Roker Rapport Podcast

- PLEASE RAMBLE RESPONSIBLY - Connor Bromley returns to standard hosting duties at the Rapport joined by his brother Niall, John Stacey and Martin Wanless as they discuss everything from Hull to the EFL trophy, streaming services in a COVID world and the ongoing transfer situation! What are we talking about? The lads talk some more about Saturday's loss to Hull and the performances of key players;...

Join a dog, Gav, Bomber and Irish Gary as they react immediately after the final whistle to Sunderland going out of the Carabao Cup on penalties to Hull City - attacking analysis, player ratings and more! What's The Crack? Cause for concern or cause for optimism? Who was our man of the match? Are we really arsed about going out of the cup? The lads give us their player ratings.... Waheeeey! Hosted...

The Exiles return with their weekly show to look over the few preseason games we've had so far and to look forward to tomorrow's EFL Cup match at an empty Stadium of Light with Luke From Hull City Pod - Tige(R)s Tigers Blah Blah Blah . You can listen for FREE on  Acast ,  iTunes ,  Spotify , &  YouTube  - get stuck in. DISCLAIMER - RECORDED BEFORE THE ARBY AN...

Our Chris Wynn caught up with another hero of his younger days - former Sunderland, Spurs, Luton and Northern Ireland International Striker - Mr Phil Gray! Talking about his career coming up through the Arsenal youth system, his younger days at Tottenham alongside the legends of that era, getting taken under the wing of the likes of Gazza and Chris Waddle, trying to get past Gary Lineker under Ter...

Our Connor Bromley sat down for a chat with a man in possession of one of the greatest left feet to grace the pitch, former Sunderland, Nottingham Forest, Spurs and Republic of Ireland International winger - Mr Andy Reid - to go over his career and his time on Wearside. You can listen for FREE on  Acast ,  iTunes ,  Spotify , &  YouTube  - get stuck in. We could t...

Our Michael Dunne had the chance to chat with fellow Irishman and former Sunderland Defender Mr Jimmy Dunne to talk about his experiences at the club under former manager Jack Ross, his thoughts on the club itself behind the scenes and the events of that fateful season, as well as his current situation at PL outfit Burnley under Sean Dyche and the lads he's learning from at the Clarets, his experi...

The Lads of the RR Editorial and Management team gathered together in the darkness to conspire to keep each other awake.. and chat all things SAFC in the process. Covering as many fan questions/points as possible including; Thoughts on the clubs transfer policy, the ownership and a rumoured re-shuffle at Madrox; New arrivals on the horizon and possible new scouting methods; Thoughts on Lewis Morga...

Brett, Chris and John got together midweek to chat the return of Football, what they’ve been up to during lockdown, and look at the Salary Cap the EFL have introduced. What are we talking about? Brett gives the ego of our Chris Wynn a good massage; Brett fails to massage the ego of our poor John Stacey; How have those exiled to the distant lands of.. Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Lincoln.. been fee...

Mr Connor Bromley is back to interview one of the most inspirational Sunderland managers and characters of recent years, a Uruguayan legend of the pitch - Mr Gustavo 'The Radio' Poyet - to discuss everything that occurred throughout his tenure at the club, from arrival to his ultimate dismissal, from his Newcastle conquering to our 2014 League Cup run to the Wembley Final and of course that weaken...

Out-of-contract Benji Kimpioka joins the Roker Rapport Podcast to talk exclusively about his current status as a Sunderland player. What’s the crack then? Benji Kimpioka is currently out of contract - so where does he stand with Sunderland? We caught up with the Sweden U21 international forward to find out more about his current status, and whether he plans to sign a new deal and stay at the club....

Hey Lads and Lasses! Bit of an Editorial note: It's a busy time at RR HQ as we gear up for the new season, with Pods recording faster than they can be published, former hosts returning, huge (secret) projects underway with a plethora of Sunderland legends and a great deal more to come including the imminent releases of Interviews with Gus Poyet, Chris Makin, John Byrne, Paul Stewart, Andy Melville...

Jonny caught up with Nedum at his home in Utah - where he's currently playing for Real Salt Lake in the MLS - to discuss his time at Sunderland through the 2010/11 season and a few of the highs and lows of his career so far. What are we talking about? Leaving his beloved Manchester City for the first time after rising through the Etihad ranks as a youngster; How did the move come about? What were...

