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Black Cats ChatSunderland AFC 3-2 AFC Bournemouth: Comeback KingsSunderland AFC fought back from 0-2 down to snatch a 3-2 win against AFC Bournemouth at what can be described as awful windy and rainy conditions at the Stadium of Light.Goals from Enzo Le Fee, Bertrand Traore & Brian Brobbey move the lads back up to 4th place in the Premier League on 22 points after 13 games.Bilbao Black Cats members Lee in Bilbao & Paul in Barcelona were joined by SAFC NASA members Pete in Washington State & Sean in New Jersey to make sense of the madness we witnessed.Ha'way The Lads!
2025-11-301h 14Black Cats ChatPre Season Banter 2The 2nd Pre Season catch-up of the 2nd season of Black Cats Chat.Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by German Black Cats member Ian McNee in Wuppertal, Germany and SAFC NASA member Andrey Chichagov in New York, USA.We discussed pre season to date, the new signings along with possible incomings and outgoings.Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-08-041h 08Black Cats ChatSeason 2 - Pre Season BanterBlack Cats Chat is back with Season 2 episode 1:Pre Season Banter episode.Joining Bilbao Black Cats' Lee Thirkell for a chat was SAFC NASA members Justin Warner in Toronto, Canada, Gavin Frater in Florida, USA and Sean Coxon in New Jersey, USA.Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-07-281h 12
Silbidos en el viento¿Qué es lo que nos encanta de la música?Preguntamos a varias "personalidades de la música" qué es lo que les encanta de la música, y estas hacen su selección musical a la vez que nos cuentan algunas de las motivaciones que les aporta la música. Contamos con la participación de músicos como Inés Eleuteria (Mississippi Queen & the Wet Dogs), Gaizka Insunza (Audience), Sara Íñiguez (Rubia), Eneko Peña (Monday Potions) o Luis Boullosa (Gog y las hienas telepáticas, Broke Lord, Digital Mother, así como escritor y periodista musical), junto al periodista musical Luis Lapuente y a la Dj Olatz Arrese, aka Estrella...
2025-06-2759 minBlack Cats ChatSunderland AFC Es De La Premier LeagueTras ocho temporadas fuera de la Premier League, el Sunderland AFC se ha recuperado su lugar en la Primera Liga de Inglaterra tras una dramática victoria por 1-2 contra el Sheffield United en la final de los playoffs de la Championship.Lee Thirkell de los Bilbao Black Cats se reunió con Mili en Argentina, Miguel de España, Alex en Colombia, Marçal en Barcelona y Daniel en Chile para dar sentido a lo sucedido el 24 de mayo.Ha'way The LadsMúsica: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-06-031h 26Black Cats ChatSunlun's Going Up Part 3The promotion party podcast episodes wrap up with this 3rd and final part looking back on a memorable day on Saturday 24th May. Sheffield United 1-2 Sunderland AFC. Guests joining Bilbao Black Cats' Lee to give their views were Anth and Chris in Australia, Paul in Thailand, Ian in Germany and Dermot in Spain.Ha'way The Lads!Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-06-031h 46Black Cats ChatSunderland AFC - All roads lead to WembleyAll roads lead to Wembley as we are edging closer to the biggest game of the season and in many years when we face Sheffield United this Saturday 24th of May in the Championship playoff final for a place in the Premier League.To look back on an unforgettable last minute goal from Dan Ballard as well as preview the final, Bilbao Black Cats' Lee Thirkell was joined by Peter Showler in Washington state, USA, Dermot Ledwith usually in Madrid but on business in Alicante and Jeff Barker in Menorca.Music: Eneko...
2025-05-2244 minBlack Cats ChatSunderland AFC - Todos los caminos llegan a WembleyTodos los caminos llegan a Wembley ya que el Sunderland AFC se enfrenta al mayor desafío de la temporada en la final de los playoffs contra el Sheffield United por un puesto en la Premier League.Junto a Lee Thirkell de los Bilbao Black Cats para hacer la previa de la final tenemos a Mili en Córdoba (Argentina) y un debut de Marçal en Barcelona.Música: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-05-2245 minBlack Cats ChatRepaso del playoff semi final y previa de la final con Daniel en ChileSunderland AFC se ha clasficado a la final del playoff de la championship despues de superar al Coventry City. Estamos a un partido de la Premier League. Solo nos queda un rival. El Sheffield United nos espera en Wembley el sabado 24 de mayo.Daniel Bernal en Chile y de la cuenta Sunderland_LA en X acompaña a Lee Thirkell de los Bilbao Black Cats para hablar sobre la semi final y la final.Música: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-05-1942 minBlack Cats ChatSunderland AFC 1-1 Coventry City (3-2) Off To WembleyA last minute headed equaliser from man of the match in both legs, Big Dan Ballard helped the lads to a 3-2 aggregate win over Coventry which takes us to the playoff final on the 24th of May in which we'll play Sheffield Utd.Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by Dan Dimitrov from the Bulgarian Sunderland Supporters Association, Ian McNee from the German Black Cats and Paul Clark in Barcelona who made an express trip in 24 hours to see the lads get to the final in one of the most unforgettable atmospheres the...
