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[manny @manlikemanny99]

@Dan_Ti7 Oh no bro . Wish you speedy recovery. God be with you ❤️

[manny @manlikemanny99]

@e_ukay Omo🔥🔥

[manny @manlikemanny99]

@connorpower47 Stupid tackle idk why you’d post this even

[manny @manlikemanny99]

@Macca1683 Again a lot of the refs we get have no business at this level.

[Junnylan @Deznyx6]

You had your fun, now you don’t know how to send her away

[Carl Jenkinson @carljenkinson]

Thank you to everyone who played a part in my journey, from my Charlton days as a kid through to my last time playing football at Bromley. From the age of 8 football has been my life, it’s given me a lot, and I have also given it a lot back. In fact I’ve given it everything.

It’s for that reason that I can write this looking back over my career with no regrets. Do I wish certain things went better? Without a doubt. A lot of things. I once scored an own goal from 30 yards out. I certainly wouldn’t mind deleting that from history. But were these bad or difficult moments ever because of a lack of effort? No. Like I said, I gave football everything. Everyday.

And I guess I’m writing this because I can see that’s getting lost a bit these days. I don’t know if it’s social media painting a certain picture of what a footballer looks like, but I want to be clear, behind the scenes these top players train like their life depends on it. Alexis Sánchez, wow. Every training session he trained like it was his last. The ones that don’t, they fall by the way side eventually. Even when they’re really, really good. I’ve seen it happen to too many young pros and scholars, trying to make a name in the game.

Apply yourself everyday, listen to your coaches and learn from the players who have already been where you want to get to. Because if you don’t make it, and it’s because you got carried away with yourself, it’ll be a heavy burden to carry later in life.

I suffered a lot with confidence throughout my career, which I found strange because my Dad always backs himself to the hilt. I saw loads of people, to try and unlock something within me and find that inner belief. “Take the chains off” Arsène Wenger would say to me. “I’m trying boss”, I would say to myself. But I’m certain it was that same insecurity that gave me the drive I have, that would make me run harder and train harder than everyone else. Ultimately that’s what gave me a career at the top level, because physically I was a machine and I took a lot of pride in that. Was the way I am a blessing or a curse for me? A bit of both I think. But you can only play the cards you’re dealt and try and make the best of them.

I’m writing all this because I hope some young players might read it. You guys have so much confidence these days! I wish I could nick some of it and take it back in time, but confidence without application and having that fire in your belly to improve everyday won’t get you far. I see less young players doing extras, working on their craft, doing extra running after training. Trust me, you won’t have a career if you neglect this aspect.

Try and find the sweetspot. That’s why I love guys like Bukayo Saka. He’s got that swagger, but you only need to listen to him in a post match interview to see he’s never lost his humility. Find the sweetspot.

Hopefully the above has some value to someone out there. I didn’t want to write the generic retirement ‘thanks for everything’ post as it seemed like a missed opportunity. Although of course I am very grateful to my friends, family, coaches, managers and of course the fans who have been with me on my journey. I’m looking forward to seeing what life has in store for me next.

Cheers,
Jenko

[Jack Lockwood @JackLockwood13]

Good to see @AFCPegasus_ took their loss well last night by smashing up the dugout and flooding the changing rooms…

Play offs again ole ole

[manny @manlikemanny99]

@JackLockwood13 @AFCPegasus_ That Josh Dillon surely needs to find a different sport while there’s time.

[manny @manlikemanny99]

@Peruzzi @n6oflife6 I don’t think this makes you a bigger man by any means. This just means you’re a fool and can’t be trusted. This man was at his most vulnerable and this is the way you show it online?

[manny @manlikemanny99]

@Arsenal @LanreShonubi This is one of the greatest I’ve seen. Cl now we have to win

[manny @manlikemanny99]

@HouseLowlights This is ridiculous

[manny @manlikemanny99]

@binda0883 @clactontown Brunoooo❤️❤️

[OB @ofbmar]

Benjamin Fredrick vs Gabon

[manny @manlikemanny99]

Guys this is a beloved member of the footballing community. Let’s show why the game emanates love and mutual respect. All my love goes to his family and the club for the awareness they’re spreading.

[Kings Park Rangers F(C) @KingsParkRFC]

Club Statement:

Helping Ola and his Family. ❤️

https://t.co/l8cqaU88Sf

If you cannot donate, please help to spread the word with a retweet. ❤️

[manny @manlikemanny99]

@Rodman4x Gameplay there is unrealistic to say the least. Really good though I have to say you find these passes effortlessly.

[manny @manlikemanny99]

@ifan_tomos @CPDPorthmadogFC Wtf is this????

[manny @manlikemanny99]

@DannyAarons Thunder will fire you and all the people fuelling the nonsense EA does

[manny @manlikemanny99]

@dammiedammie35 is this what our media should be doing at a time like this? You’re being asked to share a common goal with 23 other different players from different backgrounds. OFC they’re gonna argue tf?

[manny @manlikemanny99]

@lfc_lance Giroud no?