Roker Rapport

Rich and Chris got together just now to go over the f*cking delightful performance from Lee Johnson's Lads this evening as Sunderland crushed Cheltenham at the Stadium of Light!You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What's the crack?Rich is on the Gin!WE'RE F*CKING CLASS!What a performance from Nathan Broadhead!Everything is mint - All the Lads are ballers - HAWAAAAAAAY THE LADS!LEE JOHNSON'S RED & WHITE ARMY! #SAFC #EFL #LeagueOne  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the back of Sunderland picking up another three points and a clean sheet, Gav and Craig got together for a good ol’ chinwag - and also looked ahead to Cheltenham on Tuesday!You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What’s the crack?The most important bit - did the lads enjoy the game?Our defence was solid - two clean sheets in a week!Waxing lyrical about Winiesta again;Cirkin put in another quality performance...Anything to be concerned about?Rossco v Santos - a battle of two giants...Looking ahead to Cheltenham - any changes to the team?All this and more. Tune in! #SAFC #EFL #LeagueOne  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ant was joined at the packed Hilton bar by our Sam, Jimmy - and some lad called Jonny he found somewhere - to chat about the Lads hard fought victory over Bolton Wanderers in the league!What's the crack?WINIESTA AGAIN; He's absolutely class isn't he?Cirkin; Absolute baller - hope his head's alright..The Lads performances; How did Dajaku do? Too early to judge?The Hoff; Lots of pressure from Bolton but a clean sheet for a change - a good sign?How confident/happy are we feeling overall?Another 3 points! Hawaaaay the Lads! #SAFC #EFL #LeagueOne  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rich was joined on the Xtra preview this week by the wonderful Marc Iles - Chief football writer for the Bolton News and host of 'The Buff' Podcast - to look ahead to Saturday's league game against Bolton Wanderers! What's the crack?So Bolton have had an eventful few years; How's the rebirth going?Marc tries to convince us that Declan John not only exists - but is actually a decent player...How are the fans feeling about the way things are going at the moment?What is the Trotters' manager Ian Evatt's footballing philosophy, and is it enjoyable to watch?Who are the players Sunderland should be looking out for when the two sides meet?Dealing with racism in football following some disgusting incidents targeting Elias Kachunga and Dapo Afolayan during and after the Bolton victory over Ipswich;What's the target this season for Bolton?All this and much more! Listen in! #SAFC #BWFC #EFL #LeagueOne  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rich was joined by Bomber in those terrible minutes immediately following the final whistle as we slumped to a 2-2 los... I mean draw... against Fleetwood earlier! So if there's anything here that isn't already cleared up by post match replays and interviews - well there's a far more in depth discussion coming tomorrow...What's the crack?The lads try valiantly to mask their disappointment with the result;The lads fail to mask their disappointment with the result;Was it a penna? Well the Ref thought so.. What did the lads think at the time?How many different ways are there to express how gutted you are? We find out.Aye. Basically the lads are gutted for 8 minutes or so with 2 minutes of trying not to be gutted thrown in for good measure. Enjoy?#SAFC #EFL #LeagueOne  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris had the opportunity to catch up with the owner of our coming opponents Fleetwood Town on the Xtra preview this week, and get his thought's on how things have gone since last we spoke in November 2020!You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What's the crack?So no Joey Barton for us to shout at in the dugout; How did all that come about? Was it a difficult decision for Andy to make, and does he think it was the right one?Simon Grayson was given the job to steady the ship at the club; What were Andy's thoughts behind his recruitment, and how has our dear old manager been doing recently?How are things looking financially for clubs in the EFL this season, as well as for Fleetwood themselves? Is overall sustainability close or not?What are Andy's thoughts on the transfer business this season around the EFL and what were Fleetwood's targets this time around?Can Fleetwood compete with the big clubs that have entered League One this season? A

