Roker Rapport

Brett was joined by Ant and Malc to look over tomorrow's match against Rochdale and look overall at Lee Johnson's choices for the next few matches... What's the crack? The lads have a beer, dust off their whiteboards, and try and work out our best system; The left back issue; What are our options if Johnson decides to go with someone other than McFadzean? Protecting Wyke; Just how much cotton wool should Charlie be wrapped up in right now? Looking at Rochdale's recent form... and how nice the pub is next door. Cheers for listening but before you go... Please follow this link to the club's page for the incredible #SunderlandTogether campaign started by massive lads fan Peter Richardson and this link to donate if you can and find out more about the amazing efforts of the fanbase to raise money to support critical COVID-19 response services in the North East, helping to tackle some of the region’s biggest challenges including rising food poverty levels, increased social isolation, poor mental health and rising u

Gav was joined by Matty and Chris very late last night to go over the win against Swindon in the league!You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What's the crack?Another 3 points and we're still on our way...Aren't we?The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?A few of your three word reviews, a debate over whether we should be grinding wins against weaker sides and the lads try to work out how McFadzean got a contract...Cheers for listening!SIIIIIII SENOOOOORRR! #SAFC #EFL  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rich was joined by Malc and Michael to go over a very strange game against Crewe in the league.. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What's the crack?A terrible first half performance.. So just how important was that late comeback?The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?A few of your three word reviews, those incredible goals from Jones and Maguire, and the lads try and rate Lee Johnson after.. Whatever happened there..Cheers for listening but before you go...Please follow this link to the club's page for the incredible #SunderlandTogether campaign started by massive lads fan Peter Richardson and this link to donate if you can and find out more about the amazing efforts of the fanbase to raise money to support critical COVID-19 response services in the North East, helping to tackle some of the region’s biggest challenges including rising food poverty levels, increased social isolation, poor mental health and rising un

Gav was joined by Ant and Matty to go over yet another win, this time over another apparent bogey team Fleetwood Town!You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What's the crack?Win by numbers: Another 3 points for KLD's Red and White Army...The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?A few of your three word reviews, reaction to the Kyril Louis-Dreyfus interview (from those that saw it anyway) and some thoughts about this strange thing called.. Hope..Cheers for listening!HAWAY THE LADS! #SAFC #EFL  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rich was joined by Ant and Michael to go over another f*cking delightful win, this time over "bogey team" Burton Albion!You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What's the crack?We are very happy with the result this afternoon; So how did it all go?Trying not to get carried away but.. are we on our way? Or should we just take this a game at a time? [Spoiler: The lads are definitely in two or three minds about this]The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?A few of your three word reviews, a chat about the earlier handbags, and who didn't get booked by that ref by the end of the match? Oh and Catts scored... Aye. Cheers for listening and have a lovely weekend!HAWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! #SAFC #EFL  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gav, Rich and Connor react to news that Kyril Louis-Dreyfus has been confirmed and ratified as Sunderland owner by the EFL. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What are we talking about?The announcement that new Sunderland owner and Chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus has finally got the green light from the EFL;The importance of being close enough to see the problems at the club, and the hopes that we will finally get someone actually trying to fix them..How much involvement did our new owner have in the appointments of Johnson, Speakman and Davison? Well, officially.. Nothing at all.. Aye.Imagining a world where nobody needs to worry about what's occurring off the pitch and we don't need to talk constantly about the owners and hierarchy..**Editors note: Probably a little optimistic of the lads here but... let them dream for a while. Aye. Vive la France! #EFL #SAFC  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rich was joined by Niall and Michael last night to go over the f*cking delightful win over Donny in the league!You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What's the crack?LALALA LALALALALALALALA... AIDEN MCGEADY (seems to be back in form)Charlie Wyke breaks SAFC records and shatters various long held opinions of him... Again..The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?A few of your three word reviews, an argument over penalties, weird Harry Potter and Toy Story references (I dinar, I just work here man) then our Gav and his marras sing us out as we look ahead to the Papa Johns Trophy Semi against Lincoln on Wednesday.. Aye.HAWAAAAAAY! #SAFC #EFL  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Wynn was joined by journalist, MLF (and returning guest) Paul Goodwin to talk about our upcoming home fixture against Doncaster Rovers! You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What are we talking about?Following our loss away to Shrewsbury in the League, just how important is it that Lee Johnson finds a way to bounce back immediately?How are things down at Donny recently?Darren Moore has had Doncaster playing very good football of late but suffered a defeat midweek to Fleetwood, how much of a response will he look to get from his side at the Stadium of Light this Saturday?Doncaster appear to have a great owner and ethos; How do Donny fans feel about their season so far?The perils of loving the Lads; How does Paul feel about recent years and seasons at Sunderland? Does the impending arrival of Kyril Louis-Dreyfus excite or is there a great deal to be done in his opinion?All this and much more! Stay safe and thanks for listening!

