James Copley and Phill Smith return with another edition of The Roar Podcast - a Sunderland AFC-themed podcast brought to you by the Sunderland Echo.

In this week's edition, the duo mull over Sunderland's loss to Lincoln City in League One, Chris Maguire's antics and the state of the pitch at the Stadium of Light.

James Copley and Sunderland fan Dave Lawrence return with another edition of The Roar Podcast.

The duo discusses Sunderland's recent fixture against Wycombe Wanderers and looks ahead to the Lincoln City game on Tuesday night.

Sunderland are also said to be interested in Rotherham striker Freddie Ladapo – but what do Black Cats supporters make of the links?

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The January transfer window is now well underway.

And Sunderland have concluded an early deal after just four days since clubs were permitted to sign players again.

Right-back Trai Hume has signed on the dotted line at the Stadium of Light and becomes Lee Johnson’s first addition this winter.

The Black Cats are said to have beaten off competition from League One rivals Lincoln City, Scottish giants Celtic and Championship club Stoke City to sign the 19-year-old.

Here, though, Sunderland Echo writer Phil Smith, James Copley and Joe Nicholson mull-over the latest transfer news and take a look ahead to Saturday's game against Wycombe Wanderers in League One.

Sunderland fans Michael Bowers and Dave Lawrence join host James Copley to dissect a stunning performance at the Stadium of Light as the Black Cats smashed Sheffield Wednesday 5-0 to end 2021 on top of the League One table.

Phil Smith and James Copley return with a festive edition of The Roar Podcast.

The duo discusses Sunderland's recent fixtures against Arsenal and Doncaster Rovers and looks ahead to the Sheffield Wednesday game.

Smith and Copley also analyse the latest transfer rumours doing the rounds, with Burnley said to be interested in a £3m swoop for homegrown midfielder Dan Neil.

Phil Smith and James Copley return with another edition of the Sunderland Echo's Roar Podcast.

The pair discuss the Wearsiders' 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town in League One last weekend and look ahead to Tuesday's Carabao Cup game against Arsenal.

Smith and Copley also take a look at the upcoming January transfer window and talk about Lee Johnson's appearance at St James's Park on Sunday.

Richard Mennear is joined by James Copley to look ahead to this weekend’s clash against Ipswich Town.

Sunderland defeated Morecambe 5-0 and Plymouth 2-1 on Wearside recently, results which leave Lee Johnson’s men third in the League One table.

Here, our team discuss the latest news in podcast format, including the action from the game and all of the latest transfer and injury news.

James Copley is joined by Phil Smith to dissect Sunderland’s recent form and events at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland defeated Morecambe 5-0 on Wearside with goals from Nathan Broadhead, Ross Stewart Leon Dajaku and Alex Pritchard.

Here, our team discuss the latest news in podcast format, including the action from the game and all of the latest transfer and injury news.

Sunderland were beaten by Rotherham United and Sheffield Wednesday in League One by an aggregate score of 8-1.

This weekend, Lee Johnson's men return to action against Mansfield Town in the FA Cup first round proper.

Here, Phil Smith and James Copley discuss the latest from the Stadium of Light.

James Copley is joined by fans to talk over Sunderland’s penalty shoot-out win against QPR in the Carabao Cup.

The Rs had netted in all of their league games so far this season but couldn’t get past Lee Johnson’s men.

The shoo-out victory means Sunderland will play in the quarter final stage for the first time since their run to the final in 2014

Here, though, fans Dave Lawrence and Michael Bowers deliver their verdict.