Ian rogers

[Liam Kennedy @LiamJKennedy23]

A picture worth a thousands words.

[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 ❤️🤍

[Michael Graham @Capt_Fishpaste]

Everything about this underlines that, as a supporter base, we cannot allow expectation to creep in. Keep the siege mentality, never lose the underdog spirit. Make a conscious choice to always embrace hope and reject expectation. #SAFC

[Ian rogers @ianroger5]

@MaximBrewery will you have any 5l mini kegs available for sale before christmas ? Thanks

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

Great North Run organisers have apologised.

Participants' medals were supposed to feature an aerial view of Newcastle, Gateshead, South Shields and the River Tyne.

They actually show nearby Sunderland and the River Wear which have no involvement in the event.

[Ian rogers @ianroger5]

@SunderlandAFC

[Sunderland UK @SunderlandUK]

The latest addition to Sunderland’s ever-transforming skyline can now be seen in its full glory 😍

The final steel section shaping the structure of the New Wear Footbridge was carefully lifted into place yesterday.

👉🏼 https://t.co/SdjDJNQ5jL

[Ian rogers @ianroger5]

@ALS_Fanzine Clock please

[Ian rogers @ianroger5]

@RokerReport That’s more like it 😂 FTM 🔴⚪️

[Ian rogers @ianroger5]

@johncharlton73 An absolute nob head 😂. Really embarrassing after the fight

[Ian rogers @ianroger5]

@MaximBrewery Here we go !

[Ian rogers @ianroger5]

@cjcharlton14 Think you got a bite there Callum. Just too easy mate. Can’t wait to play them next season

[Ian rogers @ianroger5]

@johncharlton73 Here here, a total and utter cock, the most embarrassing shite player ever. Remember when he fouled in the box and was then shot by a sniper 😂😂

[Ian rogers @ianroger5]

@RokerReport Very lucky to be ahead at half time and just watched yet another failed short corner

[Ian rogers @ianroger5]

@SteveGoldsmith5 @Terry94023972 @GashB76 @DanChilds94 Horse punches ?

[Ian rogers @ianroger5]

@MaximBrewery Superb thank you 👍👍

[Ian rogers @ianroger5]

@MaximBrewery any thoughts on mixed cases. Would make a great Xmas gift ..

[Ian rogers @ianroger5]

@EmmaLewellBuck @NUFC @premierleague @ChiOnwurah Would have thought you had much more important things to do. One odious billionaire owner to another.

[Ian rogers @ianroger5]

@MaximBrewery Could empty mini kegs and bottles be returned for recycling ?