The Roar Podcast - Sunderland Echo

James Copley and Phill Smith return with another edition of The Roar Podcast - a Sunderland AFC-themed podcast brought to you by the Sunderland Echo. In this week's edition, the duo mull over Sunderland's loss to Lincoln City in League One, Chris Maguire's antics and the state of the pitch at the Stadium of Light.

James Copley and Sunderland fan Dave Lawrence return with another edition of The Roar Podcast. The duo discusses Sunderland's recent fixture against Wycombe Wanderers and looks ahead to the Lincoln City game on Tuesday night. Sunderland are also said to be interested in Rotherham striker Freddie Ladapo – but what do Black Cats supporters make of the links? To listen, follow the links below or sear...

The January transfer window is now well underway. And Sunderland have concluded an early deal after just four days since clubs were permitted to sign players again. Right-back Trai Hume has signed on the dotted line at the Stadium of Light and becomes Lee Johnson’s first addition this winter. The Black Cats are said to have beaten off competition from League One rivals Lincoln City, Scot...

Sunderland fans Michael Bowers and Dave Lawrence join host James Copley to dissect a stunning performance at the Stadium of Light as the Black Cats smashed Sheffield Wednesday 5-0 to end 2021 on top of the League One table.

Phil Smith and James Copley return with a festive edition of The Roar Podcast. The duo discusses Sunderland's recent fixtures against Arsenal and Doncaster Rovers and looks ahead to the Sheffield Wednesday game. Smith and Copley also analyse the latest transfer rumours doing the rounds, with Burnley said to be interested in a £3m swoop for homegrown midfielder Dan Neil.

Phil Smith and James Copley return with another edition of the Sunderland Echo's Roar Podcast. The pair discuss the Wearsiders' 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town in League One last weekend and look ahead to Tuesday's Carabao Cup game against Arsenal. Smith and Copley also take a look at the upcoming January transfer window and talk about Lee Johnson's appearance at St James's Park on Sunday.

Richard Mennear is joined by James Copley to look ahead to this weekend’s clash against Ipswich Town. Sunderland defeated Morecambe 5-0 and Plymouth 2-1 on Wearside recently, results which leave Lee Johnson’s men third in the League One table. Here, our team discuss the latest news in podcast format, including the action from the game and all of the latest transfer and injury news.

James Copley is joined by Phil Smith to dissect Sunderland’s recent form and events at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland defeated Morecambe 5-0 on Wearside with goals from Nathan Broadhead, Ross Stewart Leon Dajaku and Alex Pritchard. Here, our team discuss the latest news in podcast format, including the action from the game and all of the latest transfer and injury news.

Sunderland were beaten by Rotherham United and Sheffield Wednesday in League One by an aggregate score of 8-1. This weekend, Lee Johnson's men return to action against Mansfield Town in the FA Cup first round proper. Here, Phil Smith and James Copley discuss the latest from the Stadium of Light.

James Copley is joined by fans to talk over Sunderland’s penalty shoot-out win against QPR in the Carabao Cup. The Rs had netted in all of their league games so far this season but couldn’t get past Lee Johnson’s men. The shoo-out victory means Sunderland will play in the quarter final stage for the first time since their run to the final in 2014 Here, though, fans Dave Lawrence and Michael Bowers...

James Copley is joined by fans to talk over Sunderland’s win against Crewe Alexandra in League One last Tuesday. The Black Cats won 4-0 with a Ross Stewart double coupled with an own goal and a Leon Dajaku strike. There was, however, concern when the impressive Alex Pritchard was withdrawn with an injury midway through the second half. Here, though, fans Dave Lawrence and Michael Bowers deliver th...

Gillingham took the lead through a Danny Lloyd penalty but O’Brien equalised in the dying embers of the first half. Tom Flanagan then put the Wearsiders ahead in the second half before Elliot Embleton was shown a red card. Here, though, fans Dave Lawrence, Graeme Atkinson and Michael Bowers deliver their verdict on the encounter

The Sunderland Echo’s SAFC team return with another podcast ahead of this weekend’s clash against the Gills. The Black Cats enjoyed a free Saturday last week after their game with Oxford United was postponed but were in action on Wednesday in the Papa John’s Trophy. A youthful Sunderland team defeated Manchester United U21s 2-1 with Lee Johnson’s first-team set for a return to league action away t...