Gav, Chris Wynn & Matty Crichton get together to fume collectively over Sunderland’s below-par performance away at Shrewsbury... Remi Matthews, don’t listen in... Everyone else however can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube. What’s the crack? The lads look back at Sunderland’s pathetic performance... How much fume can we direct towards Lee Johnson?  Why can’t we hold a lead?!  Remi Matthews and Jake Vokins... just... WTF Lads?  Player Ratings - Read ‘em (hear ‘em aye) and weep...  YOUR Three Word Reviews;Stay safe and thanks for listening! #SAFC #EFL  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bomber was joined by Ant and Michael to go over the lads immediate feelings and rate the draw against Milton Keynes just minutes after the final whistle was blown! You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube. What’s the crack?Well that wasn't what we expected was it? The Lads query the decision to play a slower side against MK in the league;The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?How shite was that ref? Was Vokins debut as bad as that Kirchhoff debut way back when? Where should O'Nien be playing now?Stay safe and thanks for listening! #EFL #SAFC  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you find yourself here, listening to the latest ever Xtra podcast release in Roker Rapport history... We applaud you. Pretend we're on the radio or something... Aye Brett is joined by Niall and Malc to try work out what Lee Johnson will do this afternoon as we return to face Milton Keynes following Tuesday's EFL Trophy win! You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! HAWAAAAAAAAAAAY #EFL #SAFC  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gav was joined last night by Ant and Bomber to go over the lads immediate feelings and rate the away win over Milton Keynes! You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube.What’s the crack?So... Wembley again? Possibly? Why doesn't everyone love this trophy as much as Gav?The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?Some solid performances from Lads old and new; How did the new signings look?Stay safe and thanks for listening! #EFL #SAFC  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

RR Editorial duo Gav and Martin got together obscenely early this morning (or was it late this evening..) to record a reaction to yesterday's draw against Gillingham, give their thoughts on the issues we're still experiencing on the pitch, preview the upcoming MK Dons match and look over the signings of Jordan Jones from Rangers, Jake Vokins from Southampton and Ross Stewart (finally announced now) from Ross County ahead of deadline day tomorrow! You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! #SAFC #EFL  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris was joined late Wednesday night by John and Bomber to preview our match against Gillingham at the Stadium of Light this Saturday! Featuring all new tangents!You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! What are we talking about? The lads chat about the apparent issue with playing at home, as we look over our form at the SoL this season;With the Transfer window about to shut, what are the priorities that remain?Is there another option other than McFadzean? Or should we persist with the same back line tomorrow?A long debate about man of the moment and leading goalscorer Charlie Wyke; Are we all convinced? Do we need to see more consistency from the big man or is all well up front now? Bit too early for any of that leftover humble pie from that short lived Parky revival?Predictions, preferred line-ups and a look at the Gills recent form and activity in the transfer market;All this and much more! Stay safe and thanks for listening!  

Gav was joined last night by Ant and Craig to go over the lads immediate feelings and rate the away win over Ipswich Town! You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube.What’s the crack?Charlie Wyke continues to take a large hammer to his own personalised rating system with yet another goal;The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?Are the lads starting to feel an increased sense of hope surrounding the remaining season? Should they? Also...Why don't we have a golf buggy?Stay safe and thanks for listening! #EFL #SAFC  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bit of a late episode this so apologies for that but for the sake of continuity... Our Ant was joined Saturday evening by Malc and Phil to go over the lads immediate feelings and rate the performance against Shrewsbury. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube. What’s the crack?Charlie Wyke; Is he good? Is he bad? Do we care if he's either.. if he scores?The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?Does that performance leave more questions than answers as to what Lee Johnson does next?Stay safe and thanks for listening!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett is back alongside Martin and Jimmy to preview our match (if it goes ahead of course) against Shrewsbury on the troubled turf of the Stadium of Light this Saturday! Tangents included...You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! What are we talking about? The lads look at the system it appears we're trying to play under Lee Johnson;The need for a "Cultural Revolution" at the club; We go off on a bit of a tangent or two about the state of things on and off the pitch on Wearside over the last few years...Looking at the likely lineups for Saturday and checking on how things have been going for Shrewsbury with manager Steve Cotterill currently struck down with a bad case of Covid-19;The return of Brendan Galloway? Possibly? The lads recoil in horror...Can Luke O'Nien be utilised to somehow solve our attacking problems if all else fails?All this and much more! Stay safe and thanks for listening!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and

Gav was joined last night by Connor and John to go over the lads immediate feelings and rate the dire performance against.. Plymouth. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube.What’s the crack?Charlie Wyke continues to baffle and amaze in equal measure... The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?The lads get a few things off their chests regarding player commitment and quality...Stay safe and thanks for listening!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ant was joined by Connor and Rich to go over the lads immediate feelings and rate the victory against Wimbledon this afternoon. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube.What’s the crack?Charlie Wyke breaks the Charlie Wyke Rating System again;The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?How do we feel now heading into the next few matches?Stay safe and thanks for listening!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris was joined by an old friend of the Pod.. and co-founder of AFC Wimbledon - Mr Ivor Heller - to not only preview the upcoming match but to talk at length about the Covid/EFL situation from the Dons perspective, and the return to old stomping grounds... You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! What are we talking about? Ivor lets us know how they've all been getting on since last we spoke; Just how tricky has this all been for them? Plough Lane; How good does it feel to be back where they belong? Ivor shares his thoughts on our new ownership and management and where he see's us finishing this season; Memories of times past; We've had some funny old games... Are the Dons at risk this season, or is Ivor confident they'll get back into it all with renewed determination? All this and much more from an absolute gent! Stay safe and thanks for listening! #SAFC #EFL #AFCW  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.