Roker Rapport

Chris got the chance to speak with yet another absolute lad of a golden era in Sunderland's (sort of) recent history - former Sunderland full back and current Darlington assistant manager Mr Darren Holloway!What are we talking about this episode?Darren recalls his time as a youngster being brought in on the FA's Youth Training Scheme at Sunderland, and getting coached by the legends Monty, George Herd and Pop Robson;Chats about the differences between not only training methods back in the day, but the integration with the older lads, scrubbing boots, clearing up, getting stuck in where you could and that desire to prove yourself to those above you;Premier Passions; What was it like at the time having the cameras in around Roker Park during that relegation season?Being championed by Pop to get his chance at the first team, and endlessly working toward his goal to play professional first team football no matter what;His relationship with the Lads, that famous team spirit, getting looked after with the rest