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Haway The PodcastPREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEW | Leeds, Burnley & Sunderland Fan Debate!We are mere days away from the start of the 2025/26 Premier League season kicking off, so we thought it might be a good time to chat to fans from the other promoted sides about how things are shaping up for the new season! Burnley fan Joe Redmond from TurfCast Podcast and Chris McMenamy from The Square Ball Leeds United Podcast & Website join Gav for a chinwag, and to see how things are shaping up this summer...Gav grills the lads on promotion and how they felt about going upHow have Burnley and Leeds done in...2025-08-1450 min
Haway The PodcastCHIT-CHAT | Kevin Hatchard Discusses Sunderland's Summer!Morning everyone, and welcome to another episode of Haway The Podcast! Today, we're joined by someone you may have spotted on Sky Sports and Talksport this summer, Kevin Hatchard, talking about those players who have headed for the Premier League from top leagues around Europe. So, we thought we'd see what he thought of Sunderland's business so far!We talk about t-shirts with classic cartoons on them - let us know if you remember the two mentioned!What does he think of the summer window as a whole so far?We go through who we've...2025-08-1334 min
Haway The PodcastNEWS ROUNDUP | Who Is This Mystery Striker Sunderland Are Linked With?Hello again everyone, and welcome to Tuesday's episode of Haway The Podcast! Monday was a bit mental when it comes to Sunderland AFC news, so the Lads all hopped on to chat about everything that's going on - including:Just who is this mystery striker that everyone seems to be talking about?Omar Alderete jets in for his medical after agreeing a £10m, four year deal with the clubDan Neil apparently wants to fight for his shirt and stay at SunderlandWolfsburg have a £10m offer rejected for Trai HumeDave Jones has announced his departure as a...2025-08-1250 min
Haway The PodcastCHIT-CHAT | What can Kyril Louis-Dreyfus Learn From Ellis Short At SAFC?Morning everyone, and welcome to Friday's episode of Haway The Podcast! Today, we're joined by a debutant - Dom Shaw of the Northern Echo, who writes about the Lads on a day to day basis and gets to chat regularly with people behind the scenes at the club... so we rolled up our sleeves and got stuck in!We pick Dom's brains on what it's been like covering Sunderland this summerWhat does he think of Régis Le Bris?We chat about ownership, and how Kyril Louis-Dreyfus must learn from the mistakes of the pastHow i...2025-08-0843 min
Haway The PodcastCHIT-CHAT | Mayenda Gets New SAFC Contract + Guiu SignsGood morning everyone, and welcome to Thursday's episode of Haway The Podcast! Today, Gav and Andrew are here to react to some big stories in the world of Sunderland AFC, including:Sunderland have finally announced the signing of Marc Guiu... and Kristjaan Speakman had some very interesting things to say about itEliezer Mayenda has apparently signed a new five year deal with the club - richly deserved, we think!It appears we finally have an answer on what's gone on with Pierre Ekwah...All of this and more - subscribe to...2025-08-0744 min
Haway The PodcastTOM WHITE | Sky Sports News Presenter on Sunderland's Transfer WindowSky Sports News presenter and Massive Lads Fan™ Tom White joins us again on the Podcast for a chat about all things Sunderland, including:Pre-season so far, and whether performances and results matterAre Sunderland turning heads at Sky HQ with their transfer business?The news of Régis Le Bris' new contractThe transfer window - what business do Sunderland still have left to do?Last time Tom was on he predicted we'd break our transfer record - so, any more bold predictions?All this and more - get subscribed to Haway The...2025-08-061h 01
Haway The PodcastTOP TEN | Sunderland’s Worst Foreign ImportsOh no - for the very first time, the Lads get together to do a top ten that features the worst of something - and this time, it’s a nice follow up to our last Top Ten Podcast as we chat about Sunderland’s worst foreign imports! To qualify, players must have featured in at least ten games, which helped us whittle down the list slightly. However, there were still dozens of players who could have been on this shortlist, making it difficult to settle on just ten.The dishonourable mentions - which former Sund...2025-07-241h 58
