Roker Rapport Podcast

It's that time again! Our Connor Bromley had the pleasure of another exclusive one on one with Sunderland Chairman Stewart Donald to answer your questions and give some serious insight into the goings on at the club since his last appearance. As always, you can catch this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and YouTube.What are we discussing on this episode?Stewart’s thoughts on the team’s progress so far, on and off the pitch, under Jack Ross;Transfer sagas, budget talk and the ongoing Ndong/Papy situation;His love, respect, and admiration for the fans continued commitment, and the tremendous support the club are receiving this season;We get some insight into who Stewart actually is beyond his role as Sunderland owner and Chairman;Answering as many of your questions as Connor can throw at him, and giving us an idea of what exactly is going on behind the scenes of our beloved club!There’s far too much to write down here… You’ll just have to hear it for yourselves.This is a must listen for all SAFC fans! Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Sep 20181h 24min

The Stadium of Light plays host to Joey Barton’s Fleetwood side tomorrow afternoon! So the lovely Fleetwood Town writer Rosie Swarbrick from the Blackpool Gazette came on to give us an idea of what to expect! Give us a listen! You can catch it, as always, for free on iTunes, Acast and YouTube. What are we talking about this week?Joey Barton the manager; How is the often controversial new manager fitting in to the role, and what do the Fleetwood faithful think of him so far?An in depth breakdown of Fleetwood’s impressive start to the season;Players to watch; We might just recognise a few of these lads for a change;The importance of a good team spirit and connecting/reconnecting with your fan-base;Predictions; Looks like Fleetwood are looking forward to this one as they prepare to battle in front of the largest crowd in their club’s history!All this and much more! Listen In! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Sep 201847min

Sunderland’s draw with Oxford was an action-packed fixture full of incident - we invited BBC’s Jeff Brown into the studio to help find some sense from all of the madness. As always you can catch it, as always, for free on iTunes, Acast and YouTube. What are we talking about this week?Was Max Power deservedly sent off against Oxford?Did the referee lose the game because he was overawed by the large crowd?Can Sunderland feel happy with a point considering the circumstances?Jeff rolls back the years to give us an insight into covering Sunderland for the last 30 years;Plus much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Sep 20181h 13min

We return home this weekend to face Oxford and see If we can keep this unbeaten run going! Our Graham chats with Simon and Fraser from Oxford United's The Fence End Podcast to try get an idea of what to expect. Give us a listen! You can catch it, as always, for free on iTunes, Acast and YouTube.What are we talking about this week?What’s happening at Oxford this season; Has the start to the season been what they expected?Talking tactics; What’s the usual style of play for Karl Robinson’s men and how do the lads expect them to line up on Saturday?Exploring Chris Maguire’s Cult status; Why do we all love him so much?What have the Oxford lads thought about Sunderland’s start to the season; Do we really have that target on our back?Predictions from both sides; Which players should we look out for and which players (or which player in particular) do these lads not want to see on the pitch Saturday?Will Graham finally get to see us win in person? Hopefully his relatives are in good health…This and much, much more! Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Aug 201850min

We could get used to talking about wins... Joining the Lads in the Roker Rapport Podcast studio this week to analyse Sunderland’s comeback victory over AFC Wimbledon is James Hunter, Sunderland writer for the Evening Chronicle. You can catch it, as always, for free on iTunes, Acast and YouTube.What are we talking about this week?Sunderland’s comeback victory over AFC Wimbledon - was it a good display?Assessing the individual performances of each player - who did well?Should we be worried about anything in particular?Who have we been impressed with so far?We quiz James on his past relationship with Ellis Short;We also talk about James’ relationships with former managers;This, plus loads more. It’s honey for the ears! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Aug 20181h 33min

Ahead of the lads trip to Kingsmeadow this Saturday to play AFC Wimbledon, our Graham had a chat with Josh from The DonsCast to get an idea of what we should expect. Give us a listen! You can catch it, as always, for free on iTunes, Acast and YouTube.What are we talking about this week?Graham shares some reaction to our thrashing of Gillingham midweek;We ask how Wimbledon have been doing since skipping past MK Dons on their way up the leagues;What to expect from the real Dons when they line up Saturday; Who should we be wary of?As a club built by fans for fans what should our away support expect at the smallest ground in League One?Predictions; Can we keep this run going?Plus loads more! Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Aug 201842min

Joining the lads in the studio this week was the absolutely superb George Caulkin to talk Sunderland’s win over Scunthorpe, how things have changed since last he joined us, answering a whole range of questions, and providing great insight not only on our beloved SAFC but also the overall footballing landscape in the North East. No punches pulled. You can catch it, as always, for free on iTunes, Acast and YouTube. What are we talking about this week?We cover everything that happened in our victory against Scunthorpe on Sunday;Max Power; Can we say his name enough? Is it a name you cannot touch?George talks Stewart Donald and his ability and desire to touch the lives of everyday Sunderland fans, Including George’s own friends;What really stands out from Sunday’s performance; We all love football again!As a man who regularly crosses the divide and loves all things relating to North East football; Do we too often see our differences and ignore our similarities across the region?Passion, History, Legacy; Bob Murray and the fantastic Beacon of Light, Martin O'Neil and his continuing regret, Ellis’ failure to connect, Stories from the road...Far too much to describe to you all (so you’ll have to tune in and hear for yourself!)A truly brilliant episode from the lads! A must listen for Sunderland fans and football purists everywhere! Get stuck in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Aug 20181h 20min

Paul is the first-team scout these days at @SUFCOfficial, and he joined RR’s @MarkCarrick08 for a pre-match chin wag and a short yet fascinating trip down memory lane. You can catch it, as always, for free on iTunes, Acast and YouTube. What are we talking about this week?Paul gives us a bit of background on the last time we were in the division and what it was like playing for McMenemy, Stokoe and Smith;Smart decisions in the transfer market and promising young talent in Bali Mumba; Can we mount a real challenge in this league?How did it feel to be part of a resurgent side under Denis Smith; Will Jack Ross be able to gel the team in the same way?The teams to look out for as we delve deeper into the season;Dodging pies on the touchline; Sunderland players and the need to develop a thick skin...This and much more! Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Aug 201831min