Gav was joined by our Chris and Martin to (almost soberly) look at the 2-1 victory over Accrington - that keeps us at the top of the EFL League One table - and the array of talent we seem to have at our disposal!You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What's the crack?We seem to have a team full of ballers - Nice isn't it?The Hoffmann; How did our new keeper do on his debut?Cirkin; The lad had a hell of a game - did that slip under any radars?Dan Neil; How much more can we praise the lad?Winchester; Outstanding again for us - how important is he?O'Nien; Should he take the time out to fix that shoulder?Once again we ask: Why are League One officials so determined to be shite?Lee Johnson's game management; Is protecting the lead a smart move... are we all just suffering from Parkinson PTSD?All this and much more! Listen In! #SAFC #EFL #LeagueOne  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ant was joined by the lads at the bar straight after the match for a quick, often loud, chat about another 3 points for Lee Johnson's Red & White Army!What's the crack?WE WIN AGAIN; Good habit this...Back to the Winchester; What a performance again from the lad, topped off with the winning goal!Dan F*cking Neil; That is all.Luke's shoulder woes and Hoffman's debut;Full detailed review out soon/tomorrow/Monday. Aye.HAWAAAAAAAY THE LADS! #EFL #SAFC #LeagueOne  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris was joined this week on the Xtra preview by BBC Lancashire's Dan Jewell to chat all things Accrington Stanley since last we met, and to look ahead to the upcoming League fixture at the Stadium of Light this Saturday!You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What's the crack?So how have things been over at Accrington lately?How has owner Andy Holt been managing of late; Still angry at the EFL?Milk adverts and snide remarks; Is the 'little old Accrington Stanley' thing getting a bit old now?How has Stanley manager John Coleman been doing lately, and how many listeners know who Ken Barlow is?What are the Accrington fans expectations for this season?Are they feeling the loss of players like Cameron Burgess to Ipswich... and has that undisclosed fee been disclosed?How are things shaping up behind the scenes at the club;Looking to the future; How confident is Dan about the club moving forward?All this and much more! Listen In! #SAFC #ASFC #E

Chris caught up with our old friend Simon for the first time since December 2019 (Aye) to go over what's been occurring at Sunderland since we spoke last, looking at the start to the new season, the differences between Parky and Lee Johnson, and the end of the new recruitment teams first full summer window!You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What's the crack?So.. How exactly has Simon been since last we spoke?A lot of changes have been made at the club since that particular Boxing Day; How happy is Simon now compared to how he felt (about football anyway) at the time?Recruitment and planning; What does Simon think of the way the club has approached the transfer window?Kyril Louis-Dreyfus; What does Simon make of the new owner so far?Promotion shouts; Are we looking strong enough for a push? How positive can we be right now?End of season clearances; How necessary was it to clear the decks at the club?Dan Neil; How good is the lad? The m

Rich was joined by our Martin, and former Sunderland Midfield Maestro - The ever erudite Mr Kieron Brady - to discuss our win against Wycombe on Saturday, and how Lee Johnson has the lads set up so far this season.You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What's the crack?The Dan Neil Appreciation Society;Kieron gives his thoughts on the mentality of our young star midfielders;How dynamic and talented is this side?Kieron has some ideas on how the fans can help get the Lads going from the off and in doing so sets something of a challenge for us all;Was the penalty denial for Ross Stewart toward the end of the match a result of gaining a reputation among officials?The importance of confidence;We get Kieron's philosophy on protest in sport, and his thoughts on the way clubs engage with issues in society;All this and much more! Listen In! #SAFC #EFL #LeagueOne  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sunderland put 3 past Wycombe to take the Lads to the top of the EFL League One table! Rich was joined by the lads in the pub immediately after the final whistle to get their immediate thoughts.What's the crack?Well that was nice; Who were today’s standout performers for the Lads?EMBO; What. A. Goal.ROSSCO; Loch Ness Drogba strikes again...How class was Dan Neil again?Ref? What Ref?; Luke O’Nien took a few fists to the face today, and Stewart had a clear penalty denied late on... Something for the EFL to take a look at? (Insert laughing emoji)Full detailed review out soon/tomorrow/Monday. Aye. HAWAAAAAAAY THE LADS! #EFL #SAFC #LeagueOne  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our Chis Wynn had the pleasure of a long chat with the BBC's Phil Catchpole - also host of Official Wycombe Podcast 'Ringing the Blues' - to chat all things Wycombe Wanderers since last we met, and look ahead to the two sides first meeting since January of 2020!You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in!What's the crack?So how have things been over at Adams Park?How was Phil's experience of the Championship season at Wycombe;Are Wycombe - and Gareth Ainsworth - victims of a sort of football snobbery?How is the ownership situation down there? Are the Wycombe fans happy with how things are going on that front?What are the Wycombe fans expectations of this season? Do they expect to go straight back up?Does Phil think Gareth Ainsworth deserves far more credit than he receives for what he's done over his years with the club?How does the squad look? Does it look like they'll be strengthening further before the end of the transfer window?All this and

