Wise Men Say

The WMS team discuss the festive fixtures, transfers and this weekend's FA Cup tie at Middlesbrough. We also hear from Chris Coleman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Matthew Keeling are joined by former Black Cats striker, Stephen Elliott, to discuss his time playing for the lads and his thoughts on the current side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've finally won a home game. The first time in 2017 we've had the chance to talk about a home win will be our last, as we won't be back until next year now! The lads talk about how mint we are under Coleman, with world domination just weeks away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Gareth are joined by Black Cats legend, Kevin Ball, to discuss the appointment of Chris Coleman and preview this weekend's game with Fulham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A battling performance at Wolves and a well earned point for the lads in red and white mean spirits are a little higher going into two home games before Christmas. Stephen, Gareth, Frankie and Michael discuss all the major talking points from Saturday's game...AND MORE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We try and stay positive in previewing our visit to league leaders, Wolverhampton Wanderers. John Oster joins the lads in the studio and we also hear from Chris Coleman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why can't we all be happy for a bit longer? Why, Sunderland? WHY? We look over the latest defeat to Reading and try and figure out how it went so badly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're all on a high after last week's win at Burton, now can The Lads finally get that long awaited home win against Reading? Phil Smith of The Sunderland Echo helps us preview the game in the studio, we hear from Chris Coleman and we get a Reading view from journalist, Courtney Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We won a game and we can smile for a bit. It seems Chris Coleman has done something right in the last week, with the team and the fans galvanised. We discuss the Burton result as well as the impact of Coleman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A trip to Burton always seems to be the subject of a joke when any side is relegated from the Premier League, "enjoy your trip to Burton" and all that. Well, they are above us in the league along with every other side so there's only one way we are going to enjoy this trip and that's to get something. Nay, get a win.  Stephen, Gareth and Rory chat about the aforementioned game and the loss to...

We've got a new manager, and it's probably someone a little bit better than we thought we'd get. Chris Coleman is the latest in a long line of Sunderland managers, can he finally turn things around? We also discuss the Millwall game, reflecting on what was a battle of the goalkeepers. But which one was worse? It would be funny if it wasn't all so tragic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

It's over two weeks since the departure of Simon Grayson and still no new manager in sight. We don't appear to be any closer to a decision today either. Not ideal preparation the visit of. Millwall, which we need to win in order to avoid a record breaking 20th consecutive winless home game.   Graeme Anderson joins the lads in the studio to discuss the latest at SAFC, as well as the new volume...

Stephen and Gareth are joined in the studio by regular Rory Fallow and Echo columnist Tony Gillan. With an international break upon us, the lads talk about who the club might bring in to replace Simon Grayson as well as the Boro defeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Grayson's reign as SAFC boss lasted just 15 games, but you'll be hard pressed to find anyone who could make a case for him after Tuesday's awful home draw against Bolton. We talk about Grayson's dismissal and who might replace him, the Bolton game and preview the Middlesbrough match on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More misery many positives to take in to Tuesday's game with Bolton. Stephen, Craig and Gareth are joined in the studio by Chris Weatherspoon, author of 'Short Changed'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No Gareth this week, so Stephen has a couple of guests in the studio to ease him through. He is joined by Phil Smith from the Sunderland Echo and Dave Rose from the FSF. Oh, they discuss the inevitable defeat to Bristol City also. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was Saturday's display at Brentford the most 'Sunderlandy' of the season. The raw from the away terrace that propelled the players into the dressing room at half time was replaced at full time with boos, calls for the manager to go and chants of 'you're not fit to wear the shirt'. The next two home games could be make or break for Simon Grayson. Where's your money? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Just Stephen and Gareth in the studio this week, but there's plenty going on! We hear from you via Twitter, the latest from Simon Grayson, get the view of former SAFC stopper David Preece on the goalkeeper situation and we also have Billy from Beesotted to help us preview Saturday's game at Brentford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An insipid display from Sunderland and we find ourselves searching still for a first home win in 2017. Is there too much wrong for anyone to fix right now? Many appear to be losing the faith in the club, players and manager. We discuss the QPR game and more with Sunderland writer Tom Lynn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunderland went into the international break with a decent draw away to Preston, but they have to get a home win against QPR this weekend surely? We've only been waiting 10 months! We hear from the gaffa, Simon Grayson, on our latest Championship test. We're joined in the studio by The Chronicle's James Hunter and we also hear from QPR fan, Steve Colwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Well, we didn't lose and that's something isn't it? Frustrating not to get three points, but The Lads showed good character to get back into the game after our mini collapse. Is it all too little too late, or is there something to build on? Stephen, Gareth, Rory and Michael discuss all that jazz AND MORE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eight defeats in nine for Sunderland, the latest an absolutely abhorrent defeat at Ipswich Town. A comical performance and more questions than answers for the players and the management. Tonight we are joined by Dave Rose who is heavily involved in the new fan lead group, The Red and White Army. Matthew Keeling also makes his WMS debut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another defeat to add to the list, and more misery before a tricky Tuesday night trip to Portman Road to face Ipswich Town We talk about all that jazz and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes it was just the cup, but that Everton display was woeful. Should we have looked at some younger players? Did we even want to win the game? We look ahead to Cardiff on Saturday too, which is surely a must win. Joining Stephen and Gareth in the studio is The Chronicle's James Hunter. Also, remember to join us upstairs at The Peacock on Saturday before the game where we'll preview the Cardiff Cit...

Some positives to take from the draw at Hull, but massively frustrating that we decided to sit back in the second half, eventually succumbing to a David Meyler equaliser. It was like West Ham last season all over again, all out defence, right backs galore and a late goal. But who is to blame? Gareth, Stephen, Frankie Francis and Michael Lough discuss all that and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...