The Roar Podcast - Sunderland Echo

Richard Mennear is joined by Phil Smith, Mark Donnelly and James Copley to discuss the issue on every Sunderland fans' mind at the moment: the club's accounts.

BBC Newcastle's Nick Barnes joins Sunderland Echo writers Phil Smith, Mark Donnelly and James Copley to discuss the latest goings-on at the Academy of Light as the Black Cats' League One fate looks set to be decided.

In a new feature, we're speaking to former Sunderland players and asking them to pick the games that defined their time on Wearside. In the sixth edition, Gary Bennett speaks to Phil Smith about his time with the Black Cats. His picks go some way to telling the story of his stellar career with Sunderland.

Darragh MacAnthony joins Mark Donnelly to discuss the current situation in League One. The Posh owner has explained why he feels the season should finish, and how a number of their promotion rivals - including Sunderland - have backed his plans. MacAnthony also explains how he turned down the chance to sign Will Grigg in January, and we. chew the fat over season two of Sunderland 'Til I Die.

In a new feature, we're speaking to former Sunderland players and asking them to pick the games that defined their time on Wearside. In the fifth edition, Bolo Zenden speaks to Phil Smith about his time with the Black Cats. His picks go some way to telling the story of his stellar career with Sunderland.

In a new feature, we're speaking to former Sunderland players and asking them to pick the games that defined their time on Wearside. In the fourth edition, Danny Collins speaks to Phil Smith about his time with the Black Cats. His four games go some way to telling the story of his stellar career with Sunderland.

In a new feature, we're speaking to former Sunderland players and asking them to pick the games that defined their time on Wearside. In the third edition, George Honeyman speaks to Phil Smith about his time with the Black Cats. His four games go some way to telling the story of last season under Jack Ross.

In a new feature, we're speaking to former Sunderland players and asking them to pick the games that defined their time on Wearside. In the second edition, Marcus Stewart speaks to Phil Smith about winning promotion to the Premier League with the Black Cats after a rocky start to his Sunderland career. His four games go some way to telling the story of the Mick McCarthy inspired 2004/2005 Champion...

In a new feature, we're speaking to former Sunderland players and asking them to pick the games that defined their time on Wearside. In the first edition, Stephen Elliott speaks to Phil Smith about his journey from a youngster without a senior start through promotions, relegations, injuries and wonder goals. His four games go some way to telling the story of how he developed a lifelong connection...

Sunderland Ladies have been dealt a major blow after the FA announced that it would be declaring the current season null and void. Mel Reay's side were 11 points clear of second place with a game in hand before the decision. Host Richard Mennear leads the reaction alongside Echo writers Phil Smith, Mark Donnelly and James Copley.

Host Richard Mennear is joined (on Skype) by Echo writers Phil Smith, Mark Donnelly and James Copley as the team discuss all things Sunderland AFC. In this episode: - The team ponders how the season should finish - How Phil Parkinson and his staff are coping - Sunderland 'Til I Die season two  - Plus much, much more!

With season two of Sunderland 'Til I Die set to hit Netflix in the coming days, we spoke exclusively with Leo Pearlman about the anticipated second instalment. In this special edition of The Roar, writer Mark Donnelly quizzes Pearlman on the big issues surrounding the second series - including working with Charlie Methven and Stewart Donald - plus the possibility of a third season. Oh, and there's...

The Sunderland Echo's SAFC team react to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the football season

Host James Copley is joined by Sunderland AFC writer Mark Donnelly at the University of Sunderland this week... The pair discuss: - Mandron's magic for Gillingham  - Sunderland's slip up away at Bristol Rovers - What next for Phil Parkinson? - Can Sunderland still gain promotion?

BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes joins host James Copley and chief Sunderland Echo writer Phil Smith at the University of Sunderland this week. The trio discuss: - Denver Hume v Declan John - Sunderland 'Til I die season two - The Coventry loss - Saturday's opponents Gillingham  - Takeover talk

Ex-Sunderland defender Danny Collins joins Echo journalists Phil Smith, Mark Donnelly and James Copley to discuss the draw with Fleetwood, Joey Barton's comments and the Black Cats' trip to Coventry.

Host Richard Mennear is joined by ex-Sunderland midfielder Kieron Brady, Phil Smith and James Copley On the agenda: - Charlie Wyke v Kyle Lafferty  - Sunderland's form  - Can Portsmouth be stopped? - Phil Parkinson's tenure so far - Competition for places

The BBC's Nick Barnes joins Rich, Mark and James to mull over a brilliant win against Rochdale at the Stadium of Light. The team also looks ahead to the Oxford game, weighs-up Charlie Wyke's contribution and analyses Phil Parkinson's tenure so far.

Sunderland Ladies head coach Mel Reay joins host James Copley to discuss her term's brilliant performance so far this campaign. The pair talk potentially going the season undefeated, reaching the semi-final of the League Cup and the fifth round of the FA Cup against WSL1 side Birmingham City.

Rich, Phil and James return to discuss all the latest Sunderland AFC goings-on; including the January transfer window, the club's academy, the Portsmouth loss and upcoming fixtures.

The Sunderland Echo's Richard Mennear and Mark Donnelly analyse SAFC's deadline day deals as two new faces, Declan John and Antione Semenyo, joined the club.

The Echo's Phil Smith and the BBC Nick Barnes pick apart a vital away win for Phil Parkinson's Sunderland against Tranmere Rovers.

Richard Mennear, Phil Smith and James Copley return to discuss all things Sunderland AFC.  On this week's show, the team talks MK Dons, Doncaster Rovers, Phil Parkinson, Lynden Gooch, transfers, Will Grigg and much, much more!

Host Richard Mennear is joined by Phil Smith and James Copley to discuss Sunderland's transfer activity, the Wycombe win and the trip to MK Dons on Saturday.

The Sunderland Echo's SAFC team are back for with a first podcast of 2020. Richard Mennear, Phil Smith and James Copley mull over the recent club statement, Stewart Donald, transfers and much, much more!