Roker Rapport Podcast

Ahead of Saturday's absolutely huge (and likely, season defining) game against Portsmouth at the Stadium of Light, we caught up with Hugh from Pompey Pod - PO4cast! You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify and of course, YouTube. Get stuck in!

What are we talking about?

• How are things down at Fratton Park since Wembley?

• Do either side think there's any possibility of Barnsley slipping up?

• How important has Pompey's recent resurgence been, and what is needed for Sunderland to overcome?

• How do we see this season ending; Are we both resigned to the prospect of a play-off final down Wembley, and if so.. Should we be? We are after all, still in it.

• Players to watch, likely lineups, predictions, and chat about a newfound healthy rivalry...

• James Oliver Vaughan. Aye.

All this and much more! Listen in.

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Happy Easter everyone! Joining us in the studio to talk all things Sunderland, past and present, are BBC Radio Newcastle’s Nick Barnes and author David Snowdon! You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.

What are we talking about?

• Sunderland’s win over Doncaster;
• Defending - how did Ozturk do?
• Are we optimistic about promotion?
• David runs us through the ups and downs of Alan Durban’s era as Sunderland manager;

All this and much more!

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Joining us to preview Sunderland’s huge Friday night clash with Donny is Doncaster Free Press’ sports writer Paul Goodwin (who is also a massive Lads fan!) You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. 

What are we talking about this week?

• Our first opposition expert who actually supports Sunderland... How did that happen?
• How much of John Marquis’ success is down to the support he has around him, and has January speculation affected his form?
• How is the mood at the Keepmoat Stadium as the season draws to a close?
• Just how good is the emerging talent that is on-loan Liverpool starlet Herbie Kane?
• As a Sunderland fan, covering Donny and living in Yorkshire - how is he feeling about the Lads chances of promotion?
• How will Doncaster Rovers likely line-up in front of the SkyTV cameras?

This, and much more. Enjoy the show!

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Well. That was a somewhat insane game Saturday gone. We haven't really recovered but luckily the lads spirits were a little lifted by the presence of Danny Collins, joining us to help analyse and try make sense of that result, as well as looking ahead to our last few games. You can listen in for free as usual on iTunes, Acast, Spotify, and of course YouTube. Get stuck in!

What are we on about?

• One of the strangest games we've witnessed so far at the Stadium of Light; What the bloody hell went on there eh?
• Player analysis; Who performed well, who didn't, and how badly do we need at least one consistent CB?
• Tactical analysis; Should Jack Ross have changed the formation at half time to protect our back line? Was there anything he could have done to prevent that result?
• How brilliant were those flags though; What more can be done to improve the atmosphere at the SoL? A few drums maybe? Or simply more wins...
• Looking ahead; Can we still clinch automatic promotion, or are we heading back to Wembley in May?

All this and much more! Tune in!

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Before yesterday's match, The Don returned to the studio to give us an update on all things Sunderland AFC, from player contracts to stadium naming rights, and what the board's (and ultimately Stewart's) plans are for the future! You can catch us free on iTunes, Acast, Spotify and of course YouTube. Get stuck in!

What are we talking about?

• Wembley; Stewart shares his reaction and experience of that weekend in London
• Looking towards next season; What are the clubs plans looking ahead when it comes to transfers, and current player contracts?
• Transfer targets; Will Jack Ross be given the funds to bolster the squad in the summer, if so how much can we expect him to be given, and how will the funds be raised?
• Commitment; Stewart outlines Sunderland's new contract policy, and explains why he's made this decision.
• Sartori; How much of a role is he likely to play in the immediate future?
• The gauntlet has been thrown down; Stewart challenges Charlie to the halftime challenge.. No rules.. Pint optional...

All this and much, much more! A truly fascinating insight into the running of the club, and the current mindset of our owner! Listen In!

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Coventry are on way to the Stadium of Light... Sunderland's stadium... That we own... And so our Graham had a chat with Coventry fan George Baker to see how things are going down... Wherever they are now. Aye.

What are we talking about?

• How class it is having a home.

Sorry it's late. Been toying with it for a few days, but got tired and sort of.. Kicked it about for a bit instead Listen In!

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Mike Clegg spent twelve years behind the scenes at Sunderland before leaving in the summer. We caught up with him back in February to discuss his experiences, insights, injury prone players, different managerial styles and systems, and more. You can catch us on iTunes, Acast, Spotify,and of course YouTube. Get Stuck in.

What are we talking about?

• How did the move to Sunderland come about, and what was the plan under Roy Keane when Mike first joined?
• How do you handle the fitness of players with consistent injury issues like Kirchhoff, Wes Brown, Jonny Williams, Kenwyne Jones, Duncan Watmore and co?
• How hard was it for the coaching and fitness staff going from manager to manager in such short periods of time?
• Why is it some players come back almost brand new from long injuries, but someone else can come back just that bit slower? Is it general wear and tear, or are there other factors to consider?
• Who were Mike's favourite players, managers and staff to work with, and what decisions did the club make that the medical team looked at with absolute despair?
• The rotten core; Mike gives his opinion on that particular theory...

All this and so much more. A seriously in depth, insightful, and interesting chat with a lovely lad! Listen in!

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The Lads won again at the weekend - and joining us on the Podcast to talk all about the performance and more are ex-Sunderland defender Darren Williams & ITV’s Simon O’Rourke! You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.

What are we on about this week?

• The post-Wembley comedown; The lads talk taking over London, the performance in the final itself, and the overall impact of that weekend on the fanbase.
• Accrington; We discuss the team's response to that final defeat, as they put Stanley to the sword and regained full focus on promotion.
• Rochdale; Again, we analyse the performance down at Spotland, and talk about what changes (if any) are necessary moving forward.
• Darren talks about his time at Sunderland, the effect that their Wembley defeat in '98 had on that squad, and his experiences of the push for promotion.
• Looking forward to the end of the season.. How do we think this will all pan out?

All this and, much, much more. It's a biggun! Tune In!

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Sunderland head for their first ever league fixture at Rochdale - and joining Jimmy on this week’s match preview Podcast is massive Dale fan Alex! You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.

What are we on about?

• With Rochdale in the midst of a battle for survival at the foot of the table, how do their fans see the remaining games playing out?

• Former Dale player Barry-Murphy has replaced Keith Hill on a permanent basis; How's he been performing so far?

• What should our away support be expecting as they prepare for our visit to Spotland?

Injuries, lineups, predictions and much more! Listen in!

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The man himself, Alex F*CKIN Rae, joined us in the studio on Friday to tell some tales about his time playing for the lads, his thoughts on our season so far, and what he's getting up to at the moment. You can listen, for free as usual, on Acast, iTunes, Spotify and of course YouTube. Get stuck in!

What are we talking about?

• Alex talks how he came to join Sunderland, and turns the tables on our Jonny;

• His favourite memories from his time here, and some of the funnier incidents to occur with that squad;

• Chasing down Bellamy, picking fights with Keano, and generally making a nuisance of himself on and off the pitch;

• The importance of stability and patience; Giving managers time to do a job...

• Derby games; He's played in some of the biggest, so how do they rank? Did he want to get stuck into the mags as badly as he wanted to get stuck into Celtic?

• Jack Ross; Alex's thoughts on the man who replaced him at St Mirren.

All this and much, much more. Parental guidance required.. He's not one to hold back and we love him for it! Listen in!

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