Roker Rapport

Gav was joined by Malc and Bomber to go over the lads immediate feelings and rate the performance against Port Vale in the EFL Trophy. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube.What’s the crack?So we progress in the cup, but more importantly; what have we and Lee Johnson learned from that performance?The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?How did the young lads look out there? Anyone looking like they deserve a run in the League itself?Stay safe and thanks for listening!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The lads recorded this very late Saturday night, squeezing a bit more analysis into the review section of the pod than usual, as well as the ratings. Bomber was joined on his late night locked-down reflections and musings by Chris and John as they looked back over the near 100 minutes of our draw against Hull in the league. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! What’s the crack?Is the revolution upon us yet? Are the signs promising or is there still a little Parky to shake from the squad?The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?A study, again, of why Charlie Wyke needs his very own rating system...#EFL #SAFC #HCAFC  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Lads are back in action tomorrow against promotion rivals (and Honeyman hostage takers) Hull City so our Gav is joined by our Chris Wynn and Malcolm Dugdale to look ahead to the match and beyond; looking at the players we're likely to see, the way both clubs have handled recent events, the return of George "7/10" Honeyman, the issue with our forward line and how we remedy it... As well as answering some listener questions and discussing the Covid-19 situation with Football's governing bodies. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ant was joined by Malc and Niall to go over the lads immediate feelings (this was recorded as always just after the final whistle.. Technical issues.. aye) and to try to rate a side "fresh" from a return from a Covid outbreak.. fairly? You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! What’s the crack?Did the Lads look particularly fit and refreshed in our first game in weeks?The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?Again we ask; Should we still have taken the 3 points? Also.. What is Max doing with those clippers?#EFL #SAFC #NTFC  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WELCOME TO 2021! Our Jimmy very tentatively recorded a short preview of Saturday's match with Tom from Northampton fanzine and podcast WALOC not knowing whether the match in question would actually be going ahead or not, but as far as we can tell it is? We think... You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MERRRRRY CHRISTMAS LADS AND LASSES! SORRY FOR SHOUTING! Aye. Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house... A couple mackems furiously scrambled about to record a reaction to the statement released by the club just now regarding our incoming overlord and brand new Chairman - Monsieur Kyril Louis-Dreyfus! You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! Should poverty and hunger be issues faced by millions of people in the UK in the year 2020? The answer is no. Do you or I have the power to eradicate these problems overnight? Again, no. Can you or I do something to make a difference? Yes, we can. By supporting the work of the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen, we can make a real difference to the lives of real people in our city. This Christmas, we are asking the Sunderland family to help raise funds for Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen. If you aren’t already aware of the organisation and the vital work they carry out in the local c

The Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen and RR have decided to release as many player interviews as we can over the festive season, especially as there's no football of any significance occurring currently... Our Rich Speight had the pleasure of going all deep dive into the career and mind of one of his (and our own) all time favourite Sunderland cult heroes, the star of the 1992 FA Cup run - Mr John Byrne! Talking that cup run, the Lads he played alongside, his International career with the Republic of Ireland, his love of Denis Smith and Viv Busby (and boyhood club Man Utd) and so much more! We loved every moment, we hope you do too! You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! Should poverty and hunger be issues faced by millions of people in the UK in the year 2020? The answer is no. Do you or I have the power to eradicate these problems overnight? Again, no. Can you or I do something to make a difference? Yes, we can. By supporting the work

The Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen and RR have decided to release as many player interviews as we can over the festive season, especially as there's no football of any significance occurring currently... Today's Interview was recorded back in September as our Connor sat down to chat with Dundee Utd Forward - Marc McNulty - As they looked back over his time at the club, the differences between managers Jack Ross and Phil Parkinson, and Sparky gives his own take on the way the players went about their business and all the discussion surrounding Aiden McGeady and the rest of the squad. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! Should poverty and hunger be issues faced by millions of people in the UK in the year 2020? The answer is no. Do you or I have the power to eradicate these problems overnight? Again, no. Can you or I do something to make a difference? Yes, we can. By supporting the work of the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen, we can

The Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen and RR have decided to release as many player interviews as we can over the festive season, especially as there's no football of any significance occurring currently... Today's guest is a cult hero of a lot of the Rapport crew, a Welsh powerhouse defender who made over 200 appearances for the Lads between 1993 and 1999 - Mr Andy Melville! You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! Should poverty and hunger be issues faced by millions of people in the UK in the year 2020? The answer is no. Do you or I have the power to eradicate these problems overnight? Again, no. Can you or I do something to make a difference? Yes, we can. By supporting the work of the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen, we can make a real difference to the lives of real people in our city. This Christmas, we are asking the Sunderland family to help raise funds for Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen. If you aren’t already aware of the org

First and foremost we'd like to extend our condolences from all at RR to the family and friends of David Dent, secretary of the Sedgefield Branch and another MLF who has sadly left us too soon. Rest In Peace lad x Ant returns to go over the lads immediate feelings and rate a bizarre match against AFC Wimbledon last night. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! What’s the crack?Eight first team players out... But it went ahead anyway... What's occurring there?The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?Should we still have taken the 3 points? Should poverty and hunger be issues faced by millions of people in the UK in the year 2020? The answer is no. Do you or I have the power to eradicate these problems overnight? Again, no. Can you or I do something to make a difference? Yes, we can. By supporting the work of the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen, we can make a real difference to the lives of real people in our city. This C

