Join Gav, Martin and Neil as they dissect another victory at the SOL and another impressive Mayenda performance as Sunderland beat lowly Cardiff!

• Just how good is Eliezer Mayenda?
• What do we do with Anthony Patterson?
• Were we happy with the overall performance?
• Is the result all that matters at this stage of the season?
• We read out YOUR 'Three Word Reviews' of the game!
• Listener questions: nowt is off the table...

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You might be wondering "why, what's new?" - so let Gav, Chris and Martin explain.... wey, not really explain, just talk shite, but still...

• What can you expect going forward?
• Player interviews, ex-managers, cult heroes, journos - the lot!
• Raw, uncut and unfiltered!

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Join Gav and Jonny as they react to all the latest SAFC news - including a positive update on the Patrick Roberts injury front.

• Paddy Roberts should be available for the Preston game despite going off against Cardiff, but will he start?
• Regis Le Bris held a press conference on Tuesday, chatting about Sunderland's unpredictability being our strength...
• Jewison Bennette has left the club for pastures new - and the Lads are a bit disappointed it never worked out
• Osmajic is set to be fit for Preston - could be an interesting battle between him and O'Nien!

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George Hodgson, Preston North End writer for the Lancashire post, drops by for a chat with Chris and Gav ahead of Tuesday's clash at the Stadium of Light!

• Is it groundhog day for the Lilywhites?
• What was the crack with Ryan Lowe's departure after just one game?
• How has life been for PNE under Paul Heckingbottom?
• They're bang in the middle of the table - is George happy with their performance this season?
• Who are the dangermen that Sunderland will have to look out for?
• Will Preston set up to frustrate us?
• What does Gav think Le Bris will do with his team selection & tactics?
• Score predictions - do the Lads think we'll get another three points?

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Join Chris and Martin as they react to Sunderland's tense draw with Preston on Tuesday evening!

• A fair result on the balance of play?
• We went two up front, but did it work?
• Isidor's sitter could have made all the difference...
• The goals - two canny strikes...
• TIMEWASTING! Why's the ref letting them get away with it?

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BBC Radio Newcastle's Sunderland match commentator Nick Barnes joins the Lads for a chat about all things Sunderland in the aftermath of the draw with Preston!

• The lay of the land - where does Nick see Sunderland going from here?
• The lads chat over the Preston draw and the chaos that ensued towards the end of the match...
• Nick gives some deeper insight on the current mentality around the club;
• The Playoffs are looking likely, so what does Nick think about our chances?
• What's his relationship like with Regis Le Bris, and what does he think of his style?

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Fresh off the back of Régis Le Bris' pre-Coventry press conference, Gav, Jonny and Ant got together to chat about the latest news in the world of Sunderland!

• RLB's presser - he seems focused on Coventry!
• Leo Hjelde appears to be the only new injury casualty;
• Reg looks ahead to the playoffs beyond the international break - how much do we need it?
• Season card renewals are out - prices have gone up, and not everyone is happy...
• Adil Aouchiche scored a worldy last night for Pompey - was it the right call loaning him out?
• Jermain Defoe announces he wishes to enter football management - is he management material?

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Andy Hodgson is a top, top sports journalist covering Coventry City for the Coventry Telegraph, so we thought we'd nab him for a chat ahead of Saturday's game!

• How is life under Frank Lampard?
• The departure of Mark Robins shook the footballing world - but was it the correct decision?
• The Coventry-Sunderland rivalry always produces interesting games...
• ... but, why do the Sky Blues have such a hold over us?!
• Who are the dangermen?
• How will both teams set up?
• Score predictions - can Sunderland break a forty-year hoodoo?

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Gav and Jonny are joined by Steve Aziz - the former Sunderland kitman who spent 12 years with the club, leaving in 2024!

• How did Steve get into being a kitman?
• How did he end up at Sunderland?
• 14 permanent managers in 12 years - we ask about all of them!
• Dubai trips with big Sam and New York with Moyesy...
• What was his relationship like with John Cooke, and what did he make of the way he left the club?
• Would he ever go back to the club?

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Ahead of the impending international fans' weekend which takes place in April, here's a series of interviews with fans from all over the globe which took place at the International Fans' Party at the Fans Museum last year - some amazing tales from amazing supporters!

