As a fellow Irish in Sunderland currently undergoing Alcohol rehabilitation i salute you Aaron 👏
@Adam-sd2ow
5 күн бұрын
Fair play to the lad for his honesty, only he can turn his career around. Hopefully Sunderland helps him do that and we get the benefit of him giving his all to turn things around.
@chriscarter-jackson7121
4 күн бұрын
Good comments mate. Let us hope he comes good for us. He deserves the chance.
@KarenKerrison
4 күн бұрын
Welcome to SAFC Aaron, that’s brave mate to tell your story with such honesty. Honesty and working hard, as a supporter that’s all we ask for, to wear that shirt with pride and do your best, there’s a lot of love here in the North East for you lad. Love to you and all of Yours ❤
@rogermisun-gray6383
4 күн бұрын
As a Brighton fan, it was hard to watch someone so obviously piss their talent and career away, but it’s impressive and laudable for Aaron to now face up to that, be honest with himself, and genuinely try to reset and start again. This interview took a lot of courage, respect to him for doing it and best wishes for a fresh future.
@kevinbury3617
4 күн бұрын
agree irish fan , everyone knew but hopefully he is dealing with his demons
@alfiegrove7233
4 күн бұрын
Yeah we all knew he has issues when he was at the Albion, but didn’t know they was to this extent
@ColinH1973
4 күн бұрын
Well said, and good luck this season.
@JonathanHarrison-u2u
3 күн бұрын
Fair play Aaron, it’s very easy for people to criticise, but there isn’t a single person who hasn’t made mistakes. Please don’t beat yourself up, you speaking up will not only help you, but there’s a good chance that you will have helped many other people along the way. I’m a Norwich fan, but I wish you nothing but the best for your career. Good luck.
@ethantodd4191
4 күн бұрын
Very brave to speak out - SAFC are behind you, Aaron.
@1968j
3 күн бұрын
Stay grounded Aaron. Sunderland will be your turning point. All of us in Ireland wish you well , you got this 🇮🇪
@LukeiousONieniousMaximous
5 күн бұрын
Takes a lot of gut to do an interview like this on such a sensitive topic to him, well done lad 👏 everyone can revive their career! Especially here.
@MrHarvey1968
5 күн бұрын
Best of luck Aaron from a Brighton fan. Obviously got talent but even the most gifted still have to work hard. Sunderland should be good for you.
@itsTodd
5 күн бұрын
Let’s get right behind this lad, the first step of recovery is admission. Think he has all the attributes to be good for us. Haway the lads!
@Whereswolly-hl5kk
4 күн бұрын
He has talent to burn. It was blatantly obvious there was something up that was stopping his progression. Still young enough to turn it around and this interview and moving to Sunderland could be the start of it
@GaryM67-71
4 күн бұрын
Heavy drinking is rife in Sunderland, as it is elsewhere in the country. Endemic. People are lost, they don't know God, so they have no self-control. Sad times.
@bucks1985
2 күн бұрын
Fair play Aaron . Back on the pitch now and back into Ireland squad . Whole life ahead of you . From a Leeds and Irish fan 🇮🇪
@dennisprice3339
2 күн бұрын
Good luck lad you deserve a break and Sunderland fans will always back you're honesty.
@sanddancersafc
4 күн бұрын
Brave lad speaking out like this, so openly. Best wishes to him.
@saraha2545
2 күн бұрын
I think Sunderland are awesome for supporting brave Aaron, they are setting examples for others clubs too. Lets hope all clubs follow suit
@coffeegoblin
4 күн бұрын
I desperately hope this lad does well. Score goals and he will be loved.
@DaireMagic
2 күн бұрын
You can do it, Aaron. You've learned this lesson very early in life. We're all rooting for you. Try to stay focused on what brings you joy.
@robbarber1792
4 күн бұрын
Took a lot of guts to do this interview, Sunderland is a tough club to play for, but if you get it right, you'll love it here.
@ryanlaffey5578
4 күн бұрын
Let's go Connolly 🔴⚪🔴⚪. Put the shirt on and give Sunderland 110% and the fans will love you win lose or draw. Now is the time.
@daviddonnelly7182
5 күн бұрын
Be kind to yourself Aaron , everyone can make mistakes and everyone has the right to change. Good luck at Sunderland you are welcome here.
