The Roar Podcast - Sunderland Echo

Sunderland supporter and Echo writer James Copley is joined by fellow fans Melissa Johnson and Dave Lawrence to discuss the latest news from the Stadium of Light. Dennis Cirkin has signed while Lee Johnson offered interesting updates on Denver Hume and Will Grigg. Here, we take you through everything you need to know and get the opinion of Sunderland supporters.

Sunderland have won their opening two games this season. The first came in League One against Wigan Athletic last Saturday before Lee Johnson's men triumphed against Port Vale the following Tuesday in the Carabao Cup. Here, The Echo's James Copley, Richard Mennear and Joe Nicholson take you through the latest goings-on at the Stadium of Light and beyond.

Sunderland Echo writers Phil Smith, Joe Nicholson and James Copley discuss all of the major goings-on at the Stadium of Light. The team takes you through all of the latest transfer news, including the situations behind the scenes with Daniel Jebbison and Dennis Cirkin. The trio also looks ahead to the Black Cats' League One opener against Wigan Athletic eight days later and mull-over the fitness o...

Host James Copley is joined by Phil Smith and Mark Donnelley to discuss the latest goings-on at Sunderland. The team takes you through all of the latest transfer news, including the situations behind-the-scenes with Tony Gallacher, Jordan Gabriel, Bailey Wright, Will Grigg and Elliot Embleton. The trio also looks ahead to the Black Cats' final pre-season game against Hull City on Friday night and...

Sunderland Echo SAFC writers James Copley, Mark Donnelly and Phil Smith discuss all of the major goings-on at the Stadium of Light. We ask if Will Grigg has a future on Wearside amidst MK Dons links whilst analysing Sunderland's latest signing, Alex Pritchard. There's also been some interesting news regarding former goalkeeper Remi Matthews and mooted transfer target Joe Pigott.

It's been a busy week at the Stadium of Light - with the club sealing a deal to retain Aiden McGeady while allowing George Dobson to depart. And while Sunderland may still be waiting to seal their first signing of the summer, the Black Cats remain active in the market. The club are also waiting on responses from Charlie Wyke, Luke O'Nien and Denver Hume over their futures and we examine the contra...

Our Sunderland AFC team are back to discuss the latest goings-on at the Stadium of Light. With the Black Cats set to return to pre-season in the coming weeks, transfer and contract activity is starting to hot-up. Anthony Patterson and Ellis Taylor both penned long-term contracts at the club this week and Aiden McGeady is understood to be close to extending his stay at Sunderland. Elsewhere, Charli...

Host Richard Mennear is joined by James Copley and Mark Donnelly to discuss the latest goings-on at Sunderland AFC. The trio take you through the latest transfer story surrounding Charlie Wyke and look ahead to the Black Cats' pre-season fixture against Spennymoor Town as Euro 2020 approaches.

Host Richard Mennear is joined by Sunderland Echo football writers Phil Smith and James Copley to discuss a busy week at Sunderland AFC. The Ladies team will now play their football in the second tier after their application to join the Championship was successful. And we'll also take you through the latest on the transfer front after loanee Eliot Embleton achieved promotion with Blackpool last we...

Phil Smith, Mark Donnelly and James Copley cast their eye over the club’s released and retained list following the 2020/21 season, with seven players now set to leave the Black Cats. Max Power, Grant Leadbitter, Chris Maguire, Josh Scowen, Callum McFadzean, Conor McLaughlin and Remi Matthews will all depart with Aiden McGeady, Charlie Wyke, Luke O’Nien and Denver Hume offered fresh terms. The trio...

Joe Nicholson plays host as the Sunderland Echo chief football writer Phil Smith is joined by James Copley to discuss the Black Cats' loss to Lincoln City in the play-off semi-final. We'll also take you through the latest on the contract situations at the Stadium of Light and react to fans being back for the first time in 14 months.

Richard Mennear is joined by Phil Smith, Joe Nicholson and James Copley to discuss all things Sunderland ahead of the play-off semi-final. The Black Cats are set to face Lincoln City over two games with fans in attendance at both legs. We'll also take a look at the latest transfer gossip surrounding Charlie Wyke and take a look at how Duncan Watmore is getting on at Middlesbrough.