With special thanks to:

• Martin Bates from Toronto
• Joanne and Cath from the BLC
• Jim from Northern Ireland
• Cassie from Tasmania
• Danny and Rado from the Bulgarian Branch
• Erik and Nancy from Nijmegen, Netherlands
• Stephen from Johannesburg, South Africa
• Dublin Black Cats
• Charles from Portsmouth

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Sunderland AFC's club historian, the one and only Rob Mason, joins Chris and Gav for a chat about current goings on at the club!

• How has Rob enjoyed turning his hand to punditry?
• How important does Rob think it is for the current generation of young fans to understand the club's history?
• What's Rob up to at the minute?
• Rob talks about his recent dealings with Régis Le Bris and Kristjaan Speakman...
• Rob rivals Gav for being the most glass-half-full person to appear on the Pod...
• What does Rob make of the way Sunderland's season has gone?

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Gav, Chris and Jonny mull over the latest Sunderland stories in the news...

• Jobe Bellingham has been linked in the press with a move to Manchester United, is that something we can see happening?
• The club have provided an update on Dennis Cirkin's injury status...
• Chris Rigg named in the world's top 50 wonderkids;
• Trai Hume has been talking about how he almost left on loan...

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Football Finance Expert Kieran Maguire joins Chris and Gary to chat about the recently-released Sunderland AFC accounts, and what it takes to compete at the top level as a Premier League team...

• Is football a mess with finances?
• Much has been made of the models at clubs like Brighton and Brentford - are they the benchmark for which other clubs should aspire to reach?
• What's the latest with the saga surrounding Manchester City's financial fiasco?
• Clubs keep breaking FFP rules to try and stay in the Premier League...
• The gap is widening between the Premier League and Championship...
• An overview of Sunderland's latest accounts - what does it all mean?
• Sunderland keep posting consistent losses, is this a concern?
• Kieran gives us his views on recent rumours around the club seeking a high-interest loan from MSD Holdings...

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Malcolm Crosby joins Chris for a chat to talk about his time as Sunderland manager and much more!

• Growing up in Shields as a red & white...
• Did you know he was a player...?!
• How did he end up at Sunderland via Kuwait?!
• Bringing through the younguns for the Lads...
• Working under Denis Smith and ending up with the job himself...
• What's it like being only the third person to lead the Lads out for a Wembley FA Cup final?!

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Join Gav and Jonny as they chat about the latest tidbits of news in and around the world of Sunderland AFC!

• Dennis Cirkin's injury rules him out of England U21 action - a sickening blow;
• Is this now Leo Hjelde's time to shine at left back?
• We look at who has been called up by their countries for international duty, and where they're headed...
• Mike Dodds is getting pelters off the Wycombe fans - but are Sunderland missing him?
• Elliot Embleton isn't in the good books of Carlisle fans after telling them to F*** off...
• Sunderland U21s play Leeds tonight at Eppleton - but you might be better off staying home...

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Ex-Sunderland winger Kieron Brady got up early (earlyish, he slept in) on Sunday morning to chat all things Sunderland!

After the defeat at the CBS Arena yesterday, there was a lot to talk about, including

• What went wrong at Coventry?

• Did the players want it enough?

• Is fatigue a legit excuse?

• How this affects the lads for the rest of the season

• Looking ahead to (hopefully!) the playoffs

• And the ever-growing gap between Championship and Premier League

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Sunderland were absolutely shocking away at Coventry on Saturday, so naturally Gav and Chris peeled themselves off the sofa to ensure you lovely lot could join us to seethe at what was undoubtedly the worst performance of the season from Régis Le Bris' men.

• How bad was Sunderland's start to the game?
• Missed chances, and then some costly errors...
• The Coventry first goal - Cirkin, Neil and Patto all let themselves down;
• Chris Mepham threw a tired leg at it and gave away a pen - not like him, so was that mental tiredness kicking in?
• It wasn't the ref's fault we were crap, but he wasn't great either...
• A good save and then two missed chances - were those misses a sign of how off it we were?
• What was Patto doing for the third?!

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Gav is joined by Martin and (a slightly late) Chris to debate how Régis Le Bris should approach the games after the international break!