@EverGreen1888
4 күн бұрын
Aaron went to the same school as me in Galway. He's a brilliant lad. We're all behind you Aaron! Best of luck with Sunderland
@TheBozzman
4 күн бұрын
Get behind this lad, takes a lot of courage to admit these things.
@GaryM67-71
4 күн бұрын
Not really, he's just talking about his life, not difficult to do at all.
@Golkfyerick
4 күн бұрын
@@GaryM67-71 He's a current professional footballer that's talking openly about his experience with addiction. Deserves credit for speaking up I feel. It's a human problem. We can all be a bit of a nob end sometimes, just try not to be a complete nob end.
@GaryM67-71
4 күн бұрын
@@Golkfyerick I give him credit for speaking about it, but it's not brave at all.
@GaryM67-71
4 күн бұрын
@@Golkfyerick Knob, not nob btw.
@stuartarthur9844
3 күн бұрын
@@GaryM67-71have you watched the interview. Especially at 12 minutes it's very brave. To admit you have everything, but all you really want to do is drink.
@OhioHoon
4 күн бұрын
God go with you Aaron Connolly
@owen9045
4 күн бұрын
You’re not alone with this mate, I’m going through the same thing your an inspiration and if u keep going with us all behind you your gonna shine I promise. Takes guts to do this mate
@antonimaxwell-iw4jx
3 күн бұрын
And godbless yourself and continue to fight brother. It’s tough battle. Much love 🙏
@GaryHoyle-p6i
5 күн бұрын
He's had the guts to admit he's took the wrong path but that's in the past We need to get right behind him & give him the love & support to make him wanted again
@AD-dw5up
4 күн бұрын
I don't get emotional very often, but from the depths of his turmoil I truly believe Aaron Connolly will defeat his demons. I know there's very good player in there; I also know the Sunderland fans will get behind him.
@DCO-3447
3 күн бұрын
We will
@davidjones532
4 күн бұрын
Not every alcoholic drinks 24/7 some just binge now and then and don’t think they have a problem it’s realising it admitting it then getting sorted out well done son your at the right club fire those goals in you will be adored by 40000 👏👏👏
@mikelitorous5570
4 күн бұрын
I’ve been in a similar situation having poor mental health and using drink as a way of coping but instead just putting the burden onto others, making my family worry when I’m out, embarrassing myself and friends in front of their friends, pissing people off and not realising and giving myself a poor reputation which pissed me off when I was sober. Where now that I have my mental health under control I can go out and enjoy a drink as well as enjoying the company of the people around me and enjoy myself without going too far.
@gsouth77
2 күн бұрын
When he played for hull city last season i met him with my 11 year old son and he was a great bloke chatting to my son and having a picture no problem good luck in the future Aaron
@MattLucas-p7k
4 күн бұрын
Potentially one of the best videos released by the club. Hats off to the lad for putting this out there. Take away the football, health is the most important thing. Bringing the football back in, we could have a class striker on our hands here!!!! Looking forward to seeing him play!!
@graham8989898
4 күн бұрын
Fair play to him, got to respect anyone coming out and speaking this honestly
@ZiggyMarlon-gf6qv
4 күн бұрын
Well done, lad. Welcome to Sunderland! 👏💪
@politikking3340
4 күн бұрын
When Sunderland signed him, pundits on BBC radio Newcastle said he had a bit of a reputation but didn't know why. It takes real courage to come out and tell your story and Sunderland fans and club will be beside you every step of your journey. May God bless you and give you strength. Menace to sobriety is a good podcast to listen to.
@PowerJugs
4 күн бұрын
Can only but respect someone who is willing to try and tackle something like this and share it.
@AmyMcGovern-gg5xs
4 күн бұрын
Such bravery to speak out, we're rooting for you Aaron 🇮🇪🩷
@David1993UK
4 күн бұрын
This lad knows he's got bags of potential and we know it too. He's still young, get behind him and he'll take us to the Premier League 🔴⚪️
@imnothere220
4 күн бұрын
He really could. This lad could get 30 in a season if he just gets it together
@kennethbrown4480
4 күн бұрын
Hats off to him, he's realised that he's made mistakes and has opened up to them something that is not easy to do. All he can do now is get his zest for the game back and he's come to the biggest and best club in the world in order for him to achieve that. Onwards and upwards and he's to watching you score goals and help the lads get us back to where we belong the Premier League. All the best
@seaniek9175
4 күн бұрын
Quality footballer Aaron. Please God he's found the club that will get the best out of his talent. He's from a great county in Galway and now he's with one of the great English football clubs.
