Echo writers James Copley and Joe Nicholson are joined by Sunderland fans Dave Lawrence and Michael Bowers to discuss the latest news stories involving the Black Cats, including last week's shock news that Jermain Defoe has retired with immediate effect.

James Copley and Joe Nicholson are joined by Michael Bowers to discuss the latest goings-on at Sunderland.

James Copley, Phil Smith and Joe Nicholson return to discuss all the latest goings-on regarding Sunderland as the Black Cats prepare to face Lincoln City in League One this weekend.

Echo writers Richard Mennear, Joe Nicholson and James Copley return to discuss Sunderland's 3-1 win over Fleetwood Town at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday.

The trio also take a look at the latest from Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' meeting with fans and preview the game against Crewe Alexandra on Saturday.

James Copley, Richard Mennear and Joe Nicholson are back to discuss all of the latest goings-on at Sunderland.

The trio discusses Alex Neil's first win as Sunderland head coach against Wigan Athletic and takes a look at Stewart Donald's latest comments.

Echo writers James Copley and Joe Nicholson are joined by Sunderland fan Michael Bowers to discuss the latest at the Stadium of Light.

The Black Cats scored a late equaliser at home to salvage a point against Burton Albion on Tuesday night, with Alex Neil still looking for his first win as head coach.

James Copley, Joe Nicholson and Phil Smith to discuss the latest goings-on regarding Sunderland.

Phil Smith, Joe Nicholson and James Copley discuss this week's shareholding bombshell, Madrox, Kyril Louis Dreyfus, Kevin Ball's departure and where Sunderland go from here.

Echo writers Richard Mennear, James Copley and Joe Nicholson discuss the latest goings-on at Sunderland with the Alex Neil era now two games old.

James Copley, Joe Nicholson and James Copley react to the news that Roy Keane to Sunderland is off.