FC @BCFC]

Zaid comes on to make his debut. 👏

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