Grant Leadbitter helped Sunderland reach this season’s League One play-off final just one day after his mother died.
The 33-year-old midfielder played the full 90 minutes of the Black Cats’ 0-0 semi-final second leg draw with Portsmouth on Thursday evening after his mother, Susan, lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday.
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Leadbitter started and completed the whole game against Portsmouth despite losing his mother the prior day
He spoke of his anguish in an Instagram post on Friday morning as he thanked fans for their condolences.
Leadbitter wrote: “Last couple of days have been tough, not just myself but my 2 sisters too. To lose my mam on Wednesday was horrible, but I know now she is at peace now after tough battle of cancer. She now rests alongside my Dad.
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“Life throws you curve balls and we all have to keep fighting. I wanted to play last night because my mam and dad would be disappointed if I didn’t. Thanks for your support and kind messages. Lastly, the job is far from done, we have one more tough game to go.”
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Academy graduate Leadbitter’s father Brian died in 2008 at the age of just 50, and his ashes were buried under the pitch at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland will play Charlton at Wembley for a place in the Championship, with the Addicks booking their place in the play-off final with Friday’s penalty shootout defeat of Doncaster.
GRANT LEADBITTER help steer Sunderland to the League One play-off final the day after his mother died. Leadbitter played to the full game as the Black Cats drew 0-0 with Portsmouth in the semi
Grant Leadbitter kept mother's tragic death a secret as
Grant Leadbitter (left) played all 90 minutes at Fratton Park Grant Leadbitter helped Sunderland reach the League One play-off final just one day after his mother's death. The 33-year-old midfielder played all 90 minutes of the 0-0 semi-final of the Black Cats semi-final with Portsmouth on Thursday in Fratton Park.
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Grant Leadbitter helped Sunderland reach this season's League One play-off final just one day after his mother died. The 33-year-old midfielder played the full 90 minutes of the Black Cats' 0-0 semi-final second leg draw with Portsmouth on..
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Grant Leadbitter helped Sunderland reach this season's League One play-off final just one day after his mother died. The 33-year-old midfielder played the full 90 minutes of the Black Cats' 0-0 semi-final second leg draw with Portsmouth on Thursday evening after his mother, Susan, lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday.
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Grant Leadbitter has revealed his anguish after leading Sunderland to the play-off final the day after the death of his mum. The Black Cats midfielder helped his side to a 1-0 aggregate victory
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Grant Leadbitter kept mother's tragic death a secret as Sunderland reached Wembley. Sunderland midfielder Grant Leadbitter kept his heartbreak sadness from his teammates as the Black Cats beat
Grant Leadbitter helped Sunderland to Wembley the day after
Grant Leadbitter helped Sunderland reach this season's League One play-off final just one day after his mother died. The 33-year-old midfielder played the full 90 minutes of the Black Cats' 0-0 semi-final second leg draw with Portsmouth on Thursday evening after his mother, Susan, lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday.
Grant Leadbitter: Sunderland midfielder helps Black Cats to
Grant Leadbitter helped Sunderland reach the League One play-off final just a day after his mother died. The 33-year-old midfielder played the full 90 minutes of the Black Cats' 0-0 semi-final
Grant Leadbitter: Sunderland midfielder helps Black Cats to
Grant Leadbitter helped Sunderland reach this season's League One play-off final just one day after his mother died. The 33-year-old midfielder played the full 90 minutes of the Black Cats' 0
Grant Leadbitter helped Sunderland to Wembley the day after
GRANT LEADBITTER help steer Sunderland to the League One play-off final the day after his mother died. Leadbitter played to the full game as the Black Cats drew 0-0 with Portsmouth in the semi-final second leg on Thursday at Fratton Park as Jack Ross's side secured their place at Wembley.
Grant Leadbitter: Sunderland midfielder helps Black Cats to
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