Facebook Pixel 'I watched shy Trai emerge as a real leader' | The Journal - newspaper - Lees dit verhaal op Magzter.com

Poging GOUD - Vrij

'I watched shy Trai emerge as a real leader'

The Journal

|

June 28, 2025

EX-SUNDERLAND captain Corry Evans is a Northern Irish native who knows what it takes to forge a lengthy career in England.

- By CLIVE YOULTON

'I watched shy Trai emerge as a real leader'

The 34-year, part of the Oldham Athletic side promoted from the National League last season, has backed his fellow countryman Trai Hume to do the same and stay in England for many a season, praising his character and ever-growing presence.

Evans made a big impact in the game, primarily at Blackburn Rovers where he made more than 200 appearances between 2013 and 2021 before joining the Black Cats.

He has seen first-hand evidence while watching Hume develop at the Academy of Light from promising youngster to charismatic leader.

The young defender was part of a squad that saw Evans lead to promotion via the League One Play-Offs in 2022.

MEER VERHALEN VAN The Journal

The Journal

North's Olympic bid takes a step forward

A POTENTIAL bid to bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to the North has taken a step forward with the Government commissioning a review of holding the event across the region.

time to read

2 mins

May 18, 2026

The Journal

Trampoline adventure park plan to create 80 jobs

PLANS for a massive indoor trampoline park, set to create up to 80 jobs, have been submitted to council planning chiefs.

time to read

1 min

May 18, 2026

The Journal

The Journal

STAY SHIP-SHAPE ON YOUR TRAVELS

TAKE SENSIBLE PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ILLNESS ON YOUR NEXT CRUISE, SAYS CAMILLA FOSTER

time to read

2 mins

May 18, 2026

The Journal

The Journal

Suspected cannabis farm was found after blaze

A suspected cannabis farm has been discovered in Newcastle city centre following a blaze.

time to read

1 mins

May 18, 2026

The Journal

The Journal

Cats' late show keeps dream of Europe in sight

LATE goals from Enzo Le Fee and Wilson Isidor kept alive Sunderland's chances of European football as they came from behind to beat Everton 3-1 and ruin Toffees captain Seamus Coleman's final appearance at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

time to read

2 mins

May 18, 2026

The Journal

KIM McGUINNESS: SOMETHING SPECIAL IS HAPPENING ACROSS THE NORTH

At a time when politics in Westminster can feel unstable, short-term and disconnected from people's everyday lives, something different is happening across the North of England.

time to read

2 mins

May 18, 2026

The Journal

The Journal

North East performing well despite war in Iran

NEW survey suggests strong performance in the North East economy in April, despite worries over the impacts of the war in Iran.

time to read

2 mins

May 18, 2026

The Journal

The Journal

United deliver Hammer blow on day of emotion

WILL Osula scored twice as Newcastle edged West Ham to the brink of relegation from the Premier League.

time to read

1 min

May 18, 2026

The Journal

Man in court over alleged sexual assault while on train

A man has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a busy train in Newcastle.

time to read

1 min

May 18, 2026

The Journal

The Journal

Mayors to come together for ‘new era of prosperity’ across the North

NORTHERN mayors will today come together to push a unique blueprint they hope will lead to thousands of new jobs and a “new era of prosperity” around the region.

time to read

2 mins

May 18, 2026

Listen

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size