@GaryM67-71
4 күн бұрын
Genetically an alcoholic. (former great club)
@grlfcgombeenhunter2897
3 күн бұрын
Was he bore in Ireland 🇮🇪 sounds mad accent.
@elpanchito421
3 күн бұрын
Hull City fan here. You could see Aaron was starting to turn his career around with us - scoring goals and becoming a fan favourite - until he suffered a nasty injury against Norwich and seemingly fell back into old habits. Massive respect to him for being so open about his off-field issues. Hope he has a long, successful career.
@RobertUnwin-s9y
4 күн бұрын
Can't think of a more courageous interview done by a current player. Absolutely brutal in his honesty. Right behind you Aaron and wishing you every success!
@topcatom
5 күн бұрын
Takes alot coming out like this, well done
@ddguitars1969
4 күн бұрын
Every time you feel down Aaron, just remember the Sunderland fans…. They all want you to do well and will support you all the way. Keep your chin up, and throw yourself into the games….you won’t go far wrong..
@paulfoot1042
4 күн бұрын
Welcome to Sunderland. Good luck we are behind you all the way!
@10K_MMore
5 күн бұрын
I thought at a glance it was Patty Roberts in the thumbnail and for a second my world came crashing down around me. But in all seriousness, Aaron has my full support, keep fighting hard, You've done amazing work to even get to this point, just keep pushing, we all have nothing but love for you brother
@malcolmdonnison3987
4 күн бұрын
Wen I met him at the academy , I warmed to him straight away . He's a nice lad and speaks from his heart . We will support you all the way at safc . 👍😁
@Jake-hv2oh
4 күн бұрын
Massive respect. Welcome to Sunderland
@imnothere220
4 күн бұрын
Well done, man. This takes guts. Always rooting for you in Dublin here.
@gillianangus1175
4 күн бұрын
Very emotive interview. What a lovely lad. His parents must be so, so proud of him ❤
@user-hv6bp9wd2s
2 күн бұрын
Well done mate. Onwards and upwards.
@Jaspermarl
3 күн бұрын
Do your best for the club and FANS And they will love u for life look at philips hes a hero in sunderland All we ask is put the effort in and the fans will make u a hero
@sarahpoyntz9215
4 күн бұрын
As a Brighton fan, I wish you every success Aaron. Thank you for speaking out, I really hope this can take the shame out of young men asking for help and spiralling. Wishing you all the best for a long and successful career, thank you Sunderland for taking Aaron under your wing, hopefully he can help you in your promotion chase 🔵⚪️🔵⚪️
@abbottsadventures
4 күн бұрын
That was incredibly moving. I wish him well and hope, above everything else, he can rid himself of the demons.
@csemens
3 күн бұрын
Good luck Aaron! Onwards and upwards! Work hard and the Sunderland fans will see you right. Make yourself a hero! Ha’way the lads!
@tykrise
4 күн бұрын
One of my favourite memories as a BHA fan is that Spurs game. He was a machine. Was always so sad to see the lifestyle take ahold of his football, but after an interview like this I think AC’s influence on the football world will be much more important than goals. Addiction is so difficult, huge respect to him for being so brave and sharing his story, all in the name of helping others. Huge W. Now get back to that left half space where you belong 🫡🔥
@into_lunch4556
4 күн бұрын
I wish him all the best, he deserves a break after everything he’s been thru.
@colinfinn4640
4 күн бұрын
Fair play very hard to talk about stuff like this loads of respect
@Mackem89
4 күн бұрын
Coming from a mackem, the city is gripped with drink, the honesty will go far, bag goals to win games the fans will back you. Takes balls to talk, takes bigger balls to do that publicly. Everyone has a past but as a baller pitch events speak more. You have a fanbase who will love you, support you. Best wishes New chapter onky you can write! Haway the lads!!
