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Connor, Gav & Tom got together to kick reet aff at Sunderland pissing three points up the wall away at Doncaster - just how much longer will ParkyBall be tolerated by the club’s board? Disclaimer: Some technical difficulties/wildly irresponsible mic placement held us back a day or two.. So aye. At your own risk and all that.. What’s the crack?Connor attempts to find some positives... The lads discuss the finer points of Sunderland’s performance;Phil Parkinson... Phil... Parkinson... WHY WON’T HE MAKE SUBS/CHANGE THINGS UP/RESIGN?!  Ahem. And loads more, including answering YOUR questions (cheers for sending them in!)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ant returns to go over the lads immediate feelings and rate the performance against Doncaster Rovers. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! What’s the crack?Hahahaha... Aye. Just... Aye.The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?Parkinson rated by the panel; Niall gets all philosophical, Bomber encourages a social media pile on and Ant speaks his mind...Aye  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gav (aye he's doing that thing again) was joined by Martin and Jimmy to preview the upcoming match this weekend against an in form Doncaster Rovers, and try and work out what exactly Parkinson will pull out of the hat this week. We're also joined by massive lads fan (but professional fence sitting journalist) Mr Paul Goodwin to go over Donny's season so far and give his thoughts on the start to the season from both sides of this particular fence.. - You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. - What are we talking about?Players out of position; Will Luke O'Nien start in goal this week or will he be allowed to play a position he's better suited to?Is this match as vital for Parkinson as it is for Sunderland with the under fire Manager presumably looking over his shoulder at the goings on at the club?Is Ashbrooke a breeding ground for sports journalists? Gav is joined by local lad Paul Goodwin to look at how things are going down the Keepmoat lately, under a manager the

Gav, Connor and Sam look at the situation with Phil Parkinson and the (possible but not confirmed.. Aye) Takeover of the club by a young billionaire by the name of Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and one Juan Sartori... - You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! - What are we talking about? So a change is on the horizon once more... Is this actually happening? What exactly is this that is apparently happening soon? Who is Kyril Louis-Dreyfus? What are Juan, Stewart and Charlie up to (and will they tell anyone) and if all goes to plan.. What is the plan?Phil Parkinson; Is everyone on the ParkyOut bus? Was the weekends game a step too far for Parkinson? Does he already know he's on his way out?A replacement manager; Who do people want to see in charge at SAFC? Can a decision be made with a Takeover currently underway... Allegedly.. AyeWhat do we think will happen in the coming months? Do we see a brighter future or more doubt? Is Charles and Stewart's involve

WEAK AS P*SS Ant returns to go over the lads immediate feelings and rate the performance against MK Dons. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! What’s the crack?We lost to MK with a woeful performance.. So.. Parkinson out?The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?Parkinson Out. F*ck off Phil.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett was joined by John and Jimmy this week to look ahead to our next League fixture against MK Dons, as well as to briefly touch on the Fleetwood performance and look over our defensive injury list with a bit of concern... - You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. - What are we talking about?For the first time in a while we've decided to play through the international break; Where does this leave us with selection on Saturday?We really need the three points this week, so are we able/likely to bounce back from consecutive cup defeats?More positives from the youngsters display against Joey Barton's side on Tuesday; Any reason to feel positive looking at the regular first team performers?Jimmy reveals the true reason why his ratings on site are so controversial (SPOILER: because he loves to suffer) and John actually wins something...All this and much more! Listen in!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gav was joined by Connor and Malc to go over their immediate feelings and rate the performance against Fleetwood Town last night. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What’s the crack?The young lads got their chance, but unfortunately a few got injured after a promising first half performance; A useful match?The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?Have the youngsters won any new fans with their early efforts?Listen In!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Connor found himself on a Twitter hill on Saturday night, and so looks to debate if getting dumped out of the cup by Mansfield is in fact our worst ever defeat, as Chris and Bomber give their respective take on the situation ahead of the Fleetwood match that has little meaning and the return to League action next Saturday. - You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! - What are we talking about?So, in hindsight yet again, just how poor was our performance on Saturday?Do the cups actually matter, and if they do.. Why should they matter? What should be our overall aim in these competitions besides the obvious...The Youth Debate; Does it matter which young lad gets a look in if the managers tactics are identical?Power and Dobson; Just what is going on there?The dreaded PPG; Is it something we need to think about... carefully?All this and much more! Stay safe and as usual, thanks for listening!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out

