Roker Rapport Podcast

The stars are almost aligned, the results have gone our way so far and sexy Dennis Cirkin has struck twice at The Hawthorns to give the mighty Sunlun a fighting chance in the Championship playoff race! Our Gav and Chris try to calm down long enough to let us know how they feel about the result. What's the crack? CIRKIN YOU GORGEOUS B******* What a result; how do we feel immediately after the game? How proud are we of these lads? Has there ever been a more attractive Sunderland footballer than Dennis Cirkin? The goals; that penalty wasn't a penalty was it? The reaction to Cirkin's beautiful head meeting the cross from Gooch to draw level after the break, and the absolutely sensual play that led to a stunning winning goal from the aforementioned (and equally stunning) Dennis "goal machine" Cirkin! Aye. Cirkin wasn't the only lad on the pitch btw, just got carried away a bit… So how did the rest do? Was that the best team performance we've seen so far this year? Mogga; did his subs change the game? Where do we go from here? Dare to dream again? Ha'way the Lads!#SAFC #EFL #EFLChampionship #Cirkin #championship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Apr 202347min

Our Gav and Chris return (after telling you they have little hope left for our playoff chances) to tell you that they might have some hope for our playoff chances still.. but only if the stars align and results go our way. They also occasionally mention the fact we play West Bromwich Albion - in front of the Sky cameras yet again - on Sunday. What's the crack? Memories of The Hawthorns; Chris remembers a little further back than Gav aye.So are we in it or aren't we? Is it on or off? How long can we maintain? How do the other sides in the chase look recently? Recent results have resulted in pure chaos in the table… Can Blackburn make it? Can Millwall? Could we somehow still not know if we can until we face fellow chasers Preston in the final game of the season? Our away form this season has been exceptional, so are we confident of three points? Do West Brom have more to lose? What changes would the lads make to the side? Who would they love to see make an appearance, if not a start? Gav makes a bold prediction (probably) Chris laughs at him (probably) and much more (probably)Ha'way the Lads! It's still (probably) on!#SAFC #EFLChampionship #EFL #WBA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Apr 202335min

Anything interesting happen lately, lads and lasses? Join our Gav and Chris as they try and figure things out in the aftermath of Sunderland's home draw with Huddersfield on Tuesday night... and then look even further back to everything we have and haven't missed since we all took a bit of an extended Easter Holiday... Aye. What's The Crack? Sunderland drew with Huddersfield at the SOL on Tuesday night, and the result is making everyone feel a bit flat... which has the lads all confused, because despite the amazing season we've had, we're left thinking about the "what ifs" yet again... Did Mowbray get his team selection and tactics right? Why isolate Dan Neil? Why get Pritch on corners? Why not start Ekwah? Why are we like this? It's been a busy old period since we last recorded a Podcast, so where do we go from here - heading into our last few games of the season - besides obviously recording pods again? Where are Neil Warnock's eyebrows? The lads chat about what tweaks are needed to ensure we are primed for promotion next season (if we don't somehow pull off a typically 'Sunlun' miracle soon) and just wax lyrical about the madness of the year we've had! Ha'way the Lads! Back tomorrow-ish with a preview for West Brom, cheers for listening! #SAFC #EFL #EFLChampionship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Apr 202343min

Gav was joined earlier today by our Martin to chat all things SAFC ahead of Hull City's visit to the Stadium of Light on Good Friday, and to try work out what Tony Mowbray is going to do next - as we head into a busy Easter weekend - and the end of the 22/23 EFL Championship season draws ever nearer... What's the crack? Are the lads feeling confident after the Burnley result? Do we think Mogga will change anything significantly regarding team selection for this match, or the one that follows on Monday? Taking a look at Hull's season so far, do they have much to play for now really? Can we use this to our advantage? After a brilliant performance from Gooch last Friday, do we expect Cirkin to slot straight back into that position tomorrow or do we think Mowbray might stick with the former until the latter recovers fully? Sunlun injury updates - Jewi is out for surgery on his shoulder, and Huggins has once again pulled up with an issue... Is the Huggins situation more psychological now? Mowbray seems to think so. Who do the lads want to see more of as the season comes to a close, and what are they expecting from these couple games after assurances that we "will see some experimentation"Predictions, tangents and all the rest. Thanks for listening, enjoy the weekend and Ha'way the Lads! #SAFC #EFL #EFLChampionship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Apr 202333min

