Lee Connelly catches up with safc.com while being back home in Scotland during the off-season.
The youngster pens his thought on a personally bright maiden campaign in English football, having netted 13 goals up top for Mark Atkinson’s youth team.
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Lee, you seem to have settled well on Wearside following your move from Queens Park last summer, how has the first year gone from your side?
I have really enjoyed this season despite the frustrating results along the way. I have been getting used to the life of a professional footballer so I have had to make some changes. I've been disappointed with 13 goals but when I look back I realise I've not done too badly in my 1st season.
As a team the under-18s have had a challenging campaign. That said, they overcame that and ended the season on a real high. What changed?
It has been a hard season for us because we have always had injuries and that has ultimately affected us. Towards the end of the season most people were back fit and we had a real determination to show that we are a good team, I think we did that and we were happy with the results in the merit groups.
Attention quickly turns to next season and making sure you are prepared - what can you do over the summer to keep in shape?
I just want to work hard and show everyone I can become a professional footballer. Having a summer off is great for me as it gives me time to get fit and get in shape to come back looking forward and hungry to go again in pre-season.