2025-05-151h 05Black Cats ChatCoventry City 1-2 Sunderland AFC ReviewThe lads produced a determined performance and grabbed a 1-2 win to take back to the Stadium of Light thanks to goals from Wilson Isidor and Eliezer Mayenda. A special mention must go to Dan Ballard who was absolutely immense at the heart of the defence.Bilbao Black Cats members Lee Thirkell & Mark Beston caught up to review the match and preview the 2nd leg.Music: Eneko Cabanillas - Can't Help Falling In LoveMusic: Pallion Lad Dave Murray - Sunderland Till I Die
2025-05-1342 minBlack Cats ChatPlayoff Preview W/Coventry Fan Tom JuppWe're just a day away from the 1st leg of the playoffs vs Coventry City so we decided to dig out (not exhume Jimmy Hill's remains) a blues fan who we know quite well. Friend and colleague of Lee & Jonny from the Bilbao Black Cats, Tom Jupp joined us for a chat to discuss Coventry's season, life after Mark Robins and life under Frank Lampard as well as looking forward to the tasty encounter vs the Lads starting tomorrow.Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-05-0846 minBlack Cats ChatLeague Campaign Review & Playoff PreviewWe're just a few days away from the playoff first leg vs Coventry.To give us some knowledgable insight into the league campaign, the recent run of form and a preview of the playoff, Lee Thirkel from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by Bulgarian Premier League reporter and the chairman of the Bulgarian Sunderland Supporters Association Dan Dimitrov and former Real Madrid TV reporter and Sunderland born and bred Dermot Ledwith.Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-05-0740 minBlack Cats ChatBlack Cats Chat En Español - Ultimas Novedades de Sunderland AFCLos partidos de liga han terminado, así que ha llegado la hora de la verdadera prueba que todos estábamos esperando. Los playoffs comienzan esta semana, cuando el Sunderland se enfrente al Coventry City a ida y vuelta a partir del viernes en el estadio de la CBS.Junto a Lee Thirkell de los Bilbao Black Cats para repasar la última parte de la temporada y la previa de los playoffs estuvieron Miguel Matias de Córdoba, España pero ahora vive en County Durham y Jeff Barker de County Durham pero ahora vive en Menor...
2025-05-0650 minBlack Cats ChatSunderland AFC vs QPR ReviewThankfully, the league fixtures are done and dusted with as the lads fell to their 5th defeat in a row at the hands of QPR in the last league game of the season. Attention now turns to the playoff semi final in which we will play Coventry City starting with an away leg at the CBS stadium on Friday the 9th of May with the home leg on Tuesday the 13th of May.To mull over the QPR game, the recent run of form and the upcoming playoff games, Bilbao Black Cats' Lee Thirkell was...
2025-05-0450 minBlack Cats ChatOxford Vs Sunderland AFC ReviewOxford condemned the lads to a 4th defeat in a row despite Regis Le Bris fielding a strong starting 11.To go over the match Bilbao Black Cats founders Lee Thirkell and Jonny Cockburn were joined by our mate Ian McNee from the German Black Cats.Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-04-2758 minBlack Cats ChatSunderland AFC vs Blackburn Rovers ReviewRegis made 7 changes for the visit of Blackburn Rovers which inevitably led to a 0-1 defeat and means we have lost 3 on the bounce and only won 2 in 8.Bilbao Black Cats' Lee Thirkell was joined by Jeff Barker in Menorca and Irish Black Cats' Michael Dunne to review the game and discuss whether the performances and form is a concern going into the playoffs.Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-04-2246 min
Black Cats ChatBristol City Vs Sunderland AFCThe lads fell to a 2-1 defeat to Bristol City yesterday, though manly in part to a terrible decision to send Trai Hume off with only 7 minutes on the clock. Eliezer Mayenda put us in the lead with a fantastic solo effort from the edge of his own box. However, we weren't able to cope being a man down and sadly Bristol City got 2 goals to get the 3 points.Joining Lee in Bilbao were 2 guests from other places beginning with B. Paul Clark in Barcelona and Chris Todbury in Brisbane....
