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The Roar Podcast - Sunderland Echo

The Roar Podcast - Sunderland Echo

By Sunderland Echo

A weekly Sunderland AFC podcast bringing you all the latest news, views, insight and debate.

Featuring Sunderland Echo writers Phil Smith, Richard Mennear, Joe Nicholson and James Copley.

Head over to www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc for all of the latest SAFC-related news and content.
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Discussing Fleetwood, Joey Barton and Coventry with Danny Collins after Max Power's last-minute equaliser

The Roar Podcast - Sunderland Echo Feb 27, 2020

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Ex-Sunderland kitman Stephen Aziz talks Louis-Dreyfus, Alex Neil, Charlie Methven and new kits

Ex-Sunderland kitman Stephen Aziz talks Louis-Dreyfus, Alex Neil, Charlie Methven and new kits

Ex-Sunderland kitman Stephen Aziz talks Louis-Dreyfus, Alex Neil, Charlie Methven and new kits

Mar 21, 202401:01:15
Phil Smith catches up with Sunderland star Mollie Rouse amid title challenge

Phil Smith catches up with Sunderland star Mollie Rouse amid title challenge

Phil Smith catches up with Sunderland star Mollie Rouse amid title challenge

Mar 19, 202417:28
Reaction as Sunderland lose sixth game on bounce against Southampton

Reaction as Sunderland lose sixth game on bounce against Southampton

Reaction as Sunderland lose sixth game on bounce against Southampton

Mar 11, 202426:28
Sunderland lose fifth game in spin with Luke O'Nien now suspended

Sunderland lose fifth game in spin with Luke O'Nien now suspended

Sunderland lose fifth game in spin with Luke O'Nien now suspended

Mar 06, 202435:10
Norwich vs Sunderland preview with Norwich writer Connor Southwell from The Pink Un

Norwich vs Sunderland preview with Norwich writer Connor Southwell from The Pink Un

Joe Nicholson is joined by Norwich City writer Connor Southwell from The Pink Un to discuss Saturday's Championship match between Sunderland and Norwich at Carrow Road

Feb 28, 202423:28
Swansea City loss reaction with mid-table Sunderland 12 points from 21st

Swansea City loss reaction with mid-table Sunderland 12 points from 21st

Swansea City loss reaction with mid-table Sunderland 12 points from 21st

Feb 26, 202436:17
Sunderland vs Swansea preview with Luke Davies from the Swans Cast Podcast

Sunderland vs Swansea preview with Luke Davies from the Swans Cast Podcast

Joe Nicholson is joined by Luke Davies from the Swans Cast Podcast to preview Sunderland's Championship match against Swansea City.

Feb 22, 202421:45
Michael Beale leaves Sunderland, Mike Dodds takes charge - crazy situation recapped

Michael Beale leaves Sunderland, Mike Dodds takes charge - crazy situation recapped

Michael Beale leaves Sunderland, Mike Dodds takes charge - crazy situation recapped

Feb 20, 202433:55
Michael Beale's Sunderland lose two on spin - where do we go from here?

Michael Beale's Sunderland lose two on spin - where do we go from here?

Michael Beale's Sunderland lose two on spin - where do we go from here?

Feb 19, 202427:07
Micheal Beale's redemption arc, Sunderland's win against Plymouth and Netflix chat

Micheal Beale's redemption arc, Sunderland's win against Plymouth and Netflix chat

Micheal Beale's redemption arc, Sunderland's win against Plymouth and Netflix chat

Feb 12, 202437:14
Sunderland vs Plymouth preview with Mark Lovell from the Pilgrims Podcast

Sunderland vs Plymouth preview with Mark Lovell from the Pilgrims Podcast

Joe Nicholson is joined by Mark Lovell from the Pilgrims Podcast to preview Saturday's match between Sunderland and Plymouth at the Stadium of Light

Feb 09, 202417:34
Ben Turner details Sunderland Til I Die season three and talks filming with Charlie Methven and more!

Ben Turner details Sunderland Til I Die season three and talks filming with Charlie Methven and more!

Ben Turner details Sunderland Til I Die season three and talks filming with Charlie Methven and more!

Feb 09, 202415:57
Reaction as Sunderland draw with Middlesbrough and Dan Ballard injury latest

Reaction as Sunderland draw with Middlesbrough and Dan Ballard injury latest

Reaction as Sunderland draw with Middlesbrough and Dan Ballard injury latest

Feb 05, 202427:53
Middlesbrough vs Sunderland preview with Robert Nichols from fanzine Fly Me To The Moon

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland preview with Robert Nichols from fanzine Fly Me To The Moon

Joe Nicholson is joined by Robert Nichols from Middlesbrough fanzine Fly Me To The Moon to preview Sunderland's Championship match against Middlesbrough

Feb 03, 202418:10
Echo writers discuss Sunderland's January transfer business after a busy deadline day

Echo writers discuss Sunderland's January transfer business after a busy deadline day

Echo writers Joe Nicholson and Phil Smith discuss Sunderland's January transfer business after a busy deadline

