WE ARE (STILL) TOP OF THE LEAGUE. Sunderland racked up their fifth win in six games and everything is going swimming at the Stadium of Light. But could former boss Simon Grayson upset the apple cart this weekend? Tom Sandells, digital sports journalist for the Lanacashire Post covering Fleetwood Town joins me to discuss the Cod Army's recent decent form and what's been happening over the last year. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcas...
Sep 14, 2021•38 min•Ep. 158
Sunderland continue to march on, as the Lads open up a gap at the top of the League One table. Accrington Stanley gave Lee Johnson's side a real test, but a Dan Neil masterclass and a cool Carl Winchester finish ensured Sunderland took the spoils. To discuss, what felt like, a big win and a hugely enjoyable game are Sunderland fans Brad Sharp and Dave Lawrence, while Tony from Stanley podcast Across The Pitch made his What The Falk hat trick to give us give an alternative view. Enjoyed the episo...
Sep 11, 2021•41 min•Ep. 157
International weekend is gone and the Lads are back. High flying Accrington Stanley venture to the Stadium this week for a early season top of the table clash. Tony from popular Stanley podcast Across The Pitch joins me from Toronto to discuss their good early season form and more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Four wins in six - can Accy Stanley really challenge this year? • Plenty of new signings, but which ones have ...
Sep 07, 2021•40 min•Ep. 156
Welcome to another #SAFC transfer special! Sunderland added a further two Deadline Day additions as Bayern Munich goalkeeper Ron-Thorben Hoffman and Union Berlin (and former Bayern) winger Leon Dajaku joined the club. We did not expect the wonderful Tom Adams of Bavarian Football Works to return so soon, but we are delighted he did, as he gives us the lowdown on the Black Cats latest recruits. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app...
Sep 02, 2021•40 min•Ep. 155
This is our house, and you play by our rules. GERRIN. The Lads won AGAIN, and Dan Neil, Elliot Embleton and Ross Stewart are just really good lads. To discuss, what felt like, a huge win are Sunderland fans Jack Shields and Dave Lawrence, while Jonny King from Wycombe Wanderers podcast The Wanderer joined us to give an alternative view. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WWFC #EFL...
Aug 28, 2021•37 min•Ep. 154
The first real big test of the season? Possibly. Recorded before Aiden O'Brien turned into a prime Harry Kane, Sunderland take on familiar foes Wycombe at the Stadium of Light this Saturday with both sides bang in form. Tom from JJ's Left Foot joins us to give us the Chairboys viewpoint. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Josh Scowen - how's he doing? • Wycombe are flying, is Gareth Ainsworth onto another promotion? • Injury...
Aug 24, 2021•39 min•Ep. 153
Sunderland are back in business, thanks to a superb (ahem) Carl Andreas Winiesta strike against Wimbledon. The Stadium of Light was rocking again as the Lads made it three wins in four, and Sunderland fan Jack Shields and Wimbledon fan Lee Finch from The Wombles Had a Dream podcast join me to react to the game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #AFCWimbledon #EFL...
Aug 21, 2021•36 min•Ep. 152
It was all going so well - then Burton came along. However, a chance to bounce back is upon us, as we face a double header at the Stadium of Light. This week, Lee from The Wombles Had a Dream Podcast joins me to chat Saturday's game. It's a cracker. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • The return to Plough Lane and what it meant. • The Dons solid start to the season - can it continue? • Wimbledon, what it means to the communit...
Aug 18, 2021•36 min•Ep. 151
2-1 is the new 1-1. Sunderland won their third game in a row, with an identical score line and Ross Stewart, once again, at the forefront. It was an eventful day at Stadium:MK and myself, Dave and Liam from MK1 Podcast joined me to review the game in full. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MKDons #EFL
Aug 14, 2021•35 min•Ep. 150
Two games and two wins is a pretty solid start to the season. Sunderland dispatched of Wigan in front of 31k fans, before Josh Hawkes and Aiden O'Brien ensured we progress in the Caraboa Cup. However, League One action is back as we head to MK Dons for a tasty weekend away day, and Liam from MK1 Podcast joins me to preview the game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Russell Martin - what is Liam's thoughts on his departure?...