Richard Mennear, Phill Smith, Mark Donnelly and James Copley are back with another edition of the Sunderland Echo's dedicated SAFC podcast. The team discusses Sunderland's win against Plymouth Argyle, the contract situation at the Stadium of Light, the injuries to Charlie Wyke and Aiden McGeady, plus this Sunday's clash against Northampton Town in League One.

Phil Smith, Mark Donnelly and James Copley mull-over Sunderland’s 2-2 draw at Hull City on Tuesday night as promotion contenders Peterborough United slipped up against Gillingham. The Black Cats haven’t won since Good Friday but has Lee Johnson now found his preferred formation following the draw with the Tigers?

Richard Mennear is joined by Mark Donnelly and James Copley as the team look back at a busy but productive Easter weekend. In this episode, our SAFC team talk over the games against Oxford United and Peterborough United, mull-over Sunderland's reported £60m summer transfer kitty and chat about Aiden McGeady, Jordan Jones and a win for Sunderland Ladies.

Phil Smith, Mark Donnelly and James Copley react as Sunderland draw with Lincoln City at the Stadium of Light! We also hear from head coach Lee Johnson after the game.

It was 17,480 days since Sunderland last won at Wembley. That's 47 years and 10 months!  But that has all changed now as the Black Cats defeated Tranmere Rovers in the Papa John’s Trophy final at Wembley Stadium. Here, Richard Mennear, Phil Smith Mark Donnelly and James Copley provide their thoughts on a first win at Wembley in a generation. Could this be the catalyst for genuine improvement...

Richard Mennear, Phil Smith, Mark Donnelly and James Copley preview this Sunday's Papa John's Trophy final game against Tranmere Rovers. Sunderland haven't won at Wembley since 1973 and lost in the final of this competition to Portsmouth on penalties two seasons ago. The Black Cats face League Two opposition and stand a good chance of recording a memorable cup final win albeit without fans in the...

Our team are back to discuss a big week at the Stadium of Light - and to look ahead to another key fixture. Joining the usual suspects of Phil Smith, Mark Donnelly and James Copley is BBC Newcastle's Nick Barnes, as the quartet cast their eye over the opening week of Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' reign, the back-to-back wins over Burton Albion and Fleetwood Town and the continued progression of the side un...

What a week it’s been for Sunderland! The Black Cats are back at Wembley, full of confidence and on the verge of new ownership – and our team got together to discuss what has been a fruitful few days on Wearside. Richard Mennear was joined by Mark Donnelly and James Copley to cast an eye over the Papa John’s Trophy semi-final win over Lincoln City, the appearance of Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and th...

The Sunderland Echo team are back for another episode of ‘The Roar’ podcast – and this time the focus is squarely on transfers. With the winter window ticking into its final hours, Sunderland have nearly finalised their business with only outgoings looking likely in the next few hours. So with the new additions already signed and sealed, Richard Mennear, Phil Smith and Mark Donnelly refl...

Host Richard Mennear is joined by Phil Smith and James Copley to discuss the latest goings-on at Sunderland AFC. The team mulls over the disappointing loss to Plymouth Argyle in League One and discusses 'pitchgate' before turning their attention towards transfers.

It’s been another busy week at Sunderland AFC – and our team of writers sat down to discuss the latest at the Stadium of Light. Having moved within two games of a return to Wembley with victory over Port Vale on Tuesday evening, the Black Cats now turn their focus back to the league and the trip to AFC Wimbledon on Saturday. And in the background, transfer and takeover talks continue to take...

Richard Mennear is joined by Phil Smith and James Copley to discuss what we can expect from Sunderland during the January transfer window. The Black Cats also play Hull City in League One on Saturday, a hugely important game if Sunderland wish to move up the table following their Covid-19 enforced layoff.

Sunderland may have been absent from League One action - but there's been no shortage of talking points at the Stadium of Light. And casting their eye over the latest goings-on at the Black Cats in the latest instalment of 'The Roar' are Phil Smith, Mark Donnelly and James Copley. The trio discuss the impending takeover from Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, January transfer plans and take a look ahead to Satu...