What an absolute gent, smiled all the way through watching that, I could honestly listen to him talk all night. He completely gets the club, the fans, everything, don’t care what anyone says, club legend

I live in North Carolina. I fell in love with Sunderland the city and Sunderland AFC like many Americans, watching the show on Netflix. O'Nien is my favorite player because he enjoys playing every minute like a kid. I respect that. Cheers to all the lads and supporters of this great club and city.

This lad needs a lifetime contract, hes exactly what our club is about and exactly how a footballer should be. Hopefully another 200 apps for him

Mr Sunderland ..Luke O’Nien you are a star and have the biggest smile at the club pure class Lad

Incredible attitude. Always puts a shift in and has also put some fun back in the game. Piggy backs and kissing the opponents. 😂 brilliant

Luke is the epitome of what every young person should aspire to be and long may he wear the red and white stripes.

little did he know he would become a sunderland legend, i love this geezer

Made my day after loosing my young brother last year today

In the land of the Sunderland red, A footballer's tale is to be said. His name is Luke O'Nien, a legend so bright, A star that shines in the darkest night. With a heart on his sleeve, he'd run and fight, In every position, he'd play with might. From up front to the back, he'd dart and weave, For Sunderland AFC, he'd never leave. In the heat of the battle, he'd make a stand, With a tackle, a pass, or a shot so grand. He scores goals aplenty, his touch so fine, This hero of ours, O'Nien divine. His spirit, a beacon that burns so fierce, He lifts up the team, the fans he'd pierce. His love for the club, a bond unbroken, A tale of loyalty, forever spoken. Oh, Luke O'Nien, a Black Cat so bold, A footballer's story that's yet to be told. A warrior, a leader, a Sunderland dream, Forever in our hearts, your light shall gleam.

I was in a taxi in Westminster and the driver started talking about football and said son had just got into the first team at Watford. I said Luke O’Nien and he was shocked I knew who he was talking about. I add a caveat I don’t know if he just said yes when I said Luke but as a Watford fan I knew he had just got into first team. A victim at the time of Watford looking to their Udinese and Granada scouting set up to miss Luke and Britt Assombalonga already under their noses busting a gut to get recognised. If that was your Dad Luke - you have done well since that short taxi ride in Jan 2014.

Luke you absolute class act. He completely gets what its all about, hope hes here for years to come

A credit to his parents, a credit to Sunderland football club and a credit to his profession one of the nicest people in the game. All young future " stars" should look at this lad. After all of the mercanaries and charletons we have had over the past years it's refreshing to see a lad who buys into what it is all about.

Hello, I'm a Sunderland fan from Portugal (and FC Porto fan) and I have a huge respect from Luke O'Nien. He got so much heart and soul, he for me represents Sunderland. In the documentary Sunderland Til I Die he said that one of his dreams was to play on the Premier League and I hope that his dream come true and he play there with Sunderland. Even if Sunderland could not get the playoffs and have a chance this Season to get back to the Premier, I sincerely hope that Next Season you return to the place where you belong. I love this club. Ha way the Lads 🔴⚪🔴 PS: sorry if I made a mistake in some writing 😃

What a total star he is! He understands the fans, the club, the city. I do hope he stays with us and never leaves. He's our Mr Sunderland!!

My mum loves this lad I think more than me and I'm her son he's sunderland through and through and he's got red and white blood through he's veins he's a hero on wearside the fans love u so much luke and there's plenty more to come we all love you

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Mr Sunderland, love him, love his passion, love his values and he is just an inspiration to all our young players. Top man, he reminds me of Kevin ball. Sunderland through and through!

A rare breed is Luke. You can feel his passion for the club and it’s a genuine passion. The crowd know that and he will always be one of us. The journey has been hard over the years, but I see a bright future ahead. Well done lad, proud of you.

Your have become a Sunderland legend and will be remembered in years to come as one of the best and most passionate Sunderland players ever. Your a star Luke.

