Roker Rapport Podcast

Continuing on from the Recap's more philosophical approach to game reviews, the lads were led by Chris Wynn into an analysis of Sunderland's recent victory over Ipswich, and then further into the possible psychology behind the attitude from fans towards the side (even when winning) and the lads try to work out if we just want a bit more from the Club, from Parkinson and the squad...

We also talk about the FA Cup first round tie against Mansfield Town this afternoon... for about 5 minutes.

Lots of deep (or not so deep) thinking on this depending on where you sit on it all yourself. Listen in!

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Ant chats with the lads, going over their immediate feelings and rating the performance against Ipswich Town last night.

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What’s the crack?

• Phil Parkinson collected another 3 points in spite of a.. weird.. performance; How did the lads think we played?

• The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?

• Is it the best start we've had... Or the worst? How fine are the margins for error here?

Listen In!

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Connor returns to take a more philosophical approach to the Parkinson debate, as well as to argue with his brother Niall (as usual) and get more of our Ant's thoughts on the recent win over Gillingham before looking ahead to the upcoming match with Ipswich at the Stadium of Light.

What are we talking about?

• The strange feeling everyone seems to be getting watching football without fans;

• Parky In Parky Out; Where is everyone at with this currently... Has swapping managers helped us all that much in more recent years?

• With youngsters sat on the sidelines despite Phil's promise that they'd be utilised more this season; Why do we think this is? Is Parkinson taking the wrong approach or does he know exactly what he's doing?

• Just how big a game is tomorrow's against fellow promotion hopefuls Ipswich; Would a bad result result in big changes?

All this and much more! Stay safe and listen in!

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We'd like to send our deep condolences to the family and friends of Ted Hodgkiss, known by many as The Voice of Reason on RTG, a dedicated and much loved massive Lads fan and a wonderful human being.

RIP Ted. Never Forgotten x

Ant is back with our Niall and Michael to go over the lads immediate feelings, and rate the performance against Gillingham. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in!

What’s the crack?

• So... That was a funny old game. A hard earned 3 points though?

• The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?

• A horror tackle on Luke O'Nien, penalties, poor weather... Aye. It's all been occurring today.

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Brett was joined by Craig and Chris this week to break down (or break down over) the Rochdale draw and to look at the renewed animosity from many towards Phil Parkinson, as well as looking at the recent calls for McGeady to re-join the first team.

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What are we talking about?

• The dismal display against Rochdale on Tuesday night; What happened to the best defence in the league?

• Mounting pressure on Phil Parkinson; What are the lads personal opinions on his leadership of late, and would Craig or Chris give him the boot were they in a position to themselves?

• The McGeady Debate; It reappeared only recently in a big way across social media following his interview with Si Ferry, so what are the lads thoughts on the calls for his return and what have his former teammates actually said about the situation between Aiden and Phil?

• Looking ahead to Gillingham tomorrow; How do the lads think we'll line up, and how likely is a much needed bounce realistically?

All this and much more! Listen in!

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Jonny returns after a considerable hiatus and is joined by Rich and Jimmy as they recap the week in SAFC - including full analysis of the Pompey loss, looking ahead to the midweek match against Rochdale, the recent comments regarding the sale of the club and more.

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What are we talking about?

• So, in hindsight, just how poor was our performance on Saturday?

• Will Parkinson make any significant changes (besides the changes forced) to the line-up tomorrow evening?

• What did the lads make of Jim Rodwell's recent appearance on the clubs official Podcast?

• SAFC Ladies; With announcements that coverage will improve soon, how does it all look for the lasses at the moment?

• If our Rich has an energy drink for sale, or drink of any kind, where can we find it, and how close is he to the takeover of West Ham?

All this and much more! Stay safe and as usual, thanks for listening!

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Our Craig takes over the Player Ratings with Bomber and Malc to go over the lads immediate feelings, and rate the performance against Pompey this afternoon.

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What’s the crack?

• Not the best afternoon against a superior attacking display; Any positives.. Anywhere?

• The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?

• Some bizarre decision making on and off the pitch; Move on from it and come back stronger or are there some serious concerns going forward?

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Jimmy was joined by the BBC's Andrew Moon, who is travelling up tomorrow on commentary duty for the Portsmouth match, for a quick chat about everything Pompey since our last meeting.

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What are we talking about?

• Kenny Jackett... So just how bad is his relationship with the Pompey faithful at the moment?

• Is Paul Cook looking a likely replacement should Jackett get the axe?

• Who looks to be the biggest threat from the Portsmouth side to Phil Parkinson's hopes for another 3 points tomorrow?

• How are the Pompey faithful feeling about owner Michael Eisner and Chief Exec Mark Catlin at this moment in time?

• Predictions, travel plans, the losses suffered by clubs since Covid appeared, Player problems and a bit of reminiscing about the recent history between SAFC and Pompey, and what Andy thinks their chances are of promotion this season..

Just a short one this week. Listen in!

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Gav returns to his beloved player ratings pod to go over the lads immediate feelings, and rate the performance against Crewe Alexandra. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in!

What’s the crack?

• Another 3 points in the bag for Phil Parkinson; Can any more be expected of his side?

• The Lads rated by the panel; Where does each player stand?

• Was that Charlie Wyke's goal or not?

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Chris chats to Connor and Bomber about the win over a poor Swindon Town on Saturday and ahead to tonight's fixture against Crewe as well as the situation with both our defensive and attacking lines.

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What are we talking about?

• Connor decides he wants to drop some particularly hot takes this week, including the question of one Aiden McGeady and if there's any chance he will be brought back in for added attacking threat;

• Looking at the situation with Sunderland's attack in general; Despite Wyke scoring at the weekend, is his presence on the team sheet a hindrance to our attacking alternatives or are we all being a bit unfair regarding some of the criticism he receives?

• Parkinson; Well he's certainly collected enough points and results to make it look, on paper at least, like we're off to a flyer.. But just how much of our current success is reliant on the other teams slipping up and a big helping of luck, and if the luck is actually with us for once.. How long will it last?

• How vital are players like Denver Hume to our style of play, and do we have enough cover overall to cope with multiple injury scenarios throughout the season?

• Looking ahead to tonight's match with Crewe Alexandra at the Stadium of Light; What do we expect the starting lineup to be, do we think players like the resurgent and increasingly vital Grant Leadbitter can play as frequently with midweek games coming up?

All this and much more! Stay safe and as usual, thanks for listening!

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