Haway The PodcastREACTION | Sevilla 1-1 SunderlandMartin is back from his holidays and launched straight into action as he and Andrew get together on the full time whistle to discuss Sunderland's 1-1 draw with Sevilla in the Algarve! On the agenda today... • Two very different line ups in the first half and second – what hints does that give us about the approach to the season• Two different tactical approaches, too... • The ref. Haway man. We know it's preseason, but still! • Niall Huggins and Jenson Seelt continue their comeback from injury • Enzo gets off the mark, and hi...2025-07-2038 min
Haway The PodcastNEWS ROUNDUP | Rigg Offered New SAFC Deal? El Khannouss, Ramsdale & Johnstone Linked!Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another episode of Haway The Podcast! There's loads going on in the world of Sunderland AFC at the moment, so join Gav and Andrew as they have their say on the latest SAFC news, including:Transfers - we've been linked to another bunch of new names over the weekend, including an exciting young Moroccan attacking midfielder from Leicester City, and a couple of Premier League goalkeepers that we're perhaps less excited about...What does the future hold for Nectar Triantis? Régis Le Bris has had his say, but do w...2025-07-1545 min
Haway The PodcastTOP TEN | Sunderland Defenders In The SoL Era!Continuing our top ten series - today, we give you our top ten defenders of the SoL era!On today's agenda:Some very decent Sunderland defenders failed to make our top ten, so we give our honourable mentionsIs there anyone we feel SHOULD have nipped in, but didn't?The Lads run through their picks from 10-5, and there's some agreement at the bottom...!Then comes our top five - where it descends into chaos!All of this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never...2025-07-011h 50
Haway The PodcastTOP TEN | Sunderland Goalkeepers Of The Last 35 Years!You've had our top ten Sunderland strikers & managers since the Stadium of Light opened - today, we give you our top ten goalkeepers of the last 35 years!On today's agenda:Some very decent Sunderland goalkeepers failed to make our top ten, so we give our honourable mentionsIs there anyone we feel SHOULD have nipped in, but didn't?The Lads run through their picks from 10-5, and none agree...!Then comes our top five - does the most obvious choice sit at the top of our list?All of...2025-06-251h 38
Haway The PodcastNEWS ROUNDUP | Imminent Appointments & SAFC Transfer Gossip!It's Saturday, so you know what that means - it's time for another Haway The Podcast news roundup, looking at all the latest news in the world of Sunderland AFC! Join Chris, Jonny and Bomber as they chat all about:An imminent DoF appointmentThe latest transfer gossip from our own Jim "Bomber" White!Have we been linked with every defender on the planet?!How many clubs are chasing Chris Rigg now?Ekwah & Aleksic on the way outand much more...All of this and more - subscribe to Haway The Podcast so...2025-06-2150 min
Haway The PodcastTOP TEN | Sunderland Strikers Of The SoL Era!You've had our top ten Sunderland managers since the Stadium of Light opened - today, we give you our top ten strikers from the same period!On today's agenda:Some very decent Sunderland strikers failed to make our top ten, so we give our honourable mentionsIs there anyone we feel SHOULD have nipped in, but didn't?The Lads run through their picks from 10-5, and there are a few surprises...Then comes our top five - does the most obvious choice sit at the top of our list?...2025-06-171h 33
Haway The PodcastON THIS WEEK | 16th-22nd June | Cec Irwin, Paul Hardyman... And The Roker Park Scoreboard!There's no Martin this week, but fear not - the Lads are back together to chat about another week in the history of Sunderland AFC, including:Discussing Cecil Irwin and the fact he took some stoppingPaul Hardyman's transfer saga in the summer of 1989Ivor Broadis, Billy BinghamSigning Bobby Moncur from the mags in 1974Kelvin talks about Martin HarveyAndrew tells us about Arthur Brown and Tommy Miller and how he nearly bought the Roker scoreboardAll of this and more - subscribe to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode!2025-06-162h 28
