Roker Rapport

The lads got back in the studio on Sunday morning to relax and mutter sweet nothings about people relating to SAFC. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in!What are we on about?How lovely and relaxed we all are for some reason;Phil Parkinson; Just how significant has his impact been in hindsight, and going on current form?Defensive masterclass; Just how important is Willis to that back line?The display against Oxford United at the weekend;Just how sweet is Luke O'Nien?Answering your questions, giving some predictions, looking at the table and those teams close to us, and generally just being alright about it all.. AyeListen in!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Exiles gathered again.. from Martin in Australia to Michael in Ireland to Paul in London via Brett’s in Milton Keynes.. to chat all things SAFC as usual ahead of Saturday’s game. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in!Including:Looking briefly at the last 6 points against Ipswich and Rochdale, and discussing what they would change (if anything) for the upcoming game against Oxford;Parkinson; It seems despite our recent points haul some fans aren’t as sold on him when compared with previous managers pulling off similar runs of form, what are the lads opinions on this?John is joined by NTT20Pod’s George Elek (at 15:37 for those in a hurry) to preview the match in full on Saturday, Oxford’s season so far, and also give his opinion on Sunderland’s recent history on and off the pitch... with a big shout out to David Jones;The lads play their favourite game but change the rules again (I think), read some of your stories from social media, and try to work out who’s going

Ant was joined last night by George Dobson’s evil twin, also Alex (occasionally) and two of the Irish Black Cats - Gary and Shane - before and after the match to chat about the weather and give their thoughts on Parky’s bizarre insistence on sticking with a winning side, as well as to give their predictions and also their thoughts on the Ipswich match Saturday gone... then 90 or so minutes later returning to react to Sunderland’s winning performance against Rochdale, look at individual players, look ahead to the coming games and who of the new signings they’d like to see come through the ranks (and generally try find something to say about the second half).Featuring shivering, dancing, miming and all the usual.. Just coming at you a little later than expected. Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Roker Rapport crew had the pleasure of attending Friday's event at The Fans Museum arranged by the BLC along with hundreds of Sunderland fans from around the world and some special guests, such as SAFC Legends of 73 - FA Cup winning duo of Former Captain Bobby Kerr and Micky Horswill - as well as the indomitable George Forster!First we speak to organisers of the event - Joanne Youngson, Cath Reid and John Ellington - and discuss how all this came to be;Then:17:07 - We chat to Stephen Coates who travelled all the way from Taiwan;26:20 - Jonny and Niall find out what drew Martin Bergström from Sweden;30:05 - Ant and Sam chat with the Bulgarian Black Cats;35:30 - Gav and Craig speak to Martin Bates from Canada;47:00 - Sunderland Legends Bobby Kerr and Micky Horswill share their thoughts on the nature of the Sunderland fan base;1:06:00 - Tom and Jonny chat with The Irish Branch;1:13:20 - We speak with Colin and The Maltese Branch;1:27:10 - Erik and Nancy from Grongingen in Holland join Chris and Jonny, and a

The lads all got together in the bogs with Darren Williams before the game (as you do) to chat about the starting lineup and make some quick predictions and then return after the match in a noisy bar (as you do) to chat about the result and today's two stunning goals (including Michael's at half time) and a welcome 3 points!Not just stereo this week, we've gone all binaural because why not**Well... I couldn't fix it and it's 11pm on a Saturday nightIt's a rocky road...Waheeeeey! HAWAAAAAAAAAAY THE LADS! #SAFC  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another packed episode this week as Rich hosts from his unpronounceable Mountain in Wales alongside Bomber from Gloucester/Gloucestershire/Colchester/Rochester/Lincoln/Wherever and Jimmy in Oxford to chat about what Parkinson needs to do to secure victory over Ipswich on their visit to the SoL this Saturday - Get stuck in!On today's show:Rich chats to Dublin Black Cats branch member Pete Sullivan from his current location of.. Luxembourg.. To discuss how he came to follow the lads and share some funny stories from down the years;We discuss the International Fans Weekend arranged by the club and the BLC;The lads play playing away but Rich actually makes them follow the rules;Aaaand finally (at exactly 55:38 for those in a hurry) we're joined by another Rich from Blue Monday Podcast to find out in great detail how Ipswich have been doing, and how they've handled the transition to League One football;With added randomness... Best wishes to all the SAFC fans from around the world making the trip over! HAWAAAAAAAA

