Sharky has spoken exclusively to GiveMeSport after another night of Baller League action, reflecting on success with SDS and sharing his thoughts on Arsenal’s Premier League title prospects this season.
The content creator and presenter placed Baller League among the biggest achievements of his career so far, while also offering a measured assessment of Arsenal’s campaign under Mikel Arteta.
‘Winning Baller League Is Right Up There’
Sharky reflected on where Baller League ranks among his career highlights, placing it firmly near the top.
“Very high up,” he told GiveMeSport. “I’ve achieved some really cool moments, but winning Baller League was right up there, probably in my top five.”
He added that the competition’s intensity and entertainment value make it a unique challenge, blending competitive football with fan engagement.
Sharky on Arsenal, Injuries and a Key Villa Test
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A lifelong Arsenal supporter, Sharky also shared his thoughts on the club’s title hopes this season. While optimistic, he admitted the challenge will be tough.
“We’ve got a really strong squad and the depth is good,” he said. “The summer was strong for us, Arteta’s a brilliant manager, but we’ve had a lot of injuries.”
Sharky also highlighted the importance of Arsenal’s clash with Aston Villa, describing it as a title race fixture and pointing to Villa’s recent record against Arsenal.
“Villa are a bogey team for us,” he said. “They always take points off us.”
SDS Player ‘The Whack’ Praises Sharky’s Impact
An SDS player, who goes by the name “The Whack”, also spoke to GiveMeSport after the win and highlighted the impact Sharky has had as a manager. He said Sharky gave him “a chance when no one else gave me a chance”, describing it as a lifeline that motivated him to work harder and repay the trust shown in him.
The player added that having someone back him during a difficult period boosted his confidence, calling that belief “one of the best feelings”.
‘This Is Here to Stay’, Sharky on Baller League’s Future
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Sharky believes Baller League’s strength lies in its connection to how most people play football.
“More people play small sided football than eleven a side,” he explained. “Everyone plays sixes, sevens or fives with their friends.”
He added that turning that shared experience into a structured league could have a lasting impact, predicting that young fans will grow up supporting teams like SDS as part of their football journey. Elsewhere at Baller League, AngryGinge featured for his own side Yanited, finding the net despite his team ending the night on the wrong side of the result at full time. The appearance added to another high profile evening in the competition. All photos taken by Baller League and Lucie Levine Photography