Haway The PodcastNEWS ROUNDUP | SAFC Linked With £20m Defender & €20m Striker!It's Saturday, so you know what that means - it's time for another Haway The Podcast news roundup, looking at all the latest news in the world of Sunderland AFC! Join Gav, Jonny and Bomber as they chat all about:Jobe to Dortmund - the final say (we promise!)Sunderland have been linked with a €20m Ukranian strikerSome other transfer rumours... are they bollocks or not?Would the lads entertain a move for Liverpool's Joe Gomez?Nectar Triantis has been linked with a move to the MLS - should he get a chance at Sunderland?Se...2025-06-1450 min
Haway The PodcastTOP TEN | Sunderland Managers In The SoL EraSunderland have had 22 permanent managers since we moved to the Stadium of Light - so, today, the Lads have to try and pick their top ten. Who would make your list, and in what order? Listen in, play along, and find out how you match up with our picks!Who are the 12 unlucky fellas that didn't make the list, and who was close to being in the final ten?Some questionable decisions - Chris really grills the Lads on their choices!Everyone's top fives are pretty similar, but the order in which they land is...2025-06-131h 25
Haway The PodcastBEST PROMOTION XI | Ian Murtagh Joins The Lads To Pick SAFC's 'Best Of' 1990-2025Chris and Martin are joined by Ian Murtagh to answer their self-imposed question – who would make a best XI comprised of players who've won promotion into the top flight with Sunderland between 1990 and 2025. On today's agenda:Is this just Peter Reid's 98-99 team? It'll be a short pod if so...! Is Nicky Summerbee a shoo-in on the right hand side?Spolier alert – we do go 4-4-*&^@%! 2And why did Bally blast Ian after reading a report about Steve Agnew returning to fitness?!All of this and more! Subscr...2025-06-121h 30
Haway The PodcastCHIT-CHAT | The Rise of SAFC & The City of Sunderland - with Cllr Kevin JohnstonJust as Sunderland AFC is a football club on the rise, the city of Sunderland is undergoing a rise of its own - so to chat all about it, we grabbed local councillor and Massive Lads Fan™ Kevin Johnston!On today's agenda:How is the success of our football club going hand-in-hand with the rise of the City of Sunderland?After 8 years outside of the Premier League, visiting supporters can look forward to coming to a vibrant, regenerated city centre!What's going on around the Stadium of Light?The Lads talk all ab...2025-06-1152 min
Haway The PodcastCHIT-CHAT | Phil Smith on Jobe Bellingham to Dortmund... and Henderson to Sunderland?The summer is here and Sunderland’s transfer business is already underway, so we grabbed our mate Phil Smith from the Sunderland Echo to chat about what’s going on...We very quickly ask Phil about the end to the season and whether he’s had time to let it all sink in...He spent some time with Kristjaan Speakman last week - what did he make of what he had to say?We go in-depth on the Jobe Bellingham to Dortmund move, and whether this represents a good deal for SunderlandWould Jordan Henderson returning to Sun...2025-06-1054 min
Haway The PodcastON THIS WEEK | 9th-15th June | 1990 Promotion • Big Dave Watson leaves Roker • Jimmy Cowan signs • Brace departsMartin, Chris, Kelvin and Andrew are back again to nerd-out over more massive moments from the long and storied history of Sunderland AFC - this week looking back at some of the most memorable things that have happened between 9-15 June, including:Scottish keeper Jimmy Cowan is a big signing for the club – but he didn't go on to great things. Why?! Sunderland get promoted.. in the court room. We journey back to 1990 to revisit one of the strangest promotions ever. And just two years later, it's all doom and gloom as Le Brace joins th...2025-06-092h 14
Haway The PodcastFROM THE VAULT | Michael Turner - Ex-SAFC Defender On His Time On Wearside!We delve into the Roker Report vault to bring you a cracking unheard interview with former Sunderland defender Michael Turner, who played for the Lads in the Premier League under Steve Bruce having signed for £6m from Hull City in 2009!On today's agenda:Michael takes us through what retirement is like;The early days of his playing career...Signing for Sunderland!Playing under Steve Bruce and alongside some cracking players, like big John Mensah;THAT free kick at Anfield (he still hasn't forgiven Stuart Attwell)His departure, and playing against the Lads i...2025-06-081h 03
