In the second of our special Wembley episodes, former Sunderland and Northern Ireland defender Conor McLaughlin joins to preview Saturday's big game. The former international footballer discuss the mindsets of Corry Evans, Bailey Wright and Lynden Gooch, while he gives us the lowdown on the difficulties of playing Gareth Ainsworth's Wycombe Wanderers. Thanks for coming on Conor Mc! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WWF...
May 17, 2022•32 min•Ep. 219
Is now the time? Wembley heartache is all too familiar for us, but can we take the step out of that doldrums and break free of League One at the home of football? Jonny King, Editor of The Wanderer fanzine joined me to chat through, what is hopefully, Sunderland and Alex Neil's final game in League One. Now pray. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WWFC #EFL...
May 15, 2022•36 min•Ep. 218
WEMBLEY! There's one more big step to go, but a 93rd minute strike from Patrick Roberts ensured that we would be going to Wembley for a chance at finally, FINALLY, getting out of League One. Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharp join me to dig through all the talking points from the game, preview the League One play off final, Trafalgar Square plans and loads of positivity. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SWFC #EFLPlayOffs...
May 10, 2022•39 min•Ep. 217
What a night. An electric evening at the Stadium of Light saw the Lads take a 1-0 win into a massive second leg at Hillsborough and - come what may - it was a memorable night on Wearside, harking back to the early days of SOL. Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharp join me to dig through all the talking points from the game, the atmosphere and the biggest game Sunderland have had in some time on Monday evening. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite pod...
May 07, 2022•35 min•Ep. 216
The play offs are back and, once again, we are in them. It's a going to be a nerve wracking few games and Sunderland and Alex Neil will hope to go one better than they did last season with a win over Sheffield Wednesday. Can we do it over two legs? James from Wednesday Til I Die podcast joined us to let us know all there is to know about the Owls. Now we wait. Eek. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SWFC #EFL...
May 03, 2022•43 min•Ep. 215
An oddly comfortable afternoon for the Lads saw Nathan Broadhead's early goal clinch a play-off spot, as we went 13 games unbeaten with a 1-0 win over Morecambe. Sheffield Wednesday await us next, as we look to progress to Wembley and hopefully, finally, get out of League One after four long seasons. Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharp join me to dig through all the talking points from yesterday's game, and look ahead to a massive week on Wearside. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or ...
May 01, 2022•35 min•Ep. 214
Whisper it quietly, but Sunderland might just be the team heading into the play-offs in form. An excellent 5-1 win over Cambridge United continued the Lads unbeaten run and takes us to 80 points. We did a live on the go one this week, as I welcome Sunderland Central Scotland's Phil and Gaz for a post match, bit pissed, trains noises in the background review of a big win. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CUFC #EFL...
Apr 24, 2022•30 min•Ep. 213
The Lads picked up a four point haul over their Easter Road double header - yet still begin the game outside of the play-offs coming this Saturday. That's right, with just three games left, every game is cup final - let's hope we get one to literally within the next few weeks. Cambridge are the visitors to the SOL this Saturday, and Jordan from Under The Abbey Stand returns to chat a massive fixture for the Lads this weekend. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscri...
Apr 20, 2022•43 min•Ep. 212
We just keep doing it, don't we? Last minute winners are simply the most fun thing about football and I demand we continue it as we did today in the 3-2 win over Shrews. Dave Lawrence and Danny Pugh join to chat through a mental game, but ultimately another three massive points. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #STFC #EFL
Apr 15, 2022•37 min•Ep. 211
Last minute winners are great, aren't they? Two late, late strikes from the Lads mean we head into a big Easter weekend in a strong position as we look to consolidate our play-off berth. And first up from our double header is a home game against Shrewsbury Town, so good old Ollie from the premier Shrewsbury podcast - Salopcast - joined us to chat all things Shrews. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #STFC #EFL...
Apr 13, 2022•41 min•Ep. 210
Its a very preview show this week, as my holiday mode is well and truly on. However, far from leaving the preview show on the cutting room floor, this weekend's game was far too big to simply leave out. The ever reliable, always interesting Si from Oxford United's Fence End Pod joins again to chat Saturday's game, Oxford's defeat on Saturday and a whole host of stuff in this bumper episode. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #...
