The Roar Podcast - Sunderland Echo

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.

James Copley is joined by fans to talk over Sunderland’s win against Crewe Alexandra in League One last Tuesday.

The Black Cats won 4-0 with a Ross Stewart double coupled with an own goal and a Leon Dajaku strike.

There was, however, concern when the impressive Alex Pritchard was withdrawn with an injury midway through the second half.

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

Gillingham took the lead through a Danny Lloyd penalty but O’Brien equalised in the dying embers of the first half.

Tom Flanagan then put the Wearsiders ahead in the second half before Elliot Embleton was shown a red card.

Here, though, fans Dave Lawrence, Graeme Atkinson and Michael Bowers deliver their verdict on the encounter

The Sunderland Echo’s SAFC team return with another podcast ahead of this weekend’s clash against the Gills.

The Black Cats enjoyed a free Saturday last week after their game with Oxford United was postponed but were in action on Wednesday in the Papa John’s Trophy.

A youthful Sunderland team defeated Manchester United U21s 2-1 with Lee Johnson’s first-team set for a return to league action away to Gillingham on Saturday afternoon.

Earlier in the week, it was announced that Elliot Embleton has signed a new deal at the Stadium of Light until 2025, whilst a full injury update has been provided ahead of the trip south.

Here, Phil Smith and James Copley take a look at the main talking points in podcast form with much on the agenda.

Sunderland fans Michael Bowers and Dave Lawrence join The Echo's James Copley to discuss the latest events on Wearside.

The Black Cats enjoyed a free weekend after their clash with Oxford United was postponed but are in action on Wednesday in the Papa John’s Trophy.

The Wearsiders are now outside the automatic promotion places in League One following wins for Plymouth Argyle and Wycombe Wanderers.

Lee Johnson’s men, though, face Manchester United U21s in the Papa John’s Trophy on Wednesday evening at the Stadium of Light.

The Black Cats return to league action away to Gillingham on Saturday afternoon.

Here, though, the trio takes a look at the main talking points in podcast form with much on the agenda ahead of Sunderland’s long trip south to gave Steve Evans’ Gillingham side in League One.