Haway The PodcastNEWS ROUNDUP | SAFC's Pre-Season Plans Confirmed, Retained List, & Jobe Bellingham LatestIt's Saturday, so you know what that means - it's time for a roundup of all the latest news in the world of Sunderland AFC!On today's agenda:We chat about the release of Sunderland's pre-season schedule, and the potential opponents we face in the as-yet-unreleased fixtures, and some advice on which ones to go to - do Sunderland need a big-name final opponent at the Stadium of Light to ramp up to the Premier League season properly?Sunderland's retained list - the unfortunate ones who leave us this summer, and what...2025-06-0746 min
Haway The PodcastCHIT-CHAT | Ian Murtagh | Sunderland’s Top Flight Promotions 1990-2025 - How Did We Do?Our old mate Ian Murtagh - a sports journalist who has covered Sunderland for over 40 years - joins us to go over all of our promotions to the top flight that he covered from 1990 right the way through to the present day, looking back at how we did it and how we fared in the following season, and to see if there are any comparisons that we can draw to this season's promotion to the Premier League!On today's agenda:The 1989-90 promotion and how Denis Smith's Sunderland battled valiantly but eventually...2025-06-061h 43
Haway The PodcastEND OF SEASON AWARDS | Sunderland's 2024-25 Goal of the SeasonSunderland's 2024-25 Championship promotion-winning season was unbelievable for many reasons, and one of those reasons was the sheer amount of quality goals we scored across the entire span of the campaign. We struggled to whittle it down to a shortlist of ten goals - so how the bloody hell do we decide which was the greatest goal of them all? Join us to find out!We mull over some of the goals that were unlucky not to make our shortlist...How many of them were truly world class goals?We run through our top ten...2025-06-051h 16
Haway The PodcastEND OF SEASON AWARDS | Sunderland's 2024-25 Young Player of the SeasonIt's time for the Haway The Podcast end of season awards to start - and today, we're talking about Sunderland's Young Player of the Season!We go through the runners and riders...Who did the Lads nominate?The panel make their pledges and make the case for the Sunderland players that they've put forward for the award - who do you agree with?The lads come to a decision and pick the winner!All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode!...2025-06-041h 03
Haway The PodcastEND OF SEASON AWARDS | Sunderland's 2024-25 Player of the SeasonIt's time for the Haway The Podcast end of season awards to start - and what better way than to kick things off with our 2024-25 Player of the Season Award!We discuss the players who didn't make the shortlist...We go through the top names and those who didn't receive nominations;The panel make their pledges and make the case for the Sunderland players that they've put forward for the award - who do you agree with?The lads come to a decision and pick the winner!All this and...2025-06-031h 20
Haway The PodcastON THIS WEEK | 2-8 June | Charlie Hurley leaves Sunderland, Bruce apppointed, and USA shenanigans!Martin, Chris, Kelvin and Andrew are back again to nerd-out over more massive moments from the long and storied history of Sunderland AFC - this week looking back at some of the most memorable things that have happened between 2-8 June, including:Charlie Hurley departs Roker – we look back at Charlie's careerSteve Bruce appointed manager – is the version of history he tells accurate?Sunderland go to the States – controversy on 50s tour!Plus, the original Tom Watson and Ken Knighton's appointment.This, and much more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast for fr...2025-06-011h 59
Haway The PodcastNEWS ROUNDUP | Jobe to Germany? Jordan Henderson to Sunderland? New Kits LeakedBecause of all the drama of the last few weeks (did you miss that Sunderland have been promoted and are a Premier League club?) we’ve not done a news update for a little while — so we’re back to chat over all the other stuff going on in the world of Wearside...Is Jordan Henderson signing for Sunderland?Sunderland have broken their transfer record with the signing of Enzo Le Fee;Rumours of Amad Diallo returning to Wearside... is it possible?!Will Hibs sign Nectar Triantis or has he still got a future with us?Job...2025-05-3158 min