• How bad is Trai Hume's injury, and should we be worried?
• With Dennis Cirkin missing too, is now the time to try three at the back?
• Are Leo Hjelde and Jenson Seelt ready to get stuck in?
• Le Fee's return is just around the corner, so where does he slot in?
• Is it a straight fight for the striking berth between Wilson Isidor and Eliezer Mayenda, or should we play two up top?

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Long-tenured sports journalist Ian Murtagh joins Chris for a chat about his years of covering football in the North East!

• Early days of journalism career during 1980's and calling in match reports
• Talking Denis Smith, Malcolm Crosby and Terry Butcher and travelling on team coach!
• Change at Sunderland under Peter Reid...
• How north-east football changed during the 90's...
• Will Newcastle achievements have an asterisk against them?
• Will Sunderland be promoted and how important is it that we do?

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Alex Grace of the South London Press and That Millwall Podcast joins Chris Wynn for a chinwag ahead of Sunderland v Millwall!

• The proper stuff is back after the international break - huzzah!
• How has life been under the stewardship of our old boss Alex Neil?
• There are a few ex-Sunderland lads in the Millwall ranks...
• How has their season been so far?
• Is Alex confident of getting a result at the Stadium of Light?

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The unforgettable Bailey Wright joins us to chat about his time at Sunderland - the highs, lows and everything in-between!

• Life over in Singapore - how's he doing?
• The beginning - arriving in England via Preston and Bristol City;
• Playing under Lee Johnson not once, but twice!
• His great relationship with Phil Parkinson;
• Being a part of a changing culture at SAFC;
• Playing behind closed doors and missing out on promotion twice...
• Not being able to play at Wembley in the EFL Trophy Final...
• New beginnings under Alex Neil;
• PROMOTION - the Playoffs, and how he took the most badass route to Wembley via a Helecopter...

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Chris, Gav and Bomber got together at full time to chat about Sunderland's win over Millwall!

• Well... a solid win and performance, right?
• Sunderland's fast start - and their keeper keeping them in it!
• Did we slow it down a bit too often?
• Trai Hume's goal - a great set piece and a wonderful strike!
• Should we have scored more?
• Were we ever anxious about conceding?
• Regis' subs - were they a bit late?
• THAT penalty... what the hell happened there then?

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Gav and Martin are joined by James Hunter - a veteran of the Sunderland news scene having covered the club for over twenty-five years - to chat about all things Sunderland in the wake of our win and clean sheet at the Stadium of Light against Millwall on Saturday.

• How do the lads feel about Sunderland's performance?
• That victory leaves us 15 points clear of seventh place - so are we ready to officially say we're in the playoffs?
• With potential shootouts on the horizon, should we be worried about Sunderland's failings from the spot?
• What does James think about the way Régis Le Bris has coached the team this season?
• Has some of the recent criticism of the side been fair?
• It wasn't a happy return for Alex Neil - we ask James for his thoughts on the former Sunderland gaffer...
• What does James think about how the season pans out from here?

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Gav and Jonny chat about the latest tidbits of news going on in the world of Sunderland AFC, including:

• Some fans cottoned on to Salis Abdul Samed & Jenson Seelt liking Instagram posts about Newcastle's cup celebrations - WTF?!
• Reports in Germany claim Jobe Bellingham is a target of Jurgen Klopp and RB Leipzig...
• Alan Nixon claims West Ham are put off by Chris Rigg's valuation, but Everton are scouting him;
• Dan Neil has been linked to AS Roma;
• Timothee Pembele scored yesterday in Ligue 1 - does he have a Sunderland future?
• SAFC Women lost 4-3 on Sunday;

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Gav and Jonny are joined by Adrian Goldberg - a broadcast journalist, podcaster, author and West Brom fan - to preview Sunderland's trip to take his side on at the Hawthorns on Saturday!

• The elephant in the room is addressed almost immediately as Adrian talks about co-hosting a podcast with Charlie Methven...
• Adrian fills us in on how life under Tony Mowbray isn't going to plan;
• And what about Adam Armstrong - why's it not worked out for him so far in blue and white?
• Adrian lets us in on what it takes to beat his team...
• The dangermen and weak links - what should Sunderland look out for?
• Score predictions - will all three pundits guess for a red and white victory?

