A memorable afternoon with 16-year-old Kay Munyakazi making his Under-21 debut. What this Club is all about 👏

Coach Development Observation this evening at Sunderland AFC Academy, with the U11s & U12s. Thanks to John Hewitson, Joey Harries and all staff for their support and insight. We’re very appreciative of the continued support shown by everyone at the Academy.

NEW Coach Development Workshop in Partnership with Sunderland AFC. ⚽️ Sunderland AFC U11s & U12s Observation. 🗓️ Friday 30th January, 5.15-7.00pm. 📍 Sunderland AFC Academy of Light. Book here: https://t.co/uV8JkOjoLR Full Details ⬇️⬇️⬇️

📚 Football, education and Remembrance. Our Under-12s took part in the Premier League Christmas Truce Project, honouring history and carrying the Club’s values with pride ♥️

🫶 Aji Alese and Leo Hjelde joined @ThisIsWearside and our Under-12s to help prepare for this weekend’s Remembrance display. Countless hours of dedication and brilliant teamwork ahead of Saturday’s fixture ❤️

Thanks for allowing the @AcademyOfLight U12s to come along and help tonight ⚽️🙌

🫡 We need to talk about Granit Xhaka's impact at Sunderland.... #SAFC

Youth football isn’t about patterns and shapes — it’s about players. Overloading kids with tactics kills freedom, confidence, and creativity. Build the player first, the system second.

Looking for some help, do any Sunderland fans have the fans chanting "we are Sunderland" on video which they could send across please ? #SAFC @RokerReport

📚 Wearside war tales ℹ️ Insights from historian Rob Mason 📝 Half-term projects Our Under-12s have embarked on the @PremierLeague Truce Project 👇

From sitting on the floor in non-league to walking out at the Theatre of Dreams, all in just over a decade. I remember sitting on the grass at Wealdstone because the bench was full, waiting for my chance and hoping for a moment to prove myself. Last weekend, after a long

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Something has GOT to change 😔 The passing of former Liverpool Women manager, Matt Beard, was devastating for the world of football. Now, with the confirmation that Matt died by suicide, the news is even more heart-wrenching. It’s a painful reminder that many men are fighting

We're proud to be supporting the #TogetherAgainstSuicide initiative alongside @Samaritans and the @PremierLeague. 💙🤍 Find safe spaces, trained listeners and vital support at @The_AmexStadium. 🫂

Thanks again @Tactica1Thinker for this match-day pocket size notebook ⚽️🤝

Matt Beard’s death is heartbreaking. Male suicide is devastating so many families and we must do more to prevent it. If you are struggling, please speak to someone. If you know someone who is struggling, please reach out to them. It will save a life. Rest In Peace, Matt 💔

Coach Development Workshop in Partnership with Sunderland AFC Academy. ⚽️ Foundation Phase (U9s & U10s) Observation. 🗓️ Thursday 25th September, 5.00-7.00pm. Book here: https://t.co/F32GzIguwB Full Details attached. @DCFA_CoachDev

NEW Coach Development Workshop in Partnership with Sunderland AFC Academy. ⚽️ Pre-Academy (U8s) Observation. 🗓️ Tuesday 2nd September. ⏲️ 4.45-7.00pm. Book here: https://t.co/BZ1OihUXmi ⬇️⬇️⬇️

It might sound harsh— …but at U9–U13, football isn’t about effort. It’s about outcomes. That’s how players truly develop. 🧵