2025-04-1958 minBlack Cats ChatSunderland 0-1 Swansea - Review ShowIt was a bittersweet weekend for Sunderland AFC as we lost 0-1 to Swansea while on the other hand International Fans Day was celebrated with dozens of fans from all over the world gathering on Wearside for the weekend.To go over the match and discuss the growing concerns over performances before the playoff campaign, Gavin Frater in Florida, from SAFC NASA and Dermot Ledwith in Madrid joined Bilbao Black Cats' Lee Thirkell.Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-04-1354 minBlack Cats ChatSAFC Around The World - International Fans Day Special With Sunderland AFC Historian Rob MasonWith International Fans Day 2025 just around the corner, we were delighted to have been joined by Sunderland AFC historian Rob Mason.Rob and Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats chatted about Sunderland AFC's influence on clubs and countries around the world, matches against european teams, Diego Maradona, Rob's favourite foreign managers and our all time Sunderland 11 consisting of players outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland.Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-04-101h 22Black Cats ChatNorwich 0-0 Sunderland - Review ShowSunderland made it 3 clean sheets from 3 and 7 points from 9 after a 0-0 draw with Norwich City.Robin Bond from the SAFC Czech Republic Branch joined Bilbao Black Cats' Lee Thirkell to go over the performance and discuss the upcoming International Fans Day game Vs Swansea City this Saturday.Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-04-1036 minBlack Cats ChatWBA 0-1 Sunderland AFC - ReviewSunderland AFC made it back to back 1-0 wins thanks to a bullet from the boy from Ballymena that is Trai Hume.Joining Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats to go over the match was returning guest Craig Hill in Sollentuna, Sweden and a debut for Chester-Le-Street born Peter Showler who now lives in Washington state in the USA. Peter also shares his Sunderland story.Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-04-071h 10Black Cats ChatSunderland 1-0 Millwall ReviewProper football was back after the international break as the lads took on Millwall at the Stadium Of Light. To go over the 1-0 win, Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by Martin Steffner from the German Black Cats and Danny Dimitrov from the Bulgarian Sunderland Supporters Association.Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-03-3138 min
Crónicas Del TransporteDestino Bilbao: El Vuelo 610El 19 de febrero de 1985, el vuelo 610 de Iberia despegó de Madrid rumbo a Bilbao. Era un trayecto rutinario... hasta que la niebla, un error de altitud y una antena de la EiTB en el Monte Oiz lo convirtieron en la mayor tragedia aérea en la historia de Euskadi.En este episodio de Crónicas del Transporte, reconstruimos los hechos, exploramos las causas y consecuencias del accidente, y analizamos cómo cambió la seguridad aérea.
2025-03-2417 minBlack Cats ChatCoventry Defeat ReviewSunderland AFC fell to a 3-0 defeat away to Coventry City in probably the worst performance of the season.Joining Bilbao Black Cats' Lee Thirkell to try and make sense of what happened and where we go from here was Jesse Burch in Los Angeles, USA and Dermot Ledwith in Madrid, Spain.Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-03-161h 08Black Cats ChatPreston Draw ReviewRomaine Mundle came off the bench and produced arguably Sunderland's goal of the season with a stunning curling effort into the top corner late on to salvage a point against a Preston team which displayed some of the most bizarre timewasting tactics ever seen on a football pitch.To go over the match and look ahead to this weekend's trip to Coventry, Lee Thirkell from The Bilbao Black Cats was joined by regular guest Ian McNee from the German Black Cats and a debut for SAFC NASA member Jody Linskill in Salt Lake City, USA. Originally from...
2025-03-121h 09Black Cats ChatBlack Cats Chat En Español - Repaso Victoria Contra CardiffSunderland AFC volvió a ganar por segundo partido consecutivo con un 2-1 a contra el Cardiff City en el Stadium of Light lo que fue el partido numero 5000 de liga para el club.Para hablar del partido, Lee Thirkell de la peña Bilbao Black Cats fue acompañado por Miguel Matias de Cordoba, España de nacimiento pero ahora vive en Sunderland desde 2001.Música: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-03-0937 minBlack Cats ChatCardiff Win ReviewThe lads completed back to back wins following back to back defeats with a 2-1 home win in front of just over 40,000 fans over relegation candidates Cardiff City.Joining Bilbao Black Cats' Lee Thirkell to go over the match was Michael Dunne from the Irish Black Cats, who was at the match yesterday and a debut for Sunderland born Anthony Smith-Wells who now lives in Alice Springs, Australia.Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-03-091h 08Black Cats ChatSheff Wed Away WinThe lads put the disappointment of back to back defeats behind them as they bounced back with a 1-2 dogged win at Hillsborough vs Sheffield Wednesday.Bilbao Black Cats' Lee Thirkell was joined by SAFC NASA members Sean Coxon in New Jersey, USA and Jonathan Williams in Edmonton, Canada to go over the match.Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-03-011h 20Black Cats ChatHull Defeat ReviewThe lads fell to a 0-1 defeat against Hull in front of 44,000 at the Stadium of Light. Back to back defeats and the unbeaten run at home came to an end.Bilbao Black Cats' Lee Thirkell was joined by SAFC NASA member Martin Bates in Toronto, Canada and Radoslav Karaasenov in Sofia, Bulgaria from the Bulgarian Supporters Branch.Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-02-2436 minBlack Cats ChatLeeds Defeat ReviewA valiant effort from the lads but it wasn't to be as Leeds grabbed a 95th minute winner to take all 3 points and throw a spanner in the works for our automatic promotion chances.Joining Bilbao Black Cats' Lee Thirkell to review the match was Martin Steffner from the German Black Cats, whose branch will be having their annual trip to Sunderland this weekend, and a debut for Easington Colliery born Jeffrey Barker who now lives in Menorca, Spain. Jeffrey also shares his Sunderland story.Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-02-1839 minBlack Cats ChatSunderland 2-0 Luton ReviewThe lads put the disappointment of the 2-2 draw with Watford behind them as we put relegation contenders Luton to the sword with a comfortable 2-0 win without needing to get out of second gear.Joining Bilbao Black Cats' Lee Thirkell to go over the match and preview the upcoming showdown with Leeds was Ian McNee in Wuppertal, Germany from the German Black Cats and Justin Warner in Toronto, Canada from SAFC NASA.Ha'way The Lads!Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-02-1437 minBlack Cats ChatWatford Draw ReviewDespite taking an early lead, Sunderland AFC were held to a draw against a Watford side with 7 defeats in their previous 9 games. Dennis Cirkin popped up with a late equaliser to redeem himself after conceding a needles foul in the box to give away a penalty.To go over the match, Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by Chris Todbury in Brisbane, Australia and Paul Gardiner in Thailand stepped in last minute to replace Michael from the Irish Black Cats who is under the weather. Get well soon Michael.
