Our team are back to discuss a big week at the Stadium of Light - and to look ahead to another key fixture.

Joining the usual suspects of Phil Smith, Mark Donnelly and James Copley is BBC Newcastle's Nick Barnes, as the quartet cast their eye over the opening week of Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' reign, the back-to-back wins over Burton Albion and Fleetwood Town and the continued progression of the side under Lee Johnson.

We also take a glance ahead to the visit to Crewe Alexandra in League One as the Black Cats look to continue their fine form, while our team also offer their immediate reactions to Louis-Dreyfus’ first interview on Wearside and the changes he has already made behind the scenes – which include an academy reshuffle and some key off-field appointments to benefit the footballing side of operations.