James Copley, Richard Mennear and Joe Nicholson are back to discuss all of the latest goings-on at Sunderland. The trio discusses Alex Neil's first win as Sunderland head coach against Wigan Athletic and takes a look at Stewart Donald's latest comments.
Echo writers James Copley and Joe Nicholson are joined by Sunderland fan Michael Bowers to discuss the latest at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats scored a late equaliser at home to salvage a point against Burton Albion on Tuesday night, with Alex Neil still looking for his first win as head coach.
James Copley, Joe Nicholson and Phil Smith to discuss the latest goings-on regarding Sunderland.
Phil Smith, Joe Nicholson and James Copley discuss this week's shareholding bombshell, Madrox, Kyril Louis Dreyfus, Kevin Ball's departure and where Sunderland go from here.
Echo writers Richard Mennear, James Copley and Joe Nicholson discuss the latest goings-on at Sunderland with the Alex Neil era now two games old.
James Copley, Joe Nicholson and James Copley react to the news that Roy Keane to Sunderland is off.
James Copley and Richard Mennear discuss the latest on the Sunderland managerial front and look ahead to the Cheltenham Town game.
Echo writers James Copley, Richard Mennear and Joe Nicholson discuss the latest in Sunderland's managerial hunt.
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? To listen, follow the links below or search ‘The Roar’ wherever you listen to your podcasts.
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 wri...
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.
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 s...
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 eveni...
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 ma...
