Ryan Blackwell

father to 4 beautiful girls, Sunderland AFC fan, sport lover, Gamer. Work for Wizards of the Coasts. Thoughts expressed here are my own and are often idiotic

[Ryan Blackwell @oneandonlyrb_]

@WTFSunlunPod How much did we miss Reinildo?

[Luke O'Nien @LukeONien]

Last night, one of my dreams came true.

For years, I’ve dreamed about playing in the Premier League. Some people laughed at me. Some coaches I had when I was little said I’d never make it. Lots of people told me I wasn’t good enough and to give up.

But I’ve always held onto that dream of playing at the highest level. Deep down I believed that if I just kept working, kept learning, kept showing up every single day, then one day it might happen.

Last night, that dream that 4 year old me had….came true.

And if you’d told me I’d make my debut at left wing, up against my mate Mo Salah, I’d have laughed as well.

From non league in 2014, to being released by Watford in 2015… there were moments where it felt like this day might never come.

Sunderland, you’ve been my home for seven years. I never knew I could fall in love with a club, a city, and its people the way I have. You’ve given me space to grow, to fail, to learn, and to find out who I am as a player and a person. To play even a small part in rebuilding this beautiful club and helping it climb back to where it belongs is something I’ll always be proud of.

Making my Premier League debut… I’m incredibly grateful. Taking a moment afterwards to stand with my mum and dad and breathe it all in… that was special.

But that debut chapter is written now. The focus is on pushing on, improving, growing, and helping drive this club forward with this unbelievable group of players.

Seven years ago we were in League One. Fast forward to last night and we have a team giving everything, disappointed to only get one point against the Premier League champions. If that’s not a moment to stop, reflect, and feel proud, I don’t know what is.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey; my family, my friends, the staff, the supporters, and my teammates.

It’s just the beginning ❤️

[Ryan Blackwell @oneandonlyrb_]

@WTFSunlunPod @DaveLawrence208 @GrahamFalk A true super fan is there for the good, bad and the ugly…… but that’s enough about you and the other hosts 😉

Joking aside love the pod and credit to you all for work you put into it 👍

[Ryan Blackwell @oneandonlyrb_]

@WTFSunlunPod @GrahamFalk @DaveLawrence208 Does this make me a super fan? 😜

[Ryan Blackwell @oneandonlyrb_]

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[Ryan Blackwell @oneandonlyrb_]

TRANSFER NEWS. Medical completed and personal terms agreed for a 2 year deal with Real Madrid. Hopefully one day I will get my dream move to Sunderland AFC

[Ben Starr @The_Ben_Starr]

Please enjoy my charming yet approachable *hashtag* commercial.

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[Ryan Blackwell @oneandonlyrb_]

I can’t stop watching my videos, looking at my photos and consuming any form of social media content from Saturday. Sunderland are back where they belong!

I went to the office for work today at Stockley Park and wanted to find the VAR office and give them a kiss 😂

[Ryan Blackwell @oneandonlyrb_]

As a Sunderland fan this is how I’m feeling after Burnley 0 - 0 Leeds.
17 games to go. Plenty more twists and turns to come but hey let’s get behind the lads. Haway the lads 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️ #sunderland #SAFC

[Ryan Blackwell @oneandonlyrb_]

@J0EL_R0BS0N @WhatTheFalkPod @ScottOWorrall @_GraemeAtkinson @SAFC_NYorkshire @SAFCBible1879 @SafcScotland @SensibleSAFC @sunderlandafc11 @GabSutton @Tweed_Barnesy @Phil__Smith @SAFChighlights What an intro! Love it 👏 👏 👏

[Ryan Blackwell @oneandonlyrb_]

I have seen so many amazing tributes about Viv Busby over the last couple of days. I love the words my dad had about him and had to share. ❤️ #vivbusby #safc

[Ryan Blackwell @oneandonlyrb_]

RIP to my dad’s cousin Viv Busby. He was the reason I fell in love with Sunderland AFC. I will treasure the memories shared with him at Roker Park and all the great conversations about football I had with him growing up. #vivbusby #safc #buzza

[Ryan Blackwell @oneandonlyrb_]

I captured the moment my daughter Evie found out she has tickets to see her idol @taylorswift13 at Wembley Stadium next year. An incredible moment and I can’t wait to take her to the concert!

[Stoke City FC @stokecity]

Stoke City Manager Alex Neil has left his position with the Club.

Announcement in full below.

[Ryan Blackwell @oneandonlyrb_]

Woke up this morning and it wasn’t a dream! Sunderland are in the Championship playoffs.
Whatever the outcome what a season it has been.
Ha way the lads 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🔴⚪️

[Angela Saunders @angieclemo]

Both! 🙌🏼

[Ryan Blackwell @oneandonlyrb_]

#PS5Share, #CallofDutyModernWarfareII

[Ryan Blackwell @oneandonlyrb_]

A little delayed posting on here about another great trip to the Stadium of Light to watch Sunderland vs Birmingham recently.
Let’s hope Monday goes our way and we get a spot in the playoffs. Whatever the outcome I’m so proud of the players and the club this season. 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️

[Ryan Blackwell @oneandonlyrb_]

@WhatTheFalkPod Everyone is entitled to an opinion….. but this one is wrong 😂

[Ryan Blackwell @oneandonlyrb_]

@WhatTheFalkPod Ps. Huge fan of the podcast @WhatTheFalkPod 👏👏👏👏👏

[Ryan Blackwell @oneandonlyrb_]

@WhatTheFalkPod Hate to criticise but tough with mistakes like that. Very poor!
Disappointed in Hume today. Been quality this season but that was a costly mistake as per vs Bristol City. Just clear it. It’s all learnings. Love the young squad we have. We’ve come a long way &future is bright.