The Roar Podcast - Sunderland Echo

Host James Copley is joined by SAFC Fan TV's Deano Elgar and lifelong Black Cats supporter Dave Lawrence to discuss new signing Frederik Alves and the 2-1 win at MK Dons.

The trio also talk about the Wearsiders transfer window so far and preview Tuesday's clash against Burton Albion.

Sunderland supporter and Echo writer James Copley is joined by fellow fans Melissa Johnson and Dave Lawrence to discuss the latest news from the Stadium of Light.

Dennis Cirkin has signed while Lee Johnson offered interesting updates on Denver Hume and Will Grigg.

Here, we take you through everything you need to know and get the opinion of Sunderland supporters.

Sunderland have won their opening two games this season.

The first came in League One against Wigan Athletic last Saturday before Lee Johnson's men triumphed against Port Vale the following Tuesday in the Carabao Cup.

Here, The Echo's James Copley, Richard Mennear and Joe Nicholson take you through the latest goings-on at the Stadium of Light and beyond.

Sunderland Echo writers Phil Smith, Joe Nicholson and James Copley discuss all of the major goings-on at the Stadium of Light.

The team takes you through all of the latest transfer news, including the situations behind the scenes with Daniel Jebbison and Dennis Cirkin.

The trio also looks ahead to the Black Cats' League One opener against Wigan Athletic eight days later and mull-over the fitness of Aiden McGeady and new signing Alex Pritchard.

Host James Copley is joined by Phil Smith and Mark Donnelley to discuss the latest goings-on at Sunderland.

The team takes you through all of the latest transfer news, including the situations behind-the-scenes with Tony Gallacher, Jordan Gabriel, Bailey Wright, Will Grigg and Elliot Embleton.

The trio also looks ahead to the Black Cats' final pre-season game against Hull City on Friday night and the League One opener against Wigan Athletic eight days later.

Sunderland Echo SAFC writers James Copley, Mark Donnelly and Phil Smith discuss all of the major goings-on at the Stadium of Light.

We ask if Will Grigg has a future on Wearside amidst MK Dons links whilst analysing Sunderland's latest signing, Alex Pritchard.

There's also been some interesting news regarding former goalkeeper Remi Matthews and mooted transfer target Joe Pigott.

It's been a busy week at the Stadium of Light - with the club sealing a deal to retain Aiden McGeady while allowing George Dobson to depart.

And while Sunderland may still be waiting to seal their first signing of the summer, the Black Cats remain active in the market.

The club are also waiting on responses from Charlie Wyke, Luke O'Nien and Denver Hume over their futures and we examine the contract situation in the latest episode of our podcast.

We also examine the McGeady and Dobson deals and look ahead to the first friendly of the summer at Spennymoor Town, as Richard Mennear is joined by Phil Smith and Mark Donnelly for the latest instalment of The Roar.

Our Sunderland AFC team are back to discuss the latest goings-on at the Stadium of Light.

With the Black Cats set to return to pre-season in the coming weeks, transfer and contract activity is starting to hot-up.

Anthony Patterson and Ellis Taylor both penned long-term contracts at the club this week and Aiden McGeady is understood to be close to extending his stay at Sunderland.

Elsewhere, Charlie Wyke is continuing to be linked with an exit from the club as his contracts prepares to come to an end – while there have also been fresh updates on George Dobson and Will Grigg, who spent the second half of last season away on loan.

Richard Mennear is joined by Phil Smith and Mark Donnelly to discuss these latest developments and much more in the latest episode of ‘The Roar’.

Host Richard Mennear is joined by James Copley and Mark Donnelly to discuss the latest goings-on at Sunderland AFC.

The trio take you through the latest transfer story surrounding Charlie Wyke and look ahead to the Black Cats' pre-season fixture against Spennymoor Town as Euro 2020 approaches.

Host Richard Mennear is joined by Sunderland Echo football writers Phil Smith and James Copley to discuss a busy week at Sunderland AFC.

The Ladies team will now play their football in the second tier after their application to join the Championship was successful.

And we'll also take you through the latest on the transfer front after loanee Eliot Embleton achieved promotion with Blackpool last weekend.