Gav was joined yesterday by our Martin, and Sky Sports News Presenter - and Massive Lads Fan - Tom White to go over the weekends victory in a bit more detail, look at the transfer market before the window ends next Tuesday, and see who may be on the horizon for Lee Johnson and Kristjaan Speakman in the coming week.You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in!What's the crack?How vital was that win over Wimbledon on Saturday?How good are the likes of Dan Neil and Embo really?Transfer Business; Lots to go over here... What does Tom think of our window so far?OOOOH VITO MANNONE? Are there any signs from Tom's end on the rumoured deal? Would he take him back if the deal is struck?Possible Ins and Outs; Is it looking likely that Will Grigg is going to leave Sunderland soon? Is a young Arsenal Full Back on the way in? Who are we looking to bring in if Grigg leaves, and how many players does Tom think we still need?Thoughts ahead of tomorrow night's Cu

Gav was joined by our Ant, Tom and Mike - back over from Dublin for his first match since lockdown - for a mildly inebriated chat about todays victory over Wimbledon in the League!What's the crack?WINIESTA; How class was Winchester today?Loch Ness Drogba; He didn't score but the big lad was everywhere again today...Geads; Not his best game, does he - and maybe Gooch - need a bit of a rest?PATTO; Young Patterson had to quickly stand in for Burge and equipped himself very well indeed, so what do the lads make of the GK situation?Tom questions Luke O'Nien's performance (and is summarily dismissed from the RR ranks for insubordination) and Gav drinks more Guinness than our resident Irishman.Full detailed review out soon/tomorrow/Monday. Aye. HAWAAAAAAAY THE LADS! #SAFC #EFL #LeagueOne  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ahead of Wimbledon's visit to the Stadium of Light to face SAFC this coming Saturday, we were all thinking of a guest both sides would be familiar with and one name just stood head and shoulders above the rest, so thanks to a mutual friend we were delighted to be granted the opportunity to speak to an English footballing Icon (who happens to dabble in a bit of acting) to get his thoughts on... well... everything, and to see if he could recall much about little old Sunlun.We are proud to present the legendary footballer, notorious hardman, and Hollywood star - Mr Vinnie Jones!What's the crack?Whatever Vinnie wants it to be? Aye.As he was talking to us between shooting scenes for the upcoming second season of 'Law & Order: Organized Crime' we get a few insights into how hectic his schedule has been lately, and chat about his upcoming role in the latest of the 'Rise of the Footsoldier' film franchise.What are Vinnie's memories of Roker Park - and football in the north generally - back when he

Gav, Chris and Bomber got together just now to talk about Sunderland’s first loss of the season away to Burton.You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What’s the crack?We played well - did we deserve to lose?Was it offside or onside?How good was Dan Neil?!20 shots, zero goals... gahWe'll get them next time lads and lasses... HAWAY THE LADS! #SAFC #EFL  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gav was joined by Martin and Brett - our resident Milton Keynes expert - to go over Saturday’s victory and look ahead to the Lads’ meeting with Burton Tuesday evening. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in!What's the crack?What did the lads make of the victory over MK Dons?How important is Ross Stewart to our promotion hopes?Trust in Youth; Seems to be a philosophy moving forward... The right way to go?Cirkin debut; With Doyle's debut taking the League by storm against Wigan, how did our new young LB do this week?Recruitment; Do we almost have everyone we need?Lee Burge; how does everyone feel about the goalkeeping situation at the moment?All this and much more! Listen In! #SAFC #EFL #LeagueOne  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Malc and his son Dean met up straight after the match with Paul and Gary to give their immediate thoughts on SAFC's second league win of the season! What's the crack?Collecting 3 points away? We'll take that.Stewart and Embo; What did the lads make of the goals that secured us victory?Was this a fair result for both sides or were we lucky following their equaliser?Young Cirkin made his debut; How does he look?What were the lads thoughts overall?Full detailed review out soon/tomorrow/Monday. Aye.HAWAY THE LADS! LEE JOHNSON'S RED AND WHITE ARMY! #EFL #SAFC  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris was joined by Liam Connolly - of Milton Keynes Dons’ MK1 Podcast - to preview our upcoming visit to Stadium MK this Saturday, and see what happens when he gazes into Christopher’s EFL League One Crystal Ball(s)™You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in!What’s the crack?The Russel Martin to Swansea Fiasco; So what’s happened with MK’s former manager?Dean Lewington has stepped up as caretaker for the time being; Could this become a permanent thing? Who is in the running for the job?Mo Eisa and friends; How do the MK fans feel about their transfer business this summer?It was Bolton Wanderers 3-3 MK Dons Saturday gone; So what exactly happened in their goal-packed League opener at the University of Bolton Stadium?Will Grigg; Following a successful stint back at the club on loan last season - Is/Was there any real interest in taking the MK Dons fan favourite back permanently?Managerial nightmares aside...How good was it to see everyone again