The Roar Podcast - Sunderland Echo

Merry Christmas! Phil Smith and Richard Mennear are back to discuss Sunderland's team of the decade after a rollercoaster 10-years at the Stadium of Light

The man behind the brilliant @SAFCLadies Twitter account Mark Craggs joins host James Copley for a chat about women's football in the North East. We discuss everything from Mel Reay's brilliance to the team's fortunes this season and what it's like being a young, up-and-coming journalist in a thriving industry.

We're back with another episode of The Roar Podcast, discussing all things SAFC after Stewart Donald appointed two non-executive directors earlier this week.

Ex-Sunderland striker Stephen Elliot joins Richard Mennear, Phil Smith and James Copley to pick the bones of another Sunderland loss. The team also talk, Charlie Methven, Stewart Donald, Phil Parkinson, the January transfer window and look ahead to the Blackpool game at the Stadium of Light on Saturday

The Roar - Episode 018. "For Brazil, he should play..." Ex-Cat Danny Collins is joined by host James Copley and chief SAFC writer Phil Smith for another edition of The Roar Podcast. The team discuss January signings, Phil Parkinson's tactics, Ethan Robson and Benji Kimpioka's contract situations, and look ahead to Sunderland's clash with Gillingham on Saturday. 

The Roar - Episode 018. The Sunderland Echo's SAFC team are back to discuss the Black Cats' 2-1 loss to Burton Albion at the Stadium of Light. Host James Copley is joined by Phil Smith and Mark Donnelly.

The Roar - Episode 017. The Sunderland Echo's SAFC team are back to discuss Phil Parkinson's latest cup exit as Black Cats boss. Recorded at the University of Sunderland, host Richard Mennear is joined by James Copley and Mark Donnelly. 

The Roar - Episode 016 The Sunderland's Echo SAFC team are back to discuss the club's finances under Stewart Donald and Charlie Methven - what do the Companies House documents actually mean? Rich, Phil and James also get their teeth into Phil Parkinson's men's performance at Scunthorpe and preview the Black Cats' trip to Gillingham in the FA Cup.

The Roar - SPECIAL 002 The Echo are proud to present a special interview with SAFC Ladies players Megan Beer and Georgia Gibson. The pair, alongside host James Copley, talk through the women's game, the Lasses title tilt, playing under Mel Reay and much, much more.

The Roar - Episode 015 Richard Mennear, Phil Smith and James Copley are back at the University of Sunderland to answer listener questions about all things Sunderland AFC. This week, the team talks Phil Parkinson, Aiden McGeady, the January transfer window, Sunderland’s win over Southend, a disappointing result against Leicester’s under-21 team, how the Ladies are getting on, investment and much, m...

FPP Sunderland have completed a deal to invest a ‘substantial sum’ into Stewart Donald’s ownership of Sunderland AFC. Here, the Echo's SAFC team bring you a special edition podcast analysing the deal in detail. You can read Phil Smith's exclusive story covering the big news here: https://bit.ly/36mmKl4 

The Roar - Episode 013 Rich, Phil and Mark discuss the week's Sunderland AFC news as Phil Parkinson's men crashed out of the Carabao Cup on penalties against Oxford United.

The Roar - Episode 012 James Copley and Richard Mennear mull over Sunderland's superb victory over Tranmere Rovers at the Stadium of Light. This week's podcast also features audio from new manager Phil Parkinson as the ex-Bolton boss discusses Lynden Gooch and Aiden McGeady.

The Roar - Episode 011 Echo writers Phil Smith and James Copley are joined by BBC Radio Newcastle’s Sunderland AFC commentator Nick Barnes to discuss Phill Parkinson’s appointment. The former Bolton manager was appointed on a two-and-a-half-year deal this morning before holding training and meeting the media this afternoon. Our podcast team react to the appointment and ponder what Parkinson can br...

The Roar - Episode 010 Phil, Mark, Rich and James mull over a hectic 24 hours at the Stadium of Light as manager Jack Ross received the sack after national newspapers reported Sunderland's takeover deal is off. What happens next on Wearside?  Recorded at the University of Sunderland.

The Roar - Episode (Luke) 009  Rich, Phil and Mark discuss the big talking points at Sunderland AFC from the victory over MK Dons, where does Max Power's strike rate among the Stadium of Light greats, summer business assessed plus was it the right call to postpone Fleetwood clash?

The Roar - Episode 008 Recorded at the University of Sunderland, The Echo's SAFC team - Richard Mennear, Phil Smith and James Copley - are back with another podcast. The trio discusses Jack Ross and the boos he experienced from the away end at Bolton - and the Black Cats 1-0 Carabao Cup win over Premier League Sheffield United. The team also preview Sunderland's clash with MK Dons at the Stadium o...

The Roar - Episode 007 Recorded at the University of Sunderland, The Echo's SAFC team are back with another podcast - which includes a key takeover update from chief writer Phil Smith. Richard Mennear and Mark Donnelly complete this week's line-up, with the trio answering reader questions on Jack Ross and Sunderland's upcoming trip to Bolton Wanderers in League One.

The Roar - SPECIAL 001 The Echo - in association with the University of Sunderland - are proud to present a special interview with Sunderland AFC Ladies defender Charlotte Potts. 'Pottsy', alongside host James Copley, talk through the women's game, anxiety, barriers and everything else in between.

The Roar - Episode 006 Recorded at the University of Sunderland, The Echo's SAFC team - Richard Mennear, Phil Smith and Mark Donnelly - return to talk all things takeover. The trio also previews Sunderland's upcoming fixture with Accrington Stanley, assesses Marc McNulty and analyses the Black Cats' League One rivals.

The Roar - Episode 005 Recorded at the University of Sunderland, The Echo's SAFC team - Richard Mennear, Phil Smith and James Copley - return to mull over the latest takeover talk, dissect deadline day, analyse the Peterborough drubbing and look ahead to the Black Cats' trip to Accrington Stanley.

The Roar - Episode 004 The Echo's Richard Mennear, Phil Smith and Mark Donnelly return to the University of Sunderland's studio to analyse SAFC's wins over AFC Wimbledon and Burnley plus all of the latest transfer and takeover news.

The Roar - Episode 003  Recorded at the University of Sunderland, SAFC Echo writers Richard Mennear, Phil Smith and James Copley review wins over Portsmouth and Rochdale whilst looking ahead to AFC Wimbledon on Saturday.

The Roar - Episode 002 The Sunderland Echo SAFC team return with their weeky podcast to discuss ANOTHER 1-1 draw, the win at Stanley, under-pressure Jack Ross plus the latest transfer news.  Phil, Rich and Mark also answer your fan questions plus much, much more. 

The Roar - Episode 001 A weekly Sunderland AFC podcast bringing you - the fans - all the latest news, views, insight and debate from Sunderland Echo writers Phil Smith, Richard Mennear, Mark Donnelly and James Copley. In this episode, we launch the show with YOUR comments on Jack Ross' men's draw with Oxford United, we also take a look at transfers and preview the Black Cats' clash with Ipswich To...