Apr 04, 2022•49 min•Ep. 209
Last minute winners are class. Sunderland grabbed a vital - potentially season defining - 95th minute winner to takes all three points against The Gills on Saturday and, as always, we dissect the talking points from the weekend. Dave Lawrence, Brad Sharp and Phil Wilson join to complete a packed Monday show where we discuss Alex Neil, the play-off push and loads more, inc. a big Corry Evans debate. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcas...
Apr 03, 2022•55 min•Ep. 208
It feels like we've been away ages, doesn't it? Alas, Sunderland return to League One action on Saturday, as enter the weekend outside of the play-offs in seventh place and needing a win against a side we often struggle to beat at home. My old mucker Matt from @GillsInTheBlood returns to chat Gills resurgence in form, trouble in the boardroom and loads more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #GTFC #EFL...
Mar 29, 2022•42 min•Ep. 207
Pretty performances, but no ugly win this week as Sunderland drew a blank at Sincil Bank. Dave Lawrence and Michael Bowers join to dissect the game, Patrick Robert's performance and much more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #LCFC #EFL
Mar 20, 2022•35 min•Ep. 206
Ugly wins are still wins, no matter how you look at it. And that's been Sunderland's last fortnight in a nutshell - but who ever said getting out of this division is pretty? We'd certainly take another late, unattractive win on Saturday against the Imps, wouldn't we? Former guest, and What The Falk fan favourite, Tom Clarke moves away from the Sports Desk at The Times and The Game podcast to make his first appearance of the season to chat Lincoln, Chris Maguire and what has gone wrong for the cl...
Mar 15, 2022•51 min•Ep. 205
It wasn't pretty, but when three points are all that's needed, who is arguing? Dave Lawrence and Bradley Sharpe (and his little man Archie briefly!) join to talk through Sunderland's 2-0 win over Crewe, Defoe, Patrick Roberts and much more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CreweAlex #EFL
Mar 13, 2022•50 min•Ep. 204
Is it to be woooooaaaah Sweet Luke O9, or Highway To Hell this weekend? With Sunderland - you can never really know. The Lads face bottom of table, out of sorts Crewe Alexandra at the Stadium of Light, as they look to make it two home wins from two following the midweek victory of Fleetwood Town. To join me and give us the lowdown on exactly what has gone wrong with David Artell and the Alex this season is the lovely Steve from the excellent Railwayman Podcast. Tune in! Oh...and read this https:...
Mar 09, 2022•37 min•Ep. 203
The Lads are on the road again, as Sunderland travel to London to take on bogey team Charlton. The 3-0 win over Wigan was, in short, really good - but we must continue that level of form if we are to finally get promoted out of this league, even if that must be via the dreaded play-offs. Nath from Charlton Live once again joins me on the podcast to discuss The Addicks poor form, their serious injury issues and "player of the year" George Dobson. All that and loads more. Enjoyed the episode? Foll...
Mar 02, 2022•40 min•Ep. 202
After weeks of misery, Alex Neil and co reminded us just why we love this club. A terrific performance at the DW Stadium saw Sunderland demolish second place Wigan Athletic to grab only their second win of 2022. Dave Lawrence and SAFC Central Scotland's social media man Dan Pugh joined me to discuss the colossus that is Arby Xhemaji and a terrific away day for the Lads. Haway! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WAFC #EF...
Feb 26, 2022•37 min•Ep. 201
Sunderland are stuck in rot that appears to be wrecking anything good that the 21/22 season had to offer. And if they were hoping for an easy ride this weekend in order to shrug it off, they're shit outta luck as we face in-form automatic promotion favourites Wigan Athletic away. Adam from 'Tics pod Progress With Unity joins me to chat Max Power's tremendous season, why Wigan have been so bloody good this season and gives us an update on Charlie Wyke. Join us. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @...
