Roker Rapport

The World Cup is almost here and, against their better judgements, the Roker Reporters are hopping off the rapidly accelerating Sunderland bandwagon so they can follow England for a month instead. As always, you can catch this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and YouTube.What are we talking about this week?The group stages - who’s going through to the knockouts? Who’s gonna fall by the wayside?How far can Gareth Southgate’s England go? How far would they have to go in order for this World Cup to be seen as a success?Who’s going to be the surprise package of the tournament? Who’s going to be the big disappointment?Why do the tabloids hate Raheem Sterling so much? What’s the point!?Will Connor Bromley ever reclaim the coveted title of Miss Blyth?And so much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WE’RE BACK! We don’t have the Sunderland owner with us this time, but... well, we had fun anyways. As always, you can catch this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and YouTube.What are we talking about this week?The Dortmund model - what is it, and will Sunderland be able to adopt it?The Sunderland ladies situation and their importance in the community;Is Connor Bromley a Tory?And so much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Roker Rapport Podcast team are back again this week for an extra special exclusive episode in which our new owners discuss the club and answer your questions! As always, you can catch this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and YouTube.What are we talking about this week?The weather. Obviously.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What's that? Season ended? Podcast didn't? Aye. The lads gather in the studio this week to answer some of your deeply philosophical, occasionally divisive and mildly whimsical questions. Enjoy!What are we talking about?Nobody knows.Well... All kinds. No biscuits this week.Listen In!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The last podcast of the 2017/18 season - a time for reflection and positivity ahead of the summer. As always, you can catch this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and YouTube.What are we talking about this week?Reflecting on the impressive 3-0 victory against Wolves;Is Jason Steele the answer in goal next season?Which players do we think will stay for the League One campaign?Do we reckon Chris Wilder will leave Sheffield United for the bright lights of Wearside?Oh, and which Roker Reporter was dressed best today?All this and much, much more...May be unsuitable for younger listeners and members of the conservative party.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What a weekend! Chris Coleman was given the chop while Sunderland welcomed new ownership in Stewart Donald. Plenty for the lads to dissect! As always, you can catch this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and YouTube.What are we talking about this week?Just who exactly is our new owner?What do we want to see happen now we are Short-less?Our thoughts on Chris Coleman’s sudden departure;How should we mould the identity of the club going forward?What makes a great Sunderland side?Plus plenty more! This is a jam-packed Roker Rapport Podcast!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WE’RE RELEGATED! Ah well. Joining the Lads in the studio this week are former Sunderland players Danny Collins and Chris Brown - it’s a corker! As always, you can catch this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and YouTube.What are we talking about this week?Three Word Review - aaaaaaaaaaargh!Relegation.... what happens now?!Danny and Chris share stories about their time at Sunderland...This, plus much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joining the lads in the Roker Rapport Podcast studio this week to dissect current goings on at the club is former player (and massive Lads fan) Gordon Armstrong! As always, you can catch this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and YouTube.What are we talking about this week?The youth movement at Sunderland;What can we expect in League One next season?Gordon discusses his role as an agent and gives his reasons as to why Sunderland spent an excessive amount of fees this past summer;He also talks about his career and just how class it was to play for the Lads;We also analyse goalkeeping, confidence and much more about the current Sunderland team;This, plus much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joining the lads in the Roker Rapport Podcast studio this week to dissect current goings on at the club is ‘the Son of Pele’, former Sunderland winger Martin Smith! As always, you can catch this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and YouTube.What are we talking about this week?The Leeds game and performance;Relegation all but confirmed - what now?Next season’s squad - who do we keep for League One?Looking back at Smithy’s career;Chris Coleman - is he taking enough stick?Looking ahead to Norwich & Reading;This, plus much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Despite feeling somewhat crushed by yesterday's result, we've managed to drag ourselves back to the studio to record this weeks Podcast for you lovely listeners of ours. Joining our host James Copley we have resident Blyth refugee - Connor Bromley, and Spark FM’s Jonny Goldsmith. We're also joined by our special guest - Mark Egan, of cult 90s Sunderland Fanzine "IT’S THE HOPE I CAN’T STAND".What are we talking about this week?Yesterday's capitulation at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday; Why is Lee Camp even bothering pretending to be a Goalkeeper?What happens now; Do we think survival is still possible? If so... Do we have issues with substance abuse?Takeover rumours; Could this actually be happening and if so... Do the prospective new owners have an issue with substance abuse also?Chris Coleman's taking flak from certain areas of the fanbase; Do we think this is justified?We talk RAWA and our upcoming game with Leeds;All this and much more! It's honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privac

