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The Roar Podcast - Sunderland Echo

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A weekly Sunderland AFC podcast bringing you all the latest news, views, insight and debate. Featuring Sunderland Echo writers Phil Smith, Richard Mennear, Joe Nicholson and James Copley. Head over to www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc for all of the latest SAFC-related news and content.

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Has Alex Neil tarnished his reputation amongst Sunderland fans? Supporters give their view on The Roar Podcast 29.08.2022 36:37

Sunderland fans Michael Bowers and Dan Stokell join The Echo's James Copley to discuss the latest drama at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland vs Norwich City preview with Norwich Evening News writer Connor Southwell 25.08.2022 26:03

Joe Nicholson is joined by Connor Southwell from The Norwich Evening News to preview Saturday's match between Sunderland and Norwich at the Stadium of Light

Sheffield United verdict plus Stoke City vs Sunderland preview with Stoke Live writer Pete Smith 18.08.2022 27:42

James Copley and Joe Nicholson return with their Sheffield United verdict plus a Stoke City vs Sunderland preview with Stoke Live writer Pete Smith.

Sheffield United vs Sunderland preview with Sheffield Star writer James Shield 16.08.2022 20:41

We're joined by James Shield from The Sheffield Star to preview Sunderland's Championship match against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

Should Ilias Chair have been sent off? Echo writers react to dramatic clash between Sunderland and QPR 13.08.2022 8:08

Echo writers James Copley and Joe Nicholson react to the dramatic clash between Sunderland and QPR in Championship

Sunderland vs QPR preview with Clive Whittingham from LoftforWords 11.08.2022 22:49

We're joined by Clive Whittingham from QPR website LoftforWords to preview Sunderland's Championship match against The Rs.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland preview with Star writers Joe Crann and Alex Miller 09.08.2022 28:04

Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland: Preview ahead of SAFC's Carabao Cup clash with Sheffield Star writers Joe Crann and Alex Miller

Sunderland's victory over Bristol City discussed by Echo writers James Copley and Joe Nicholson 08.08.2022 24:33

James Copley and Joe Nicholson return to dissect Sunderland's 3-2 win away to Bristol City in the Championship.

Sunderland vs Bristol City preview with BristolWorld writer Jordan Jones 04.08.2022 21:09

Echo writers Joe Nicholson and James Copley are joined by BristolWorld football reporter Jordan Jones to discuss the upcoming Championship clash between Bristol City and Sunderland.

Why Everton are offering Nathan Broadhead a new deal, plus Coventry City analysis, transfer talk and Bristol City preview 03.08.2022 26:16

The Echo team returns to bring you all of the latest transfer talk and news surrounding Sunderland. We'll also review the Wearsiders' Championship opener against Coventry City and look ahead to this weekend's clash against Bristol City

James Copley and Joe Nicholson's instant reaction to Sunderland's 1-1 draw with Coventry City in the Championship. 31.07.2022 6:31

James Copley and Joe Nicholson's instant reaction to Sunderland's 1-1 draw with Coventry City in the Championship.

Will ex-Sunderland players Martyn Waghorn and Callum Doyle start for Coventry City on Sunday? 28.07.2022 25:08

Join James Copley and Joe Nicholson as they are joined by Glenn Watkin from Sky Blues Fans TV to discuss the opening game of the Championship season on Sunday.

The Echo's understanding of Ellis Simms and Nathan Broadhead transfer situations plus what happened with Troy Parrott 27.07.2022 28:35

Phil Smith, James Copley and Joe Nicholson return with another edition of The Roar Podcast. Here, our writers take you through our understanding of the Ellis Simms and Nathan Broadhead transfer situations plus what happened with Troy Parrott, with the striker choosing Preston North End over Sunderland. The trio also provide a full preview of Sunderland's clash against Coventry City at the Stadium...

Did Sunderland REALLY pay £10m for Jack Clarke? Plus Jack Rudoni transfer and pre-season update 12.07.2022 13:36

James Copley and Phil Smith return with the latest surrounding Sunderland.

Transfer and injury latest as Sunderland set for AS Roma clash and open training session in Portugal 11.07.2022 12:19

Join James Copley and Phil Smith for all of the latest Sunderland news as the Black Cats prepare to face AS Roma in Portugal.

Rangers pre-season debacle discussed plus Jack Clarke signing reaction and Nathan Broadhead transfer update 10.07.2022 20:35

Catch up with James Copley and Phil Smith as the duo discuss all the latest goings-on during Sunderland's pre-season in Portugal.

Analysis as Charlie Methven departs and Kyril Louis-Dreyfus increases shareholding 22.06.2022 19:26

Analysis from Sunderland Echo writer Phil Smith as Charlie Methven departs Sunderland and Kyril Louis-Dreyfus increases shareholding

James Copley and Joe Nicholson's end of season SAFC awards and campaign review 31.05.2022 34:14

Echo writers James Copley and Joe Nicholson dish out their end of season awards and deliver a review of Sunderland's campaign

John Cooke testimonial: Quinny, Super Kev, Peter Reid, Jack Ross, Kevin Kyle and Grant Leadbitter pay tribute 30.05.2022 7:51

Thousands at Mariners Park witnessed a fitting testimonial and celebration for former Sunderland player and long-serving kitman John Cooke last weekend  Cooke – a hugely popular figure in Sunderland’s dressing room – spent a total of 35 years on Wearside between playing and non-playing duties and emotionally addressed the crowd before the game. Here, we catch up with some famil...

Analysis as Sunderland release retained list and Speakman reveals Broadhead talks plus McGeady exit reaction 26.05.2022 26:51

Analysis from Echo writers James Copley and Joe Nicholson after Sunderland released their retained list plus reaction to Aiden McGeady's exit.  Sporting director Kristjaan Speakman has also revealed talks with Nathan Broadhead.

Reaction from James Copley, Joe Nicholson and Michael Bowers as Sunderland FINALLY win promotion to the Championship 23.05.2022 33:27

Echo writers James Copley and Joe Nicholson are joined by Sunderland fan Michael Bowers to discuss Saturday's promotion victory against Wycombe Wanderers at Wembley. Apologies for Michael's internet problems!

Wycombe Wanderers writer James Richings delivers his verdict on League One play-off final against Sunderland 19.05.2022 26:23

Wycombe Wanderers writer James Richings of the Bucks Free Press delivers his verdict on this weekend's League One play-off final alongside Echo writers Joe Nicholson and James Copley.

Phil Smith and James Copley discuss Wembley nerves ahead of League One play-off final 18.05.2022 28:32

Join Echo writers Phil Smith and James Copley for a chat before Saturday's play-off final against Wycombe Wanderers

Sunderland fans discuss VAR, Rob Couhig's comments, Wycombe Wanderers and League One play-off final 18.05.2022 39:01

Sunderland fans Michael Bowers, Graham Falk and Dave Lawrence discuss VAR, Rob Couhig's comments, Wycombe Wanderers and the League One play-off final.

A deep dive into Sunderland's two-legged win against Sheffield Wednesday with the Sheffield Star's Joe Crann 12.05.2022 23:25

Echo writers James Copley and Joe Nicholson are joined by the Sheffield Star's Joe Crann to take a look at Sunderland's two-legged play-off semi-final win over Sheffield Wednesday.