Roker Rapport

The exiles lads recorded from their respective locations last night to talk all things SAFC; with their own views on the win at home against Mk Dons, looking ahead to Lincoln this weekend, John gives us a glorious tour of his hometown, your stories of away trips gone awry, some oppositional opinions on the McLaughlin "debate", and all the usual Exile chatter from (mostly) homesick MLF's. You can catch us for FREE as usual on iTunes, Acast, Spotify and of course YouTube - get stuck in.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Following Sunderland’s 2-1 victory over Milton Keynes on Saturday - Alex was joined in the studio by Athletico Mince’s own Andy Dawson, and SunFM’s lovely Lauren McLeish (as well as a certain Mr Player Ratings) to talk all things SAFC! You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.What are we talking about?Both wins this week; from another Premier League opponent vanquished in the cup, to the match against the Dons wannabes in the League on Saturday!MAX POOOOOOOWEEEERRRRRRR HE’S THE MAAAAAA... (You know the rest)Seriously though those goals; Just how good were they, and does this mean Max has got his confidence back after the rough start to his Sunderland career last season?A strong back line; Does Jack finally have 4 at the back he can rely on? The panel discuss...The Big Jon/Burge debate; Is it too early to start Lee over Jon in the league, or are people justified considering Burge’s performances against PL opposition?Do we have the actual strikers to fire us up into the ch

Recorded prior to the cup match last night, Tony Hawkins and John Taylor from the #MKDFC Pod 'Sit Down or We'll Steal Your Club' joined Graham to discuss Saturday's match with #SAFC and the fine art of gluing Will Grigg's boots back together... Featuring chat about their rivalry/history with AFC Wimbledon from their perspective, a look over the start to both team's season so far, getting pelted with Tennis balls on way to grounds, their honest opinion on John "Screech" Flanagan, predictions*, the unexpected managerial habits of Paul Tisdale, and the fact they know people hate them... but apparently they just don't care. You can catch us for free as usual on iTunes, Acast, Spotify and of course YouTube - Get stuck in!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just two of the 60+ members of the RR team could bring themselves to talk about anything Sunday evening, so they got together in the studio to talk all things SAFC this week (probably thinking their editor would save them from themselves in post-production, but unfortunately they were wrong) so aye. Listen in to the two-man job and revel in the descent from mere disappointment to outright insanity. They're probably still there... Someone should check...You can listen for free (we wouldn't charge you for it) on iTunes, Acast, Spotify and of course YouTube - Turn on, tune in, and cop out.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Exiles lads got together from around the world late Thursday (or early Friday morning for some) to chat all things SAFC; including analysis of the midweek match against Rotherham, previewing today's game away to Bolton Wanderers, whether it's right to try get one over on your chairman at a particularly delicate time, Exiles news and updates on branch meetings coming up, and the Rapport's first in-depth discussion about Pink Slices... You can listen for free as usual on iTunes, Acast, Spotify, and of course YouTube - get stuck in!IT'S MATCHDAAAAAAY! HAWAY THE LADS!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We caught up with Mel a few hours ago in the studio to talk about: her rise to head coach of SAFC Ladies, her experiences of women's football spanning two decades (at club and international level), her reaction to that double relegation/demotion and the work that needed to be done to begin the recovery process. Of course giving her thoughts on the Lasses sensational start to this season, the players she puts her trust in to guide us back to where we should rightly be, how it feels to be back at the Academy and much more! You can listen for free as usual on Acast, iTunes, Spotify and of course YouTube - Get stuck in!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Following another 3-1 victory we sat down to talk all things SAFC as usual, and to look ahead to the coming week's matches against Rotherham and Bolton with The Echo's Richard Mennear (and some random lads we found knocking about outside the Uni). You can listen for free as usual on iTunes, Acast, Spotify and of course YouTube - Get stuck in!What are we talking about?I'll let you know in a bit when I've got off the motorway, but feel free to hear it for yourself in the meantime ;)Aye. LISTEN IN!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andy joined us on the line from his factory to discuss today's match, the weather, the EFL, Sunderland, Bury, Bolton, poor ownership, players mental health, new pitches and of course his beloved Stanley. You can listen for free as usual on iTunes, Acast, Spotify and YouTube - Get stuck in.#SAFC #ASFC #EFL  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

*Disclaimer: Unless you live under a rock, turns out it's not happening. So we're not actually.. Billionaires... Which is fine. Seriously it's fine. Never wanted to be one of the worlds richest clubs anyway.However Brady is genuinely class on everything a new owner should do for this region.Former Sunderland midfielder Kieron Brady joins us in the studio to talk all about the impending ownership change at the club and what that might mean for our future. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.What are we talking about?John Phelan, Glenn Fuhrman, Rob Platek (and a certain Michael Dell) are allegedly soon to complete the deal that will bring considerable financial power to the Sunderland boardroom; What do the lads think should be at the top of the new owners list of priorities?Kieron outlines where he thinks the previous Billionaire ownership went wrong, with an emphasis on the kind of investment he'd like to see such people bring to the City and the region as a whole;W