Brilliant, we need one with Gooch

A one off a credit to himself and the club. What’s forgotten though is from just being viewed as a grafter who gives his all, he’s turned into a very good all round player, all achieved through his own determination on the training ground to make himself better.

Thanks Guys. A modern day legend of our club who shows his passion for our club every time he comes onto the pitch. Fingers crossed i finally get to see him play live rather than on TV when i head across to the UK in Nov from Oz.

The lads took the city to heart like Bally…. Cracking lad cracking attitude and good luck to the lad for the rest of his career as he’s a true Diamond

What a guy. Me and the family used to actually get tickets to the players lounge through Luke. We used to talk away to him and he was so enthusiastic to speak to, brilliant lad. Covid put a stop to that unfortunately but we'll never forget the memories.

That was brilliant . Luke your right every fan in that stadium would love to be in your position. Your life has changed since you walked into SAFC and you have changed many supporters lives .

MR SUNDERLAND 🔴 ⚪ 🔴 ⚪ 🔴

Such a genuine lad, embraced the club and isnt daft enough to know he is becoming a safc legend. Such a brilliant season once again. Great goal saturday. Long may it continue. 09 is the man

Absolutely brilliant player I hope he never leaves

We love you Luke, never change 😊 for someone to have cemented themselves in club legend status after only a few short years tells you everything you need to know. He is Mr Sunderland ❤

Quality. Emotional. Loved it.

Mr Sunderland what a wonderful human being and a credit to his family and Sunderland football club

What a fantastic bloke and attitude who does us proud every match . I will never forget him trudging up the pitch looking miserable v Gillingham when all the fans were in the East Stand . How he’s grown since then ❤

As Quinny once said, this club gets under your skin. We love you Luke

Luke...you enormous legend...u really "get" us

A very articulate young man. He speaks from the heart. He will go far in football and beyond. So much talent.

Its great to hear stories like this from players, especially the ones who have to work their way up from lower leagues and still respectful of the clubs that have helped them on their journey. LO9 is part of the recent SAFC history. Good luck for the future Luke hopefully for many more years here. enjoy your experiences. I'm sure not all will be good but that is life in general with ups and downs.

There’s no doubt in my mind that when Luke finally retires he will become a great TV pundit, his love of the game and his eloquence talking about it, is just made for television.

Top man, totally gets the Club, supporters and the City. Hope he gets another 200 games for us

Football and the world in general needs more Luke O'Niens. Class act.

This man just shows u what we missed for years someone as passionate about the club who fell in love with the club the fan base he’s a hero just smiles thank you for everything here’s to many more years 🎉❤

You should be proud luke. You have proved many wrong and are more than comfortable in the championship. And with your desire and passion and commitment as a man and a player, you could probably do a job at the highest level.

Great kid, sounds like once he settled down the club suited him and he suited the club and went all in. Haven't heard a bad tale about him either.

Absolutely fantastic. Luke is a credit to himself and the club. Would love to see him in the Premier League. His energy and enthusiasm is infectious and he is a major factor in our amazing season this year. Well done to all concerned for putting this together. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

What a guy..!

Been awesome, especially this season. Not many modern footballers have his passion, grit and determination. Well done Luke.

Luke rekindled my passion for the club, and is why I'm back watching the lads at the stadium

Lovely guy. Eats, breathes and sleeps Sunderland. A real ambassador for the club.

Love this lad.x

I love this guy so much! I hope we never lose him. He’s read and white through and through. Such a nice genuine caring guy that works exceptionally hard for the club. ❤

Slowly but surely becoming a legend at this club and he'll deserve every bit of it. He's the epitome of what this club means to the fans and he's a credit to himself and his family. A proper player and person

Who'd have thought the little smiley lad from Wycombe would go on to be a shining star at the club. Proud to have Luke here. The kids love him, the Dads love him, and the Mams definitely love him.

Hope this lad never leaves

Love Luke, Stick him anywhere & he'll do a job.

He’s a great lad, very grateful we have him

THANK YOU! Best of luck in the playoff! Luke.. Away, You lads were AWESOME TODAY!!!..

