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title: "Sunderland: Fans delighted with Luke O’Nien recognition"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "jonathan radcliffe"
section: "Sunderland News"
published: "2021-02-23T15:05:47Z"
modified: "2021-02-23T15:05:47Z"
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# Sunderland: Fans delighted with Luke O’Nien recognition

**Sunderland fans are delighted by the news that Luke O’Nien has been [named the North East Football Writers’ Association’s Personality of the Year](https://safc.com/news/club-news/2021/february/onien-wins-ne-spoty).**

O’Nien has been a regular for the Black Cats in recent years. He has made 117 appearances for the club since joining in 2018, with 19 of those coming this campaign ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/luke-onien/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/282939)). Despite playing plenty at right-back, he has [11](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/luke-onien/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/282939) goals and 13 assists for the Wearside outfit – far from a disappointing return.

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It seems he is making waves off the field as well. The 26-year-old raised £7,000 for the NHS, and has also helped Sunderland supporters stay active during lockdown by delivering daily fitness sessions online. As such, the North-East FWA have decided he is worthy of this award.

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The news, which was [shared](https://twitter.com/SunderlandAFC/status/1364134459495317506) on the club’s official Twitter account, delighted the supporters, and they took to the social media platform to share their thoughts.

### **Let’s see what the fans had to say about O’Nien below**

**“Please don’t leave when your contracts up. You’re the glue that holds us together.”**

Credit: [@Sarah03319779](https://twitter.com/Sarah03319779/status/1364148516810022912)

**“No more deserving player in the north east like a breath of fresh air well done Luke”**

Credit: [@1charlie29](https://twitter.com/1charlie29/status/1364197983382814721)

**“Fantastic stuff and well deserved. Congratulations”**

Credit: [@BopperSafc](https://twitter.com/BopperSafc/status/1364166975891656707)

**“Well done Luke. Great ambassador for the club”**

Credit: [@AticaSi](https://twitter.com/AticaSi/status/1364145278807334914)

**“Love the kid. Well deserved.”**

Credit: [@Shawsy49](https://twitter.com/Shawsy49/status/1364167491627454466)

**“Superb on and off the pitch. The world needs more @LukeONiens”**

Credit: [@Powell\_Matthew](https://twitter.com/Powell_Matthew/status/1364139506929123329)

***In other news, [Sunderland fans love this club update.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-afc-news/sunderland-black-cats-stewart-donald-kyril-louis-dreyfus-stadium-of-light-lee-johnson/)***