Gav returns to go over the lads immediate feelings and rate the performance against... Mansfield Town. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in!What’s the crack?We lost to Mansfield.. Hands up if you saw that coming..The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?Was it as bad as it looked? Will Gav ever recover? Will Ant calm down? How pissed is Malc by the time this is released?Listen In!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Continuing on from the Recap's more philosophical approach to game reviews, the lads were led by Chris Wynn into an analysis of Sunderland's recent victory over Ipswich, and then further into the possible psychology behind the attitude from fans towards the side (even when winning) and the lads try to work out if we just want a bit more from the Club, from Parkinson and the squad...We also talk about the FA Cup first round tie against Mansfield Town this afternoon... for about 5 minutes.Lots of deep (or not so deep) thinking on this depending on where you sit on it all yourself. Listen in!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ant chats with the lads, going over their immediate feelings and rating the performance against Ipswich Town last night. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What’s the crack?Phil Parkinson collected another 3 points in spite of a.. weird.. performance; How did the lads think we played?The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?Is it the best start we've had... Or the worst? How fine are the margins for error here?Listen In!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Connor returns to take a more philosophical approach to the Parkinson debate, as well as to argue with his brother Niall (as usual) and get more of our Ant's thoughts on the recent win over Gillingham before looking ahead to the upcoming match with Ipswich at the Stadium of Light.What are we talking about?The strange feeling everyone seems to be getting watching football without fans;Parky In Parky Out; Where is everyone at with this currently... Has swapping managers helped us all that much in more recent years?With youngsters sat on the sidelines despite Phil's promise that they'd be utilised more this season; Why do we think this is? Is Parkinson taking the wrong approach or does he know exactly what he's doing?Just how big a game is tomorrow's against fellow promotion hopefuls Ipswich; Would a bad result result in big changes?All this and much more! Stay safe and listen in!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We'd like to send our deep condolences to the family and friends of Ted Hodgkiss, known by many as The Voice of Reason on RTG, a dedicated and much loved massive Lads fan and a wonderful human being. RIP Ted. Never Forgotten x Ant is back with our Niall and Michael to go over the lads immediate feelings, and rate the performance against Gillingham. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in!What’s the crack?So... That was a funny old game. A hard earned 3 points though?The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?A horror tackle on Luke O'Nien, penalties, poor weather... Aye. It's all been occurring today.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett was joined by Craig and Chris this week to break down (or break down over) the Rochdale draw and to look at the renewed animosity from many towards Phil Parkinson, as well as looking at the recent calls for McGeady to re-join the first team. - You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. - What are we talking about?The dismal display against Rochdale on Tuesday night; What happened to the best defence in the league?Mounting pressure on Phil Parkinson; What are the lads personal opinions on his leadership of late, and would Craig or Chris give him the boot were they in a position to themselves?The McGeady Debate; It reappeared only recently in a big way across social media following his interview with Si Ferry, so what are the lads thoughts on the calls for his return and what have his former teammates actually said about the situation between Aiden and Phil?Looking ahead to Gillingham tomorrow; How do the lads think we'll line up, and how likely is a much needed

Jonny returns after a considerable hiatus and is joined by Rich and Jimmy as they recap the week in SAFC - including full analysis of the Pompey loss, looking ahead to the midweek match against Rochdale, the recent comments regarding the sale of the club and more. - You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! - What are we talking about?So, in hindsight, just how poor was our performance on Saturday?Will Parkinson make any significant changes (besides the changes forced) to the line-up tomorrow evening?What did the lads make of Jim Rodwell's recent appearance on the clubs official Podcast?SAFC Ladies; With announcements that coverage will improve soon, how does it all look for the lasses at the moment?If our Rich has an energy drink for sale, or drink of any kind, where can we find it, and how close is he to the takeover of West Ham?All this and much more! Stay safe and as usual, thanks for listening!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy a

Our Craig takes over the Player Ratings with Bomber and Malc to go over the lads immediate feelings, and rate the performance against Pompey this afternoon. - You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! -What’s the crack?Not the best afternoon against a superior attacking display; Any positives.. Anywhere?The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?Some bizarre decision making on and off the pitch; Move on from it and come back stronger or are there some serious concerns going forward?Listen In!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jimmy was joined by the BBC's Andrew Moon, who is travelling up tomorrow on commentary duty for the Portsmouth match, for a quick chat about everything Pompey since our last meeting. - You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! - What are we talking about? Kenny Jackett... So just how bad is his relationship with the Pompey faithful at the moment?Is Paul Cook looking a likely replacement should Jackett get the axe?Who looks to be the biggest threat from the Portsmouth side to Phil Parkinson's hopes for another 3 points tomorrow?How are the Pompey faithful feeling about owner Michael Eisner and Chief Exec Mark Catlin at this moment in time?Predictions, travel plans, the losses suffered by clubs since Covid appeared, Player problems and a bit of reminiscing about the recent history between SAFC and Pompey, and what Andy thinks their chances are of promotion this season..Just a short one this week. Listen in!  See acast.com/privacy for

Gav returns to his beloved player ratings pod to go over the lads immediate feelings, and rate the performance against Crewe Alexandra. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in!What’s the crack?Another 3 points in the bag for Phil Parkinson; Can any more be expected of his side?The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?Was that Charlie Wyke's goal or not?Listen In!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris chats to Connor and Bomber about the win over a poor Swindon Town on Saturday and ahead to tonight's fixture against Crewe as well as the situation with both our defensive and attacking lines. - You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! - What are we talking about? Connor decides he wants to drop some particularly hot takes this week, including the question of one Aiden McGeady and if there's any chance he will be brought back in for added attacking threat;Looking at the situation with Sunderland's attack in general; Despite Wyke scoring at the weekend, is his presence on the team sheet a hindrance to our attacking alternatives or are we all being a bit unfair regarding some of the criticism he receives?Parkinson; Well he's certainly collected enough points and results to make it look, on paper at least, like we're off to a flyer.. But just how much of our current success is reliant on the other teams slipping up and a big helping of l

Ant chats with the lads, going over their immediate feelings and rating the performance against Swindon Town this afternoon. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What’s the crack?Phil Parkinson collected another 3 points this afternoon in spite of our injury woes; How did the lads think we played?The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?Are the teams we're coming up against quite up to the standards we've come to expect from this division?Listen In!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.