Ben Baxter

AND WE NICK IT AT THE END

🤝PREVIEW | Team spirit key for Baxter as the journey continues 👉We hear from Ben Baxter ahead of tonight's game at @WillandRovers (KO 7.30pm): malverntown.co.uk/news/preview-t… #MakingMalvernProud

REACTION | Manager, Lee Hooper, and Ben Baxter give their verdict on today's win, which sees us beat our points record from last season... #MakingMalvernProud

Its 4 Baxter sends in a corner and the keeper flaps it into his own net. Moment to forget for shaftesbury keeper

2 WHAT.A.START Great hold up play by Harry clark whi plays the ball to Baxter who delivers a deep cross and Qunitas takes a touch a finishes

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 ❤️🤍

55 mins!! ⁦@MalvernTown1946⁩ 3 nil up here at Wall Park v ⁦@BrixhamAFC⁩ ⁦@SouthernLeague1⁩

30 mins!! ⁦@MalvernTown1946⁩ 2 up here at Wall Park v ⁦@BrixhamAFC⁩ ⁦@SouthernLeague1⁩

54 Gooooooooaaaaaal number 3 Baxters delivers a great cross to the back post where Benny Hayes smashes a header in Bri 0-3 Mal Sub for Malvern salts off on comes brunty

30 Gooooooaaaaaalllllllll Baxter whips the ball in from the corner and CJ scores with a bullet header Bri 0-2 Mal

MATCHDAY We travel to the south coast this evening to face @BrixhamAFC in our next @SouthernLeague1 clash… We know it’s a long way & we know it’s midweek - but we also know you will be backing us! See you there, Hillsiders 🔵🟣 Up The Town

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63- goooooooaaaaaal for pires again. Baxter cross,levi header is well saved onto cross bar and pires scores from the rebound Mal 2-0 lin

60- goal for malvern corner by baxter finished by Pires. Well deserved for all his hard work Mal 1-0 lin

FULL TIME Into the hat for the next round with our first ever FA Trophy win. Up The Town 🔵🟣

9’ Rampant!!! Ben Baxter is found on the left of the box by Tumelty and curls a shot into the bottom right corner. MAL 2 - 0 LOU

7,000+ travelling fans witnessing a 98th minute winner. Football, ey? 💙

We are delighted to announce the signing of Demarai Gray. 🖊️ The 29-year-old joins us from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq and has put pen to paper on a three-year contract.

And finally, the Severn Sport Live XI of the Season @BrockAlbion @GCAFCofficial @Longlevens18s @slimbridgeafc @Hartpury_FC @GCAFCWomen @BishopsCleeveFC @DursleyTownAFC @longlevensafc @TuffleyRoversFC

🗣️A quick chat with the new lads… We caught up with Ben Baxter & Luke Salter to help you get to know them a little better… and have thrown in this video of a stunning goal from each of them 🤤 1) Welcome to Malvern, lads. Was there anything in particular that made you commit to The Hillsiders for the 25/26 season? Ben: Thanks mate! What really stands out for me about Malvern is the club’s ambition and tight-knit community feel. After speaking with Hoopsy and Bev, and a few of the lads already there, it was clear that this is a team with a strong vision and a great atmosphere - something I really want to be a part of. Luke: Thank you, first of all I’m really exited to be here. What made me commit was the ambition of the club and the way they want to play. After speaking to both Hoops and Bev, and a few of the lads, it felt like the best fit for me. It’s a club that’s clearly going in the right direction after such a good season last year, and I’m buzzing to be apart of it. 2) What can the fan expect you to bring to the squad? Ben: On the pitch, fans can expect 100% commitment from me every time I step out. I’ll bring technical quality, creativity, and some goals and assists from the left hand side as well! Off the pitch, I’m here to give 100% for the badge and help push the Hillsiders forward, both on and off the pitch. Luke: I’d like to think I’m an exciting player- who’s always looking to get on the ball and play forward. I want to make things happen in the final third and hopefully can chip in with plenty goals and assist along the way. Off the pitch, I’m someone who enjoys being part of the group and getting involved, got good energy around the changing room and the club. 3) When not playing football, what do you do to relax? Ben: When I’m off the pitch, I’ve most recently taken up golf which I’m really enjoying. Keeping fit is also important to me, so I like to keep active to stay sharp for training and matches. Luke: When I’m not on the pitch, I like to spend time with friends and family. In the off season, I enjoy my cricket and a round of golf. I like to stay active but it’s also a good way for me to switch off and enjoy something different.