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We’ve Got Le Fée – I Just Don’t Think You Understand
Sunderland’s outstanding performance in their first season back in the Premier League has multiple components. Many of them revolve around the carefully curated crop of players who were signed after promotion from the Championship was secured. You can take your pick from a list which includes Granit Xhaka, Robin Roefs, Omar Alderete, Reinildo, Noah Sadiki, […]
Haway The Podcast | Q&A Part II | We Cover Brobbey, Rigg, Europe & Jason Steele!
Derby day Q&A was only half of what you lovely people sent in, so we got together again to answer the rest of your questions! On today’s show… All this and more! Get subscribed to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode of our free daily show. Want to get in touch with […]
On This Day (27 March 1995): Sunderland Sack Mick Buxton!
Despite calming what appeared to be choppy waters for Sunderland AFC during the 1993/1994 season, Mick Buxton’s success in shoring up the defence and making the team difficult to beat would ultimately be his undoing the following season as his uninspiring style of play left many fans disillusioned with the direction of the team. Buxton’s […]
Where Does Sunday’s Derby Victory Rank Among The Most Iconic?
Ciaran McKenna says… In terms of derby victories, I’ve been rather spoilt; in fact, I was only three years of age the last time we tasted defeat in a clash against them. Despite that, the majority of our wins between 2011 and 2015 aren’t really stuck in my mind. Even though I’m sure I would’ve […]
Entitlement? Thy Name Is Newcastle United
The frustrating thing is, in my opinion, they’re not even a very good team compared to us. We shouldn’t lose to them. Thus spoke Mr Anthony Gordon after Newcastle’s latest derby defeat. The red and white media has been full to the brim these past few days, featuring clips from the past made by Mags’ […]
The North East Remains Red And White!
Boos rang around St James’ Park shortly before 2:00pm as we triumphed on Tyneside once again. During the second half, the Lads were magnificent and overall, apart from a sloppy first fifteen minutes, we were by far the better team. With several first-team players out, our defence was patched up and after conceding early, it […]
Haway The Podcast | SUNDERLAND REBORN | A Football Club & City Thriving Hand In Hand
Whilst the international break is upon us, winning against Newcastle allows us not only to gloat – and a lot – but also to chat about some of the other cool things going on around the city. Kevin Johnston – ward councillor for Copt Hill and a massive Lads fan – joins Gav and Andrew […]
“Thank You For The Days”
Just close your eyes and remember… Big Sam’s first home game in 2015. Jermain Defoe’s volley past Tim Krul. Niall Quinn’s equaliser; Eric Gates’ through ball and Marco Gabbiadini’s finish, Fabio Borini’s perfect penalty and George Holley’s hat trick. A last-minute winner in 2014. Gary Rowell and Kevin Arnott deciding to “just take the piss”. […]
On This Day (26 March 1988) Drama And Chaos At Bootham Crescent As Smith Makes Unhappy Return
After admitting his months-long pursuit of John Byrne was unlikely to come off before the transfer deadline, Denis Smith moved onto plan B. While a fee had been agreed with QPR and personal terms agreed with the player, Byrne’s ‘golden handshake’ to leave Loftus Road couldn’t be resolved, and Smith moved on in the transfer […]
Luke O’Nien Epitomises Sunderland’s “Never-Say-Die” Team Spirit
He’s been here for eight years, making over four hundred appearances and finding himself being tested again and again, but always responding strongly and silencing the doubters in the process. However, it’s fair to say that when Luke O’Nien got into a muddle alongside Melker Ellborg during Sunday’s derby, with their moment of indecision leading […]
An Inflated Sense Of Self Fuels Sunderland’s Derby Dominance
“The frustrating thing is, in my opinion, they’re not a very good team compared to us. We shouldn’t lose to them.” The words of the philosopher Claire Balding, sorry, Anthony Gordon, after Sunderland’s second win over his team in the space of four months. Which came, incidentally, four years after the now Richest Club In […]
On This Day (25th March 1966): Anton Rogan, Sunderland Cult Hero, Is Born
Anton Rogan is sixty years old today. Born in West Belfast in 1966, “Josh” was signed by Denis Smith in October 1991 from Scottish giants Celtic. His stay with us might have been short, but there was no shortage of talking points regarding a player who quickly developed a cult following at Roker Park. As […]
Brian Brobbey’s On My Mind
There’s that lad in every under-11 and under-12s team who has realised their physical peak before they venture into adulthood. The one that has the seasoned exterior of a middle-aged man: a beard, a bush, and the brute strength of some of the dads watching on from the touchline. Invariably, these lads will be outgrown […]
“Redemption Arc Complete” — Sunderland AFC Have Returned!