Feb 24, 2022•42 min•Ep. 200
Review shows haven't been for the faint hearted recently - and things just feel a little gloomy right now. So instead of reviewing why we hate Sunderland at the moment, Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharpe join myself to go over why we love Sunderland, the moments that made us fall in love, the days we'll never forget and the Sunderland we know and love. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #EFL...
Feb 20, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 199
Considering the 90 minutes on the pitch is normally the most important thing, it feels weird to be YET AGAIN discussing the mess in the Sunderland board. Alas, a game will be had on Saturday at the Stadium of Light and - like it or not - it's crucial if we are to have any chance of clawing anything out of this slowly souring season. The ever reliable Liam from the MK1 Podcast joined us once again to give us the lowdown on Liam Manning's first months in charge, Connor Wickham and what he makes of...
Feb 15, 2022•35 min•Ep. 198
It's easy to forget that Sunderland AFC are a football club, and not a dramatized soap opera. On the pitch, things aren't great - but off the pitch, things are even more concerning for many fans. Dave Lawrence and SAFC Central Scotland's main man Phil Wilson pick apart another poor performance, discuss Charlie Methven's continual appearances at games and the appointment of Alex Neil. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #A...
Feb 13, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 197
I have to admit, I honestly don't know how I do this podcast when Sunderland AFC is in such a mess on, and off, the pitch. But, the preview show must go on. The wonderful Lee Finch of The Wombles Had A Dream joins to discuss the only team lower than Sunderland in the form table - Wimbledon! Can the Dons pile more misery on the Lads, or will both sides bad form cancel each other out? Join us to find out all that, plus the Wimbledon thoughts on Sunderland and which pubs to visit near Plough Lane. ...
Feb 09, 2022•37 min•Ep. 196
Will it ever work out for Sunderland, or is this never ending spiral going to last forever? Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharp join to pick apart another depressing day in the history of SAFC, Ken Dodd, flatulence and more. It's a sad one. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #DRFC #EFL
Feb 06, 2022•37 min•Ep. 195
What a difference a week makes. Lee Johnson is a distant memory, JD is in red and white again and Roy Keane is reportedly on the verge of becoming the new boss. It's f***ing mental, innit? However, in the midst of all this crazy chat is a game of bloody football. It's sure to be rocking at the SOL this Saturday and Adam from Doncaster Rovers site IntoTheEmptyNet joined me to give us the inside info on if Donny can take a pee on our chips this weekend. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFa...
Feb 03, 2022•30 min•Ep. 194
Sunderland got back to winning ways with a battling win over Portsmouth last weekend and, without a midweek game, the Lads have been able to rest up ahead of a tough away game at the on Saturday. Bolton Wanderers are our hosts this weekend as we head to Greater Manchester looking to put together one of those good Lee Johnson streaks. It's been a funny old season for the Trotters, though Ian Evatt has already said he feels they are "the best side in the league." Does our guest and Bolton fan Will...
Jan 25, 2022•38 min•Ep. 192
Bit of a different show for you this week, as the Sunderland Central Scotland supporters branch catch up before and after the game to give you an all new, one off reaction show. Phil Wilson and Danny Pugh join myself to run through a gutsy 1-0 over an organised Portsmouth side as Sunderland move back into second. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PUP #EFL...
Jan 23, 2022•38 min•Ep. 191
Dropped points against Wycombe, Lincoln City and Accrington mean Sunderland have dropped off the pace a little at the summit of League One. Familiar foes Portsmouth are the visitors on Saturday - but can the Lads put in an improved display and bag three much needed points? Things have improved slightly at Pompey, and regular preview guest Hugh from the excellent PO4Podcast joins us to give us the lowdown and Pompey's season so far, their alleged interest in Denver Hume and their successful Janua...
Jan 20, 2022•39 min•Ep. 190
Sigh. More dropped points for Sunderland means anguish is being felt on Wearside, as another late levellers means we draw on the road. Dave Lawrence, Brad Sharp and Accrington fan and Across The Pitch host Tony join to defensive mistakes, if it's a steaky and whether and which signings we feel could aid in our stuttering promotion push. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #ASFC #EFL...
Jan 17, 2022•58 min•Ep. 189
