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We are delighted to introduce the AoL's get-to-know feature 🗞️ 💫 A closer look behind the scenes, highlighting the success stories of our backroom staff. First up is Academy Analyst, Jordan Rowan 👇

💫 'Since joining Sunderland at the age of nine, this has been a dream come true...' Tom Lavery reflects on making the first-team matchday squad for the very first time 👇

We are looking for an enthusiastic, curious FP coach that loves working with young players, please spread the word! SAFC Academy 🔴⚪️ irecruit.efl.com/vacancies/716/…

We have a number of part time coaching opportunities in our Academy. Please share! 🔴⚪️ SAFC Academy irecruit.efl.com/vacancies/734/…

We are looking for a Part Time GK coach to come and support our very successful GK department, please share to anyone that could be interested! 🔴⚪️ irecruit.efl.com/vacancies/736/…

🙌 That is sensational… Jaydon Jones finishing off this fantastic team move in Saturday’s #U18PL victory over Stoke! 👏

💫 'Rigg and Watson were both playing for our U18s last season, they are a real inspiration to our younger players...' AoL in focus with Fin Lynch 👇

🌟 Eight AoL graduates in today's matchday squad at Millwall. Current Under-21 stars; Trey Ogunsuyi, Harrison Jones and Ben Middlemas all make the bench! 🙌

At least three Academy graduates have featured in every matchday squad this season 🎓 👏 SAFC Academy

On the eve of #InternationalWomensDay, our Academy staff and players have been recognising those that mean the most to them 🤍

🎓 Eight academy graduates were involved in last night's draw with Norwich City whilst five played a part in the game. The Academy of Light shining through yet again 🌟

‘Work hard to earn the right to play. If you do that, you’ll win the game…’ - Carlton Fairweather That was for you, Carlton 🫶

The youngest-ever team to win a second-tier Play-Off final - but with more than 1,700 appearances already under their belt 👏

💫 Inspiring the next generation 🤝 Support from staff 📈 Consistent model Academy Manager Robin Nicholls has paid tribute to everyone at the AoL for their role in the Club’s Premier League promotion 👇

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🎓 Sunderland AFC is pleased to welcome the latest group of Under-18 scholars into the Academy of Light's professional development programme. Tap below to meet the class of 2025-26... 👇

A special day for our latest intake of Under-9s as they trained alongside the first team 🥰

✈️ In 2023, Timur Tutierov left Ukraine to begin a new life on Wearside. Through Sunderland’s host parent scheme, he was paired with Jan. Two people from different worlds, united by football, friendship and family. This is the story of the most unlikely bond ❤️

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