Roker Rapport

A good night was had by all on Friday as we put in a canny shift against Derby, and the lads are back to talk over the fallout from the game. What are we talking about this week? The Derby game - were we pleased with what we saw? Simon Grayson’s tactical approach; Should we have made subs? Sunderland’s debutants - McGeady, Grabban, Vaughan, Galloway, Browning; Looking ahead to Norwich; The Darren Gibson situation; Plus much, much more. It's honey for the ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s time for a new Podcast - talking about the defeat to St. Johnstone, ‘bad attitudes’, ins and outs, new signing James Vaughan and whether it’s time that Sunderland replaced Vito Mannone between the sticks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's time for another Podcast - Sunderland have a new, shiny, sexy manager and his name is Simon Nicholas Grayson.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back with a post season Podcast discussing potential takeovers, the failed reign of Martin Bain, selling Pickford and our managerial headache.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who will be Sunderland's next glorious leader? We discuss, at length, all of the runners and riders as we eagerly await who will be the next man through the door. What are we talking about this week? The Sunderland manager's job - who are the candidates? Ok, Derek McInnes then... is his appointment likely? What can he offer? Paul Bracewell and Robbie Stockdale: why are they still here? Potential signings - do we need to lower our expectations?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

He's gone, he's gone, he's gone he's gooooone! David Moyes has left Sunderland, so naturally we decided to record a Podcast to talk about his awful reign as Sunderland manager. It's available, as per usual, on all smart devices via iTunes and the Acast app. What are we talking about this week? David Moyes has left Sunderland! Who replaces him? What role has Ellis Short played in all of this? Are we worried about the financial issues that led to Moyes resigning?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WE LOST AGAIN! Huh. So what's new? Well, this delightful Podcast of course. What are we talking about this week? Losing to Swansea... does anyone care? David Moyes' being a coward; Which players even care any more? Jermain Defoe's form - does it reflect badly on him? Should we just accept Moyes is here and get behind him? This, and much more! Honey for the ears.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We won this weekend against relegation-threatened Hull City, and the victory on Humberside has given the lads the opportunity to reflect upon what has been a tumultuous season for the Sunderland fans. It's available, as per usual, on all smart devices via iTunes and the Acast app. What are we talking about this week? The win at Hull City - does it count for anything? The performances of Honeyman, Pickford and Ndong; Sunderland's finances and the information released this week; Using youth in the future; Will another victory against Swansea give us hope for what lies ahead? All of this and more - honey for the ears.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sunderland are headed down to the Championship and we're not at all happy about it - in fact, we've reserved possibly our best ever episode of the Podcast just for this occasion. It's available, as per usual, on all smart devices via iTunes and the Acast app. What are we talking about this week? We take a look back at the Boro and Bournemouth defeats; Relegation - now that it is here, how do we feel? David Moyes' and the questions surrounding his future; Ellis Short's statement - how much of this mess is his fault? Are O'Shea and Cattermole a problem? Didier Ndong - Sunderland's player of the season? Hull - a nailed on loss? Tune in and enjoy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

IT'S LEADBITTER v RODWELL! IT'S BARRAGAN v BORINI! IT'S THE ONE YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! Yeah. We preview Boro v Sunderland - it's available, as per usual, on all smart devices via iTunes and the Acast app. We go in depth to preview Wednesday's Boro game; Sunderland's out of contract players - who do we keep? ; Have we been underutilising Jason Denayer? This, and much more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's Easter, and our gift to you is this wonderful Podcast. Join us as we discuss all the fallout from the West Ham game, the resurrection of Wahbi Khazri, and Jermain Defoe's recent displays.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sunderland's latest loss almost certainly consigns David Moyes' team to relegation. Where do we go from here - is the time now to veer from our 'long term plan' and sack our manager? What Are We Talking About This Week? The Watford defeat and the reasons behind our abject performance; Season cards for next season - are we renewing? David Moyes and whether we need to just bite the bullet and sack him; This and much, much more!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With a meagre point on the board taken from a not-so-spectacular team we’re once again left to question Sunderland’s chances of pulling themselves back from the precipice. We discuss how and why our manager persists with his puzzling team selection and tactics, the smouldering amethysts that are Seb’s eyes and Callum explains why Moyes is a first class admin assistant. What Are We Talking About This Week? Our reaction to Saturdays bore draw with Burnley – too little, too late? What is the method behind Moyes’s selection madness? Is there a stigma that comes with speaking out as a Sunderland fan? What role does Ellis Short play in all this? Everything else you want from your new favourite podcast! How Do I Listen/Subscribe? Click here to find us on iTunes, and be sure to hit the subscribe button - that way, each time a new Episode of the Roker Rapport is released it will very handily drop straight on your device, ready to listen to at your leisure. Alternatively, you can search for us via iTunes or...

With Sunderland having no game this weekend we bring to you a special feature-length episode of the Podcast, focusing on the race for survival in the Premier League - which teams are involved, and who do we think will go down? (There's also a special rant reserved for the media and, in particular, Jermain Jenas...) It's available, as per usual, on all smart devices via iTunes and the Acast app.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is anyone else pig sick of losing? You are? Good. Come and join us, it's great therapy. We talk over the latest in a long line of defeats for Sunderland - this time against Manchester City - plus delve further into the topic of 'David Moyes as manager', the reasons for why things are going so wrong and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sunderland lost again this past weekend, but you all knew that already. Join us as the Roker Report writers discuss the future of David Moyes as manager, whether Sebastian Larsson should still be playing at this level, the Everton defeat, reasons to be cheerful ahead of Manchester City next week and more!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We lost again, lads and lasses, and whilst we are bottom of the league we're forever on our search for eternal positivity. Join us on our Podcast journey as we attempt to break down what we witnessed against Southampton, the much-maligned New York trip and more - It's available, as per usual, on all smart devices via iTunes and the Acast app. What are we talking about this week? Defeated by Southampton - what went wrong? Is the squad trip to New York city a bad idea? What positives can we draw from the game? Will this team have enough to survive? We answer your twitter questions; This and then some. Honey for the ears. Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Don't you dare be sour! Sunderland won a game - yes, you read that right - which means that there is plenty of positivity on the Podcast this week! It's available, as per usual, on all smart devices via iTunes and the Acast app. What do we talk about this week? Sunderland's FANTASTIC 4-0 win at the weekend; Bryan Oviedo's debut performance; Jermain Defoe - is he Sunderland's most clinical goalscorer in modern times? Didier Ndong - are people waking up to how good he really is? Looking ahead to the Southampton game; This and then some. Honey for the ears. Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back to the Roker Rapport! In our twentieth episode we discuss the draw against Tottenham Hotspur, the transfer window and what the future holds! - It's available, as per usual, on all smart devices via iTunes and the Acast app. What are we talking about this week? A hard-fought point earned against quality opposition in Tottenham Hotspur. Gibson and Oviedo - have we improved our squad? Will the failure to sign a decent goalscorer be our downfall? What sort of plan, if any, was in place to safeguard our position in the Premier League? THAT Rodwell tackle. This and then some. Honey for the ears. Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is our most explosive, ticked-off, anger-filled episode of the Roker Rapport Podcast yet as the lads attempt to pull apart yet another shoddy display from the Sunderland players - It's available, as per usual, on all smart devices via iTunes and the Acast app. What Are We Talking About This Week? Another defeat - have these players got the stomach for survival? Lescott and Robbie Keane - would they improve us? Should we just sell Patrick van Aanholt and move on? Is David Moyes the man to rebuild this club? Manchester United cup semi final - three years on; Plus plenty of other good stuff to bend your ears around.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.