2025-02-101h 04Black Cats ChatBoro Win ReviewA masterclass performance from birthday boy Enzo Le Fée helped the lads to a 2-3 victory over Middlesbrough as the lads bounced back from the disappointment of the Plymouth draw.
Bilbao Black Cats members Lee Thirkell and Mark Beston were joined by Robin Bond from the SAFC Czech Republic branch to go over the match and discuss the other talking points coming out of Sunderland AFC over the last 7 days.
Music: Eneko Hilario Cabanillas
2025-02-0554 minBlack Cats ChatPlymouth Draw ReviewIt was a case of 2 points dropped for Sunderland AFC as we conceded a 90th minute equaliser to bottom of the league Plymouth.
To go over the match, discuss the style of play and Le Bris game management, Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by Alistair Cockayne in Melbourne and Paul Gardiner in Thailand.
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-01-2638 minBlack Cats ChatDerby Win ReviewThe lads grabbed another 3 points on the road with a 0-1 at Derby to keep us in the 4 horse race for the top 2 spots as well as open a 13 point gap to 7th place which edges us closer to guaranteeing a playoff spot.
Bilbao Black Cats' Lee Thirkell was joined by Ian Mcnee from The German Black Cats and Dermot Ledwith in Madrid.
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-01-2235 minBlack Cats ChatFA Cup Stoke Review & Mid-Season DebriefThe lads were knocked out of the FA Cup in the 3rd round for the 2nd year running. Stoke City scoring in extra time to take a 1-2 victory.
Lee Thirkell of the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by Sean Coxon of the SAFC NASA branch to discuss the loss as well as look back on the season so far and the tasty encounter with Burnley this coming Friday.
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-01-1238 minBlack Cats ChatPortsmouth Win ReviewDespite the cold and tricky weather conditions around the North East, Sunderland AFC grabbed a 1-0 victory vs Portsmouth to remain in the hunt for automatic promotion.
Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by Danny Dimitrov from the Bulgarian Sunderland Supporters Group and Robin Bond from the Sunderland AFC Czech Republic Branch.
Ha'way The Lads
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-01-0538 minBlack Cats ChatSheffield United Win ReviewA fine penalty save from Anthony Patterson along with a composed finish from Eliezer Mayenda and an exquisite finish from Thierry Henry clone Wilson Isidor meant that the lads remain firmly in the hunt for automatic promotion with a hard-fought 2-1 win over promotion rivals Sheff Utd.
Joining Bilbao Black Cats´ Lee Thirkell to go over the match were 2 debutants in Martin Bates from Toronto in Canada and Craig Hill in Sollentuna just outside Stockholm in Sweden, both of whom share their Sunderland story.
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2025-01-0237 minBlack Cats ChatStoke City Defeat ReviewThe lads conceded in the 92nd minute to lose 1-0 away at managerless Stoke City. Plenty of chances but had it not been for an impressive performance by Stoke's keeper, we'd probably have won that comfortably.
Joining Bilbao Black Cats' Lee Thirkell to go over the match was Martin Steffner from the German Black Cats and a debut for Colin Backhouse of the Malta Mackems. Colin also tells us his Sunderland Story.
Ha'way The Lads
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-12-3136 minBlack Cats ChatBlackburn Draw ReviewThe lads almost had the 3 points in the bag but a late equaliser meant the points were shared at Ewood Park.
The 1st half can be summed up by saying the best thing about it was Jude Bellingham in the stands singing "Shearer is a wanker". 2nd half was much better with goals from Rigg and Isidor but sadly we couldn't hold on.
Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by 2 new guests to review the match and hear their Sunderland stories. Max Gad in Denver, USA and Jonathan Williams in Edmonton, Canada.
2024-12-2637 minBlack Cats ChatNorwich Win ReviewBellingham outstanding, Jobe outstanding. It definitely is the same bloke as the lads came from behind for the 4th game in a row to take 3 points vs Norwich in a feisty 2-1 win at the Stadium of Light in front of 40,000 fans thanks to goals from Dan Ballard and Jobe Bellingham.
Joining Bilbao Black Cats' Lee Thirkell to review the match and share their Sunderland stories were debutants Chris in Brisbane and Paul in Thailand.
Enrico from the Black Cats of Italy introduces this episode with a weekend report of his trip to Sunderland alongside...
