Haway The Podcast – Sunderland AFC

HOW THE HELL HAVE BRIGHTON DONE THIS?! 👀🔴⚪

After what feels like an eternity, Sunderland are finally back in action!

Brighton head north on Saturday, so Gav is joined by Ryan Adsett to get the inside track on the Seagulls - their remarkable Premier League longevity, how they've evolved and what Sunderland can expect at the Stadium of Light.

We discuss:

🔴 How have Brighton managed to stay in the Premier League for TEN YEARS?!

⚪ What's behind their incredible rise - and could a major trophy be the cherry on top?

🔴 How did they handle playing in European competition a couple of seasons ago?

⚪ How have Brighton evolved from last season?

🔴 And, most importantly… how do we think this game will play out? 👀

It's been far too long since we previewed a Sunderland fixture. Now the international break is finally over, it's time to get back to the proper stuff.

Sunderland. Brighton. Stadium of Light. Let's get into it. 🔴⚪

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A NEW COO AT SUNDERLAND?! 👀🔴⚪

There’s plenty going on around Sunderland at the moment, and Gav, James and Jonny are getting stuck into some of the biggest talking points.

One particularly interesting development is the arrival of a new Chief Operating Officer, who is already in post and working at the club. His appointment was reported by FC Business more than a month ago, but it hasn't been formally announced by Sunderland - so what does the arrival of a COO mean for the club and its future direction?

We also discuss:

🔴 Tom Burwell's departure and what comes next

⚪ Kyril Louis-Dreyfus becoming Executive Chairman - what does the change mean?

🔴 The continued rumours surrounding a potential sale of the club

⚪ Luke O'Nien's appearance for the U21s - can we read anything into it?

🔴 Which Sunderland players may have benefited from the extended international break?

⚪ And what might Regis Le Bris have to say about Brian Brobbey and Dan Ballard when he meets the media?

After three weeks without Sunderland, there's finally plenty to talk about again!

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Join Martin, Andrew and Kelvin as they take a fascinating journey back to Sunderland in 1946 — a year of recovery, rebuilding, civic pride and, most importantly, the return of league football to Roker Park.

We explore a town emerging from the shadow of the Second World War, including Princess Elizabeth’s rain-soaked visit to the shipyards and Sunderland Infirmary, the pride surrounding the town’s booming shipbuilding industry, packed cinemas and the changing mood across Sunderland as Christmas approached.

And, of course, football was finally back at Roker Park.

We look at the return of Raich Carter, who came back to Sunderland wearing the colours of Derby County, explore the career of prolific goalscorer Cliff Whitelum, and remember Alf Common on the anniversary of his death.

A fascinating snapshot of Sunderland at a pivotal moment in its history.

All this and much more!

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Gav and Andrew head to the Beacon of Light for a very special episode of Haway The Podcast, joined by Steve and Carl from the Foundation of Light to discuss Sunderland, football and mental health.

With the Premier League’s Together Against Suicide initiative at the heart of the conversation, we explore the huge role Sunderland AFC and the football community can play in supporting the mental health of people across our city.

We discuss:

🔴 How important is Sunderland AFC to the collective mental health of our city?

⚪ When someone is struggling, how can one simple conversation make all the difference?

🔴 The support being offered by the Foundation of Light on matchdays to Sunderland supporters who may be struggling.

⚪ The Foundation’s excellent Game of II Halves programme and the difference it is making.

🔴 And what exactly does ‘One Conversation Can Change The Score’ mean?

It’s an important conversation, and one that could genuinely make a difference.

Find out more about the Foundation of Light’s work as part of the Premier League’s Together Against Suicide initiative:
Foundation of Light - Together Against Suicide

If you’re struggling to cope, or worried about someone else:
Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, free of charge on 116 123, or online at samaritans.org.

If you or someone else is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can use NHS 111 Online - Mental Health or call NHS 111 and select the mental health option for urgent advice and support.

All this and more!

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🎙️ TOM BURWELL LEAVES AS SUNDERLAND CEO! 🔴⚪

Chris & Andrew jump on for an emergency chat to run through all the potential reasons and scenarios of what this might mean!

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The latest Sunderland AFC Supporters Collective meeting minutes have been released — and there’s plenty for Gav and Andrew to get stuck into.

From the club’s current structure to communication with supporters and the ongoing rumours surrounding a potential sale, there’s plenty to discuss.

Among the key points:

🔴 Tom Burwell is STILL Sunderland’s ‘interim’ CEO — what, if anything, can we read into that?

⚪ Communication hasn’t been good enough, according to the club — but can supporters expect things to improve quickly?

🔴 The club admits it is understaffed and underdelivering in some areas. What does that mean for supporters?

⚪ And the club has committed to monthly updates with fan groups on issues that have been raised. Is that a genuine step forward?

Gav and Andrew pick through the minutes, pull out the most interesting points and discuss what they could mean for Sunderland and its supporters.

All this and more!

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🎙️ MATTHEW HEWITT JOINS HAWAY THE PODCAST! 🔴⚪

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The international break is almost over — and Sunderland have a HUGE month ahead. In this LIVE episode of Haway The Q&A, we get stuck into YOUR questions, including:

🔴 How the Lads have fared during a gruelling international break

⚪ The benefit of fresh legs for those who stayed on Wearside

🔴 The latest off-field issues at Sunderland

⚪ Nine games in 30 days across the Premier League, League Cup and Europa League

🔴 Ticketing gripes and membership issues

⚪ And anything else YOU want to ask!

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Join Martin, Andrew and Kelvin as they dig into a surprisingly rich history of Roker Park’s scoreboards, from the big manual board tucked in the Clockstand corner to the 'flashy' electronic display installed in 1988 – via what we believe to be the original scoreboard in the Fulwell End.

We trace changes triggered by 1960s redevelopment and the 1966 World Cup – roofs, TV gantries and new admin blocks - while dating photos and spotting quirks like the programme-letter system (A, B, C) tied to the manual board.

Along the way there are plenty of memories and laughs: lads in lab coats operating the board, half-time antics, Golden Goal tickets, ATTACK! ATTACK! ATTACK! when we were on the defence, and the way a failing LED screen came to symbolise a club in decline.

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ANDREW & JONNY JOIN CHRIS TO CELEBRATE REGIS LE BRIS JOINING THE 100 CLUB! 🔴⚪

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