Luke Crockett

#Footy⚽️ #Gambling🤑. #ProudDaddy👶🧒🏼 #footballcoach

[Robbie Fowler @Robbie9Fowler]

A long time ago, in a Premier League far, far away…
Before VAR.
Before social media.
Before £100m footballers.
There was moi
28 August 1994 —
3 goals. 4 minutes 33 seconds.
(Still the best in my eyes,sorry Sadio)
The fastest Premier League hat-trick ever at the time. Something I'm still incredibly proud of ... @LFC ❤️

[Jamie Ohara @Mrjamieohara1]

Var is absolutely pointless

[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 ❤️🤍

[Luke Crockett @thecroc6]

Let’s play darts 😍🎯 #PDCWorldDartsChampionship2026

[Luke Crockett @thecroc6]

@jaybothroyd is absolutely bang on here with the Salah situation! The club is always bigger than the player #skysportsfc

[Luke Crockett @thecroc6]

Almost certainly the worst super Sunday ever 😵‍💫 #skysports #BHAWHU #FULCRY

[Birmingham City FC @BCFC]

“What a finish from Demarai Gray.” ⚡️

And tonight, we leave you with this.

[Luke Crockett @thecroc6]

@jaybothroyd is absolutely bang on and Dermot just won’t accept it 🤦🏻‍♂️ it’s a stinker of a decision #refwatch

[Luke Crockett @thecroc6]

VAR is a shambles #MANLIV

[Kieran @kd_4002]

Always check up on your mates, you never know who’s struggling 👍❤️

[Luke Crockett @thecroc6]

@BCFCAcademy PS5

[Luke Crockett @thecroc6]

Game day 5 captured brilliantly by the talented @rs.eos.photography @reece_slater94. If you’d like him at your game or event drop him a DM 📸

[Dan Hulme @DanHulme96]

Tune into this week's podcast ladies and gents! It's a good one!🐺🎙⬇️

#wwfc #Wolves

[Ricky Guest @rickypest]

Not playing these days, makes you realise as a player, that the changing room with your teammates is the best place in the world? Anyone older heads think the same?
Trying to emphasise this to current players, to make the most of every minute.

[Luke Crockett @thecroc6]

#NewProfilePic

[Leaders 𝕏 Junction @LeadersJunction]

Read that again‼️

[Luke Crockett @thecroc6]

VAR stinking the place out again

[Luke Crockett @thecroc6]

@Mooney_BCFC Happy birthday 🥳🍺 X

[The Anfield Wrap @TheAnfieldWrap]

Haha omg what a video