"I had everything, but I couldn’t get hold of my addiction" | My Story: Aaron Connolly
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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.
Good comments mate. Let us hope he comes good for us. He deserves the chance.
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 ❤
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.
agree irish fan , everyone knew but hopefully he is dealing with his demons
Yeah we all knew he has issues when he was at the Albion, but didn’t know they was to this extent
Well said, and good luck this season.
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.
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.
Very brave to speak out - SAFC are behind you, Aaron.
Brave lad speaking out like this, so openly. Best wishes to him.
Welcome to Sunderland. Good luck we are behind you all the way!
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!
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
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.
Get behind this lad, takes a lot of courage to admit these things.
Not really, he's just talking about his life, not difficult to do at all.
I desperately hope this lad does well. Score goals and he will be loved.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Genetically an alcoholic. (former great club)
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 . 👍😁
Be kind to yourself Aaron , everyone can make mistakes and everyone has the right to change. Good luck at Sunderland you are welcome here.
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.
Well done, lad. Welcome to Sunderland! 👏💪
Fair play to him, got to respect anyone coming out and speaking this honestly
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!!
Can only but respect someone who is willing to try and tackle something like this and share it.
Such bravery to speak out, we're rooting for you Aaron 🇮🇪🩷
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.
That was incredibly moving. I wish him well and hope, above everything else, he can rid himself of the demons.
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
Massive respect. Welcome to Sunderland
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 🔴⚪️
He really could. This lad could get 30 in a season if he just gets it together
God go with you Aaron Connolly
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
At 24, still such a young person, plenty of time to achieve your career and life goals. Thank you for speaking up.
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 👏👏👏
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.
Takes alot coming out like this, well done
Well done, man. This takes guts. Always rooting for you in Dublin here.
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) 🤞🤞
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
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..
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 ❤❤
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!
Got a really good feeling about him. Haway Aaron
Good on you Aaron really think your stay here on wearside is going to be a successful stay
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,,,,,,,,,
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 🫡🔥
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.
Very emotive interview. What a lovely lad. His parents must be so, so proud of him ❤
Fair play very hard to talk about stuff like this loads of respect
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 🔵⚪️🔵⚪️
Great interview and wish you every succes on this new start to the rest of your life
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
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.
I wish him all the best, he deserves a break after everything he’s been thru.
Stay strong and stay the course Aaron you will be loved here if you show faith ha'way the lads!
Brave lad coming out like that well done keep working on your difficulties
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 💪 🇮🇪
Fresh starts Aaron lad. New horizons and all that.
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!!
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.
Stay strong Aaron we're right behind you keep going Haway the Lads
When at my club Brighton the senior pro that supposedly took him under his wing was Shane Duffy! That was never going to be a good idea. A bit like putting King Herod in charge of the babysitting😮
Very brave and honest interview and sincerely hope he can turn things around.
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
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...
💪🏼 well done lad, now smash it on the pitch 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
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.
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.
Fabulous intimate and frank interview Aaron, now prove it on the pirch and become a LEGEND
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
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.
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.
Brave lad must have been hard to open up like this👏
Good luck to him👏👏👏
Stick in lad, we all hope you crack it and kick on. Work hard for us and you will be respected by the best fans in the land. SAFC cult hero incoming ;)
Ballsy interview. Head seems to be in the right place now. He has ability, if his attitude stays right his future in the game could still be bright. I hope so for SAFC and for him
Only another alcoholic can understand "the stories". Massive respect for speaking up. Hope your continuing with meetings ❤🤍❤️🤍
100%
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.
UNBELIEVABLE. You sir, are a credit ♥️
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. 🔴⚪️
Well done son it’s shows real bravery to lay all this bare the hardest bit is over.
You’ll have the backing of 40,000 Mackems urging you on all the way.
Respect! Hope your time at SAFC is long, happy and successful!
Good man Aaron, onward and upwards
Good luck Aaron!
We seem to be a club that’s all about giving people a chance, it’s amazing to see
Right behind you Bonny lad
Well done Aaron, very honest and open interview. Hopefully it helps others to confront their addictions. Get back scoring goals and get back in that green shirt, all of galway is behind you.
Well done Aaron, that can’t have been easy. Looking forward to seeing your debut at the SOL
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
Heart felt story mate. Go get em for Sunderland 🙏
Incredible story Aaron. Brilliantly told. Welcome to Sunderland and grasp your chance.
Good luck son and welcome to Sunderland AFC look forward to seeing you play 😊xxx
Welcome to Sunderland just put in the effort and you will be loved up here good luck
Well done brave lad .go for it now at Sunderland and make it work.good luck 👍
He is very good player
Brave. Accepting you’ve got a problem is the first step! I’m really pleased the club are given Aaron the opportunity and let’s hope he grasps the opportunity!! Win win for me! 🔴⚪️🔴❤️
Keep working hard Aaron lad
Good on you Aaron - safc fans hope you’ll have this chance to show your ability in a very good team at the moment - all the best
Well done son that's the hardest part talking about it ....give 100% and the sunderland fans will love you
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.
Didn’t really know much about you , but as a person with my own demons I wish you luck ,keep working at it !
Well done lad. Looking forward to seeing you in an irish jersey again
Keep working at it Aaron, stay strong and never forget you have an army of fans up here who are right alongside you. All the very best and welcome to Sunderland 🔴⚪👏👏
Brilliant Aaron great interview be so proud of yourself and look foward to your name shouted at the stadium 🎉
Very brave, well done for speaking out and spreading more awareness 😢. Haway the lads