Liam

[Kharis @kharis_micheal]

Women be like “that’s bare minimum” and then do even less.

[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 ❤️🤍

[Liam @liamthirkell]

Back to it Saturday then…👀

[Liam @liamthirkell]

Poster boy 💫

[Greg Plummer @GregTheLynnNews]

A great weekend n in the cup for @c_drove this evening while @wisbechtownfc suffer defeat on the road.

https://t.co/N2jRK2ZhYy

[Liam @liamthirkell]

Ex professional facing you up, just slot it🫡

[F.C Parson Drove @c_drove]

Liam Thirkell comes in with an early goal😮‍💨

[F.C Parson Drove @c_drove]

Starting 11 for tonight!😮‍💨

[Liam @liamthirkell]

First semi professional goal©️⚽️💥

[Liam @liamthirkell]

Demolition job🤣

[Fenland Football Live @FenlandLive]

Great win for @c_drove at @Holbeach_UtdFC last night
https://t.co/8NB4fs1JdQ

[Liam @liamthirkell]

2-0, not a sniff, normal service resumed. #toothlesstigers

[F.C Parson Drove @c_drove]

This evenings starting line-up!💪🏻⚽️

[YK @HeyYoungKings]

That girl you're putting on pedestals has been fucked by losers💀

[͏͏͏𝐉𝐚𝐲 ⌖ @cagiago_]

Dembele is proof that life gets better when you leave that toxic ex

[Liam @liamthirkell]

@bobafett26 Cheers stu, great seeing you the other day, all the best👊🏼

[Liam @liamthirkell]

Players player 🏆
Supporters player 🏆
Waters wet.

[Liam @liamthirkell]

#NewProfilePic

[Liam @liamthirkell]

“Anfields atmospheres a myth… “🤡

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Liverpool fans' celebrations caused earth tremor https://t.co/9iOaSqPGKf

[Liam @liamthirkell]

Fucking massive 💥

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

The power of Anfield ✊

Our clinching of the Premier League title was an actual seismic event, scientific data shows 📈😮‍💨

[Liam @liamthirkell]

@gorlestonfc 😂😂😂

[Liam @liamthirkell]

Certain bunch on about we got nothing to play for… 🤡 that went well

[F.C Parson Drove @c_drove]

A fantastic 4.0 home win today for the "Young Guns" with a hat trick from @CoreyKingston4 and the other coming via @stefanocavossi

A great 3 pts on home territory.

Up the Drove
❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤

[Fulham Football Club @FulhamFC]

our centre back > your centre back