The ever erudite and insightful Kieron Brady joins the lads to look back over the last month or so of Sunderland performances (on and off the pitch), the club's moves in the transfer market now this January window has finished up, and look ahead to what may come and how we look with Parkinson's promotion push following our recent acquisitions - get stuck in!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Laala la la la lalalala Laala la la lalalaaGav was joined down the pub to share some snakeys and pre/mid/post match chat with fellow parasites - Alex, Chris and Neil.Featuring lots of opinions increasingly skewed by alcohol consumption. Take the journey with them...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Exiles meet the Xtra as the lads present an absolutely packed preview show featuring:Reaction to the Tranmere victory from Preston Park with our Rich and further analysis from Brett in Milton Keynes, Bomber in Colchester, John in Lincoln and Martin in Australia;Previewing the Portsmouth game with an intensive chat between Jimmy and our old friend Hugh from Pompey Pod - PO4Cast; Running over all things Portsmouth, Sunderland and League One, as well as the usual players to watch, predictions and all that lovely stuff, followed by further views from the rest of the lads on how we look heading into Saturday;Chat about the transfer window so far as it prepares to draw to a close; Which areas are still lacking if any and how healthy does the squad now look?All things SAFC Exiles as the lads discuss your stories, share stories of their own, Brett interviews an American MLF who has just arrived in the UK for the Sunderland International meetup with the BLC, the lads play away with NEW RULES (Oh no..) and our John

Joining the Lads in the studio this week for the Roker Rapport Podcast is comedian (and massive Lads fan) David Callaghan - talking Sunderland’s draw with Doncaster, transfers and more! You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.Expect a serious and quite intense first half (answering your questions from social media and looking at the lack of action in the window) to be swiftly followed by a quite irreverent and jovial look ahead to Tranmere and Pompey, with unexpected chunks of positivity thrown in for good measure.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So Anth wandered up to the Stadium last night to record a quick bit of chatter about the game before and after as usual, meeting up with our Graham prior to the match to toast an easy Sunderland win/possible difficult loss.. and our young Sam after in the bar to lament over a largely dull point gained/lost/gained/lost with a few drinks. Featuring endless Buckfast references, thoughts on the performance, trying to think about something to say and other stuff. Aye.*It's late because the lad responsible woke up with his face in a kebab not long ago after a rough nightGoing back to bed.. Enjoy?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alex was joined by RR Manager Gav, as well as Sam and Dan? (apparently) To chat all things SAFC as usual: beginning with analysis of Saturday's away victory against Milton Keynes, looking at who we need cover for in the first team, the performances of Gooch overall as well as that stunner at the weekend, the concept of humble pie, Alex sings for us/forgets names for us/does other stuff, and we look forward to the upcoming Friday night fixture against Doncaster! Plenty going on as usual - get stuck in.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ant and a few of the lads caught up outside the Metrocentre stadium* to critique Milton Keynes generally before an act of God cut them off... only to return a bit dejected following the first half... and finally get back on the Bus home and discuss the second half performance and THAT Gooch screamer. Just a short one tonight so enjoy the rest of your Saturday Lads and Lasses! Another three points! HAWAAAAAAAAY!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The exiles return to chat about: all things Sunderland, the January window, their reaction to the Wycombe result, the role of O'Nien, Brett chats with Glen Hutchinson from the Greater Manchester branch, Danny chokes on a hairball, John "Wayne" Stacey tells everyone he was right all along, and Michael is the first to take a bite of that Parkiola flavoured humble pie...Oh and Brett introduces us to the wonder that is... Milton Keynes. Aye.You can listen for FREE on iTunes, Acast, Spotify and of course YouTube - get stuck in.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alex lit the fire and Ant put the flowers in the vase.. just to brighten things up in the studio a touch for the arrival of the Sunderland Echo's Rich Mennear and Sky Sports' alleged Hearts fan Keith Downie, to chat all things SAFC following our weekends victory over the Chairboys in the league.Talking about:The Lads absolutely superb performance against former league leaders Wycombe Wanderers;Parkiola; It seems he's finally turning this ship around against all the odds, so have minds been changed completely by the recent form?January Transfers; Of the names coming up, who looks like a good acquisition at this point in time, and how well do they think Lafferty will fit in to the squad?Keith addresses comments on social media, and assures us once again that he isn't a mag;The lads wax lyrical about the nature of the game, the benefits of hindsight and why the North East takes it's football so seriously;Answering questions, thoughts on the atmosphere at the SoL on Saturday, SKP chatter following his appearance

