BBC Newcastle's Nick Barnes joins Sunderland Echo writers Phil Smith, Mark Donnelly and James Copley to discuss the latest goings-on at the Academy of Light as the Black Cats' League One fate looks set to be decided.
In a new feature, we're speaking to former Sunderland players and asking them to pick the games that defined their time on Wearside. In the sixth edition, Gary Bennett speaks to Phil Smith about his time with the Black Cats. His picks go some way to telling the story of his stellar career with Sunderland.
Darragh MacAnthony joins Mark Donnelly to discuss the current situation in League One. The Posh owner has explained why he feels the season should finish, and how a number of their promotion rivals - including Sunderland - have backed his plans. MacAnthony also explains how he turned down the chance to sign Will Grigg in January, and we. chew the fat over season two of Sunderland 'Til I Die.
In a new feature, we're speaking to former Sunderland players and asking them to pick the games that defined their time on Wearside. In the fifth edition, Bolo Zenden speaks to Phil Smith about his time with the Black Cats. His picks go some way to telling the story of his stellar career with Sunderland.
In a new feature, we're speaking to former Sunderland players and asking them to pick the games that defined their time on Wearside. In the fourth edition, Danny Collins speaks to Phil Smith about his time with the Black Cats. His four games go some way to telling the story of his stellar career with Sunderland.
In a new feature, we're speaking to former Sunderland players and asking them to pick the games that defined their time on Wearside. In the third edition, George Honeyman speaks to Phil Smith about his time with the Black Cats. His four games go some way to telling the story of last season under Jack Ross.
In a new feature, we're speaking to former Sunderland players and asking them to pick the games that defined their time on Wearside. In the second edition, Marcus Stewart speaks to Phil Smith about winning promotion to the Premier League with the Black Cats after a rocky start to his Sunderland career. His four games go some way to telling the story of the Mick McCarthy inspired 2004/2005 Championship winning season. LISTEN TO PART ONE W/ STEPHEN ELLIOTT HERE...
In a new feature, we're speaking to former Sunderland players and asking them to pick the games that defined their time on Wearside. In the first edition, Stephen Elliott speaks to Phil Smith about his journey from a youngster without a senior start through promotions, relegations, injuries and wonder goals. His four games go some way to telling the story of how he developed a lifelong connection with the club...
Sunderland Ladies have been dealt a major blow after the FA announced that it would be declaring the current season null and void. Mel Reay's side were 11 points clear of second place with a game in hand before the decision. Host Richard Mennear leads the reaction alongside Echo writers Phil Smith, Mark Donnelly and James Copley.
Host Richard Mennear is joined (on Skype) by Echo writers Phil Smith, Mark Donnelly and James Copley as the team discuss all things Sunderland AFC. In this episode: - The team ponders how the season should finish - How Phil Parkinson and his staff are coping - Sunderland 'Til I Die season two - Plus much, much more!
With season two of Sunderland 'Til I Die set to hit Netflix in the coming days, we spoke exclusively with Leo Pearlman about the anticipated second instalment. In this special edition of The Roar, writer Mark Donnelly quizzes Pearlman on the big issues surrounding the second series - including working with Charlie Methven and Stewart Donald - plus the possibility of a third season. Oh, and there's some takeover talk thrown in there too. Sunderland 'Til I Die season two will be released on April ...
The Sunderland Echo's SAFC team react to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the football season
Host James Copley is joined by Sunderland AFC writer Mark Donnelly at the University of Sunderland this week... The pair discuss: - Mandron's magic for Gillingham - Sunderland's slip up away at Bristol Rovers - What next for Phil Parkinson? - Can Sunderland still gain promotion?
BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes joins host James Copley and chief Sunderland Echo writer Phil Smith at the University of Sunderland this week. The trio discuss: - Denver Hume v Declan John - Sunderland 'Til I die season two - The Coventry loss - Saturday's opponents Gillingham - Takeover talk
Ex-Sunderland defender Danny Collins joins Echo journalists Phil Smith, Mark Donnelly and James Copley to discuss the draw with Fleetwood, Joey Barton's comments and the Black Cats' trip to Coventry.
Host Richard Mennear is joined by ex-Sunderland midfielder Kieron Brady, Phil Smith and James Copley On the agenda: - Charlie Wyke v Kyle Lafferty - Sunderland's form - Can Portsmouth be stopped? - Phil Parkinson's tenure so far - Competition for places
The BBC's Nick Barnes joins Rich, Mark and James to mull over a brilliant win against Rochdale at the Stadium of Light. The team also looks ahead to the Oxford game, weighs-up Charlie Wyke's contribution and analyses Phil Parkinson's tenure so far.
Sunderland Ladies head coach Mel Reay joins host James Copley to discuss her term's brilliant performance so far this campaign. The pair talk potentially going the season undefeated, reaching the semi-final of the League Cup and the fifth round of the FA Cup against WSL1 side Birmingham City.
Rich, Phil and James return to discuss all the latest Sunderland AFC goings-on; including the January transfer window, the club's academy, the Portsmouth loss and upcoming fixtures.
The Sunderland Echo's Richard Mennear and Mark Donnelly analyse SAFC's deadline day deals as two new faces, Declan John and Antione Semenyo, joined the club.
The Echo's Phil Smith and the BBC Nick Barnes pick apart a vital away win for Phil Parkinson's Sunderland against Tranmere Rovers.
Richard Mennear, Phil Smith and James Copley return to discuss all things Sunderland AFC. On this week's show, the team talks MK Dons, Doncaster Rovers, Phil Parkinson, Lynden Gooch, transfers, Will Grigg and much, much more!
Host Richard Mennear is joined by Phil Smith and James Copley to discuss Sunderland's transfer activity, the Wycombe win and the trip to MK Dons on Saturday.
The Sunderland Echo's SAFC team are back for with a first podcast of 2020. Richard Mennear, Phil Smith and James Copley mull over the recent club statement, Stewart Donald, transfers and much, much more!
Merry Christmas! Phil Smith and Richard Mennear are back to discuss Sunderland's team of the decade after a rollercoaster 10-years at the Stadium of Light
The man behind the brilliant @SAFCLadies Twitter account Mark Craggs joins host James Copley for a chat about women's football in the North East. We discuss everything from Mel Reay's brilliance to the team's fortunes this season and what it's like being a young, up-and-coming journalist in a thriving industry.
We're back with another episode of The Roar Podcast, discussing all things SAFC after Stewart Donald appointed two non-executive directors earlier this week.
Ex-Sunderland striker Stephen Elliot joins Richard Mennear, Phil Smith and James Copley to pick the bones of another Sunderland loss. The team also talk, Charlie Methven, Stewart Donald, Phil Parkinson, the January transfer window and look ahead to the Blackpool game at the Stadium of Light on Saturday
The Roar - Episode 018. "For Brazil, he should play..." Ex-Cat Danny Collins is joined by host James Copley and chief SAFC writer Phil Smith for another edition of The Roar Podcast. The team discuss January signings, Phil Parkinson's tactics, Ethan Robson and Benji Kimpioka's contract situations, and look ahead to Sunderland's clash with Gillingham on Saturday.
The Roar - Episode 018. The Sunderland Echo's SAFC team are back to discuss the Black Cats' 2-1 loss to Burton Albion at the Stadium of Light. Host James Copley is joined by Phil Smith and Mark Donnelly.
