The Roar Podcast - Sunderland Echo

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

The Black Cats defeated Cheltenham Town 5-0 on Tuesday after Lee Johnson named a changed starting XI.

But with the Wearsiders set to face Portsmouth this Saturday, there could be returns for Elliot Embleton and Dan Neil.

Here, though, the trio takes a look at the main talking points ahead of the League One clash in podcast form.

The Black Cats are top of League One after defeating Cheltenham Town 5-0 at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday evening.

Ross Stewart scored twice for the Black Cats after Bailey Wright’s headed opener to put the hosts in full control at the half-time interval.

Second-half goals from Luke O’Nien and substitute Leon Dajaku, his first for the club, then put even more gloss on the scoreline.

New signings Nathan Broadhead and Niall Huggins also impressed on their first starts for the club, as Johnson made five changes following Saturday’s 1-0 win over Bolton.

The result saw Sunderland move to the top of the League One table after nine games, as Wigan failed to beat Sheffield Wednesday at the DW Stadium.

Johnson will now hope his side can maintain momentum when they travel to Portsmouth on Saturday.

Here, Phil Smith, James Copley and Joe Nicholson break down all of the major talking points surrounding Sunderland.

Sunderland drew with Fleetwood Town in League One in their last outing at the Stadium of Light but defeated Wigan Athletic in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday at the DW Stadium.

Nathan Broadhead and Luke O'Nien netted in a solid win for the Black Cats.

Here, though, Echo writers James Copley, Phil Smith and Joe Nicholson mull over all the latest chat surrounding the club.

Sunderland are currently top of League One after six games played.

That’s after Lee Johnson’s men defeated Accrington Stanley at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

A thrilling first half saw Sunderland take the lead through a Dan Neil screamer before Stanley levelled the scores after a Michael Nottingham header.

Carl Winchester put Lee Johnson’s men back ahead in the second half and Sunderland were able to hold on for the win and remain top of the division.

Here, Sunderland Echo writers Phil Smith and James Copley talk all things SAFC.

The Wearsiders face Accy on Saturday at the Stadium of Light in League One.

But there has been some interesting news coming out of Sunderland recently.

After a drawn-out contract saga (of sorts), Denver Hume has signed a new two-year deal at the Stadium of Light – with the option for a further years extension.

Here, James Copley, Richard Mennear and Joe Nicholson take you through everything you need to know.

James Copley is joined by fans Graeme Atkinson and Dave Lawrence to discuss all-things Sunderland.

The Black Cats brought in Ron-Thorbert Hoffman and Leon Dajaku to the Stadium of Light on deadline day with Jack Diamond and Will Grigg departing on loan to Harrogate Town and Rotherham United.

And there were near misses for Benji Kimpioka and Aiden O'Brien but both remain on Wearside for the time being.

Josh Hawkes, though has headed out on loan to Tranmere Rovers.

Here, Graeme Atkinson – from the Wise Men Say podcast – and life-long fan Dave Lawrence join The Echo’s James Copley to take you through and offer an opinion on all of the major stories surrounding the club.

James Copley is joined by Phil Smith and Joe Nicholson to discuss Sunderland's transfer window following deadline day on Tuesday night.

The Black Cats brought in Ron-Thorbert Hoffmann and Leon Dajaku to the Stadium of Light with Jack Diamond and Will Grigg departing on loan to Harrogate Town and Rotherham United.

And there was near misses for Benji Kimpioka and Aiden O'Brien but both remain on Wearside.

James Copley and Phil Smith take you through everything you need to know about Sunderland.

The pair review the Black Cats' wins against AFC Wimbledon and Blackpool and talk transfers ahead of this weekend's clash with Wycombe Wanderers.

Host James Copley is joined by Sunderland fan Dave Lawrence to discuss the latest goings-on at the Stadium of Light.

Former goalkeeper Vito Mannone has been linked with a return to Wearside whilst Leeds United youngster Niall Huggins is said be taking part in a medical ahead of his switch to Sunderland.

The pair also cast their eyes over this Saturday's League One clash with AFC Wimbledon at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland writers James Copley, Phil Smith and Joe Nicholson return for another edition of The Roar podcast.

The trio discusses the latest goings-on at the Stadium of Light and beyond after the Black Cats' loss to Burton on Tuesday.

But there was a debut for loanee Nathan Broadhead and with just weeks left in the transfer window, we cast our eye over some of the potential incomings and outgoings.