Roker Rapport Podcast

Despite feeling somewhat crushed by yesterday's result, we've managed to drag ourselves back to the studio to record this weeks Podcast for you lovely listeners of ours. Joining our host James Copley we have resident Blyth refugee - Connor Bromley, and Spark FM’s Jonny Goldsmith. We're also joined by our special guest - Mark Egan, of cult 90s Sunderland Fanzine "IT’S THE HOPE I CAN’T STAND".

What are we talking about this week?

Yesterday's capitulation at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday; Why is Lee Camp even bothering pretending to be a Goalkeeper?

What happens now; Do we think survival is still possible? If so... Do we have issues with substance abuse?

Takeover rumours; Could this actually be happening and if so... Do the prospective new owners have an issue with substance abuse also?

Chris Coleman's taking flak from certain areas of the fanbase; Do we think this is justified?

We talk RAWA and our upcoming game with Leeds;

All this and much more! It's honey for the ears!

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There might have been an international break but that doesn’t stop us from getting together to record another Podcast! Joining the lads this week in the Studio is top comedian David Callaghan. As always, you can catch this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and YouTube.

What’s up this week?

Sir Niall Quinn and potential takeovers;

Why and how can Sunderland’s players do so well with their international sides but be so utterly terrible (well, most of the time) when they play for us?!

Looking ahead to the Derby game on Friday;

This, plus much more. It’s honey for the ears!

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This week we are joined by Skysport’s Keith Downie and George Caulkin of The Times to discuss the state of North East football, being a journalist covering Sunderland and the big stories from this week. As always, you can catch this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and YouTube.

What’s up this week?

What do George and Keith think is to blame for our struggles?

What happened to Sunderland’s identity?

Should the fans protest?

Behind the scenes Coleman insists he is the right man for the job. But do we have the tools to stay up?

Can it get any worse for the fans? Keith and George debate if the owner should stay or go.

They share their stories of embarrassing moments.

And finally George talks about the Bobby Robson Foundation.

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We’re back! You can catch an extra show or two every week as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by Preston match commentator - Jonathan Breeze. LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.

What are we talking about this episode?

Preston’s Impending visit to Wearside;

The Grayson connection; Were Preston fans surprised at all by his apparent failures as Sunderland manager?

McGeady; Did they ever consider him to be as Important a player for them as we were led to believe?

How it’s actually possible to build a team with nothing but a couple million pounds and a little common sense;

With League One football looming at the Stadium of Light; can we afford to be complacent yet again regarding certain players and recruitment tactics?

How many more episodes can our host manage before he spirals into a life of alcoholism, despair and eventual (if not inevitable) prostitution? Just to take the pain away...

Aye.

All this and much, much more! It’s buckfast for brekky!

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We’re back in the studio this week with yet another dose of group therapy... and everybody keeps interrupting Copley. As always, you can catch this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and YouTube.

What are we on about this week?

Jason Steele and his lack of spacial awareness;

Can Sunderland stay up, or is it time to embrace League One?

Is Coleman to blame, and will he stay?

Will George Honeyman be our captain next season?

Bromley has lost his seat in the Premier Concourse;

Fans apathy is at an all time high, how will the SoL look next season?

Preston predictions!

Plus much, much more! It's honey for the ears!

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We’re back! Again! You can catch an extra show or two every week as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by Paul Finney from The QPR Podcast! LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.

What are we talking about on this episode?

Tomorrow’s journey to Loftus Road;

QPR’s season so far;

Dodgy owners, falls through divisions, pointless mercenaries and club identities;

Empty seats and terrible atmospheres; What can the clubs do to remedy such problems?

Football League hierarchy; Is it irresponsible to allow just anyone to buy a football club?

A monopoly on youth; Are the clubs at the top causing issues for the rest of us?

Half and Half scarves; Should we burn them all?

Plus much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!

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Crank that pan up hot, add some good quality olive oil, stick in the finest cut of Podcast that money can buy and SEASON IT! Listen in - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.

What are we talking about on this episode?

Sunderland’s mounting injury list;

Picking over the bones of the Villa loss;

Tying down the youngsters to new contracts;

Four or five at the back?

What is the point in playing Ashley Fletcher?

The upcoming game with QPR;

All this and much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!

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We’re back! You can catch an extra show or two every week as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by James from 7500 to Holte! LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.

What are we talking about this episode?

The return of Grabban, Elmo and Brucey to the SOL;

How have things been at Villa Park?

Bent bullying and Terry triggering; What actually happened to Bent and how important has Terry been for Villa this Season?

“Apathy is toxic and infectious” - The legacy of Randy Lerner;

The lads bond over a mutual hatred and general contempt of a certain club...

Predictions for this evening; Who can really change the game?

Plus much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!

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We’re back! You can catch an extra show or two every week as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by Lucas from 1885 “The Millwall Podcast”! LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.

What are we talking about this week?

Sunderland’s icy trip to The Den;

How have Millwall been doing since last our sides met?

Giving the youngsters time to grow;

Who should we keep an eye on this Saturday?

Joel Asoro; Is he one to keep hold of should the worst happen?

Speaking of the worst happening; Did Millwall benefit from their last relegation to League One?

Plus much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!

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For the first time since this Podcast’s inception we have an interesting game of football to talk about - and joining us this week is Ian Murtagh, football writer for the Daily Express & Star. LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.

What are we talking about on this episode?

The absolute ridiculousness that was Saturday’s game with Boro;

Joel Asoro and the potential of him leaving;

Can we still stay up?

Millwall and how winning will put us right back in the race;

Has Callum McManaman earned a start?

Ellis Short & the takeover latest;

All this and much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!

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