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Gav and Martin got together late on Tuesday night to react to the news that Tommy Watson has signed for Brighton

• What do we know about the deal?
• We analyse Kristjaaan Speakman's thoughts on it all...
• Brighton's Technical Director has his say;
• Watson himself has posted about it on social media...
• Ian Harte adds fuel to the fire for no apparent reason!

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Gav and Jonny got together in the wake of Régis Le Bris' pre-West Brom press conference to chat about the latest news in the world of SAFC!

• Régis Le Bris has his say on Tommy Watson's move to Brighton - and lamented the timing of it all;
• Good news on the injury front as Enzo Le Fee and Leo Hjelde are set to make the trip to the Hawthorns;
• The P word - what has been done about Sunderland's penalty headache this week?
• SAFC have a new ticketing partner - how much is improvement needed in this area?
• Former transfer target Alexandre Mendy has been speaking again about his failed move to Sunderland;
• Who should win goal of the month for March?

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Ahead of the West Brom game, a bunch of Roker Reporters got together on Friday Night over on Twitter Spaces for this week's edition of 'Friday Night Live'!

• Mulling over Sunderland's recent results...
• How are we shaping up for the playoffs?
• How do we get the best out of Wilson Isidor?
• The big Tommy Watson debate - is the move to Brighton good or bad for him?
• The West Brom match - are the Lads confident of a win?

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Sunderland win again! Join Chris and Gav at full time as they chat about another victory for the Lads - this time away at West Brom!

• What about that then? Another solid win, despite some shortcomings...
• Regis went unchanged, was it the correct decision?
• Sunderland's approach won them the game, but it wasn't always pretty...
• Rolls-Royce performance from Chris Mepham at the back!
• Three points and a clean sheet gives us confidence going into Tuesday...

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The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith joins Gav and Martin for a chat in the wake of the win on Saturday at the Hawthorns!

• Phil and Martin give their view on Sunderland's performance;
• Was the win and clean sheet all that mattered in the end?
• Positives and negatives from Sunderland's display - what is there to work on?
• We ask Phil for his thoughts on how Sunderland have performed so far this season...
• Is Phil confident of Sunderland's chances in the Playoffs?
• What's the mood like around the camp at present?
• We go to Norwich on Tuesday - how important could another win be?

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Gav, Jonny and Ant got together to chat about the latest news in the world of SAFC, including:

• Regis Le Bris' pre-Norwich press conference, in which he was asked about Romaine Mundle's injury, how we are going to use Enzo Le Fee, whether Tommy Watson still has a role to play this season, and of course the challenge ahead at Carrow Road on Tuesday...
• Tony Mowbray had something to say about some of the players he had to handle when in charge at Sunderland!
• Are Sunderland facing another unreported injury issue ahead of Tuesday?
• Patto's 50th clean sheet as a Sunderland goalie...
• Jayden Danns pictured in Liverpool training gear - WTF!
• Sunderland U21s take on Spurs tonight at Eppleton;

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The games are coming thick and fast and so are the Pods - so we were delighted to be joined by Norwich City superfan David Thornhill to help us preview Tuesday night's trip to Carrow Road for the red and white army!

• Origins of the Friendship trophy...
• Memories of 1985... 
• Did you give David your cap at Wembley?!
• Were you at Hillsborough in 1992?!
• Oh aye... there's a game tomorrow night...
• Marco, Jan Molby, first defeat at the SoL... and much more!

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Gav, Bomber and Craig got together for a chat on the full time whistle as Sunderland drew away at Norwich!

• Alright, it wasn't the best game... so let's search for some positives
• Clean sheet and a point - and a game of two halves
• What about the performances of our fringe players?
• Enzo Le Fee was a touch of class when he came on
• The defence was solid again - Mepham and Patto did well again
• Three Word Reviews - the RR twitter followers react to the game!

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Chris and Martin were joined by north east sports journalism legend Jeff Brown to chat about his many years of covering Sunderland on the local news, in the wake of our draw away at Norwich!