2024-12-2439 minBlack Cats ChatBlack Cats Chat en Español - Repaso de partidos contra Stoke, Bristol City y SwanseaUna remontada increíble significaba que Sunderland AFC llevó los 3 puntos para mantenerse en la lucha del ascenso a la Premier League.
Para hablar de la gran victoria 2-3 contra Swansea y también repasar los partidos contra Bristol City y Stoke, Lee Thirkell y Ekaitz Muñoz de la peña Bilbao Black Cats fueron acompañados por nuestro amigo Chileno Daniel Bernal de la peña Sunderland_LA
Música: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-12-1637 minBlack Cats ChatSwansea Victory ReviewSunderland AFC made an incredible comeback from 2-0 down to win 2-3 vs Swansea City.
To go over the match, Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by Barcelona based Paul Clark who returned for his 2nd time and a debut for Gateshead born Sean Coxon who now lives in New Jersey, USA and is a member of the SAFC NASA branch.
Sean also shared his Sunderland story.
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-12-1639 minBlack Cats ChatBristol City Draw ReviewPaddy Roberts popped up with a last ditch goal to get us a draw at home to Bristol City.
To go over the match, Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by regular guest Justin Warner from SAFC NASA and a debut for Robin Bond of the Sunderland Czech Republic branch.
Robin also shares his Sunderland story.
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-12-1235 minBlack Cats ChatStoke Victory ReviewAfter 5 draws and 1 defeat, Sunderland AFC finally got back to winning ways thanks to a brace from the excellent 18 year old new kid on the block Tommy Watson which helped us to maintain the push for automatic promotion.
To go over the match, Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by debutant Alistair Cockayne who hails from Nottingham but now lives in Melbourne, Australia and regular guest Michael Dunne from the Irish Black Cats.
Alistair also shares his Sunderland story which involves Sunderland University, playing the drums, a rock band and Roker Park
2024-12-0938 minBlack Cats ChatReview of Sheffield Utd game W/German Black CatsSunderland AFC unbeaten run was ended by Sheff Utd on Friday night.
Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by Martin Steffner and Ian Mcnee from the German Black Cats
to go over the match and discuss the form during the last 6 matches.
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-12-0136 minBlack Cats ChatRepaso del partido de Sunderland AFC contra Sheffield United con Alex y DanielVolvemos con el 2º episodio de Black Cats Chat en español.
Lee Thirkell de los Bilbao Black Cats está acompañado por Daniel de Chile y Alex de Colombia para repasar el partido del Sunderland AFC contra el Sheffield United y también compartir su historia del Sunderland.
Música: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-12-0137 minBlack Cats ChatWBA Draw ReviewThe lads were held to a 5th consecutive draw against WBA at the Stadium of Light which means we have dropped to 4th in the league ahead of our away trip to Sheffield Utd on Friday.
Lee Thirkell was joined by his Bilbao Black Cats colleague Mark Beston and Madrid based Dermot Ledwith to mull over a frustrating 0-0 draw.
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-11-2839 minBlack Cats ChatMillwall Draw ReviewThe lads were desparately unlucky to concede an equaliser in the dying minutes of the game down at the Den.
To go over the game, Ian Mcnee from the German Black Cats joined Radoslav Karaasenov from the Bulgarian Supporters Branch and Bilbao Black Cats' Lee Thirkell who were both nursing mild hangovers.
Ha'way The Lads
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-11-2437 minBlack Cats ChatCatch-up with Sunderland AFC North America Supporters AssociationThe international break means a free weekend for Sunderland AFC so that gives us a chance to catch up with an overseas branch to learn more about them and their members.
This time round it's the turn of Sunderland AFC North America Supporters Association AKA SAFC NASA.
Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by Justin Warner, Chad Jarvis and John Ellington to discuss how things are going for their branch across the Atlantic.
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-11-1836 minBlack Cats ChatBlack Cats Chat En Español - Primer CapituloBlack Cats Chat, el podcast internacional del Sunderland AFC ya arranca en español.
Después del éxito del podcast en inglés, es la hora de animar a los Mackems de habla español para contar cómo llegaron a ser fan del club.
Para el primer capítulo contamos con la presencia de Lee Thirkell y Ekaitz Muñoz de la peña Bilbao Black Cats y Mili Briozzo, nativa de Córdoba, Argentina.
Ambos nos cuentan sus anécdotas de su tiempo siguiendo al Sunderland y como ven el equipo y la tempor...
2024-11-1839 minBlack Cats ChatCoventry Draw ReviewDespite a disappointing 2-2 draw with Coventry at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland AFC are once again looking likely to be top of the table heading into another international break.
To mull over yesterday's match, discuss the recent dip in form, the suspension and injury worries for the next match at Millwall, Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats is joined by Michael Dunne from the Irish Black Cats who flew over for the match along with several other members of the branch.
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-11-1039 minBlack Cats ChatPreston Draw ReviewA 0-0 draw at Preston in front of over 5000 travelling Sunderland fans means we still remain at the top of the league by 2 points.
Joining Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats to review the draw was Sunderland born Dermot Ledwith who has lived in Madrid for a canny few years now.
Dermot also shares his Sunderland story as well as talking about what other football related things he gets up to in the Spanish capital.
