Roker Rapport Podcast

Most of RR editorial gathered late last night to react to what can only be described as the worst performance from a Sunderland side we've seen this season, and to talk about the state of play at the club as we look ahead to a difficult few matches against the league's strongest sides. Joining our Gav Henderson for this was Chris Wynn, Phil West and the notorious - but often elusive - Craig "angryman" Chapman. What's the crack? What the utter f*** was that like? 43,000+ fans turned up to watch our complete capitulation, we think they deserved better.Is that the worst performance we've ever seen at the Stadium of Light?What is Tony Mowbray on? The lads try to work out just what the f*** he was thinking yesterday.We all saw this coming with that team selection and setup, so why couldn't Tony see it coming?Going over the recent performances of some players the lads (and listeners) ask questions like: why are poor performers still starting games? Where is the smart rotation? If it isn't working, why not fix it? Why not start Luke O'Nien in midfield?Where does everyone stand currently as we look to games against Norwich, Sheffield Utd and league leaders Burnley?There's a lot of discussion here, so hopefully you find it as cathartic as the lads did. Or maybe you won't...Thanks for listening!#SAFC #EFL #EFLChampionship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Mar 20231h 5min

Our Chris Wynn was joined by Phil West late last night to have a look at the upcoming showdown between Tony Mowbray's Sunderland and Alex Neil's Stoke City on Saturday! What's the crack? Well we know a few things about the opposition manager at least.How are we feeling ahead of this battle of red and white post industrial… er… titans; is it all about Alex Neil for us? Should it be? Do we think Mogga and the Lads will be feeling the pressure for this fixture? A few points to prove (and win) at home after a pointless couple results on the road; what can we do to address our lack of control in recent matches? Could Luke O'Nien help make the difference when dealing with a pretty direct and physical Stoke side? Do we dare predict the outcome on Saturday? "Does the team talk write itself?" and all that jazz... All this and much more! Ha'way the Lads! #SAFC #EFL #EFLChampionship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Mar 202337min

It is our solemn duty to report that - as fun as the last couple days have been drinking the quite delicious tears of random Newcastle fans - our mag neighbours sadly weren't the only team to lose at the weekend. In light of this, our Gav and Chris sat down as the weekend drew to a close to dissect another in a long line of losses to the spawn of Jimmy Hill. What's the crack? Why can't we beat Coventry at their home ground… even when they don't own their home ground? Tony's team selection; let's just say we weren't fans of it. Tony's team management; you guessed it, not fans of it. That referee; again, not big fans.Are the Lads actually tired or are they hearing Tony tell them they're tired so merely playing along? That Gyökeres is some player isn't he? Why is Mowbray not considering the likes of O'Nien in midfield in games like this where he'd arguably be far better suited than Dan Neil and Michut? How do Gav and Chris feel heading into our lovely reunion with the bald lad who left midway through the start of our season for more money? All this and more! It'll be reet man.Ha'way the Lads! #SAFC #EFL #EFLChampionship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Feb 202349min

Gav and Chris sat down to react to the absolute sh*tshow at Rotherham, query our team selection on the night, look ahead to our next match away to Coventry and answer a few of your questions! What's the crack? That was just… aye… what was that? The lads think one man is to blame for that result, and he wasn't on the pitch. Don't Panic; The lads try to take some positives from the game, try being the operative word. Why didn't we start Patrick Roberts? Why were Michut and Neil picked for a physical battle? Why did we drop Hume? Why can't we just win all the time? Etc Should Neil and Amad be rested soon? How do the lads feel looking ahead to our fixture against Coventry at the weekend? If tiredness is an issue, why are we not rotating as much? Is Mogga not yet confident in lads like Ekwah, Ba, Lihadji and Bennette? The lads answer your questions, including why it is the refs are all so sh*te this season..All this and more! Ha'way the Lads! Start Patrick Roberts! #SAFC #EFL #EFLChampionshipWe definitely didn't win 2-1 aye. More tired than Dan Neil here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Feb 202347min