Former Sunderland midfielder Jeff Whitley joins us to discuss his time at the club, and how it intertwined with mental health and addiction issues that he’s still coping with today. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.What are we talking about?Just how did Mick McCarthy pick the club off the floor and lead us to promotion?Missing out on the FA Cup semi-final due to suspension;THAT penalty miss; did it really affect him or is it just one of those things?His battle with drug addiction, his recovery and his work within the PFA wellbeing team;The importance of treating players as human beings and not just valuable assets;All this and much more. Mature themes discussed. Parental guidance is advised.*  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The lads sat themselves down in a very warm studio to try make sense of everything surrounding SAFC this past week, as they move from the Burnley win.. to the Posh loss.. to the next match against Accrington and everything in-between. Featuring opinions on opinions.. with opinions on other opinions. You can listen for Free as usual on Acast, iTunes, Spotify and of course YouTube - Get stuck in.**Occasionally opinions may give way to despair or hysteria. Use for 3 days only. May cause spikes in blood pressure. If concerned stop immediately and consult your local physician. Please radgie responsibly.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The exiles gathered yesterday following the Burnley win to analyse the game (This week you're joined by Rich, John, Michael and #thebetterbromley) to introduce themselves and go over all things Sunlun this week; such as whether Jack should stick with the side that beat Wimbledon Saturday (or make changes following the cup win) player performances, exile chatter, predictions and much more! You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify and of course YouTube - Get stuck in!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joining us to preview Sunderland’s trip this weekend to Peterborough is their chairman and owner DARRAGH MACANTHONY! You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.What are we talking about?Peterborough’s summer transfer window - how happy is he with it?Does he set targets for the season like Stewart and Charlie have with our 100 points?Does he feel The Posh have hit their stride with the recent thrashing of MK?Social media; What does he really think of it, and how does he feel about its effectiveness as a tool for communicating with the fans?What does he think about Sunderland's chances this season?Marcus Maddison, obviously.Listen in! Strong opinions within..  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Following the mayhem of the last week, we sat down in the studio with the (severely hungover) yet still absolute professional that is - Mr Simon O'Rourke - to break it all down. From the Rochdale win on Tuesday to the King's match-winning performance against the Dons on Saturday (as well as conversation about a certain Mr Dell and Co) the lads look at all things #SAFC and discuss the upcoming games this week against Burnley and Posh! You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify and of course YouTube - get stuck in.Sorry for the delay... It's been a long day. Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wimbledon Director - Ivor Heller - joined our Graham this Wednesday to have a little chat about how things have been for the real Dons since our last meeting, his views on the situation at clubs like Bury and Bolton, what it means to be part of a real club, all that bother with the franchise and the scoreboard... Iceland buffets at Stanley, fond memories, players to watch, predictions, and much more - Get Stuck in!A great chat with an absolute legend of a man! You know what to do...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Immediately following the Rochdale game on Tuesday the RR-Exiles lads got together for their first (technically second... possibly third) Pod of the 19/20 season! After a bit of an introduction to the Exiles team themselves - This time with Brett, Bomber and Gary - they got down to analysing the 2-1 victory away at Dale, looking at individual performances and giving their opinions on our start to the season, as well as looking forward to Saturday's meeting with Wimbledon at the SoL - get stuck in.All this and much, much more! You know what to do...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh was joined in the studio yesterday by two more RR debutants and BBC Newcastle’s Nick Barnes to discuss Saturday's home win! You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify and of course YouTube - Get stuck in.What are we talking about?The lads talk over the Pompey result, while comparing the first few results to the end of last season; Was Saturday a sign of the often discussed "post-Wembley hangover" fading?Ross; Barnesy gives his take on Jack's reactions to questions lately, and the panel give their own opinions of the Ross in/out debate of the last few weeks.. Was it at all justified and how may this have affected the management team?Transfers; Do we look like we need a LB or can/should we pin our hopes on a youngster? Who else do we need before the window ends?Looking at the start of the season for a few teams; How do we actually compare, and how do opposition fans react to their own stumbling blocks?Would we want to change anything for tomorrow's game against Rochdale, and the Lads give their pred

He's back! Stewart dropped by the studio early this morning to give us an update on all things Sunderland, and what he's expecting from the team this season! You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.What are we talking about?What's the Chairman been up to since our last meeting?Transfers; Are we close to any soon, and what does he think of the business so far?Investment; How are things looking on that front, how confident is he that they've secured the right kind of people to help us move forward?The Manager; How is the relationship between Stewart and Jack? Does the Chairman have faith in the management team?Contract negotiations; Big Jon, Benji and the daft case of Ricky f**king Alvarez...Is promotion an absolute must for Stewart, and does he think the team looks up for the task?All this and much more! You know what to do!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We were joined in the studio by former Bristol City and current Sunderland AFC Ladies defender - Grace McCatty - to talk about her career and the upcoming season! You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify and of course YouTube - Get stuck in.What are we talking about?Are Grace and the Lasses looking forward to the season starting; and is promotion the sole aim?With a wealth of experience playing for Bristol City at the highest levels and in major tournaments; how can she best use that knowledge and experience to help the team move forward?What does she make of the Academy and facilities they have at their disposal?How important are characters like Ramshaw and Copeland to the future of the Lasses, and how important is their leadership on and off the pitch?How far has the Ladies game come in recent years and what did she make of the situation that resulted in the Lasses being demoted the way they were; What more can be done for the women who make so many sacrifices to play for their team?The Derby; How

Aye. It's this lot again. We're joined by the only Pompey fan we can bring ourselves to talk to - Hugh from PO4Cast - as we look towards another pretty vital game for our promotion hopes this weekend! You can listen for FREE on iTunes, Acast, Spotify and of course YouTube - get stuck in.What are we talking about this week?What does he make of the behaviour of Mick Hucknall and the Pompey Goblin last year?Is the pressure to get promoted being felt already at Fratton Park as it is at the Stadium of Light?How good has Ben Close been, and which summer signings have made an early impression?Does Hugh still have nightmares about Aiden McGeady?Is the division weaker this year, and how could that benefit both clubs?Predictions, players to watch, and Hugh asks why Sunderland persist with a back three...This and much more. Enjoy the show!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.