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-11-0736 minBlack Cats ChatQPR Draw ReviewAfter going down to 10 men in the 58th minute, the lads dug in and got a 0-0 draw at Loftus Road yesterday as remain top of the league with a 3 point advantage.
To go over the match, Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by Ian Mcnee from the German Black Cats and Michael Dunne from the Irish Black Cats, who went undercover in the home end.
We also hear Ian and Michael's Sunderland story.
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-11-0336 minBlack Cats ChatOxford Win ReviewSunderland AFC topped off a great Founders week special with 3 wins from 3 in 6 days which sees us sit top of the league on 28 points and open a 5 point gap.
Joining Bilbao Black Cats member Lee Thirkell to review the comfortable victory was his fellow branch founding colleague Jonny Cockburn and SAFC NASA member Gavin Frater who hails from Peterlee, County Durham but now lives in Florida, USA.
Both Gavin and Jonny both share their Sunderland AFC story as well.
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-10-2740 minBlack Cats ChatLuton Victory ReviewSecond podcast of the week with a review of the win against Luton. Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats is Joined by Justin Warner from SAFC NASA and Danny Dimitrov from the Bulgarian Sunderland Supporters Branch to talk over the victory and look ahead to the Oxford game.
We also hear from Black Cats of Italy founder Enrico Milani who travelled over for the match and met up with Danny at the game.
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-10-2536 minBlack Cats ChatReview of Hull victoryLee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats is joined by fellow branch member Mark Beston along with debutant Martin Steffner from the German Black Cats to discuss the 0-1 win against Hull City.
Martin also shares his Sunderland story and also gives an insight into what the German Black Cats do.
Martin also tells us a bit about Thomas Tuchel and what the reaction has been like in Germany follwing his appointment as England manager.
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-10-2336 minBlack Cats ChatReview of Derby & Leeds gamesLee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats is joined by SAFC NASA members Justin Warner and Anthony Stephenson to go over the home games vs Derby & Leeds which leaves us top of the table going into another international break.
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-10-0640 minBlack Cats ChatSunderland AFC - Watford ReviewLee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats is joined by SAFC NASA member Brennan Schaufert and Barcelona based Paul Clark to mull over yesterday's 2-1 defeat to Watford.
Brennan and Paul also share their Sunderland story.
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-09-2937 minBlack Cats ChatReview Of Boro VictoryLee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats is joined by fellow branch member Mark Beston for his podcast debut and Justin Warner from SAFC NASA to talk about Sunderland's latest victory over local rivals Middlesbrough
Mark also shares his Sunderland story in this latest episode of Black Cats Chat.
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-09-2238 minBlack Cats ChatReview of Plymouth defeatLee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats is joined by Anth Stephenson from SAFC NASA & Danny Dimitrov from Bulgarian Sunderland Supporters Branch to talk about Sunderland's start to the season and Anth tell us his Sunderland story in this latest episode of Black Cats Chat.
We also have a new feature at the beginning and end of every episode in which we hear from a few Sunderland fans around the world.
Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-09-1536 min
Black Cats ChatBlack Cats Chat - Episode 1
A new Sunderland AFC podcast with an International Fans Theme. Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats is joined by Justin Warner from SAFC NASA & Danny Dimitrov from Bulgarian Sunderland Supporters Branch to talk about Sunderland's start to the season and a bit about their respective branches.Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario
2024-09-0837 min
San Mameseko ArkuaSan Mameseko Arkua #14: Iker UndabarrenaAste honetan Iker Undabarrena etortzen da San Mameseko Arkura bere ibilbideari buruz hitz egiteko. Debuta, Marcelo Bielsa, Portugal, Leganés...
2022-11-1822 minSan Mameseko ArkuaSan Mameseko Arkua #13: Unai BustinzaSan Mameseko Arkuko kapitulu honetan Unai Bustinza bilbotarra dator gonbidatu gisa. Athleticen bizi zuen esperientzia, Leganeseko kapitaina izatea nolakoa den edo nola bizi izan zuen Neymarrekin izan zuen gatazka kontatuko du.
2022-11-1130 minSan Mameseko ArkuaSan Mameseko Arkua #12: Iker AmorrortuAste honetan Iker Amorrortu aurrelaria pasatzen da San Mameseko Arkutik. Berarekin Athletic edo Amorebietari buruz hotz egingo dut.
2022-11-0420 minSan Mameseko ArkuaSan Mameseko Arkua #11: Mikel De GregorioAste honetan Mikel De Gregoriorekin hitz egingo dut Arkuan. Batera bere ibilbidea errepasatuko dugu eta, Euskal Futbol Federazioaren kirol zuzendaria denez, Euskal Selekzioari buruzko kezka guztiekin bukatuko dugu. Aurtengo partidua. pasa den urtekoa, FIFA, ofizialtasuna... DENA San Mameseko Arkuan.
2022-10-2830 minSan Mameseko ArkuaSan Mameseko Arkua #10: Aitor HuegunAste honetan San Mameseko Arkuko gonbidatua Aitor Huegun aurrelaria izango da. Luis Fernandez, Aduriz, osasun mentala futbolean... izango dira tratatzeko gai batzuk. Ea gustatzen zaizuen. Aupa Athletic.
