The Roar Podcast - Sunderland Echo

James Copley, Richard Mennear, Joe Nicholson and Phil Smith discuss an eventful deadline day at the Academy of Light.

The latest updates as the transfer deadline draws closer.

Phil Smith and James Copley mull over the big news at the Stadium of Light and talk transfers.

Jack Clarke is now a Sunderland player!

The news broke whilst our Sunderland Echo writers James Copley, Rich Mennear and James Copley were hosting a live transfer Q&A.

Here, you can listen to how they reacted to the news.

Sunderland have concluded their second deal of the window after Danny Batth joined on an 18-month deal, following Trai Hume the door at the Academy of Light.

But what else is happening in the land of Sunderland transfers and is there any news on Jermain Defoe?

Here, our writers deliver there verdict to Sunderland fans on Facebook Live.

James Copley and Phil Smith return with another episode of The Roar Podcast.

The duo mull-over Sunderland's draw against Accrington Stanley and talk transfers with the January window now in full swing plus there's a look ahead to the game against Portsmouth this weekend.

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.