Roker Rapport

Ahead of the game this weekend at the SOL between Sunderland and Plymouth, we caught up on the Podcast with Nick from top, top (top!) fansite ‘Argyle Life’. You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.What’s on the agenda?We catch up on how things have gone at Plymouth since we last met;How important is Freddie Ladapo, and should Sunderland fear him?We talk about Netflix and how outsiders felt about the STID series;Predictions for the game...This, and loads more. Give us a listen!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joining us for an EXTRA SPECIAL episode of the Roker Rapport Podcast is Sunderland AFC captain George Honeyman! You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.What are we talking about?George Honeyman - 7/10Oh and some other stuff. It's shorter than usual but our Captain is a busy man... Listen in!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We decided to rope in the BETDAQ bros - otherwise known as Tom & Mick Sloanes, two massive lads fans from Hylton Castle - to tell us some great stories from over the years and break down Sunderland’s latest win over Bristol Rovers. You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in!What are we talking about?The lads analysis of our last couple of victories over Gillingham and Bristol RoversJack Ross; Were a few people too quick to abandon all hope?Midfield generals; How are Catts and Leadbitter getting on since their reunion, and is there a place for McGeouch right now?Sweet Luke; Besides being just class in every way, how important is he for the team both on and off the pitch?Tom and Mick talk how they came to be involved as representatives of Betdaq (being massive lads fans themselves) and their experience of dealing with the club, the players and the staff.Promotion push; How long can we keep this run going.. All the way?All this and more. Tune In!  See acast.com/

Joining us to preview our coming trip to Bristol, and to see how they’ve been getting on since our last chat, is Tom from Bristol Rovers Pod - GasCast! You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! What are we talking about?After replacing Darrell Clarke with Graham Coughlan just before our last meeting at the SoL, Tom explains how things have changed at Rovers, and the differences between the two managers;Sitting a point above the relegation zone, after a vital draw against Pompy on Tuesday, how should we expect them to come at us on Saturday?With their goalscorers off the boil, how important has their defensive play been since Coughlan took over?Which is more important for Bristol: Getting 3 points on Saturday, or getting to Wembley via our upcoming Semi-final?Predictions, probable line-ups, players to watch for both teams.. and a message for our now former host Connor Bromley from our Xtra host Graham;All this and more. Tune In!  See acast.com/privacy for

The lads were joined once again by the wonderful Malcolm Bramley - the SAFC senior supporters secretary - to analyse this past week's games, discuss the areas that seem to be a great source of frustration for the fanbase currently, and listen to some stories about Malcolm's time at Sunderland in his youth. You can listen, for free as usual, on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, and of course YouTube! Get stuck in!What are we talking about?Drawgate; With Jack Ross coming under fire from some sections of the fanbase and social media lately, what do we think has been preventing us from getting the 3 points we need? Do we need a complete tactical overhaul, or are we just needing a few key players to step up?Performances; How have the Lads looked recently? Is Baldwin at risk of losing his place? Should Maguire start? Why do people hate George Honeyman? Is Watmore better utilised as an impact sub? More question marks within..Jack's Best XI; Do we think he knows who they are yet?A Chicken sandwich and a cigar; Malcolm tells us

