Roker Rapport

Crank that pan up hot, add some good quality olive oil, stick in the finest cut of Podcast that money can buy and SEASON IT! Listen in - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about on this episode?Sunderland’s mounting injury list;Picking over the bones of the Villa loss;Tying down the youngsters to new contracts;Four or five at the back?What is the point in playing Ashley Fletcher?The upcoming game with QPR;All this and much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re back! You can catch an extra show or two every week as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by James from 7500 to Holte! LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about this episode?The return of Grabban, Elmo and Brucey to the SOL;How have things been at Villa Park?Bent bullying and Terry triggering; What actually happened to Bent and how important has Terry been for Villa this Season?“Apathy is toxic and infectious” - The legacy of Randy Lerner;The lads bond over a mutual hatred and general contempt of a certain club...Predictions for this evening; Who can really change the game?Plus much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re back! You can catch an extra show or two every week as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by Lucas from 1885 “The Millwall Podcast”! LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about this week?Sunderland’s icy trip to The Den;How have Millwall been doing since last our sides met?Giving the youngsters time to grow;Who should we keep an eye on this Saturday?Joel Asoro; Is he one to keep hold of should the worst happen?Speaking of the worst happening; Did Millwall benefit from their last relegation to League One?Plus much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the first time since this Podcast’s inception we have an interesting game of football to talk about - and joining us this week is Ian Murtagh, football writer for the Daily Express & Star. LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about on this episode?The absolute ridiculousness that was Saturday’s game with Boro;Joel Asoro and the potential of him leaving;Can we still stay up?Millwall and how winning will put us right back in the race;Has Callum McManaman earned a start?Ellis Short & the takeover latest;All this and much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re back! You can catch an extra show or two every week as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by Iain from Boro Fan TV! LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about this week?Saturday's game with Boro;Is it or is it not a real derby?How are the Boro fans feeling about where they're at this season?Fletcher; we get some insight on the lad (and a pretty dire prediction)Graham gets a bit ranty;North East football and how much it means to the region as a whole;Plus much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re back! You can catch an extra show or two every week as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by Ed from Lion of Vienna Suite! LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about this week?Tonight’s game with Bolton;How depressed are the Wanderers fans this season?Is this another make or break situation or are we past the point of no return?How damaging was the loss of Gary Madine to Cardiff?Plus much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SWEETS! SWEETS! Oh, yeah, and Sunderland lost again. The Podcast Express just pulled into the station and it’s time for your weekly ride! LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about on this episode?Losing... again;YOUR Twitter questions;How much blame can we place on Chris Coleman?Who are the shirkers?How bad are we?!Is this the end or is there hope left?All this and much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re back! You can catch an extra show every week as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by Billy from Beesotted! LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about this week?The coming meeting between the two sides at the SOL;Brentford’s recent form; Who are the players to watch this Saturday?The scouting techniques that seem to be working well for the Bees;Aiden McGeady’s caused Brentford problems in the past; Can he do so again?Thoughts from both sides on Bristanbul;Insight on how things can work if a club can stick to a game-plan on and off the pitch;Plus much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What better way than to break down Sunderland’s redemption story on Saturday than to make terrible wrestling puns?! We’re joined this week by Youtube & Wrestling personality Jack the Jobber. LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about on this episode?The mental result on Saturday at Bristol City;Individual performances, both positive and negative;Changing formation (again) - surely it’s about time?!Looking ahead to Brentford;We answer your Twitter questions;WRESTLING!All this and much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A short while ago, our very own James Copley sat down with ‘Lost in France’ author Spencer Vignes, and Sunderland AFC historian and author Paul Days, to have a truly fascinating conversation about Sunderland legend and WWI hero - Leigh Roose! LISTEN IN - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about on this episode?Leigh Richmond Roose; goalkeeper, scholar, playboy, maverick, Lance Corporal;The birth of the football superstar;The early, fascinating history of English League football and Sunderland AFC;The many footballers who joined their fellow man to fight in the trenches of WWI;Throwing grenades instead of footballs!All this and much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re back! You can catch an extra show every week as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by Stanley from One Stream In Bristol! Join us - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and YouTube!What are we talking about this week?Tomorrow’s match with Bristol City;The impressive work of Lee Johnson;Adam Matthews; Is he finally returning to the form that attracted both clubs?Chris Coleman vs Simon Grayson; Do the Robins fans think we made the right choice?Plus much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

