Roker Rapport Podcast

Former Sunderland midfielder Jeff Whitley joins us to discuss his time at the club, and how it intertwined with mental health and addiction issues that he’s still coping with today. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.

What are we talking about?

• Just how did Mick McCarthy pick the club off the floor and lead us to promotion?
• Missing out on the FA Cup semi-final due to suspension;
• THAT penalty miss; did it really affect him or is it just one of those things?
• His battle with drug addiction, his recovery and his work within the PFA wellbeing team;
• The importance of treating players as human beings and not just valuable assets;

All this and much more. Mature themes discussed. Parental guidance is advised.*

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The lads sat themselves down in a very warm studio to try make sense of everything surrounding SAFC this past week, as they move from the Burnley win.. to the Posh loss.. to the next match against Accrington and everything in-between. Featuring opinions on opinions.. with opinions on other opinions. You can listen for Free as usual on Acast, iTunes, Spotify and of course YouTube - Get stuck in.*

*Occasionally opinions may give way to despair or hysteria. Use for 3 days only. May cause spikes in blood pressure. If concerned stop immediately and consult your local physician. Please radgie responsibly.

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Joining us to preview Sunderland’s trip this weekend to Peterborough is their chairman and owner DARRAGH MACANTHONY! You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.

What are we talking about?

• Peterborough’s summer transfer window - how happy is he with it?
• Does he set targets for the season like Stewart and Charlie have with our 100 points?
• Does he feel The Posh have hit their stride with the recent thrashing of MK?
• Social media; What does he really think of it, and how does he feel about its effectiveness as a tool for communicating with the fans?
• What does he think about Sunderland's chances this season?
• Marcus Maddison, obviously.

Listen in! Strong opinions within..

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Following the mayhem of the last week, we sat down in the studio with the (severely hungover) yet still absolute professional that is - Mr Simon O'Rourke - to break it all down. From the Rochdale win on Tuesday to the King's match-winning performance against the Dons on Saturday (as well as conversation about a certain Mr Dell and Co) the lads look at all things #SAFC and discuss the upcoming games this week against Burnley and Posh! You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify and of course YouTube - get stuck in.

Sorry for the delay... It's been a long day. Enjoy!

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Wimbledon Director - Ivor Heller - joined our Graham this Wednesday to have a little chat about how things have been for the real Dons since our last meeting, his views on the situation at clubs like Bury and Bolton, what it means to be part of a real club, all that bother with the franchise and the scoreboard... Iceland buffets at Stanley, fond memories, players to watch, predictions, and much more - Get Stuck in!

A great chat with an absolute legend of a man! You know what to do...

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Immediately following the Rochdale game on Tuesday the RR-Exiles lads got together for their first (technically second... possibly third) Pod of the 19/20 season! After a bit of an introduction to the Exiles team themselves - This time with Brett, Bomber and Gary - they got down to analysing the 2-1 victory away at Dale, looking at individual performances and giving their opinions on our start to the season, as well as looking forward to Saturday's meeting with Wimbledon at the SoL - get stuck in.

All this and much, much more! You know what to do...

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Josh was joined in the studio yesterday by two more RR debutants and BBC Newcastle’s Nick Barnes to discuss Saturday's home win! You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify and of course YouTube - Get stuck in.

What are we talking about?

• The lads talk over the Pompey result, while comparing the first few results to the end of last season; Was Saturday a sign of the often discussed "post-Wembley hangover" fading?

• Ross; Barnesy gives his take on Jack's reactions to questions lately, and the panel give their own opinions of the Ross in/out debate of the last few weeks.. Was it at all justified and how may this have affected the management team?

• Transfers; Do we look like we need a LB or can/should we pin our hopes on a youngster? Who else do we need before the window ends?

• Looking at the start of the season for a few teams; How do we actually compare, and how do opposition fans react to their own stumbling blocks?

• Would we want to change anything for tomorrow's game against Rochdale, and the Lads give their predictions.

• Tactical analysis, formations, player performances and much more;

Listen in! Hawaaaaaay!

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He's back! Stewart dropped by the studio early this morning to give us an update on all things Sunderland, and what he's expecting from the team this season! You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.

What are we talking about?

• What's the Chairman been up to since our last meeting?

• Transfers; Are we close to any soon, and what does he think of the business so far?

• Investment; How are things looking on that front, how confident is he that they've secured the right kind of people to help us move forward?

• The Manager; How is the relationship between Stewart and Jack? Does the Chairman have faith in the management team?

• Contract negotiations; Big Jon, Benji and the daft case of Ricky f**king Alvarez...

• Is promotion an absolute must for Stewart, and does he think the team looks up for the task?

All this and much more! You know what to do! 

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We were joined in the studio by former Bristol City and current Sunderland AFC Ladies defender - Grace McCatty - to talk about her career and the upcoming season! You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify and of course YouTube - Get stuck in.

What are we talking about?

• Are Grace and the Lasses looking forward to the season starting; and is promotion the sole aim?

• With a wealth of experience playing for Bristol City at the highest levels and in major tournaments; how can she best use that knowledge and experience to help the team move forward?

• What does she make of the Academy and facilities they have at their disposal?

• How important are characters like Ramshaw and Copeland to the future of the Lasses, and how important is their leadership on and off the pitch?

• How far has the Ladies game come in recent years and what did she make of the situation that resulted in the Lasses being demoted the way they were; What more can be done for the women who make so many sacrifices to play for their team?

• The Derby; How much of that rivalry exists between Sunderland and Newcastle Ladies compared to the men's teams?

This and much, much more! Listen in! 

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