Total Sport Sunderland AFC Podcast

The Black Cats are up against a former manager in Simon Grayson on Saturday, and Benno gets frustrated at not knowing what the Black Cats' "style of play" is!

Simon Pryde, Nick Barnes & Marco Gabbiadini discuss Aiden McGeady's exile from the playing squad. We also hear from the Black Cats Manager Phil Parkinson.

Rumours abound over Aiden McGeady and his future at the club, while Barnesy makes it two unexpected public encounters with Sunderland-related individuals in two days!

We start with a travel tale involving Ellis Short (remember him?), and finish by hearing from Charlie Wyke on what the players needs to do to turn the club's fortunes around.

Simon Pryde and Danny Collins reflect on Sunderland's defeat to Gillingham on Saturday. We also hear from the Black Cats boss Phil Parkinson.

Colin White, Nick Barnes and Gary Bennett reflect on Sunderland's' defeat to Gillingham. We also hear from the Black Cats Manager Phil Parkinson.

The resignation of Executive Director Charlie Methven dominates today's Sunderland news... Hear the thoughts of Barnesy and Martin, plus a preview of the trip to Gillingham.

Manager Phil Parkinson speaks to Barnesy ahead of Saturday's trip to Kent to face Gillingham, and he brings good news on Charlie Wyke and Marc McNulty!

Simon Pryde,Nick Barnes and Marco Gabbiadini discuss Injury updates to Charlie Wyke and Mark McNulty, It's Benno's birthday plus the inaugural Hall of Fame dinner.

There's plenty to discuss tonight, including some disappointing results for the club's younger age group teams, and we preview Burton v Southend. There's a good reason for that.

Simon Pryde and Marco Gabbiadini discuss January transfer targets, the current ten day break and are the Black Cats getting a new coach in Andy Taylor?

Simon Pryde and Gary Bennett reflect on the last two results. We also discuss the calls for Phil Parkinson to be sacked.

Colin White. Nick Barnes and Marco Gabbiadini continue the inquest after the defeat to Burton Albion and we hear from the Black Cats Midfielder Max Power.

Sunderland haven't quite reached their lowest-ever league position, but they're not far off... Prydey and Marco pick the bones out of the 2-1 defeat at home to Burton Albion.

The depression deepens as Sunderland lose at home to Burton Albion to slip to 11th in League One. Hear the thoughts of former Black Cats captain Benno and manager Phil Parkinson.

The lads look back on the draw with Coventry before looking ahead to Burton Albion tomorrow night, plus there's information on the club's Gift of Football scheme.

Colin White,Nick Barnes and Gary Bennett reflect on Sunderland's draw with Coventry City. We also hear from the Black Cats boss Phil Parkinson.

Two big takeaways from tonight's podcast... Phil Parkinson has been to Will Grigg's house for a chat, and Benno bangs his fist on the desk when he talks passionately...

Attention turns away from the Gillingham defeat towards Saturday's visit of Coventry, and could a former Sunderland (and Newcastle) player be the next Carlisle United boss?

The Black Cats have now lost six of nine matches under Phil Parkinson and been knocked out of three different cup competitions; Prydey, Barnesy and Stephen assess the damage.

An FA Cup First Round replay defeat to Gillingham deepens the misery at Sunderland - hear the post-match thoughts of manager Phil Parkinson and centre-half Alim Ozturk here.

Simon Pryde, Nick Barnes and Marco Gabbiadini preview Sunderland's FA Cup First Round Replay with Gillingham on Tuesday night. We also hear from the Black Cats boss Phil Parkinson.

We talk about Jack Ross & James Fowler for the first time in a while - they've got new jobs back in Scotland - while the new goalkeeping coach discusses the job he faces.

The reaction to last night's interview with Stewart Donald continues, while we hear from a new member of the Black Cats backroom team, the physical performance coach Nick Allamby.

Listen to the FULL interview with Sunderland owner Stewart Donald... Questions posed by @SimonPryde, with contributions from @marco_ten and our fans' Forum guest Robin!