Aug 10, 2021•34 min•Ep. 149
GERRIN! What a great performance, 31k back in the stadium, Charlie Wyke had a stinker and the Lads are winning the league with no full backs. Adam from Wigan Athletic's PWU Podcast joins us once more, with Dave and Jack in the red and white corner with me celebrate a cracking win over a potential promotion contender. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WAFC #EFL...
Aug 07, 2021•27 min•Ep. 148
Sunderland are back - and we have no full backs. Well, we're still here in the third and, who knows, we may never leave. However, we have to try - starting with Max Power and his mates on Saturday. Adam from PUW Podcast joins me to chat Wigan Athletic's busy summer. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Why you wanna be Stoke 2009, huh punk? • Is Max Power the same Max Power from his flare holding days of 2017? • Wyke, 10k a we...
Aug 04, 2021•28 min•Ep. 147
Here comes the season! The Euros were a dream, but the grind of club football is back, and the Lads are finally back to review it, amongst some much needed sillyness. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod , or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Ange Postecoglou and the madness of the SPL. Never change. • Graham makes an outlandish prediction. • Joe Hart pisses off Scott and the world came at him FAST. • Sunderland chat and can you win a league with no full backs? • ...
Aug 02, 2021•58 min•Ep. 146
The Euros are done, and whilst we are still in mourning, the league football is back. What better way to get ready for #SAFC to come then by starting the campaign with a Sunderland special? Bristol Rovers defender, and former Sunderland man, Jack Baldwin joins me for an hour to chat the trials and tribulations of being a Sunderland player in the third tier. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. Promotion to WSL - excited? From Ge...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 145
The Euros are done, and whilst we are still in mourning, the league football is back. What better way to get ready for #SAFC to come then by starting the campaign with a Sunderland special? Bristol Rovers defender, and former Sunderland man, Jack Baldwin joins me for an hour to chat the trials and tribulations of being a Sunderland player in the third tier. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. McGeady - are the rumours true? Wha...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 144
It hurts. Words are hard to conjure up just 24 hours later...but we tried. Me and Matt from Gills In The Blood try our best to analyse what has been an amazing tournament that, sadly, came to an agonising - yet familiar - ending. This England team, manager, staff, players, did us proud and we are truly thankful for everything you gave us. On to Qatar. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ITAENG #ThreeLions #Euro2020...
Jul 12, 2021•50 min•Ep. 143
What else can be said but THIS is the chance to make history. It simply has never been bigger in our lifetime, and we try to put it into words how much this game means to us in the preview. Matt from @GillsInTheBlood joins Jack Shields and Italian football expert @ ChloeBeresford to run the rule over a game that is sure to make those bums squeak. Tune in. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Where are Italy weak and how can En...
Jul 10, 2021•42 min•Ep. 142
FACKING HELL MAYTE. We've got to a major tournament final. If we do this, IF we do this, it may be the greatest thing that ever happened. However, forget about Sunday for a moment and bask in the wonder of Wednesday night's win. Jack Shields, Gills In The Blood host Matt and The Third Tier's Tom Mayne join me to discuss THE greatest day in the history of us following the Three Lions. God that felt good. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite p...
Jul 08, 2021•51 min•Ep. 141
This is going too far and I'm starting to feel positive. Stop this England - actually, please don't. I'm off to the semi's on Wednesday, but podcasts must be made as we review the Ukraine win and preview the mammoth Denmark game. Matt from @GillsInTheBlood, Jack Shields and Matt from @ThisIsTranmere join me to run the rule over a game that is sure to make those bums squeak just a little bit. Tune in. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podc...
Jul 05, 2021•55 min•Ep. 140
Bloody hell. This is getting to the crunch, isn't it? England travel away from Wembley for the first time in the tournament this weekend as they take on Ukraine in the Stadio Olimpico in Rome and, of course, the WTF team are here to preview it for you. Matt from @GillsInTheBlood and Ukrainian fan and football expert Andrew Todos of @ZoryaLondonsk join me to run the rule over a game that is sure to make those bums squeak just a little bit. Tune in. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPo...
