Helen Dolman

Stumbling through life in the 'shire. Swindon Town since 1962 Spye Park CC since 1882

[TownEndRobins @TownEndRobins]

ON THIS DAY IN 2015 🔴⚪️

The night Swindon and Sheffield United produced an all-time play-off classic.

A ridiculous 5-5 draw at the County Ground sent Town to Wembley after one of the most chaotic, stressful and unforgettable games in the clubs history.

WHAT. A. GAME. #STFC

[Helen Dolman @dollyfreckle]

@BillyBodin9 @T_STBL @Official_STFC Sad to see this Billy, class act on and off the pitch. All the best best to you.

[Helen Dolman @dollyfreckle]

@rachw101 I’m in the same boat sadly.

[Swindon Town Football Club @Official_STFC]

Swindon Town are delighted to have been named the 2025/26 Grounds Teams of the Season for the Sky Bet League Two ❤️

[Swindon Town Football Club @Official_STFC]

We're so proud of you, Aaron ❤️

[DanDesigns✍🏻 @dandesignsgb]

It’s been a while since I did a giveaway..

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1 winner, 1 A4 print of your choice. 🖼️

Announced tomorrow, good luck!

[Helen Dolman @dollyfreckle]

@Official_STFC @RedsssSeaside @posh_red

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@SkyBetLeagueTwo @Official_STFC Hope not. Pre season 7/1 shot 🙏

[Helen Dolman @dollyfreckle]

@pieman80 Nope 😆

[Helen Dolman @dollyfreckle]

@stprogs Sanchez’s missed header from a yard cost me £100 🤯

[Helen Dolman @dollyfreckle]

@retrofootballnw @DrewAdam_ Remember it like it was yesterday. Had a bet for him first goal too 💰

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In 1993 the play-off final between Swindon Town and Leicester City was a classic.

A 7 goal thriller and then promotion for #STFC

Player-manager Glenn Hoddle got the ball rolling with this finish in the 1st half.

[DanDesigns✍🏻 @dandesignsgb]

GOALSCORER GIVEAWAY! ⚽️

3 points, 2 goals and a happy set of travelling fans. #STFC

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[DanDesigns✍🏻 @dandesignsgb]

It’s the weekly weekend Giveaway! 🕰️

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[Helen Dolman @dollyfreckle]

@Butty18Danny Keep your chin up Danny, we’re all behind you 💪

[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 ❤️🤍

[Helen Dolman @dollyfreckle]

@stprogs 🙋‍♀️

[DanDesigns✍🏻 @dandesignsgb]

Mixed day of results today.

So either enter to cheer yourself up, or enter to win your favourite player. Win win!