• Jeff’s career in north east sports journalism 
• The last words Lawrie McMenemy spoke to a Sunderland journo before his midnight flit
• His love hate relationship with Denis Smith 
• Breaking Sunderland’s ground move 
• Getting pinned up against the wall by Kevin Ball 
• How Jeff scuppered Ian Botham’s Sunderland football prospects 
• His latest venture, new play - The Bench! 
• Sunderland’s progression over recent seasons. 
• The mysterious KLD
• Plus, a little bit about Norwich, how the season plays out from here and looking ahead to the play offs too.

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Chris was joined by Luke Davies from Swans Cast Podcast to help us preview Saturday's visit of Swansea to the Stadium of Light!

• Talking about the Swansea golden years...
• What did the fans think of Steve Cooper and Russell Martin?
• Where did it go wrong for Luke Williams?
• Has the recent takeover had any impact?
• Does their recent improvement in form mean they are confident ahead of Saturday's game?

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Gav and Chris got together to chat about what Regis Le Bris had to say in his pre-Swansea press conference, as well as go over all the key points from the latest set of minutes from the meeting between Sunderland AFC and the Supporters Collective...

• RLB offers updates on Jobe Bellingham, Romaine Mundle, and Salis Abdul Samed;
• He hit back at suggestions we’ve dropped off a bit - consistency was the key word!
• The lads wade through the key talking points from the meeting minutes...
• How can atmosphere at the SOL be improved?
• Do we need an atmosphere group?
• Will the new ticketing platform bring positive change?
• Are we happy with how KLD and co. are running the club?

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Gav, Bomber and Brett got together over a pint of Double Maxim in the pub post-match to react to Sunderland's defeat to Swansea

• This felt almost like a pre-season game - is that an issue?
• Rotation was prioritised over all else, but was this the right approach?
• In a search for positives, the lads chat about Enzo Le Fee's cameo...
• Is there anything to worry about or do we just move on quickly?

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Chris was joined by ITV Tyne Tees presenter Simon O'Rourke for a chat about the lay of the land as Sunderland head towards the playoffs...

• We couldn't just get Simon on for a chat about current day stuff! Chris picks his brains on his many years of covering SAFC for ITV...
• As Sunderland head into the final four games of the season, the lads discuss what should be the route forward;
• Does Simon fancy Sunderland's chances in the Playoffs?
• We discuss areas of concern, and things that we can be positive about...
• Injuries - we have lots of them. How much will that impact upon Regis Le Bris' plans?

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Roker Report were in the building for the International Fans Weekend kick-off party at the Fans Museum on friday night, chatting to supporters from all over the world and asking one very important question - why are you a Sunderland fan?

With special thanks to...

• Joanne Youngson and Cath Reid from the Branch Liason Council
• Fred & George from Aarhus, Denmark
• David from Santander, Spain
• Josh from Adelade, Australia
• Martin from Toronto, Canada
• Bernharð & John from Iceland
• James & Paddy from Cork, Republic of Ireland

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Gav & Jonny bring you the latest news in the world of Sunderland AFC, including:

• The recent report on how much the club spent on agent fees last year;
• More information on Tommy Watson's move to Brighton emerge;
• Dan Ballard has been linked to Sheffield United;
• Riggy continues to be linked to more clubs...
• SAFC take Crystal Palace left back on trial

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Having made 320 appearances for Sunderland and 130 for Bristol City, Gary Owers knows a thing or two about both clubs! Nowadays he's the co-commentator for Brizzle games for BBC Radio Bristol, so we grabbed him for a chat ahead of an epic clash between the two playoff contenders on Good Friday...

On today's agenda:

• Talking 1990 and beating the mags!
• What's Gary up to now and was he close to returning to SAFC years ago?
• What's he making of Sunderland at the moment?
• Does he worry about how the Lads are ending the season?
• How well have Bristol City done to be where they are?
• Would he like to see this game as the final?

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Join Gav and Chris as they bring you up to date with the latest news in the world of Sunderland AFC!

On the agenda today:

• We pay tribute to Carlton Fairweather, who sadly passed away this week
• The Lads react to what Régis Le Bris had to say in his pre-Bristol City press conference
• Régis Le Bris, Jobe Bellingham and Chris Rigg are all up for awards - but will any of them win owt?
• Is Chris prepared to part with almost eight grand for Michellin star matchday scran?!
• Sunderland take a young Lincoln City goalie on trial...