2022-10-2126 minSan Mameseko ArkuaSan Mameseko Arkua #9: Xabier EtxeitaBermeotik Zornotzara salto egiten dut aste honetan, Athleticeko klasiko batekin hitz egiteko. Futbolari izugarria dela pentsatzen baduzue, imagina ezazue pertsona moduan. Ezin duzue kapitulu hau galdu, benetan esaten dizuet.
2022-10-1429 minSan Mameseko ArkuaSan Mameseko Arkua #8: Aitor RamosAmurriotik Bermeora salto egiten dut Aitor Ramos aurrelariarekin hitz egiteko. Athleticen egon zen etapa eta bere ibilbideko hainbat bitxikeri eta anekdota errepasatuko ditugu.
2022-10-0729 minSan Mameseko ArkuaSan Mameseko Arkua #7: Asier BenitoAste honetan atzerrian jokatzen duen lehoikume bat izango da Arkuko gonbidatua. Asier Benitorekin, hainbat gauzen artean, Grezian bizitzen ari den abenturaz hitz egingo dut.
2022-09-3023 minSan Mameseko ArkuaSan Mameseko Arkua #6: Lutxo IturrinoSan Mameseko Arkuko kapitulu honetan atzera botako dugu, 80. hamarkadara konkretuki. Lutxo Iturrino handiarekin hitz egiten dut aste honetan eta biok Athleticeko hainbat gaiei buruz hausnartzen dugu.
2022-09-2321 minSan Mameseko ArkuaSan Mameseko Arkua #5: Aitor ArregiArkuaren bostgarren kapituluaren gonbidatua, Aitor Arregi atzelaria izango da. Biok bere ibilbidea errepasatuko dugu, hainbat bitxikeri, barre eta gai interesgarriak medio.
2022-09-1624 minSan Mameseko ArkuaSan Mameseko Arkua #4: Urtzi IriondoAste honetan Urtzi Iriondo atzelariarekin hitz egingo dut Athletici buruz, Lezamari buruz, atzerrian izan zuen esperientziari buruz...
2022-09-0924 minSan Mameseko ArkuaSan Mameseko Arkua #3: Beñat EtxebarriaAthleticen 200 partidu baino gehiago jokatu dituen pertsona batekin hitz egiteko ohorea izan dut, Beñat Etxebarriarekin. Biok Athleticen izan zuen ibilbidea errepasatu dugu: Iritsiera, Sevillako penaltia, Ernesto Valverde, Irteera...
2022-09-0222 minSan Mameseko ArkuaSan Mameseko Arkua #2: Lander OtaolaLander Otaola aktorea da San Mameseko Arkuaren bigarren gonbidatua. Berarekin Athletici buruz hitz egingo dut, baina zinema eta bere antzerki obra "Yo soy Pitxitxi" ere protagonismoa izango dute.
2022-08-2621 minSan Mameseko ArkuaSan Mameseko Arkua #1: Lander TorrealdaiLander Torrealdai Gernikarra San Mameseko arkuaren lehen gonbidatua da. 2.B mailan 300 partidu baino gehiago jokatu ondoren (Gernikan batez ere) erretiratu egin da. Bere ibilbidea errepasatuko dugu bion artean.
2022-08-1923 min2022-08-1400 min
San Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mamés #21: Patxi Xabier Fernández "Jabotxa"El que fue durante 18 años jefe de prensa del Athletic, Jabotxa, pasa esta semana por El Arco para contar anécdotas, la biografía que hizo con Muniain, el periodismo actual, su salida...
2022-07-1553 min
San Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mamés #20: Imanol EtxabeUn clásico de nuestro fútbol visita esta semana El Arco para hablar de su estancia en Lezama, el secreto del gol, las dificultades del fútbol semiprofesional y muchas cosas más...
2022-07-0124 minSan Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mamés #19: Mané EsnalEl gran Mané pasa esta semana por El Arco para hablar del Balma, de su mítico por el Alavés, de la salvación del Athletic y muchas cosas mas... A disfrutarlo, que encima es del pueblo.
2022-06-2442 minSan Mameseko ArkuaEspecial... ¿Quién es Carlos Aviña? Con Daniel Reyes | El Arco De San MamésEl periodista Mexicano Daniel Reyes me acompaña en este especial para hablar de la figura de Carlos Aviña, el director deportivo de la candidatura de Jon Uriarte, que es un gran desconocido para todo el pueblo athleticzale pero un prodigio en lo suyo. Así es el próximo (quizás) director deportivo del Athletic.
2022-06-2021 minSan Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mamés #18: Patxi SalinasUn grande como Patxi Salinas pasa por El Arco De San Mamés para contarnos sus ultimas novedades, su carrera, la final de copa, su salida del Bilbao Athletic...
2022-06-1741 minSan Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mamés #17: Alberto Serrán (1ª Parte)Todo un trotamundos pasa por El Arco esta semana para hablar de su carrera, contar anécdotas del Swansealona de Roberto Martínez, la acusación de amaño, su paso por Chipre...
