Wise Men Say

Stephen and Rick have a quick discussion on the lack of transfers (wouldn't be a long one would it). Also, promising youngster and Mackem Armenian, Finn Geragusian signs a new deal. Then it's onto England's win in Mexico and a bit of what's next.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Jonathan catch up to talk Sunderland, not that there's a lot to catch up on. Pink kits will always divide people. But aren't the lads smashing it over in the World Cup? They discuss that and a little bit about England (and Scotland).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Sunderland AFC marks two years since appointing Regis Le Bris as head coach, we take a look back at that week in 2024, how we, a French football expert and fans of Le Bris' previous club Lorient reacted to that latest managerial appointment - and what the man himself had to say. Fair to say some of the opinions have aged terribly, but some have aged like a fine wine! Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Stephen and Rick are at the Fixtures Breakfast at the Beacon of Light, home of the wonderful Foundation of Light. They bring you their instant reaction to the fixtures and catch Kevin Ball, along with Foundation COO, Jamie Wright. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As World Cup fever sweeps the globe, we've swapped club for country and talk about the three-country jamboree currently taking place over the pond. Stephen and Rick are joined by Dawson Pies for an American perspective, while there's loads of stuff about first tournaments, a potential opportunity to right some historic wrongs at the Azteca Stadium and what we've all made of the tournament thus far...

Stephen and Rick met Chris when they did that YouTube thing in London. The former Love Islander is always spotted watching the lads and as you'll find out, he's done the hard yards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Weatherspoon... sorry that's The Athletic's finance writer, Chris Weatherspoon is back and we're finally letting him do a full pod on the finances. What does the 7th placed finish and European football mean for the books? Do we have to sell? Lots to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen, Richard and Eleanor are back to talk over some more thoughts from over the last season, including some listener observations. That's all from us for the 2025/26 season, we'll be back at some point over the summer. Keep checking out our Patreon feed for some extra bonus content - see you next season! Thanks for all your support on what has been a quite incredible year supporting Sunderland...

Stephen, Rick and Eleanor have a nice chat about some of the things they've reflected on throughout the course of the season. There'll be another part next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Gareth are back (we'd say for the last time this season but who knows while we're still in this bubble) and they round off that weekend. How has it got this and how nice it that to be framed in a positive way? Phil Smith from the Sunderland Echo joins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Jimmy Reay, Rory Fallow and Michael Hamflett as we celebrate Sunderland finishing seventh in the Premier League to secure Europa League qualification! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor, Richard and Micky react as Sunderland achieve qualification for the Europa League with a 2-1 win over ten-man Chelsea at the Stadium of Light! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick and Stephen are joined by Lee Howey to discuss this massive game. Let's do it!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, well, a game away from Europe if results fall right. Stephen and Gareth talk more about the win at Everton and whether Europe is a possibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor McCabe and Jimmy Reay react as Sunderland take a huge step towards European qualification with a 3-1 win at Everton! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker reflect further on the goalless draw between Sunderland and Manchester United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor McCabe and Richard Easterbrook discuss the goalless draw between Sunderland and Manchester United! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith and Jon Ellenor as Sunderland host Manchester United at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League this weekend. There's also a trip back in time to a historical match between this weekend's opponents, while we field your listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Relive the glorious month of May 2025 through the words of WMS pods. Coventry arrogance, Hjelde's can heist, Trafalgar Square antics, it's all here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who'd have thought a draw at an already relegated side would throw up so many talking points? Treacherous journeys, home fans-only pubs and a debatable red card. Few involved in this one, Stephen, Eleanor, Mick and Lambo. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Jimmy Reay and Jon Ellenor as we look forward to the third instalment of the Midlands Trilogy that has so far seen Sunderland lose twice, conceding nine goals in the process. Can they end that run at Molineux? There's also a trip back in time to a previous trip to Wolves, and we make those all-important predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Phil Smith joins us to put the Forest debacle in the bin. Let's try not to let it distract us from what's been a great season. Then we answer some of your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor McCabe and Richard Easterbrook react as Sunderland suffer their heaviest home defeat in Premier League history as Nottingham Forest take a huge step towards safety with a 5-0 win on Wearside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Jimmy Reay and Jonathan Ellenor as we look forward to Sunderland's Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest at the Stadium of Light on Friday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Gareth reflect on a Premier League classic that went the way of Aston Villa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.