Wise Men Say

Stephen, Eleanor and Jonathan share some preseason thoughts. We also checked in with Chris Barbour to get perspective on Marc Guiu who looks to be joining on loan from Chelsea.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Eleanor went and had a look round the Stadium of Light, where a lot of money has been invested into giving it some much needed TLC. And what a great job they've done! They caught up with Nick Barnes and Phil Smith about i, while also having the pleasure of interviewing Jimmy Montgomery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunderland are signing a keeper. Football reporter Sander Janssen from Voetbal International tells Stephen all about Robin Roefs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith is joined by Rick, Eleanor and Jon as we react to the news that Granit Xhaka has signed for Sunderland from Bayer Leverkusen. There's a sentence we weren't expecting to write a year ago! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick and new(ish) WMS podder Jonathan are in an Edinburgh pub. Does a defeat here mean anything? Does it? If any team deserve some bigger-picture thinking on that front it's Sunderland after their form going into Wembley. Still some pretty shocking defending though. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith is joined by Richard Easterbrook and WMS debutant Jonathan Ellenor to discuss Sunderland's first pre-season friendly of 25-26 and to chat about some players linked with making a move to Wearside imminently... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Rick catch up with transfer guru Sacha Tavolieri to chat about Sunderland's movements in the European market, including the latest on Djordje Petrovic and Chemsdine Talbi as well as the lowdown on confirmed signings Habib Diarra and Noah Sadiki as we assess the almost-immediate impact of new director of football Florent Ghisolfi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Stephen, Mick and Jim have a bit of a catchup on all of the recent activity. Sporting Directors, Assistant Coaches and players. Lots to chat about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen catches up with Cyril Olives from L'Equipe and Jeremy Beren from That Atleti Pod to talk about Habib Diarra and Reinildo Mandava respectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second part of our wide-ranging chat with former Sunderland manager Peter Reid as we discuss his seven-year reign in charge of the Black Cats, including two promotions, our two best top-flight finishes in a generation and a heartbreaking play-off defeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We meet up with former Sunderland manager Peter Reid and discuss his seven-year reign in charge of the Black Cats, including two promotions, our two best top-flight finishes in a generation and a heartbreaking play-off defeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Think Terry Butcher. Blood and bandages, Italia 90, Glasgow Rangers and their English invasion, Bobby Robson's Ipswich. He also played for and managed the lads - and, in 2019, he spoke to us as part of our Meet the Managers series.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've delved back into the archives to bring you the second in the Meet the Manager series - today, it's Malcolm Crosby's turn. Malcolm speaks to us about his early career, how he ended up at his home town team and all about that fantastic 1992 FA Cup run. This podcast was first released in 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've delved into the archives to bring you the first in the Meet the Manager series where we speak to Denis Smith. Denis talks us through his early years, how he came to be Sunderland manager, how he got Sunderland on the up again after relegation to the third tier for the first time in the club's history, that famous Newcastle Play-Off victory, our season in the top flight and that incredible da...

Stephen, Gareth and Andy Dawson look back at the generational impact that Peter Reid made to the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith, Gareth Barker and Richard Easterbrook talk about the positions Sunderland will need to strengthen as they look forward to their return to the Premier League! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Gareth bring you the Monday Pod on a Tuesday. Lots of Wembley hysteria is still ongoing but here's some actual crack about the match. WMS alumni Frankie Francis returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wise Men Say team recorded their thoughts across a memorable weekend for Sunderland AFC, from setting off to London, heading to Trafalgar Square, pre-match feelings from the supporters we bumped into - and all of the celebrations across the capital afterwards. Almost every current WMS member - plus some familiar faces - contributed to this in some way - probably the first time we've all been o...

WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE!!! Eleanor McCabe presents from WMS' spiritual home in the capital, the Marquis Cornwallis, as Sunderland secured their return to the top flight after an eight-year absence with a barely-believable last-minute victory against Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium. Eleanor is joined by Richard Easterbrook, Jonny Lambert and lots of others as we celebrate a momentous occasion. Ho...

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Eleanor McCabe, Jimmy Reay and special guest Matthew Keeling as excitement continues to build for Sunderland's Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium. Tonight, the team talk about Regis Le Bris' selection decisions and what threat Sheffield United pose on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Gareth are joined by Andy Dawson to bring you the first of two pods where the WMS gang talk about Saturday. Oh and Rick pops his head in too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith is joined by Richard Easterbrook and special guest, Sunderland AFC match announcer - and former Wise Men Say presenter - Rory Fallow. The lads look back on the Coventry match in a little bit more detail while Rory answers your listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor and Mick bring you their reaction on one of the greatest nights the Stadium of Light has ever seen as Sunderland score in the last minute of extra-time to seal an aggregate victory over Coventry City - and with it their passage to the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How are your nerves? Sunderland proved lots of people wrong in the first leg but this tie is nowhere near done yet. Stephen, Gareth and Eleanor discuss the massive game on Tuesday.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Mick react to the win over Coventry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.