There might have been an international break but that doesn’t stop us from getting together to record another Podcast! Joining the lads this week in the Studio is top comedian David Callaghan. As always, you can catch this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and YouTube.What’s up this week?Sir Niall Quinn and potential takeovers;Why and how can Sunderland’s players do so well with their international sides but be so utterly terrible (well, most of the time) when they play for us?!Looking ahead to the Derby game on Friday;This, plus much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we are joined by Skysport’s Keith Downie and George Caulkin of The Times to discuss the state of North East football, being a journalist covering Sunderland and the big stories from this week. As always, you can catch this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and YouTube.What’s up this week?What do George and Keith think is to blame for our struggles?What happened to Sunderland’s identity?Should the fans protest?Behind the scenes Coleman insists he is the right man for the job. But do we have the tools to stay up?Can it get any worse for the fans? Keith and George debate if the owner should stay or go.They share their stories of embarrassing moments.And finally George talks about the Bobby Robson Foundation.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re back! You can catch an extra show or two every week as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by Preston match commentator - Jonathan Breeze. LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about this episode?Preston’s Impending visit to Wearside;The Grayson connection; Were Preston fans surprised at all by his apparent failures as Sunderland manager?McGeady; Did they ever consider him to be as Important a player for them as we were led to believe?How it’s actually possible to build a team with nothing but a couple million pounds and a little common sense;With League One football looming at the Stadium of Light; can we afford to be complacent yet again regarding certain players and recruitment tactics?How many more episodes can our host manage before he spirals into a life of alcoholism, despair and eventual (if not inevitable) prostitution? Just to take the pain away...Aye.All this and much, much more! It’s buckfast for

We’re back in the studio this week with yet another dose of group therapy... and everybody keeps interrupting Copley. As always, you can catch this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and YouTube.What are we on about this week?Jason Steele and his lack of spacial awareness;Can Sunderland stay up, or is it time to embrace League One?Is Coleman to blame, and will he stay?Will George Honeyman be our captain next season?Bromley has lost his seat in the Premier Concourse;Fans apathy is at an all time high, how will the SoL look next season?Preston predictions!Plus much, much more! It's honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re back! Again! You can catch an extra show or two every week as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by Paul Finney from The QPR Podcast! LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about on this episode?Tomorrow’s journey to Loftus Road;QPR’s season so far;Dodgy owners, falls through divisions, pointless mercenaries and club identities;Empty seats and terrible atmospheres; What can the clubs do to remedy such problems?Football League hierarchy; Is it irresponsible to allow just anyone to buy a football club?A monopoly on youth; Are the clubs at the top causing issues for the rest of us?Half and Half scarves; Should we burn them all?Plus much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Crank that pan up hot, add some good quality olive oil, stick in the finest cut of Podcast that money can buy and SEASON IT! Listen in - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about on this episode?Sunderland’s mounting injury list;Picking over the bones of the Villa loss;Tying down the youngsters to new contracts;Four or five at the back?What is the point in playing Ashley Fletcher?The upcoming game with QPR;All this and much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re back! You can catch an extra show or two every week as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by James from 7500 to Holte! LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about this episode?The return of Grabban, Elmo and Brucey to the SOL;How have things been at Villa Park?Bent bullying and Terry triggering; What actually happened to Bent and how important has Terry been for Villa this Season?“Apathy is toxic and infectious” - The legacy of Randy Lerner;The lads bond over a mutual hatred and general contempt of a certain club...Predictions for this evening; Who can really change the game?Plus much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re back! You can catch an extra show or two every week as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by Lucas from 1885 “The Millwall Podcast”! LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about this week?Sunderland’s icy trip to The Den;How have Millwall been doing since last our sides met?Giving the youngsters time to grow;Who should we keep an eye on this Saturday?Joel Asoro; Is he one to keep hold of should the worst happen?Speaking of the worst happening; Did Millwall benefit from their last relegation to League One?Plus much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the first time since this Podcast’s inception we have an interesting game of football to talk about - and joining us this week is Ian Murtagh, football writer for the Daily Express & Star. LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about on this episode?The absolute ridiculousness that was Saturday’s game with Boro;Joel Asoro and the potential of him leaving;Can we still stay up?Millwall and how winning will put us right back in the race;Has Callum McManaman earned a start?Ellis Short & the takeover latest;All this and much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re back! You can catch an extra show or two every week as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by Iain from Boro Fan TV! LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about this week?Saturday's game with Boro;Is it or is it not a real derby?How are the Boro fans feeling about where they're at this season?Fletcher; we get some insight on the lad (and a pretty dire prediction)Graham gets a bit ranty;North East football and how much it means to the region as a whole;Plus much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.