Our Gav was joined by Martin and Phil very late indeed last night - or very early this morning depending where you are - to discuss Sunderland's hard-earned draw against Vincent Kompany's Championship leaders Burnley at Turf Moor on Friday night… without really discussing it much at all. Aye. What's the crack? Was that result as good as a win? Some outstanding performances from the Lads, with Patterson becoming the first goalkeeper since Ederson to keep a clean sheet at Turf Moor. Not bad going really… Could we have took all three points? Did we have the better chances of the two sides? Bigger picture; How do we want to approach these last seven games? Do the lads dare to dream of a late push, or are they happy just getting ready for next season? Who do we think we'll be keeping in the summer - Will Pritchard be offered a new contract? Should he be given one or should we be looking elsewhere? They're basically all full of optimism and hope for the future here, it's quite sickening if you ask me, luckily nobody does. All this and more! Ha'way the Lads! #SAFC #EFLChampionship #EFL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Apr 202345min

Our Gav and Chris sat down to record a short and simple reaction to a pretty dull Sunderland draw with Luton at the weekend, only to end up slipping off on a long tangent or two regarding the decisions the SAFC hierarchy face as we head into the final games of the 22/23 Championship season! What's the crack? How do the lads feel after that performance? Did Luton even want it on the day, or did we just not want it enough? If we are going to "attack the end of the season" shouldn't we maybe like, just do it, aye?Too much Joffy, not enough Jewi - There's an ongoing concern over the role Gelhardt plays in the side. Do we play better without the lad? Would he still be selected at this point if he was one of our own young lads? Up the tempo - we have a bit of an issue with coming out the blocks at times, could this be remedied with better team management and team selection? Could Mowbray's substitutions and changes be more decisive and timely? How do we think the Sunlun hierarchy want to approach the end of this season? Is it likely to be similar to how the fans would like them to approach it? It's not mathematically impossible to make the playoffs but it's looking unlikely, so should we be looking to get minutes into the lads we know we'll be needing like.. next season? It's not been a bad season so far has it really? Have we achieved all we set out to achieve as a club? All this and many more tangents! Ha'way the Lads! #SAFC #EFL #EFLChampionship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Mar 20231h 6min

Sunderland were robbed last night by referee Matthew Donohue and his presumably partially sighted officials, not to say that the Blades were undeserving of all three points but aye, the goal that shouldn't have stood didn't help our cause. Our Gav and Chris sat down earlier today to try and wrap their heads around it all.What's the crack? Nobody likes losing, but are there more positives to be taken from that performance than negatives for Tony Mowbray? Apologies mean f*** all - apparently the incompetent officiating was spotted by the officials themselves last night after the final whistle, but the goal still stood, so the subject of VAR in the Championship is raised again. TRES BIEN MICHUT LAD - One of our favourite little French lads went and scored didn't he… Sheffield are pretty decent themselves to be fair - quite the squad they've got there - so did the lads think we gave them a decent game? Seriously, that ref was utter shite man.We get all worried about our Luke O'Nien as we don't yet know if he's actually injured - and if he is - how bad the injury is. Game management and risk assessment - It's all about finding that balance! Looking ahead to Luton Town - they're up in fourth at the moment and they don't concede many, but they don't score many either, so do we fancy our chances? All this and more! Ha'way the Lads, **** the refs. #SAFC #EFLChampionship #EFL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Mar 202340min

That's better, lads and lasses! Our Gav and Phil got together late last night to react to an impressive performance away against Norwich in the Championship, as the Lads took all three points, ABDOULLAH scored his first goal for SAFC and Luke O'Nien planted those luscious lips of his on yet another unsuspecting opponent... What's the crack? That's a relief for all of us aye.. How do the lads feel after that? Are we less worried this week? A B D O U L L A H - An absolutely outstanding shift put in from the lad, and a lovely finish for the goal. More to come for him, more to think about for Mowbray. Luke 'Lips' O'Nien - He only went and did it again didn't he... Is he the king of shithousery? Gav once again sings the praises of our Mr Sunderland! Gelhardt - There's a player there, but is he the player we need right now? Your questions, your three word reviews and plenty more chat as the lads cover yesterday's win and look ahead to Sheffield United visiting the Stadium of Light this Wednesday! HA'WAY THE LADS! #SAFC #EFL #EFLChampionship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Mar 202355min