Sunderland take on Accrington tonight - and joining us to preview the game is Josh from Raw Milk Fanzine. Tune in - you can listen on iTunes, Acast, Spotify and Youtube! Get stuck in!What are we talking about?Accrington's recent form; They haven't scored in 6 league games - what's the problem?Jimmy Dunne; How are we finding him so far, and how important was he to Stanley last season?How far can Stanley go following their rise from non league?Which players are they worried about? Could there be a return for The King?Thoughts on the reverse fixture, getting soaked on the terraces and having to dry off in a Subway in Blackburn...And much more.. Listen in!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joining us to discuss how Oxford's season has been since our last meeting, and to preview Saturday’s game is Simon from The Fence End pod! You can listen in, for free as usual, on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.What are we talking about this week?Despite an impressive performance earlier in the season at the Stadium of Light, why are Oxford United still stuck in the relegation dogfight?How come Oxford have pulled out results against Barnsley, Portsmouth and other top sides, yet struggle against “weaker” opposition?After our early season Chris Maguire love in, is the love for The King still there for Oxford and Sunderland fans alike?Who has been The U’s stand out performers this season, and who could cause the most damage?Has Karl Robinson been under any pressure?Trouble in the boardroom!This and more - please subscribe, download, listen in, tell a mate and enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're joined by Sunderland manager Jack Ross and his assistant James Fowler - we talk about their time at the club so far, transfers, tactics and much, much more. You can listen in, for free as usual, on Acast, iTunes, and Spotify. You can now watch, should you choose, on YouTube - get stuck in!What are we talking about?How do Jack Ross and James Fowler relax away from football?The January transfer window;Will there be a tactical reshuffle soon?The importance of our January recruits;How does psychology affect players with regards to set-pieces?This and more - please subscribe, download, listen in, tell a mate and enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we had the pleasure of having Marty Longstaff - AKA The Lake Poets - join us to discuss Saturday’s victory over Wimbledon, the reaction to comments made on the last Podcast with Stewart Donald, and his career as a singer-songwriter (before finishing off the Pod with a little treat for us all!) You can listen in, for free as usual, on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, and of course YouTube, Get stuck in!What are we talking about?Saturday's match; Was it quite as dull as people thought, and are we looking at 3 points on the board with a little too much negativity?Tactics; Are set pieces ever going to be a strength of ours? Will Connor ever get his wish of playing Sweet Luke further forward?Social media; The lads respond to Saturday's revelations about personal attacks and threats made against our owner and his family over the transfer window, and take a look at how social media as a whole may possibly be impacting the team's performance and the player's mentality.Atmosphere at the SoL; Are we doing enough,

Joining us for another special episode of the Roker Rapport Podcast, now that the January transfer window has slammed firmly shut, is Sunderland AFC owner Stewart Donald! You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in!What are we talking about this week?Stewart tells us all about Deadline Day, how the Grigg deal finally came good, and just how stressful it all was.. (Can't wait for that episode of STID on Netflix)An in depth discussion about the Maja situation, and his thoughts on this kind of thing looking forward;The highs and lows of the Transfer window from Stewart's perspective; Many twitter notifications?Money talks; The chairman responds to claims we don't have the money to spend!Contracts, Fees, New Lads, Fan tweets, RTG threads, and all the trappings of club ownership;Doing the right thing for the club and the fans; The Don takes his responsibilities seriously!This, and loads more. Subscribe, tune in and enjoy the show!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and

We decided to finish the January window by once again streaming live to a YouTube audience of over 10,000 lads fans with a bumper edition of a podcast! Running through from 9pm to just after the window shut at 11pm, Graham was joined from all around the country by Jimmy, Jack, Danny, Connor, Jonny and Chris to talk all things SAFC on Deadline Day! You can listen in if you missed it, on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, and of course YouTube itself. Get Stuck In!What did we talk about?Pizza; The importance of timing (Producers fault)Speculation, rumours, itk sources, agents, anxiety, elation...There's something for every occasion;Some discussion on the Striker situation, and what the lads have made of the window in all;Is he on fire? We f*cking well hope so!Far too much spoken about to mention here! The audio is rough, the cuts are nonexistent, the connections are up and down, and the chaos burns throughout.. Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back in 2002 Ivor Heller co-founded AFC Wimbledon following one of the most ridiculous stories in modern English football history. This week he joins us to discuss the tale of his club reborn, the importance of community, real football fans, and of course their visit to the SoL this Saturday! You can listen, for free as usual, on Acast, iTunes, Spotify and YouTube. Get stuck in!What are we talking about this week?Ivor takes us back to the day he and others decided the only way to win the battle they seemed to have lost, was to rebuild their club, and beat their pretenders on the pitch instead;We explore a common theme on the Podcasts; How your club must be an integral part of your community, and your community an integral part of your club...Ivor shares his thoughts on our new ownership, our fanbase (especially the 40/50 of us in Hospitality with him at the last game) and where he see's us finishing this season;The over-commercialisation of a very simple and beautiful game; His thoughts on clubs like Man Utd,

No game this weekend? Don’t worry! This week we have Sky Sports News reporter Keith Downie back in the studio, to talk to us about all the possible deals that Sunderland could be involved in, as this Transfer window draws to a close. You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! What are we talking about?The full story behind Josh Maja leaving, and Keith addresses a few things about Sky Sports alleged role in the saga;Potential transfer targets; The very likely versus the very unlikely...How many players are Sunderland really looking to bring in?Departures from Sunderland? If so... Who are they?The world of social media; How difficult is it to navigate as a reporter?And much, much more! A must listen for all Lads fans. Tune In!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joining us to tell some stories from his extensive 45 year career covering Sunderland (and how he brought Peter Reid to Wearside), England and the Manchester Clubs is journalist Paul Hetherington! You can listen for free as usual, on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.What are we talking about?Paul tells us how he became a Sunderland fan, and how his involvement with the club and it’s key figures evolved over the years;Keeping up a family tradition; Following in his fathers footsteps as both a MLF and a journalist. From his time at the Echo in the early 70’s to taking over from his dad at The Chron, through his tenures as sports editor at the Sunday Sun, and as chief football writer for the Journal (before becoming the football editor of three National newspapers!)Managers and Chairmen down the years; His involvement with the likes of Durban, Ashurst, McMenemy, Cowie, Murray, and more..Tracking down Reidy for Sir Bob!Paul brings us right through to the present with his extensive knowledge of

