Roker Rapport Podcast

Fresh off a couple of successive away wins, the lads are back home this weekend to face Southend United. Graham sat down for a chat with All At Sea Fanzine to see what the Shrimpers have been up to since last we met, and what to expect on Saturday! You can listen, for free as usual, on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn and of course YouTube.

What are we talking about this week?

Reminiscing about our previous meetings; There’s a distinct smell of something in the air at Roots Hall and it isn’t Shrimp..

Chris Powell; How has he been doing since taking over from the less than popular Phil Brown?

A few familiar names as Big Michael Turner makes a return to the SoL; Is he still the Usain Bolt of defenders?

Likely lineups, tactical analysis, injury talk and predictions;

Dost thou feareth the King of Sh*thousery; Chris Maguire loves making friends everywhere he travels...

A view from the outside; How do others see our performances on (and off) the pitch this season?

This and much more! Listen in!

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Joining the Lads this week in the Roker Rapport studio to talk about Sunderland’s season so far is Phil Smith, football reporter at the Sunderland Echo. You can listen, for free as usual, on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn and YouTube.

What are we talking about this week?

Sunderland’s performance at the weekend against Shrewsbury;

Where does George Honeyman fit into the team now, and does he deserve the criticism he gets from sections of our support?

Lee Cattermole and captaincy - debating whether he needs it or not;

Are Sunderland primed to go on a long winning run?

Looking ahead to the next section of fixtures;

And much, much more - it’s honey for the ears!

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The international break is finally at an end for all us poor souls craving club football. As we travel to Shrewsbury this Saturday, our Graham chats with Glyn from Shrewsbury Pod - Salopcast! You can listen, for free as usual, on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn and of course YouTube!

What are we talking about this week?

Flashbacks to the last league game between the two clubs; A few names you might recognise..

What should we expect from John Askey and his team?

How have the years been treating Shrewsbury and their fans?

A few suggestions for the travelling SAFC faithful; Places to drink, have a laugh, and how to get to the stadium.

Players to watch, likely tactical lineups and predictions:

Is Max Power actually Lee Barry in his youth? Also.. Does anyone else remember the film Face Off?

This and much, much more. Listen in!

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The lads welcomed back regular podcast guest Simon O’Rourke to the studio and they were in celebratory spirits after the Black Cats picked up all three points at Valley Parade. You can catch this week’s show on iTunes, Acast, YouTube, and now Spotify!

What are we talking about this episode?

Connor discusses attending an away game on his own for the first time;

Simon explains why he dressed as Dumbledore and missed the game;

The lads talk about how class Jon McLaughlin and Chris Maguire were at the weekend;

How should the club and management deal with Max Power after another sending off?

And much more! Plenty to get stuck into.

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James Lowson takes over hosting duties this week as he chats to the Chronicle's Mark Douglas about his beloved Bantams (while Mark tries not to wake the bairns) and Sunderland's journey to Valley Parade this weekend! This episode is available as usual, for free, on Acast, iTunes and Youtube.

What are we talking about this episode?

How are Bradford doing so far this season?

Players to watch; Who poses the biggest threat?

Ownership struggles; Who wins a game of worst chairman... Ellis or Rahić?

Referees in League One: Are they all this bad?

Possible lineups, tactics and much more! Listen in!

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Julio Arca popped into Roker Report HQ for a nice two hour chat about his career, Sunderland and what he wants to do in the future. We dive into everything from managers, certain goals and his whole career - it is a must listen for any Sunderland fan. As always, you can catch this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and YouTube. 

What are we discussing this week?

Analysing Sunderland’s draw with Coventry at the weekend;

Should George Honeyman get the chop?

Julio’s memories of signing for the Lads;

What it was like to score on his debut against West Ham?

His views on why Sunderland were relegated in 2003 and 2006;

Why he left the club;

And much more! This is two hours of must listen podcasting if you are a Lads fan!!

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Paint your wagon and come along to hear our Connor and Alex bask in the warmth and the glory of the tweed, as BBC Newcastle's resident gent Mr Nick Barnes joins us to talk Sunderland's latest home win and all things SAFC! You can catch it as always, for free, on iTunes, Acast and YouTube!

What are we talking about this week?

All the action, reaction and more from the Lad's 4-1 mauling of Rochdale on Saturday;

Momentum; Just how important was this win for the confidence in and around the team and fanbase?

Ndong in the North east; What's happening there?

The glamour of covering games and getting caught short...

Loads of chat, in depth analysis and answering all your questions;

Listen In!

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Connor Bromley sat down for a chat with his good friend Alex Jones, who also happens to be a huge Rochdale Fan. Listen as they preview the game, talk Sunderland and what to expect from a League One campaign. You can catch it, as always, for free on iTunes, Acast and YouTube. 

What are we talking about this week?

Is this the biggest league fixture Rochdale have ever had? 

How worried should Sunderland be about Ian Henderson?

Will our wingers get much joy against their full backs?

Plus much more! Listen in!

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Joining Connor and Alex in the Roker Rapport Podcast studio this week to analyse the Burton loss and more is the wonderful and very funny David Callaghan! You can catch it, as always, for free on iTunes, Acast and YouTube.

What are we discussing this week?

Connor's inability to go 5 minutes without saying something inappropriate;

Alex reveals details of the exclusive financial package he receives from dark and shady forces every weekend in order to influence his match ratings, and in particular, to give George Honeyman at least a 6 every game;

Our first League defeat of the season; The lads try to cope by railing at local bakeries, and actually talk in depth about what went wrong!

Tactics; Did we get it right this week? No. Can we do better? Yes. How? Dunno but we try to work it out...

Other serious stuff. It's all extremely serious and rage filled and that. Aye. Listen In!

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Joining our Graham this week to give us an opposition perspective on proceedings ahead of the game down at the Pirelli Stadium on Saturday is Josh Murray, sports writer for the Burton Mail! Listen In! This episode is available as usual, for free, on Acast, iTunes and Youtube.

What are we talking about this week?

All the goings on since our last meeting with The Brewers in the Championship last season;

Players to watch; Burton's been undergoing something of a rebuild themselves since relegation, so how have their new lads been fitting in?

Nigel Clough; How's he been handling things down at the Pirelli and what can we expect from him tactically?

Predictions, Players to watch and everything in between! Give us a listen!

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