@neilmckenzie1989
2 күн бұрын
Fantastic interview, well done Aaron for having the courage to take the steps to get things fixed. I hope that journey continues with Sun’lan’ and you continue to grow and develop! 👏
@stephen-fu2ls
4 күн бұрын
Well done to Sunderland for publishing this and most of all to Aaron for being so honest. I hope you get back into the premiership with Sunderland and show the world your talent. Best wishes
@kennethbrown2429
4 күн бұрын
I know what you're going through mate, been there and it's not easy, just take it day to day, there's a grand set of lads, and a great crowd rooting for ya and you'll get through this, Best of Luck Mate,,,,,,,,,
@justpastthepost1790
3 күн бұрын
FairPlay to him. He had a tough time at Boro from the fans. It must be tough sitting down and doing this as I haven’t seen many players playing doing this. Hope he kicks on and gets his career back. Sunderland are a big club and I being a Middlesbrough fan can admit that. He probably won’t get a better club and opportunity at this point in his life
@tommythelizard
4 күн бұрын
Didn’t really know much about you , but as a person with my own demons I wish you luck ,keep working at it !
@rebelmusic2
4 күн бұрын
Well done lad. Looking forward to seeing you in an irish jersey again
@bucks1985
2 күн бұрын
🇮🇪 would love to see Connolly back in the green shirt
@alan259
4 күн бұрын
Great interview and wish you every succes on this new start to the rest of your life
@andygrendale1910
4 күн бұрын
Great interview on both sides of the microphone. Incredibly brave candour on display from this inspirational young man. Hope for your sake and for that of my beloved club that this is the start of a fantastic chapter in your life story. If you put in a shift at this club the fans will adore you as they have other legends ( Quinn, Phillips, Ball, Bennett, O Nien etc) 🤞🤞
@hooflungpoo700
4 күн бұрын
Stay strong and stay the course Aaron you will be loved here if you show faith ha'way the lads!
@yaboybilton7966
4 күн бұрын
Got a really good feeling about him. Haway Aaron
@Bigian1984
3 күн бұрын
I got to know him during his time at Boro, he was in a club I worked in quite a lot. You could see he was in a hole and his football was suffering. It’s nice to see him doing better.
@safcdean7374
4 күн бұрын
Only another alcoholic can understand "the stories". Massive respect for speaking up. Hope your continuing with meetings ❤🤍❤️🤍
@stuartarthur9844
4 күн бұрын
100%
@davidedwards8235
4 күн бұрын
Really brave to come out and do this video .wish him all the best with us at Sunderland.continue to make youre family proud mate, and im sure all of Sunderland will get behind you...
@SleepyBoardGames-jk9up
5 күн бұрын
Good on you Aaron really think your stay here on wearside is going to be a successful stay
@iankirton6044
4 күн бұрын
Brave Young Man! I wish him all the best and as a Sunderland supporter I want him to do well for us, but bigger than that I hope he gets his life back and turns it around.
@tonyhuntington
4 күн бұрын
Brave lad coming out like that well done keep working on your difficulties
@willemdadrip878
4 күн бұрын
Honestly so happy to see people like Aaron speaking about this drinking in the UK is glorified and people don’t really take the time to look through the drink and actually think about what that person is going through please if you are out with your pals in the pub and they are not ok please just listen to them don’t feel like your a coward for talking about it so much respect from Aaron connelly for talking about his mental health and wish him nothing but the best for his career ❤❤
@peterkiely11
4 күн бұрын
Fair play Aaron, great interview. Very honest and can see he has that ambition back again. Bags of potential and definitely more to give with this Irish team in the future 💪 🇮🇪
@fergusburke2074
4 күн бұрын
Well done Aaron takes courage to speak so openly. Hope to see you back in the Ireland squad soon. Good luck with Sunderland seems like a brilliant club.
@peeslev
4 күн бұрын
At 24, still such a young person, plenty of time to achieve your career and life goals. Thank you for speaking up.
@idontusetwitter
4 күн бұрын
Fresh starts Aaron lad. New horizons and all that.
@DCO-3447
3 күн бұрын
We are all behind you here at SAFC Aaron, work hard and we will always have your back!
@simonpetermoss6713
4 күн бұрын
What a powerful interview. I truly hope he continues to be supported out of his addiction (he will need it) and gets a chance here in the 1st team, then goes on to score double figures for us this season. Good luck Aaron
@CMcGuffey
4 күн бұрын
I am glad he saw the signs and made the change. He could see his future and it was not what he wanted. He made the changed to get where he wanted to be. The road can be difficult and easy to stumble off of. Aaron, take care and never be afraid to ask for help. All of Sunderland’s fandom wants you to be a success.