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Well, Sunderland lost away at Bristol City but I'm not sure anyone's really arsed. Gav, Jonny and Bomber got together at full time to react to the game and to chat about Eliezer Mayenda's brilliance, the referee spoiling the game with a red card, Tommy Watson's performance and much more...

On today's agenda:

• What the hell was the referee doing sending off Trai Hume?!
• Eliezer Mayenda - what a player, what a goal!
• The way the Lads reorganised was commendable...
• Nobody was impressed by Bristol City. Would we like to face these in the Playoffs?
• We give our player ratings...
• Three Word Reviews - we read 'em out (thanks to the folks over on Twitter!)

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Chris and Martin are joined by Sunderland royalty in Gordon Armstrong to chat all about ten-man Sunderland's loss to play-off rivals Bristol City on Good Friday.

On the agenda today:

• Was it a red, and should we appeal it?

• Is Regis Le Bris managing the squad in the right way?

• Should Tommy Watson be given another chance after his display?

• Football agent fees and how Sunderland are being run

• Who would we prefer to face in the play offs?

• Will we ever get to see Enzo play in his best position?

• Should we give Isidor a chance out wide?

• And is our form a cause for concern heading into the season's final throes?

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The games are coming thick and fast, and we're back at the Stadium of Light on Monday with a game against Blackburn Rovers. Joining us to look ahead to the game is Ian Herbert, a Rovers fan based in Sheffield who writes for BRFCS.com and is part of the 4000 Holes Podcast!

On today's agenda:

• Ian brings us up to speed on what's going on at Ewood Park
• Is their Playoff dream over?!
• What's going on with the Venkys and their ownership of the club?
• The Lads go round the table to chat about what they think will happen in the game...

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Gav, Ant, Mike and Sam got together straight after the game for a pint to chat about another one of those dead-rubbers in the Championship - how important was this game in the grand scheme of things?!

On today's agenda:

• Was anyone really arsed about the result?
• What positives can we pluck from that?
• The playoffs are just around the corner - are we suitably rested?

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'Son of Pele' MARTIN SMITH joined Chris & Martin for a chat after Sunderland's loss against Blackburn Rovers...

On today's agenda:

• What did Smithy make of the approach and performance against Blackburn on Easter Monday?
• We pick his brains on the Tommy Watson situation, given he was also once a Sunlun youngster that was courted by top clubs!
• What does Martin think of how Sunderland are treating the lead-in to the Playoff campaign?
• Are the Lads concerned about the lack of goals, or is it not an issue?

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Not The Top 20 host/EFL pundit and Oxford fan George Elek joined Chris for a chat ahead of our penultimate league game of the season!

On today's agenda:

• Are parachute payments making who goes up and down too predictable?
• Is the Championship a healthy league?
• What's happening at Oxford United?
• Did he predict the Lads would do so well?
• Will the U's get the result they need to stay in the Championship on Saturday?

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Roll up, roll up - it's the news roundup! Gav and Jonny got together to chat about the latest goings on in the world of SAFC...

On today's agenda:

• Régis Le Bris' pre-Oxford press conference, in which he gave a load of injury updates and talked about the ability to 'turn it on' for the playoffs;
• Tony Mowbray's been sacked by West Brom, and there were some comments made which will sound familiar to Sunderland fans...
• Julio Arca has had his say on the whole debate around momentum;
• Marco Gabbiadini has called the booing of Tommy Watson at games "brainless";

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Making its return to the historic Sunderland Empire stage in May is 'The Sunderland Story', which had its first run back in 2023 in front of sell-out crowds and standing ovations. To chat about its return and why we all are so passionate about Sunderland AFC and the city, Gav was joined by Nicky Allt (the show's writer and producer) and Ainsley Fannen, who plays the role of Kevin Carter and is a massive lifelong Lads fan!

On today's agenda:

• What is The Sunderland Story, and how did the show come about?
• It was such a success the first time around, so why should people come along?
• The lads then get very passionate about all things Sunderland, winning at Wembley and why we're passionate about the city;
• This is such a special football club, and the show encapsulates everything about why we love Sunderland AFC

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