Feb 02, 202419:60
Transfers: Mundle signs, Styles deal back on, Pritchard leaves, Moore latest

Transfers: Mundle signs, Styles deal back on, Pritchard leaves, Moore latest

Transfers: Mundle signs, Styles deal back on, Pritchard leaves, Moore latest

Feb 01, 202417:38
Transfer latest plus Clarke and Prichard talk as Sunderland close in on Hjelde

Transfer latest plus Clarke and Prichard talk as Sunderland close in on Hjelde

Transfer latest plus Clarke and Prichard talk as Sunderland close in on Hjelde

Jan 29, 202436:09
Transfer latest as Sunderland Echo writers talk Hull City loss and Michael Beale backlash

Transfer latest as Sunderland Echo writers talk Hull City loss and Michael Beale backlash

Sunderland Echo writers James Copley and Joe Nicholson return with another episode of The Roar Podcast. Here, the duo discuss transfers, the loss to Hull City and the backlash surrounding head coach Michael Beale.


Jan 22, 202435:02
Sunderland vs Hull City preview with Nathaniel Whittingham from The To Hull & Back Podcast

Sunderland vs Hull City preview with Nathaniel Whittingham from The To Hull & Back Podcast

Joe Nicholson is joined by Nathaniel Whittingham from The To Hull & Back Podcast to preview Sunderland's Championship match against Hull City at the Stadium of Light

Jan 18, 202422:14
Sunderland transfer latest after disappointing Ipswich Town loss

Sunderland transfer latest after disappointing Ipswich Town loss

Sunderland transfer latest after disappointing Ipswich Town loss

Jan 15, 202426:39
Ipswich vs Sunderland preview with Ross Halls from the East Anglian Daily Times

Ipswich vs Sunderland preview with Ross Halls from the East Anglian Daily Times

Joe Nicholson is joined by Ross Halls from the East Anglian Daily Times to preview Sunderland's Championship match against Ipswich at Portman Road.

Jan 13, 202421:44
Should Sunderland's tactics have been better against Newcastle United?

Should Sunderland's tactics have been better against Newcastle United?

Should Sunderland's tactics have been better against Newcastle United?

Jan 08, 202422:58
Sunderland vs Newcastle FA Cup preview with Sunderland Echo and Shields Gazette writers

Sunderland vs Newcastle FA Cup preview with Sunderland Echo and Shields Gazette writers

Sunderland vs Newcastle FA Cup preview with Sunderland Echo and Shields Gazette writers Joe Nicholson, Phil Smith and Joe Buck

Jan 04, 202424:04
The Roar x What The Falk special on Hull City game and Newcastle United clash

The Roar x What The Falk special on Hull City game and Newcastle United clash

The Roar x What The Falk special on Hull City game and Newcastle United clash

Dec 27, 202342:38
Transfers, Michael Beale and Newcastle United away allocation discussed by Stephen Elliott, James Copley and Phil Smith

Transfers, Michael Beale and Newcastle United away allocation discussed by Stephen Elliott, James Copley and Phil Smith

Transfers, Michael Beale and Newcastle United away allocation discussed by Stephen Elliott, James Copley and Phil Smith

Dec 22, 202334:28
Sunderland manager hunt latest post-Leeds United as Dodds betters Farke

Sunderland manager hunt latest post-Leeds United as Dodds betters Farke

Sunderland manager hunt latest post-Leeds United as Dodds betters Farke

Dec 13, 202336:05
Sunderland vs West Brom preview with Lewis Cox from the Express & Star

Sunderland vs West Brom preview with Lewis Cox from the Express & Star

Joe Nicholson is joined by West Brom reporter Lewis Cox from the Express & Star to preview Sunderland's Championship match against West Brom at the Stadium of Light

Dec 08, 202330:08
Reaction to Tony Mowbray's sacking at Sunderland and next head coach search assessed

Reaction to Tony Mowbray's sacking at Sunderland and next head coach search assessed

Reaction to Tony Mowbray's sacking at Sunderland and next head coach search assesed

Dec 05, 202336:19
Sunderland's away woes continue after 2-0 loss to Plymouth Argyle at Home Park

Sunderland's away woes continue after 2-0 loss to Plymouth Argyle at Home Park

Sunderland's away woes continue after 2-0 loss to Plymouth Argyle at Home Park

Nov 27, 202324:04
Plymouth Argyle vs Sunderland preview with Chris Errington from Plymouth Live

Plymouth Argyle vs Sunderland preview with Chris Errington from Plymouth Live

Joe Nicholson is joined by Chris Errington from Plymouth Live to preview Sunderland's Championship match against Plymouth Argyle

Nov 24, 202321:35
Patrick Roberts' new deal, Dan Ballard injury woes and Plymouth vs Sunderland

Patrick Roberts' new deal, Dan Ballard injury woes and Plymouth vs Sunderland

Patrick Roberts' new deal, Dan Ballard injury woes and Plymouth vs Sunderland

Nov 20, 202323:29
Phil and James' 23-24 season review (so far) after Sunderland beat Birmingham

Phil and James' 23-24 season review (so far) after Sunderland beat Birmingham

Phil and James' 23-24 season review (so far) after Sunderland beat Birmingham

Nov 13, 202335:49
Who will Tony Mowbray pick in defence against Birmingham City?

