Roker Rapport

We had the pleasure of sitting down in the studio with former Sunderland and ROI international midfielder Thomas Butler to talk about his interesting time as a player on Wearside... You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What are we talking about?Coming up through the youth system in Ireland, and catching the attention of the legendary Pop Robson.Following his move to Wearside as an apprentice, Tommy tells some stories about his time in the youth team under coaches like Pop, Sbragia, and of course Reidy and Sacko.Quinny; As you'd expect, when the young lads needed support, the big man was on hand to help.The differences between the Charlie Hurley centre and the then brand new Academy of Light.Breaking into the first team under Reid; How did it feel to get that call. Especially as a sub for that 4-1 victory over Chelsea.The right bunch; Quinny, Bally, SKP, Makin and Buzzer to name a few... Just how good was that squad? And how did their work ethic rub off on the u