@klscards
3 күн бұрын
admitting it is a massive step for someone addicted to alcohol, anyone who’s had to deal with a parent with a addiction knows how much it takes it’s toll on others around you, getting the help he needs is massive i hope he comes out stronger and back to his normal self ❤
@Jim_M_75
4 күн бұрын
Good luck marra, you can get back on track and more if you stick in here. It's a class place to play football if you really want it. On to better times, I respect your honesty.
@ronanrooney8558
4 күн бұрын
What a wonderfully honest and authentic opening up about a subject that so many deny and suffer in silence about. By Aarons brave sharing so many who are suffering in the dark will benefit. It will give courage to so many to address this life debilitating disease. Well done Aaron you will never know how many you have helped by your opening up. Wishing you well and continued recovery
@alexsavage24216
3 күн бұрын
We loved him at Brighton. Broke into the 1st team, chased everything and scored those goals against Spurs and we thought what a talent. But as he says, we could see he suddenly stopped chasing and his movement just wasn't there. Brave man, glad you are facing your demons. You are still a young man. Work hard and show us all and most importantly you what you are capable of.
@gordondavis1224
4 күн бұрын
Fair play Aaron, that took some balls to come out and do that. Keep your head down work hard and you could be our next Super Kevin Phillips. Good Luck lad.
@adammowbray4583
4 күн бұрын
Absolutely brilliant interview. You can tell the pain he's faced and dealt with. He may not feel like it, but he should be proud he has faced up to his demons and he's meeting them head on. One thing is for certain, when he comes on the pitch for his first minutes in our shirt, he will receive the warmest, loudest reception he will ever experience. If you do see this comment Aaron, go well and play your heart out for this club and you will not be alone in your fight against addiction. KTF
@wairren
4 күн бұрын
Brave guy. Potentially 10 years left as a professional footballer - the dream. Everything else can wait. Good luck, Aaron.
@onlyfoolsandsafc
4 күн бұрын
Fair play to Aaron for doing such an open and honest interview. Focused on getting back on track and being a success, and at 24 he can still be a top player, why not it being in a Sunderland shirt in the Premier League! All the best Aaron. 🔴⚪️
@DeanCunningham-q1z
4 күн бұрын
Fair play young man. Honesty is always the best way with addiction. You need to let your ginger hair shine also and not hide it. Keep your head up and take it one day at a time.
@Allgo61
4 күн бұрын
Fabulous intimate and frank interview Aaron, now prove it on the pirch and become a LEGEND
@bombcat9289
4 күн бұрын
He’s remarkably mature due to his experiences for a 24 year old. I know you may not read this but keep moving forward Aaron, you’ll be proud of yourself in the future, good luck my friend.
@mickyeverton
3 күн бұрын
His honesty needs to be admired, really wish him all the best!! ⚽⚽🙏🙏
@GG-zl3et
4 күн бұрын
Very honest. Come on Aaron, great opportunity for you up here at Sunderland. Get stuck in, enjoy your football and the adoration from fans will be on another level.
@macrovigilance
3 күн бұрын
Good lad and well done Sunderland for this candid interview. Will help many in football and beyond.
@yorkshirelass1961
4 күн бұрын
Good luck son and welcome to Sunderland AFC look forward to seeing you play 😊xxx
@eoinlane6334
3 күн бұрын
Fair play aaron. The talent is there my man. Get the head down and please god we see you back in an ireland jersey soon 🇮🇪. 🙏 Your best years are ahead off you 🙌 🙏
@tonycowan8618
4 күн бұрын
Stay strong Aaron we're right behind you keep going Haway the Lads
@Lexiyeon
4 күн бұрын
I don't want him to do well because he plays for us, I want him to do well for him. Best of luck Aaron, show everyone your talent.
@jenniferandrews2212
4 күн бұрын
Good luck Aaron you've got the best supporters in the world behind you ,welcome to Sunderland
@BL4CK0UT17
3 күн бұрын
Well done for speaking out. I play football, I box and own businesses. I’m going through addiction myself. It’s a hard battle and a lot of people don’t understand it.
@paulodingle2142
3 күн бұрын
Well done for getting through it takes a big man to realise you need help. Give your all for our club and the fans will love you
@Philtoddtoptier
4 күн бұрын
UNBELIEVABLE. You sir, are a credit ♥️
@AnneBirkbeck
4 күн бұрын
Just want to say well done for being so brave and speaking out about your problems. Sending you a big hug
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