The good people of Sunderland have been through a lot. Viking raids. The rise of Korean shipbuilding. Spunking £6m on Jozy Altidore.

But nothing could prepare them for the last decade.

The club sank to the third tier, enduring noncing wingers, stars behind bars, and fans defecating in their seats.

As the Black Cats return to the Premier League, this is the story of a Nightmare on Wearside…

With guest @georgeaireycomedy

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Links from the pod:

Newcastle fans’ song for Adam Johnson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8WnH4aL1uY 

David Moyes to Vicki Sparks: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39484238 

Chris Coleman clashes with fan: https://x.com/Nozza_/status/1245235938298642432?lang=en-GB 

The poogate kid: https://images.app.goo.gl/wiTEPjwqQBL6mCEV6 

Charlie Methven on the pre-match music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4bORXW9xeU&t=33s 

Kid throwing up: https://www.tiktok.com/@twitterstoptweets/video/7504026548593233175

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