Roker Rapport

Sunderland drew with Burnley this weekend in the FA Cup but, despite the poor performance, there was plenty to talk about coming out of it! It's available, as per usual, on all smart devices via iTunes and the Acast app. What Are We Talking About This Week? The Burnley game - how did we play? Was Fabio Borini really THAT bad? Jack Rodwell & Donald Love in midfield were surprisingly good - we talk about why; Jermain Defoe isn't going to leave.... is he? David Moyes doesn't rate the kids - not using them proves it; Stoke City - nailed on three points for us, isn't it?! Plus much, much, much more!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Roker Rapport Episode 16 - The Return Christmas has come and gone, the year begins anew and the Roker Rapport is back! Sunderland fought tooth and nail to earn a point against a strong Liverpool side on Monday after suffering a drubbing at the hands of relegation rivals Burnley just days earlier. Join us - kick back, relax and listen in! Available, as per usual, on all smart devices via iTunes and the Acast app. What Are We Talking About This Week? The aftermath of Burnley: what went wrong? Is it one step forwards and two steps back for Sunderland? A hard fought draw at the SoL saw us gain a massive point against Liverpool. January transfers: have we got any money? How do we spend it? Who comes and who goes? Is a cup run worth the risk? Can we bounce back against Burnley? Give us a listen and find out, folks. It's good to be back.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us under the Mistletoe! This week's Podcast might be a day late but it's finally here - listen in as the Roker Report writers break down the crucial win over Watford and look forward to Manchester United on Boxing Day. It's available, as per usual, on all smart devices via iTunes and the Acast app. Have we changed our minds about sending Januzaj home? Where is the real Papy Djilobodji and what have they done with him? The Watford victory, and how important winning ugly is; Donald Love and the right back headache facing David Moyes; The January transfer window - will we actually sign anyone? Are we content that Denayer can fill the Kirchhoff void long-term? A quick look forward to the Manchester United game on Boxing Day; Plus much, much more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sunderland were brought back down to Earth with a heavy loss at Swansea, but with Chelsea on the horizon we must dust ourselves down and analyse the defeat in South Wales. Join us - kick back, relax and listen in! Available, as per usual, on all smart devices via iTunes and the Acast app. What Are We Talking About This Week? Dusting ourselves down after the heavy loss to Swansea - was it just a blip? Moyes' tactical plan - what was the thinking behind changing the shape? Substitutions - should they have been made earlier? Adnan Januzaj - do we send him back, or do we persist? Chelsea preview - should Khazri come back in to the fold? Is it time for Borini and Kirchhoff to start? Moyes' persistence with Pienaar; Plus much, much more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Victor Anichebe is STILL unplayable, Jermain Defoe is STILL scoring goals and Sunderland are STILL winning games! Join us - kick back, relax and listen in. What Are We Talking About This Week? David Moyes' decision-making - is it continuing to improve? The performance in our win against Leicester; Jordan Pickford's performance and whether we'd entertain selling him in January; Where does Borini fit into all of this? Papy Djilobodji's performance and all-round recent improvement; Victor Anichebe is STILL unplayable, Jermain Defoe is STILL scoring goals and Sunderland are STILL winning games! Join us - kick back, relax and listen in. Sunderland are the form team going into this weekend's game with Swansea, so should we go in all guns blazing again or should we fear them, regardless of their form? Victor Anichebe - just how scared must Kyle Naughton, the Swansea right back, be of him having seen how he's playing? Plus much, much more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inf