Ant returns to go over the lads immediate feelings and rate a f*cking delightful win against Lincoln City. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! What’s the crack?LEE JOHNSON'S RED AND WHITE ARMY!The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?Charlie Wyke breaks the Player Ratings algorithm and Jack Diamond shines...HAWAAAAAWAWAWAAAY!Should poverty and hunger be issues faced by millions of people in the UK in the year 2020? The answer is no. Do you or I have the power to eradicate these problems overnight? Again, no. Can you or I do something to make a difference? Yes, we can. By supporting the work of the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen, we can make a real difference to the lives of real people in our city. This Christmas, we are asking the Sunderland family to help raise funds for Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen. If you aren’t already aware of the organisation and the vital work they carry out in the local community, plea

Gav takes over the Xtra hosting duties this week as the lads look at Lee Johnson's first proper match in charge against Oldham in the EFL trophy and ahead to tomorrow's match away against Lincoln City in the league, as well as looking at the individuals they'd like to see more of, the individuals they'd like to see less of, the wait for the awaited takeover by KLD and much, much more! Cheers for listening! Should poverty and hunger be issues faced by millions of people in the UK in the year 2020? The answer is no. Do you or I have the power to eradicate these problems overnight? Again, no. Can you or I do something to make a difference? Yes, we can. By supporting the work of the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen, we can make a real difference to the lives of real people in our city. This Christmas, we are asking the Sunderland family to help raise funds for Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen. If you aren’t already aware of the organisation and the vital work they carry out in the local community, please click

Gav and Craig headed down to have a socially distant conversation with the utterly wonderful Andrea Bell, following on from our Podcast and Fundraiser last year, to find out how they've all been coping at the charity since her last appearance and what Andrea and the team's plans are for tackling not just poverty this Christmas, but poverty in the coming years on Wearside. Should poverty and hunger be issues faced by millions of people in the UK in the year 2020? The answer is no. Do you or I have the power to eradicate these problems overnight? Again, no. Can you or I do something to make a difference? Yes, we can. By supporting the work of the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen, we can make a real difference to the lives of real people in our city. This Christmas, we are asking the Sunderland family to help raise funds for Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen. If you aren’t already aware of the organisation and the vital work they carry out in the local community, please click here to find out more.2020 has been

Before listening to this podcast - your almost daily reminder that Sunderland are indeed still in League One - as Connor, Niall and Malc look at what has been a crazy week for SAFC...There are more important matters we need your help with: Should poverty and hunger be issues faced by millions of people in the UK in the year 2020? The answer is no. Do you or I have the power to eradicate these problems overnight? Again, no. Can you or I do something to make a difference? Yes, we can. By supporting the work of the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen, we can make a real difference to the lives of real people in our city. This Christmas, we are asking the Sunderland family to help raise funds for Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen. If you aren’t already aware of the organisation and the vital work they carry out in the local community, please click here to find out more.2020 has been a tough year for us all, but more for some than others. Hungry people in Sunderland need your help. Please help the Community Soup Kit

(Recorded 20 minutes after FT on Saturday) Jimmy - the RR site player ratings anarchist - joined up with Chris and Phil to go over the lads immediate feelings at the time and rate the performance against Wigan Athletic. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! What’s occurring?Again, utter dominance in possession, but the aggravating cross-based system of old boss Parky lingers on;The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?How much work does new manager Lee Johnson have ahead of him to get our Lads... Well.. Scoring for a start?Welcome to the party, Lee.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WE'RE BACK IN ALL CAPS WEEEEY Gav, Rich & Craig react to the news that Sunderland have chosen Lee Johnson and Kristjaan Speakman to take charge of footballing matters on Wearside... You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! What’s The Craic? Kristjaan Speakman appointment reaction - what does this mean for the football club?Lee Johnson as our new head coach* - where does he fit in to all of this, and is he a good choice to lead Sunderland out of League One?Style of play, recruitment, youth development, what this means for our Academy and more!What a week/month/year/decade eh Lads and Lasses? Cheers for listening!*As far as we understand at this moment  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ant returns to go over the lads immediate feelings and rate the performance against Burton last night. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! What’s the crack?Dominance in possession but the same old system; A bit Parky 2.0 from Andrew Taylor as expected.The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?The lads react to the frankly ridiculous news that the club have made club legend John Cooke redundant; Bring Cookie home.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

LOUDLY AND USING ALL CAPS* The RR Pod lads got together at short notice on Sunday night to discuss the departure of Phil Parkinson as Sunderland manager... You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! What's The Craic? Initial thoughts on Parky's sacking - good news?What's next?Looking at the bookies' favourites...What do we need in our next manager?Looking at caretaker boss Andrew Taylor...Will a new manager come before or after an ownership change?We answer YOUR questions;Things can only get better now.. Surely?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bomber takes a leap into hosting duties as we go over the lads immediate feelings and rate the performance against Fleetwood Town. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! What’s the crack?The Charlie Wyke Player Ratings System (TM) is implemented to boost his confidence levels;The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?Jurassic Parkinson; We sound like a broken record here but aye...Aye  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris was joined for a chat ahead of Friday nights match with Joey Barton's Fleetwood Town in the League by FTFC Owner and Chairman - Mr Andrew Pilley. - You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! - What are we talking about? Andy tells us the story of the rise of Fleetwood Town under his ownership of the last (almost) 17 years; from the North West Counties League to fighting for promotion to the Championship...The EFL and the state of Football since Covid-19 and Lockdown; How dire is the situation exactly, has it improved recently or are things getting worse financially for the clubs outside the top flight of the football pyramid?Are the governing bodies and the government doing enough to ensure the survival of clubs? (Bit of a trick question admittedly)Joey Barton; So what drew Andy and Joey together? What is it about Barton that attracted the attention of Fleetwood Town?Investment in Youth; The Fleetwood Town International Football Academy