We're coming at you from the drive to the SoL to watch the Lads take on (then) league leaders Wycombe, immediately followed by the reaction and analysis at the bar in the aftermath of the resounding 4-0 victory we all witnessed... As well as thoughts on a few, but not too many, goings on in the week.IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT MAN! WE WON AGAIN! HAWAAAAAAY THE LADS!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham caught up with the BBC's Wycombe commentator, journalist and 'Ringing the Blues' podcaster Phil Catchpole to chat all things #SAFC and #Chairboys ahead of this weekends game!Discussing:How Wycombe have risen to the heady heights of the top of the table; Did the Chairboys' fans see this coming at all?Ainsworth; proof that sticking with a manager can actually work?Phil's view on the Sunderland/Ainsworth link before Parkinson's appointment, does he think Gareth wanted the job?An outside view on the situation at Sunderland recently; Are Sunderland viewed as promotion contenders still outside our fanbase?Players to watch; Akinfenwa gets a lot of the attention, but who are the key players for Wycombe Wanderers this season?Predictions, looking ahead to the rest of the season, Luke O'Nien and sh*thousery transference…  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Et tu, Brute? Thought's from the other side of the wire/debate...Some of the exiles lads returned after the Christmas period to record Monday night and give their own personal opinions, thoughts and views on the Donald Out campaign and why a good number don't agree with it (no punches pulled here), looking back at the run up to and over the festive period, looking forward to the rest of the season, the importance of Wycombe this weekend, as well as catching up with NASA rep Gavin Frater, pulling a playing away quiz out of the archive of unreleased Pods, talking about their ongoing efforts to help support mental health (links below) and much more! Lots going on! #SAFCLinks to the lad's fundraising page http://justgiving.com/John-Stacey31More here on the subject https://www.thecalmzone.net/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back in the studio this year the Lads were joined by SAFC FanTV’s Jacob Kirkbride to look at all things SAFC as usual; including the Lincoln win, fan reactions and even the threat of a promotion push! You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.What are we talking about?Sunderland's win over Lincoln City, and the performances of both the players and the fans helping kill the opposition off early;The tentative use of the P word; Given the utter state of this league and the results being what they are across the board, can we now finally mention Promotion again?Parkinson In/Out; Are we starting to see signs of hope that he can turn things around, is this all dependent on a long run of great results and will we see signs of dissent return if he fails against Ainsworth next week?Gooch, Hume and the January window; The return of Lynden Gooch to the side has proven him to be vital to the remainder of the season, and the performances of Hume on the le

Once again a few of the lads join us before the match and immediately after to compare and measure negativity levels for strictly socio-scientific purposes. Featuring: ranting and complaining, slating and praising, sadness and joy, and the f*cking wind outside the Stadium paid no doubt by the devil himself - Stewart Donald - to suppress Craig's reaction to his last interview... Aye. Strong opinions + poor recording conditions = This. Hawaaaaay?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.