The Roar Podcast - Sunderland Echo

Join James Copley and Phil Smith for all of the latest Sunderland news as the Black Cats prepare to face AS Roma in Portugal.

Catch up with James Copley and Phil Smith as the duo discuss all the latest goings-on during Sunderland's pre-season in Portugal.

Analysis from Sunderland Echo writer Phil Smith as Charlie Methven departs Sunderland and Kyril Louis-Dreyfus increases shareholding

Echo writers James Copley and Joe Nicholson dish out their end of season awards and deliver a review of Sunderland's campaign

Thousands at Mariners Park witnessed a fitting testimonial and celebration for former Sunderland player and long-serving kitman John Cooke last weekend 

Cooke – a hugely popular figure in Sunderland’s dressing room – spent a total of 35 years on Wearside between playing and non-playing duties and emotionally addressed the crowd before the game.

Here, we catch up with some familiar faces on the Roar Podcast.

Analysis from Echo writers James Copley and Joe Nicholson after Sunderland released their retained list plus reaction to Aiden McGeady's exit.  Sporting director Kristjaan Speakman has also revealed talks with Nathan Broadhead.

Echo writers James Copley and Joe Nicholson are joined by Sunderland fan Michael Bowers to discuss Saturday's promotion victory against Wycombe Wanderers at Wembley.

Apologies for Michael's internet problems!

Wycombe Wanderers writer James Richings of the Bucks Free Press delivers his verdict on this weekend's League One play-off final alongside Echo writers Joe Nicholson and James Copley.

Join Echo writers Phil Smith and James Copley for a chat before Saturday's play-off final against Wycombe Wanderers

Sunderland fans Michael Bowers, Graham Falk and Dave Lawrence discuss VAR, Rob Couhig's comments, Wycombe Wanderers and the League One play-off final.