Dean Thomas

2025-26 season completed, eventful to say the least… started with what we thought was a dream job to a …. …. Let’s leave it there on that one . To then getting involved at @FCSouthall with an unbelievable board , staff from top to bottom & top squad , roll on 2026-27.

🔴🔵 FULL TIME 🔵🔴 Harrow Borough 1 - 1 Southall FC What a season it has been! Today’s point means we finish in 6th position, a fantastic effort from the group to go along with the Cup! 🔴🔵 UP THE ALL 🔴🔵

Robert De Zerbi breaks down his build-up structure, midfielders’ body positions and the art of finding the free man to progress the ball 🧠

First 90 mins in near on 3 months - that one felt nice 😍🫶🏼 #uptheall

Congratulations to Academy Graduate Junior Nkeng on Scoring Two Goals tonight for the First Team tonight! @AFCWimbledon now lead 2-1 against Leyton Orient at half time! #AFCW #Homegrownandhungry

What A Feeling 😍

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 ❤️🤍

How did he do that? 🤯

🇩🇪🗣️ Jürgen Klopp’s advice for coaches on how to effectively communicate with players. 👀 Liverpool fans must really miss him, he seems like such a brilliant coach.

Thomas Frank highlights a reality many fans — and even coaches — forget. During the game, players don’t need judgement. They need support. They need encouragement — even after mistakes. The match is about energy, belief and trust. Analysis comes later.

"We know what to do before it's even happened." 🧠 Declan Rice on England's work rate under Thomas Tuchel

Another brace for @EthanLindo1910 yesterday 👏

A debut to remember for @EthanLindo1910 ⚽️⚽️⚽️ 🟡⚫️ Captured by @idjbell 📸

Last month in the dug out for 🇦🇹, saw some lovely goals… do I miss it no not at all.. 🤥 youtu.be/d5COoa-QSuI

@PaGeYReLoADeD @starbeno @AFCWhyteleafe Footballer 👌🏻

Watching @starbeno is worth paying the entry fee alone @AFCWhyteleafe Kids getting better with age #hero ⚽️

WE CALL THIS….LEAFE BALL👀

@HorleyTownFC @JoeBell012 @ComCoFL @SurreyLiveSport @nonleaguesouths @NonLeagueHQ1 @surreyfa Lucky @HorleyTownFC ! Top player and top man , good luck @JoeBell012 👌🏻

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗝𝗼𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹 ✍🏼 We’re delighted to announce the arrival of defender @JoeBell012 from Isthmian South Central side, Kingstonian. Joe had already featured 10+ times for Kingstonian this season after previous successful spells at Step 3 with Carshalton Athletic and Step 4 with South Park & RPV. Welcome to Horley, Joe #HTFC 💜💙

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@StanFlaherty Great move for you mate.. all the best and see you soon my friend 👌🏻

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