Being a Sunderland supporter on Tyneside is a little bit like the dekulakization of the Russian population under Stalin: essentially, people whom he considered a threat to the Soviet state needed to be dealt with accordingly, and were sent to Siberia. In this scenario, we are the peasants and Newcastle United fans are the OGPU, […]
Talking Tactics: Newcastle (A) — “Tyne And Wear Triumph!”
After ten long years, Sunderland travelled to St James’ Park for the first time since 2015/16 — which saw the game end honours even. Despite a clear tactical plan to exploit Newcastle’s intense press, news of a Sunderland injury crisis had home fans brimming with confidence — yet despite an early setback, the Lads were […]
Haway The Podcast | Q&A | The Lads Answer Your Derby Related Questions!
Are we bored of talking about Sunday yet you say?! Not a chance… and today the lads gather to answer you’re questions and comments on the game, the day and the reaction of that lot up the road! On today’s show… All this and more! Get subscribed to Haway The Podcast so you never miss […]
Lasses Match Review: Three Points and a Clean Sheet!
This weekend was one where football gives you everything you want and more. We had already been spoiled by the men’s derby win, a result that sent the whole city into a state of delirium. The adrenaline was still fizzing through us, the kind that makes your hands shake slightly and your thoughts race. It […]
Haway The Podcast | OTW | 23-29 Mar | Alec Lockie | Tyson Signs | Buxton Out | Kieron! Kieron!
Welcome to this week’s episode of On This Week, where we take a look back over the stories that were making the headlines on this week in the history of Sunderland AFC. Join Martin, Kelvin and Andrew on today’s show as they look back on: The career of unsung Sunderland hero Alec Lockie The controversial […]
On This Day (24 March 1989) Defender Eventually Pens New Deal As Ex-England Winger Departs
Reuben Agboola could have been forgiven for thinking he’d upset someone in a past life. Or perhaps broken a mirror or two when he’d been a kid. As a promising youngster he’d been given his Southampton debut by one Lawrie McMenemy, and had been touted for England recognition. The relationship between manager and player wasn’t […]
What Would A Successful End To Sunderland’s Season Look Like?
John Wilson says… It certainly isn’t “mission complete” because if we lost all of our remaining fixtures, I’d be quite disappointed at having let the season fizzle out. If we’ve assembled a group of players that are hungry and wanting to show their commitment and energy and passion — which I generally think we have […]
Fan Letters: “The Arrogance Of The Man Is Breathtaking!”
Want to have your say on all things Sunderland? Drop us a line and we’ll publish your views! [email protected] Dear Roker Report, If ever I needed reminding of why I have always disliked all things NUFC, Anthony Gordon has done just that. The arrogance of the man is breathtaking. Who the hell does he think […]
Editorial: Derby Delight!
Leading up to Sunday’s game, all of the talk centred around which of our injured players might be available, and it ended up becoming a bit of a distraction from what was actually important: the players who were definitely fit to play their part. Whilst I’m sure Régis Le Bris would have loved to have […]
Riggy Shows His Class In A High-Stakes Derby
Picture the scene… It’s the final week of January. Clubs around the country are scrambling to complete last-minute deals and after a good deal of speculation, it’s officially confirmed that Chris Rigg will be joining Hull City on loan for the remainder of the 2025/2026 season. To accompany the news, an official club statement is […]
Andy’s Player Ratings: Sunderland u21 3 – 1 Arsenal u21 – Black Cats Cruise To Victory
Joe Cowan: 7/10 Made a really good stop from an Arsenal penalty in the first half, had no chance with the goal but got lucky when the linesman’s flag saved him after he spilled a deep cross . Jenson Jones: 8/10 Scored a really good goal after bursting into the six yard box and finding […]
Haway The Podcast | MONDAY SUPPLEMENT | Sunderland Derby Victory Reaction With Damian Spellman
Feeling fresh, folks? It’s very early the morning after the derby win over the mags, and the Lads are joined by a pod debutant – Damian Spellman, the Press Association’s north-east sports reporter, to discuss all the fall out from Sunderland’s victory on Tyneside! All this and more! Get subscribed to Haway The Podcast so […]
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