Sunderland fans Michael Bowers and Dave Lawrence join The Echo's James Copley to discuss the latest events on Wearside. The Black Cats enjoyed a free weekend after their clash with Oxford United was postponed but are in action on Wednesday in the Papa John’s Trophy. The Wearsiders are now outside the automatic promotion places in League One following wins for Plymouth Argyle and Wycombe Wanderers....

Sunderland fans Michael Bowers and Dave Lawrence join The Echo's James Copley to discuss the latest events on Wearside. The Black Cats defeated Cheltenham Town 5-0 on Tuesday after Lee Johnson named a changed starting XI. But with the Wearsiders set to face Portsmouth this Saturday, there could be returns for Elliot Embleton and Dan Neil. Here, though, the trio takes a look at the main talking poi...

The Black Cats are top of League One after defeating Cheltenham Town 5-0 at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday evening. Ross Stewart scored twice for the Black Cats after Bailey Wright’s headed opener to put the hosts in full control at the half-time interval. Second-half goals from Luke O’Nien and substitute Leon Dajaku, his first for the club, then put even more gloss on the scoreline. New signings...

Sunderland drew with Fleetwood Town in League One in their last outing at the Stadium of Light but defeated Wigan Athletic in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday at the DW Stadium. Nathan Broadhead and Luke O'Nien netted in a solid win for the Black Cats. Here, though, Echo writers James Copley, Phil Smith and Joe Nicholson mull over all the latest chat surrounding the club.

Sunderland are currently top of League One after six games played. That’s after Lee Johnson’s men defeated Accrington Stanley at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. A thrilling first half saw Sunderland take the lead through a Dan Neil screamer before Stanley levelled the scores after a Michael Nottingham header. Carl Winchester put Lee Johnson’s men back ahead in the second half and Sunderland...

The Wearsiders face Accy on Saturday at the Stadium of Light in League One. But there has been some interesting news coming out of Sunderland recently. After a drawn-out contract saga (of sorts), Denver Hume has signed a new two-year deal at the Stadium of Light – with the option for a further years extension. Here, James Copley, Richard Mennear and Joe Nicholson take you through everyth...

James Copley is joined by fans Graeme Atkinson and Dave Lawrence to discuss all-things Sunderland. The Black Cats brought in Ron-Thorbert Hoffman and Leon Dajaku to the Stadium of Light on deadline day with Jack Diamond and Will Grigg departing on loan to Harrogate Town and Rotherham United. And there were near misses for Benji Kimpioka and Aiden O'Brien but both remain on Wearside for the time be...

James Copley is joined by Phil Smith and Joe Nicholson to discuss Sunderland's transfer window following deadline day on Tuesday night. The Black Cats brought in Ron-Thorbert Hoffmann and Leon Dajaku to the Stadium of Light with Jack Diamond and Will Grigg departing on loan to Harrogate Town and Rotherham United. And there was near misses for Benji Kimpioka and Aiden O'Brien but both remain on Wea...

James Copley and Phil Smith take you through everything you need to know about Sunderland. The pair review the Black Cats' wins against AFC Wimbledon and Blackpool and talk transfers ahead of this weekend's clash with Wycombe Wanderers.

Host James Copley is joined by Sunderland fan Dave Lawrence to discuss the latest goings-on at the Stadium of Light. Former goalkeeper Vito Mannone has been linked with a return to Wearside whilst Leeds United youngster Niall Huggins is said be taking part in a medical ahead of his switch to Sunderland. The pair also cast their eyes over this Saturday's League One clash with AFC Wimbledon at the S...

Sunderland writers James Copley, Phil Smith and Joe Nicholson return for another edition of The Roar podcast. The trio discusses the latest goings-on at the Stadium of Light and beyond after the Black Cats' loss to Burton on Tuesday. But there was a debut for loanee Nathan Broadhead and with just weeks left in the transfer window, we cast our eye over some of the potential incomings and outgoings.

Host James Copley is joined by SAFC Fan TV's Deano Elgar and lifelong Black Cats supporter Dave Lawrence to discuss new signing Frederik Alves and the 2-1 win at MK Dons. The trio also talk about the Wearsiders transfer window so far and preview Tuesday's clash against Burton Albion.