2022-06-1043 minSan Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mamés #16: Sergio MendigutxiaSergio Mendigutxia es el invitado de esta semana del Arco De San Mamés. El ex-canterano rojiblanco, cuenta su experiencia en Lezama, la relación con Bielsa, los erasmus a India y Polonia y muchas cosas más...
2022-06-0339 minSan Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mamés #15: Eztizen MerinoVolvemos a tener protagonista femenina en El Arco. Eztizen Merino cuenta su experiencia en la liga ganada, sus inicios, la polémica con las renovaciones del Athletic, el Barcelona...
2022-05-2728 min
San Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mamés #14: Javier ClementeUno de mis mayores ídolos pasa por primera vez por El Arco. Javier Clemente, el entrenador y líder del Athletic de la Gabarra o el artífice de la salvación en uno de los años del bienio negro, repasa su carrera en el Athletic, la actualidad del equipo, sus propósitos...
2022-05-2033 minSan Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mamés #13: Dani AranzubiaEl gran portero Dani Aranzubia pasa por El Arco De San Mamés para repasar su trayectoria como portero del Athletic, sus picos de forma, horas bajas y la actualidad de la portería del Athletic. No te lo pierdas!
2022-05-1325 min
San Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mamés #12: Dani Ruiz-BazánUn autentico mito athleticzale pasa por el Arco De San Mamés. Charlo con el gran Dani sobre su dilatada carrera: las finales perdidas, los años de la gabarra, su retirada... También hay tiempo para hablar de temas actuales como los penaltis o Europa. Con todo el cariño a Dani, a disfrutarlo!
2022-05-0637 minSan Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mamés #11: Jose Mari ArrateEs todo un honor para mi presentar este episodio, en el que Jose Mari Arrate, presidente del Athletic entre 1994 y 2001 repasa su mandato y habla de los actuales candidatos y el futuro del Athletic.
2022-04-2937 minSan Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mamés #10: Thaylor LubanzadioNuevo episodio del Arco, en el que repasamos la carrera de Thaylor, así como su paso por el Athletic, y su actual exótica experiencia en el futbol maltes. De Uribarri a Malta, pasando por Iñaki Williams.
2022-04-2246 minSan Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mamés #9: Leire EgiaPrimera jugadora del Athletic que pasa por el Arco. Charlamos con Leire Egia, jugadora del Bilbao Athletic, sobre Lezama, futbol femenino, prejuicios y muuuuuucho masss. ¡No te lo pierdas!
2022-04-1529 minSan Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mames #8: Iñaki LafuenteYa era hora de que un portero pasase por el Arco. Y vaya portero. Iñaki Lafuente, pasa por el Arco para repasar su carrera, lo que tiene Lezama con los porteros, la competencia, Unai y Julen y muuuchas cosas más.
2022-04-0830 minSan Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mames #7: Tarsi AguadoNuevo episodio del Arco, esta vez con un ex-canterano del Athletic como Tarsi Aguado, con el que hablaremos de como es el vestuario en los filiales, el play-off, Gaizka Garitano...
2022-04-0139 minSan Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mamés #6: Mikel San JoséUna autentica leyenda del Athletic pasa por el Arco. Su gol contra el Barcelona, la influencia de Ernesto Valverde, los motivos de las finales perdidas o la política de renovaciones del club últimamente serán algunos de los temas que trataremos, con mención especial a la herri harmaila propuesta por San Mamesen Orroa.
2022-03-251h 15San Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mamés #5: Aitzol King ArenzanaEn esta ocasión cambiamos el balón de futbol por el de Rugby, pero ojo porque el deporte rey siempre es el protagonista. Aitzol es un jugador de Rugby Irlandés con raíces euskaldunes, que la esta rompiendo en el Rugby y esta llamando la atención de grandes equipos. Hablamos con el sobre su historia, sobre Rugby y sobre el Athletic, como buen athleticzale que es.
2022-03-1819 minSan Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mamés #4: Sergio CorinoNuevo episodio del arco, esta vez con un central como Sergio Corino. El Athletic, el mundialito sub 17, las redes sociales y las características de algunos centrales de la liga han sido algunos de los temas que hemos tratado en este nuevo episodio.
2022-03-111h 07San Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mamés #3: Unai AlbizuaEl siguiente en pasar por el Arco es nada más y nada menos que Unai Albizua, todo un katxorro trotamundos. El Athletic, Lezama, Suiza y muchas cosas más serán tema de conversación en este episodio.
2022-03-0446 minSan Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mamés #2: Iker BilbaoEn este nuevo episodio del Arco, charlamos con el héroe del ascenso del Amorebieta, el autor del gol que valió un ascenso histórico, y un pilar fundamental para el equipo en este periplo por el futbol. Hablaremos sobre la actualidad de los azules, Lezama, su paso por el futbol de barro y muuuchas cosas mas...
2022-02-2531 minSan Mameseko ArkuaEl Arco De San Mamés #1: Jon Ander LambeaJon Ander Lambea es el primero en pasar por el arco. En una charla que da para mucho, hablamos con el sobre Lezama, aquella época de juvenil, el Athletic actualmente y muuuuchooo más!
2022-02-1852 min