Who will Tony Mowbray pick in defence against Birmingham City?

Who will Tony Mowbray pick in defence against Birmingham City?

Nov 06, 202328:11
Swansea vs Sunderland preview with Luke Davies from the Swans Cast Podcast

Swansea vs Sunderland preview with Luke Davies from the Swans Cast Podcast

Joe Nicholson is joined by Luke Davies from the Swans Cast Podcast to preview Sunderland's Championship match against Swansea City

Nov 02, 202317:11
Reaction as Jack Clarke inspires Sunderland to 3-1 Norwich City win

Reaction as Jack Clarke inspires Sunderland to 3-1 Norwich City win

Reaction as Jack Clarke inspires Sunderland to 3-1 Norwich City win

Oct 30, 202328:21
Sunderland vs Norwich preview with Adam Harvey from The Pink Un

Sunderland vs Norwich preview with Adam Harvey from The Pink Un

Joe Nicholson is joined by Adam Harvey from The Pink Un to preview Saturday's match between Sunderland and Norwich at the Stadium of Light

Oct 26, 202319:37
Sunderland legend Keira Ramshaw talks retirement decision and future plans

Sunderland legend Keira Ramshaw talks retirement decision and future plans

Sunderland legend Keira Ramshaw talks retirement decision and future plans

Oct 26, 202333:22
Stoke vs Sunderland preview with Pete Smith from Stoke Live

Stoke vs Sunderland preview with Pete Smith from Stoke Live

Joe Nicholson is joined by Pete Smith from Stoke Live to preview Sunderland's Championship match against Stoke at the bet365 Stadium

Oct 20, 202320:20
Sunderland latest, Yann M'Vila reports and Stoke City preview

Sunderland latest, Yann M'Vila reports and Stoke City preview

Sunderland latest, Yann M'Vila reports and Stoke City preview

Oct 17, 202332:08
Sunderland vs Middlesbrough preview with Craig Johns from the Teesside Gazette

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough preview with Craig Johns from the Teesside Gazette

Joe Nicholson is joined by Craig Johns from the Teesside Gazette to preview Sunderland's Championship match against Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light.

Oct 06, 202328:20
Sunderland vs Watford preview with Andrew French from the Watford Observer

Sunderland vs Watford preview with Andrew French from the Watford Observer

Joe Nicholson is joined by Andrew French from the Watford Observer to preview Sunderland's Championship fixture against Watford.

Oct 03, 202318:40
Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland preview with Alex Miller from The Sheffield Star

Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland preview with Alex Miller from The Sheffield Star

Joe Nicholson is joined by Alex Miller from The Sheffield Star to preview Sunderland's Championship fixture against Sheffield Wednesday.

Sep 28, 202317:04
Cardiff City loss reaction as Sunderland stutter at home in Championship

Cardiff City loss reaction as Sunderland stutter at home in Championship

Cardiff City loss reaction as Sunderland stutter at home in Championship

Sep 26, 202324:60
Sunderland make it three wins on the bounce after Blackburn Rovers victory

Sunderland make it three wins on the bounce after Blackburn Rovers victory

Sunderland make it three wins on the bounce after Blackburn Rovers victory

Sep 21, 202319:26
QPR vs Sunderland preview with Matthew Drewett from fan site Hoops & Dreams

QPR vs Sunderland preview with Matthew Drewett from fan site Hoops & Dreams

Joe Nicholson is joined by Matthew Drewett from fan site Hoops & Dreams to preview Sunderland's Championship fixture against QPR.

Sep 15, 202318:11
Sunderland's summer transfer window assessed after busy deadline day

Sunderland's summer transfer window assessed after busy deadline day

Sunderland's summer transfer window assessed after busy deadline day

Sep 07, 202337:48
Coventry vs Sunderland preview with Myles Cadden from Sky Blue Fans TV

Coventry vs Sunderland preview with Myles Cadden from Sky Blue Fans TV

Joe Nicholson is joined by Myles Cadden from Sky Blue Fans TV to preview Sunderland's Championship fixture against Coventry City.

Aug 24, 202322:23
Rotherham win, Jobe's brilliance, transfer latest and Mowbray reports dissected

Rotherham win, Jobe's brilliance, transfer latest and Mowbray reports dissected

Rotherham win, Jobe's brilliance, transfer latest and Mowbray reports dissected

Aug 21, 202337:12
Interview: Mel Reay chats Sunderland, transfers, summer rebuild and 2023-24 season

Interview: Mel Reay chats Sunderland, transfers, summer rebuild and 2023-24 season

Interview: Mel Reay chats Sunderland, transfers, summer rebuild and 2023-24 season

Aug 17, 202320:22
Preston loss reaction and what Tony Mowbray is saying about transfers

Preston loss reaction and what Tony Mowbray is saying about transfers

Preston loss reaction and what Tony Mowbray is saying about transfers

Aug 14, 202331:20