Ahead of tonight’s Checkatrade Trophy clash with Manchester City U21s we caught up with MCFC Academy expert Gavin to find out all about what we’re dealing with. You can listen for FREE as usual, on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.What are we talking about?How do fans of clubs like Manchester City view the Checkatrade Trophy? Is it the right move to progress their Academy sides?Pep Guardiola’s insistence on a ‘B Team League’ - is it nonsense?16-year-old wonderkids that can tear apart League One defences at the drop of a hat - how City’s Academy whizkids could also damage SAFCMemories of the League Cup Final of 2014.When you go from mid-table Premier League to one of the biggest clubs in Europe overnight, do you ever get used to the success?Doing the Poznan when United lost the league title.All this, and much, much more! Listen In!Editors note - The audio is what it is.. Aye.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CHAOS as DRAMATIC scenes unfold at Roker Rapport HQ! Over to Connor, Alex, and Josh with more on this breaking story... You can catch us, for free as always, on iTunes, Acast, Spotify, and of course YouTube! Get stuck in.What are we talking about?The Lads draw away to Scunthorpe on Saturday; What went wrong/right?What really happened to Jonny (and other such curiosities)With certain players out of sorts, and tactics not having the desired effect - the lads look at Jack's other options;Has the social media reaction been a fair reflection of the current state of affairs.. or do we worry too much?Is it time to bring O'Nien forward? Just how important is Josh Maja? Where do we need to strengthen? Why is Jonny still in there?All this, and much, much more! Listen In!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joining us to preview Sunderland’s trip to Scunthorpe this weekend is Matt from the fabulous fansite and Podcast Iron Bru! You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.What are we talking about this week?How have Scunthorpe turned around a terrible start to the season?How much are The Iron missing key player Josh Morris, and who has stepped up in his place?Which players impressed Matt during his visit to the Stadium of Light?Is having a club chairman who is active on social media a good thing, and how could it be replicated by clubs in the Premier League?Which Geordie is looking forward to facing the Lads?How are Scunny likely to line up?This, and so much more. Enjoy the show!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joining us in the studio to talk about the Luton game and to tell a few stories from over the years is 92-year old Sunderland super-fan George Forster! You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.What are we talking about?The lads analyse the weekend’s game, and the refs performance (with some points from George about modern football)Lacking in the final pass; How could Ross improve his options in midfield?Finishing teams off; Do we still lack the physicality required in this division?George talks to us about his time as a Sunderland fan, and his involvement with the club and it’s players over the years;George explains his position on the move from Roker, his favourite memories of the old ground, his relationship with certain Managers and Chairmen, his dealings with the Russians and the Italians when the World Cup came to town, and so much more!A little sing song from George to end the show...We were privileged to have George on the show, and hope you enjoy his many tales a

Joining us to preview the massive game on Saturday between Sunderland and managerless Luton at the top of the table is Ian from ‘We Are Luton Town’! You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.What are we talking about?The big news (and reaction to) the departure of Nathan Jones to Stoke City;What's the plan now for the Hatters; How badly will this impact on their campaign?What's been occurring with Luton Town since we last shared a division?Players to watch; Is Maja the most feared striker in league one?Likely lineups, tactics, and predictionsMemories of the Roker terraces...All this and much more! Tune In!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Look who’s popped into the studio for his debut appearance on the Roker Rapport Podcast - it’s Sky Sports News presenter (and Massive Lads Fan) Tom White! You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.What are we talking about?Connor and Tom's analysis of the lads cup win over the Newcastle U21s last night;Transfer rumours; Anything from the grapevine?Origins; how and why did Tom White become a Sunderland fan? Tom's greatest memories following the Lads;So what happens when you make a mistake on Sky Sports?Oh.. And the story of how Virgil Van Djik signed for SAFC...All this and much, much, much more. Tune In!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.