Chris Wynn had the opportunity to chat with Brace (while he was waiting for some football to resume) looking back at his three stints at the club as a player through the 80s and 90s and his years behind the scenes! You can listen for FREE on  Acast ,  iTunes ,  Spotify , &  YouTube  - get stuck in! What are we talking about? Back to the beginning: Joining the club...

It's been quite the week. It's actually been quite the few days but aye, the lads convened an emergency pod that had to go out before the other emergency Pod to quickly react (with a touch of reality) to the news Stewart Donald came up north for the first time in ages, arranged a meeting alongside his cronies, insulted half the fanbase, then essentially told the fans they could buy the club for a...

Gav was joined by Ross to chat about his time at SAFC during the glorious 2006/07 title winning season under manager and former teammate Roy Keane and more. You can listen for FREE on  Acast ,  iTunes ,  Spotify , &  YouTube  - get stuck in! What are we talking about? What was it like moving from Celtic to Sunderland, and how much convincing did Ross need to make...

Gav was joined last week in his studio/kitchen for a chat/drink with Tom Atkinson, Neil Graney (and a bottle of rum) over the state of affairs at SAFC currently. What are we talking about? Gav starts drinking... The mystery of Sunderland finances, and the spectre of Charlie Methven and Co; Fan engagement; The lads wax lyrical about the performance in that area, particularly since the pandemic bega...

Ruben joined our Gav for a chat about his experiences as a young player trying to break through at Sunderland and remaining positive in the increasingly unpredictable footballing world. You can listen for FREE on  Acast ,  iTunes ,  Spotify , &  YouTube  - get stuck in! What are we talking about? Spending a year at the Academy of Light after signing from Chelsea u...

A tale of two podcasts... We've been joined a couple of times down the line by Chris and unfortunately for all parties both attempts at recording encountered some significant "Pod killing" problems. After numerous attempts to fix the unfixable, we've decided to only fix what we can, any way we can. The first ten minutes from our original conversation smoothly (ahem) transitions into the last thirt...

Charlie Methven said Charlie Methven things on the record (again) in an interview which emerged yesterday. Craig was joined by Rich and Chris to react to the Sunderland AFC shareholder's witty opinions, while trying not to call Charlie a ____ every ____ing five ____ing minutes. Actually succeeded... On the record anyway. What are we talking about? Charles Methven; What's the point? Other bits and...

Chris Wynn had the opportunity to speak with lifelong MLF and former Sunderland Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman Mr John Fickling about his 62 years actively following the Lads and his time at the club from 1995 to 2006! You can listen for FREE on  Acast ,  iTunes ,  Spotify , &  YouTube  - get stuck in! What are we talking about? What are John’s first me...

Pod manager Craig was joined by Niall and Roker Report managing editor Gav to quickly discuss the recent departures from the club, as well as those Rodwell statements, the ST renewal debacle and where we find ourselves as the rest of the footballing world takes it's first steps back into the light. You can listen for FREE on  Acast ,  iTunes ,  Spotify , &  YouTube &nb...

Our Martin Wanless had the opportunity to chat with one of his favourite SAFC cult heroes - Mr Reuben Agboola - to go over his career in football and his memories of his time falling and rising again at Roker Park and beyond! You can listen for FREE on iTunes, Acast, Spotify and YouTube! What are we talking about? Reuben's beginnings in Highbury, his move to Southampton as a schoolboy and his earl...

Well... That's that for this season Lads and Lasses. Joining us to celebrate the end of Sunderland's disastrous second consecutive season in the third tier and looking forward to our consecutive third in the 9th circle of football hell is Dave Rose from the Red and White Army and Phil Smith from the Sunderland Echo! What are we talking about? Hahahahahaha.. Ah man.. Guess. What went wrong, what we...

After a temporary break (sorry about that Lads and Lasses) we're back with a story from a passionate Sunderland fan who just so happened to be good enough to play for his beloved club, Chris Wynn had the chance to catch up with former Sunderland forward - and the last man to score a hat trick at Roker Park - Mr Craig Russell! What are we talking about? Joining Sunderland as a schoolboy and his ris...

We picked up exactly where we left off on his last appearance on the Pod, as our former SAFC Captain George joined us to talk about what's occurred since last we spoke, the love he has and always will have for the club that raised him, those run ins at the end of last season, the strength of Grant Leadbitter following his performance down Portsmouth, the insanity of the Luke O'Nien fan incident, h...