IT’S TIME FOR ANOTHER GROUP THERAPY SESSION! Join us as we get our teeth stuck into yet another Sunderland defeat, the protest debate and more! You can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about this week?Looking at Saturday’s loss, and all the fallout on the back of it;TACTICS - it time for a change in system?Protest – is it needed?How are we feeling about our chances of survival?Looking ahead to the Bristol City game;We answer your Twitter questions;Plus much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dropping by to join us for this week’s Xtra preview show is Ben from the mighty fine Ipswich Town Podcast ‘Blue Monday’.What are we talking about this week?What has changed since we last met?The transfer window and how it was for both teams;Our opinions on Mr Marmite, Mick McCarthy;The state of play - how are Ipswich looking?Our score predictions (neither are confident!);Plus much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We didn't play this weekend so everything is still fine! Not only that but this week we've been joined in the studio by the Brazilian himself - Danny Collins! Join us - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about this week?Danny’s time at Sunderland, including;Winning Player of the Season two years in a row.Beating the Mags 2-1, and Kieran’s goal.The feeling of playing at a packed SoL and scoring for the LadsThe El-Hadji Diouf/Anton Ferdinand debacle.And finally a bit of Birmingham City pre-match analysis.Plus much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re back! You can catch an extra show every week as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined once again by Chris Pugh from Tilton Talk Show! Join us - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about this week?Tuesday's game with Birmingham City;How have things gone for both Clubs since our last meeting?The lack of real distance between teams in the lower half of the league;As we prepare for the end of the transfer window; what exactly do we expect from our respective managers?Cattermole; Is he beginning to show signs of a resurgence after a terrible 2017?Plus much, much more. It's honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A young Lads team tamed the Tigers, so we mulled it over with Nick Barnes of BBC Newcastle and Spencer Vignes, author of Lost in France: The Remarkable Life and Death of Leigh Roose, Football’s First Superstar! Join us - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about this week?In-Depth analysis of the Hull gameThe kids are alright... The impact of Asoro, Maja, Robson Clarke-Salter and others.THAT wonderful team goal.Transfer rumours and who Chris Coleman might sign in January.Discuss all things Sunderland with some insight from Nick.Plus much, much more. It’s honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's time for this week's episode of Rapport Xtra - Today we're joined by Les of Amber Nectar to preview this weekend's game against Hull City. Listen in!What are we talking about this week?We compete over which fan base is more depressed...and which sh*thouse owner is more sh*thouse than the other;The differing successes of each respective areas' City of Culture bids;Just how out of touch can a team really get from it's fans?Oh! We also finally remembered to fit in a little bit of how the game will fare at the weekend;Plus much, much more. It's honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who cares if we lost on Sunday? We’ve got a Podcast to record and some Terry’s Chocolate Orange to eat! Join us - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube.What are we talking about this week?Are we hungover?How bad was Sunday?Why would any child support Sunderland these days?Jack Rodwell’s future;Potential signings;The awful reality of Sunderland’s statistics;The upcoming game with Hull;Plus much, much more. It's honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's time for this week's episode of Rapport Xtra - Today we're joined by Mark Poyser of BBC Wales to preview this weekend's game against Cardiff City. Listen in!What are we talking about this week?Just how is Neil Warnock so successful?How do Cardiff fans feel about Chris Coleman?How you build a team on free transfers and challenge for promotion;Which Sunderland Player would the Bluebirds like down in South Wales?Do we stand a chance this weekend?Plus much, much more. It's honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our team of intrepid Podcasters are back in the studio to mull over the Middlesbrough defeat, the signing of Jake Clarke-Salter and the game this coming weekend against Cardiff. What are we talking about this week?The Boro game - how bad was it?The signing of Chelsea’s Jake Clarke-Salter;The rest of the transfer window - what do we need?Should Coleman consider starting Joel Asoro?What else can he change?The Cardiff City game - predictions... Plus much, much more. It's honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.