Thousands at Mariners Park witnessed a fitting testimonial and celebration for former Sunderland player and long-serving kitman John Cooke last weekend 

Cooke – a hugely popular figure in Sunderland’s dressing room – spent a total of 35 years on Wearside between playing and non-playing duties and emotionally addressed the crowd before the game.

Here, we catch up with some familiar faces on the Roar Podcast.