Jul 01, 2021•45 min•Ep. 139
WE BEAT THE GERMANS! WE BEAT THE BLOODY GERMANS! I was lucky enough to be at Wembley to see England make a huge stride towards getting into the latter stages of Euro 2020 and boy, are things heating up. Jack Shields and Gills In The Blood host Matt join me to discuss one of the greatest days in the history of the Three Lions. God that felt good. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGGER #ThreeLions #Euro2020...
Jun 30, 2021•48 min•Ep. 138
Jesus. This is a big one, isn't it? England vs Germany is never boring. Part enemies, part secret admiration, there's genuinely no bigger game on the international stage and we are less than 48 hours away from it. Matt from @GillsInTheBlood, WTF regular Jack Shields and our German football expert Tom from @BravarianFootballWorks join me to run the rule over a game that will give us guaranteed fireworks. Tune in. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your fa...
Jun 27, 2021•50 min•Ep. 137
Scotland are gone and England face up to a classic against the Germans. However, before we chat about next week's last 16 tie, we recap and review the final Group D games for both sides. Jack Shields and the Daily Record's Gab McKay pick apart the games, as we try to look at what comes next for both sides. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #CZEENG #CROASCO #Euro2020...
Jun 23, 2021•39 min•Ep. 136
Here we go then. Group D's finale. England should be safely through, even if in third place, but it is shit or bust for Scotland as they face Croatia. Regular What The Falk-ers Ian Graham and Scott Kennedy join me to give thoughts and opinions on both games, plus more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • England - rings the changes, or too soon to panic? • Can Steve Clarke turn a spirited team into a winning team? • Is it bet...
Jun 20, 2021•36 min•Ep. 135
Football is weird. Heroes one day, villans the next - but what do we make of the Wembley showcase from both perspectives? Scotland the happier of two, they now face a mammoth game against Croatia on Tuesday, while England limp into the last 16 more or so. Matt from @GillsInTheBlood, the Daily Record's Gab McKay and Edinburgh Live's Jacob Farr pick apart the game, as we try to look at a game that has frustrated England fans, and overjoyed Scots. Tune in. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatThe...
Jun 19, 2021•47 min•Ep. 134
It's the big one... Well, at least until the final. England vs Scotland, in a major tournament at Wembley. It really doesn't get much bigger than that. Regular What The Falk-ers Jack Shields and Scott Kennedy join me to give thoughts and opinions from both sides of the fence. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • England have the firepower, Scotland brings underdog the spirit. Who wins? • Plenty of team selection discussion on ...
Jun 16, 2021•45 min•Ep. 133
One day you're a hero, the next you're falling into an empty net after being lobbed from 50 yards. The story of Scotland's opening game at the Euros was not a happy one. Especially not David Marshall. Scott Kennedy, the Daily Record's Gab McKay and Football CFB's Callum McFadden take in the game, as we try to look at a frustrating game with only the best gallows humour. Tune in. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SCOCZE #Davi...
Jun 14, 2021•49 min•Ep. 132
England won their opening game of UEFA Euro 2020, with Raheem Sterling notching the only goal of a fairly one-sided game. Get in! Matt Hibbert of ThisIsTranmere and Ian Graham of Cult Connections joined me to take in all the main talking points and the best of the action. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGCRO #ThreeLions #Euro2020
Jun 13, 2021•44 min•Ep. 131
23 years in the making, Scotland are back at a major tournament - and WTFP is here to preview it for you. To join me to preview Steve Clarke's boys opening game against Czech Republic is regular guest Scott, the Daily Record Gab McKay and Edinburgh Evening News' Jacob Farr. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Is it a must-win game already? • Stick with the team that got Scotland there, or throw in a grenade? • Scott's buildin...
Jun 11, 2021•47 min•Ep. 130
Here we go then. As promised, we'll be with you throughout England's Euro 2020 tournament with previews and reactions - let's hope it's all the way to the final. To join me to preview the Three Lions opening game against Croatia is popular former guest Matt from @ThisIsTranmere and regular contributor Connor Gardner. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Memories of England vs Croatia. • Who's getting into the starting XI? • Ga...
Jun 09, 2021•54 min•Ep. 129