Will be the first captain one day for sure

This young man is epic credit to your parents take a bow young man respect👏👏👏

Hopefully he stays forever. What an inspiration he must be when he talks to the younger players too, passing on his experience of being sidelined then becoming a key player.

Luke has turned out to be a diamond in the rough. Not lacking in skill, but it's his enthusiasm and passion for the game and the club that resonates with so many people. Quite simply, he appreciates his opportunity and because of that so many people feel a connection with him. Ha'way the Luke!

One of my all time favourite players for the club. Every player should have his attitude.

Luke O'Nien is an absolute gem. He is superb!

What a Guy he totally gets what this club is about!! Luke O'nien respect!!

He's a Lee Cattermol, gives his heart and soul for our club, fans favourite that's for sure,

I like to think this lad is our new Kevin Ball. A club legend in the making.

What a bloke. Impossible to dislike him.

Fantastic Luke, I'm sure you will come to be regarded as a Sunderland legend in a similar same way that Kevin Ball is amongst the fans.

What a cracking lad.some players you forget over time but this lad will always be remembered for the class act he is on and off the pitch.Take a bow son 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

My fav Sunderland player, my kids know who he is, just have to say to them you know Luke 09 who made that quality tackle late on when we went to Wembley and they like yeah he was brilliant. Luke bleeds red and white and a pleasure to have a player and legend like him playing for us. Hopefully he plays for us till he retires in many years time and then becomes a coach for us.

Love this man he loves us aswell our fan’s love him he like one of are own nuw Yesssssa Luke ⚽️⚽️⚽️

Well done luke

legend

One of my all time fav players❤

What a very passionate guy.

Love him. Proper Sunderland

Luke you embody what our club is all about , I cheered that tackle too , keep the faith htl, ftm

What an amazing guy a legend within the club.

Love the bloke

Top man hope he never leaves ❤

I love Luke 💘 always gives 100 % red and white running through his veins and a smashing lad 👦

i would love him to be sunderland manager one day , exactly the right type of character for this club

A credit to himself, to his family and to this football club. I can’t help falling in love with Luke!

A class act, a true gent , a family man but most of all Mr Sunderland.

Anyone who doesnt absolutely love him needs their head looked at. Absolutely loves the club and is so proud to play for us. Top Top Bloke. I really hope he gets the armband at some point

Happy to have you at Sunderland mate

A credit to the club. Hopefully around to see us back in the Premier League 🔴⚪️

Supported Sunderland all my life...had a lot of mercenaries at this club that made it bad....this lad is the first player since Kevin ball ,who I have loved being associated with our club....❤

Gained massive respect for 09 back in that covid year when he turned into a full time centre half for a few months with all the injuries, similar to this season really

I hope to see Luke accomplish everything he deserves

I wish we had a team of 11 Luke O'Niens when we were facing double relegation - never would have happened, he's got the heart of a lion.

This guy is such a great man aswell he’s classssssss Luke your one player that we al love #sunderlandtillidie

Just as I expected from our luke. 0 Nien. Mr. Sunderland. He’s a top. Bloke top flayer. Just love him to bits. More so now watching this 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️⚽️⚽️⚽️🥰

❤ this lad, so genuine

Luton have made an amazing come back and may the best team win. For H and the Luton Lads, Ash Tut and the Mackems.

A canny lad. And he's one of us now; he's earned that.

We’re lucky to have a player of his ability, dedication and determination.

Love love love luke onien such a sweetie ❤❤❤🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🔴⚪️

He keeps getting better, I see an England Squad in his future ❤

If there was ever a player I wanted to do well, it was Luke. It's hard not to like his character & his shithousery, As a fan, it's great to see the passion from him. 🧅

Sunderland legend now and forever ❤️✌️🔴⚪🔴⚪

What a great person to have at our club, not only ability, but more importantly the respect and loyalty he has for the team. The leadership and passion from Luke is something the club has been missing for some time, really grateful he is pushing and enjoying the ride.