Sunderland lost against Liverpool at Anfield but, when you think about it, it's not that big a deal - we have a far more winnable game at the Stadium of Light this weekend against Leicester City. Join us - kick back, relax and listen in! Available, as per usual, on all smart devices via iTunes and the Acast app. Are our fan's expectations too high with regards to certain players? Is Steven Pienaar showing his worth? Was Jurgen Klopp fair in his 'critique' of Sunderland's tactical approach? Are Sunderland capable of beating the Champions at the Stadium of Light this coming weekend? Plus much, much more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Keeeeeeeman! It's the eleventh edition of the Roker Rapport Podcast and we're in the aftermath of yet another rare, beautiful Sunderland victory. Join us - kick back, relax and listen in! Available, as per usual, on all smart devices via iTunes and the Acast app. On this week's agenda: Papy Djilobodji - despite playing well he got sent off. Is he a modern day Titus Bramble? Should we get carried away with the Hull result, or did it mask glaring issues that still remain? Is Jermain Defoe, at the age of 34, in his prime? Will Victor Anichebe prove to be the bargain of the century? Liverpool - do we stand a chance of getting something at Anfield this weekend?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us for episode Ten of the Roker Rapport, 'Relaxation' - there hasn't been a Sunderland game this weekend but we've got plenty to talk about, so just kick back, relax and listen in! On this week's agenda: 'ClackerGate' - with Charlie Hurley Day on the horizon, the club have plans to hand out cardboard clackers to every supporter in a bid to improve the atmosphere at the Stadium of Light. Is this something that we should embrace? Is this an insult to our proud history? England v Scotland - have England turned a corner under the management of Gareth Southgate? With more able and experienced central midfielders available at the weekend, what does the future hold for Jack Rodwell? Didier Ndong's tumultuous week in Gabon. Plus a look ahead to this weekend's upcoming game with Hull City - is this a must win?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WE WON! WE WON! WE WON! Wooooooo! After nine episodes we are proud to say that we finally have a Sunderland league win to talk about on the show. Finally - positivity. In the aftermath of the Bournemouth win our host, Damian, got pissed and managed to fall over in the bathroom and break his ribs. I'm sure it's a price any of us would pay if it meant Sunderland would win. As such, Tom takes over hosting duties this week and joining him are regulars Gav, Jim and Callum, and as you can imagine all talk centres on the fantastic victory at Dean Court on Saturday afternoon.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us for episode Eight of the Roker Rapport, 'Rancid' - you can now subscribe to us on iTunes and the Acast app, available on iOS, Windows and Google Play. Sunderland are seemingly headed on way, but whose fault is it? Joining Damian this week are regulars Gav, Tom, Callum and Jim - the lads break down the fallout from the capitulation to Arsenal at the weekend and consider just where we turn to now. Is David Moyes the problem? Does Ellis Short need to show some accountability? All of this and more is discussed on this week's show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nah, but seriously, we lost. Again. And it's getting tedious - and these weekly rants on the podcast about our inability to win football matches are becoming therapy for the Roker Report lads. Moaning helps. Joining Damian this week are regulars Gav, Tom, Callum and Jim to discuss the future ahead for Sunderland and whether or not, amongst other things, David Moyes is the man to lead the charge, or whether he is the man to blame for our failings? We answer your questions, you get a Troo Jawdee impression and Tom eats his snots. Click here to find us on iTunes, and be sure to hit the subscribe button - that way, each time a new Episode of the Roker Rapport is released it will very handily drop straight on your device, ready to listen to at your leisure. Alternatively, you can search for us via iTunes or the Podcast app by simply typing 'Roker Rapport'. We've finally moved to our new Podcast host, Acast, and that's where you'll find us from now on. You can download the Acast app from Windows phones...

Join us for the 6th Episode of the Roker Rapport, ‘Resignation?’ – you can now subscribe to us on iTunes and the Acast app, available on iOS, Windows and Google Play. How’s it going people? Are we all feeling miserable? Yep? Good. We’re here to help. Settle down, pour a cuppa, relax. It’s time to vent. Episode Six of the Roker Rapport is live – joining Damian this week are regulars Tom, Callum and James to discuss all the fallout of Sunderland’s sixth defeat of the season down at the Potteries. Of course, David Moyes’ tenure thus far as manager, the failings of Sunderland’s under – performing squad and the possibility of relegation are also discussed, along with a quick look ahead to the weekend’s trip to play West Ham in the capital.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Damian, Gav, Tom, Callum and James for the latest episode of the RR Podcast. How bad are England, really? Is Gareth Southgate the man for the job? What is the point in Wayne Rooney? How much of a difference would Yann M'vila have even made to Sunderland at the start of the season? Why do we have so many injuries? Do we stand a chance of winning against Stoke? You can hear all this and more in this week's edition of the Roker Rapport.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joined once more by the intrepid crew of the Roker Report we discuss last weeks draw with West Brom and the reactions from both manager David Moyes and the players themselves. Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 3 of the Roker Rapport finds its way to you on the back of another defeat, this time at the hands of Crystal Palace. What next for the lads?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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