Our Gav and Chris got together as usual to look over all the action from the game at the weekend, just they weren't quite over that late equaliser that denied us all three points against a pretty decent Bristol City side...What's the crack? Bit of a kick to the bollocks that wasn't it? We may have come away slightly disappointed, but was that a fair result? HE SCORES WHEN HE WANTS; Despite not having the best of games Jack 'Maverick' Clarke scored another absolute beauty, and for that reason alone he's become quite impossible to drop. What did we make of the performance overall? More positives to take away from that result than negatives? Some fair (but not overly harsh) criticism of young Trai Hume's decision making that resulted in the last minute penalty; You just don't give the ref that decision to make lad.Managing the minutes; Mowbray seems to be doing a decent job of it so far, but are we actually resting anyone really? Should the likes of O'Nien start against Rotherham tomorrow? Is Mogga expecting a more physical battle from a side that seem to have dropped away significantly since last year? All this and much more! Ha'way the Lads! #SAFC #EFL #EFLChampionship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Feb 202343min

Our Gav Henderson and Martin Wanless sat down this morning to drool over the Sunlun performance against QPR last night, and generally get all worked up over just how f***ing mint we are! What's the crack? Poor Will Ferrell. Heard he's gone the way of the ancient samurai, who when dishonoured, would hang themselves from a fluorescent light. How class are we man? So are the lads still buzzing from last night? Yes they are… Seriously how good are we? LUKE 'MR SUNDERLAND' O'NIEN - You know what lads and lasses, he might just be a midfielder after all. We are f***ing mint man. JACK THE LAD - You can write him off, you can dismiss him, and you can take him on loan and do f*** all with him (like our opponents) but he showed his class yet again with a glorious brace against his former side. Ah man we're just too good. Tony Mowbray is a tactical genius - Aye we're serious he is. ON OUR WAYYYY ON OUR WAY PATTO LAD - What a penalty save that was, the lads heap praise on our young England International keeper! We're really quite decent in fairness aye. All this and more! Ha'way the Lads! #SAFC #EFL #EFLChampionship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Feb 20231h 3min

Our Chris and Phil sat down to react to taking yet another three points off Reading this season, after Paddy Roberts and the Lads finally broke through against what many have described as one of the worst footballing sides to have visited the Stadium of Light in years, as well as quickly looking ahead to our visit to QPR on Tuesday night! What's the crack? Well that was certainly something from our opponents wasn't it...Can Ince be blamed for setting them up like that? Was it more on us to break them down?The best form of defence is a tash; the rise (and rise) of Trai Hume! Some good old Patrick Roberts magic; what did the lads make of that goal and his performance overall? Just how good is Dan Ballard? Are the Reading forwards a great example of why getting someone in for the sake of it isn't always a great idea? Uncle Tony's Supersubs; following that slog of a first half the lads needed a bit more bite and so the gaffer once again deployed his 'hoy the kitchen sink at them' tactic. Seemed to do the trick.QPR on Tuesday; they're not having a great time of it these past several months, so how do the lads see this panning out (on the Sky red button for those not able to make the trip) and what changes do we expect (if any) from Mogga?All this and more! Ha'way the Lads! #SAFC #EFL #EFLChampionship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Feb 202335min

Our Gav and Chris got together far, far too late yesterday to react to our exit from the FA Cup at the hands of Fulham, forget what they're saying (much to one another's amusement) and look ahead to Sunderland's return to league action against Reading at the Stadium of Light tomorrow! What's the crack? What did the lads make of our performance on Wednesday night? How much can we learn from this game? Do we think the younger Lads benefit more from this sort of experience? Could we have done better for their goals - and more importantly - can the lads actually remember them? A less complicated Clarke; a wonderful goal from Jack the lad, but can we see more of that from him from now on? VAMOS JEWI; Our Costa Rican wonderkid struck against our PL opponents for another goal he should remember fondly, so can he kick on from here or will we remain patient and use him sparingly? Luke O'Nien will find a way back on the pitch at all costs, so where do the lads think he'll be slotted in now? At the back? In the middle? Up front for a giggle? We briefly look at tomorrow's opponent's League form and that isn't good at all, so can we take all three points or will they suddenly decide they can play after all upon arrival at the Stadium of Light? All this and more! Ha'way the Lads! #SAFC #EFL #EFLChampionship #EmiratesFACup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Feb 202339min