Haway The PodcastCHIT-CHAT | Danny Collins | Ex-SAFC Defender on Promotion & The FutureHe was stood pitchside with Frankie Francis interviewing the players during the celebrations at Wembley, and now he's with us on the Pod chatting about his day out at the national stadium, promotion and the future - former Sunderland defender Danny Collins joins Gav and Jonny for a chinwag!We grab Danny's thoughts on Sunderland's win in the Playoff FinalHaving worked with Tommy Watson, we asked Danny about THAT winning goal...Danny gives a defender's insight into how Chris Mepham adjusted when coming on;Team spirit, tactics, and the man that is Régis Le B...2025-05-301h 11
Haway The PodcastCHIT-CHAT | Nick Barnes on Sunderland's Win At WembleyWe are just not ready to stop talking about our weekend win at Wembley, so we're keeping this party going - and next up to join us for a chat about Sunderland victory over Sheffield United in the Championship Playoff Final is BBC's Sunderland Match Commentator Nick Barnes!On today's agenda:Nick gives us the lowdown on what it was like to work on commentary for the game from the Wembley press box;What did he think about the performance?The big stories - Watson's winner, Mayenda's majesty, and Reggie's robust tactical...2025-05-2957 min
Haway The PodcastWEMBLEY DEBRIEF | Sunderland Fans on a Memorable Weekend in London!After three days on the drink in the big smoke, Gav is joined by Ant, Bomber and Mike as they all try to come to terms with one of the greatest weekends they've ever had as Sunderland supporters!On today's agenda:Wow. Just... wow. Has it sunk in yet that Sunderland are now a Premier League football club?!Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, walking down Wembley Way, and then witnessing that game live in the ground...What was the most emotional part of the whole weekend?Some stories of meeting the players out...2025-05-261h 34
Haway The PodcastON THIS WEEK | 26th May-1st June | Denis Smith's Appointment, 1913 Feuds & Winger Linked! Martin, Chris, Kelvin and Andrew are back again to nerd-out over more massive moments from the long and storied history of Sunderland AFC - this week looking back at some of the most memorable things that have happened between May 26th and June 1, including:Charlie Thomson's strange suspension in 1913 – what do we know?Denis Smith's appointment in 1987 – a pivotal moment in SAFC history?Back in 1996, a talented winger was linked to the club... how would his signing have affected that Premiership season?Plus, a dose of Billy Graham and plenty more oddities and obscure SAFC crack...2025-05-262h 07
Haway The PodcastCLIVE TYLDESLEY | Commentary Legend on SAFC’s Wembley Triumph!Fresh from having commentated on Sunderland’s win at Wembley on Saturday, Clive Tyldesley joins us for a chat!On today’s agenda:Clive talks us through his day out in the big smoke!What did he make of Sunderland’s performance?Was Tommy Watson bagging the winner a perfect end to the story?All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-2559 min
Haway The PodcastPLAYOFF FINAL REACTION | SAFC v Sheff Utd | Reaction & Shock after the Final Whistle!Sunderland are in the Premier League! Join Chris and Martin as they try and make some sense of the game between Sunderland and Sheffield United immediately after the final whistle!On today’s agenda:Can we put sentences together?!What words can we use to desbribe this team?!How good were the goals?!WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE!All this and more — subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-2433 min
Haway The PodcastPLAYOFF FINAL DAY PREVIEW | SAFC v Sheff Utd | Team News, Predictions & MoreToday is the day — and, by tonight, we will know Sunderland’s fate and whether we’ll be playing in the Premier League or the EFL Championship next season. Join Chris and Martin as they have one last look ahead to the game between Sunderland and Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium!On today’s agenda:How are the nerves?!Both managers have spoken to the press and provided updates on the fitness of their respective sides...What starting eleven should Régis Le Bris pick?Who are the key men for both teams in...2025-05-241h 06
Haway The PodcastPLAYOFF FINAL PREVIEW | Danny Hall, Sheffield Star Writer on SAFC v BladesHow are the nerves? Tomorrow’s game is creeping up on us fast, so we thought now was the right time to chat to someone who is there for our opposition — Danny Hall, a writer and author who works for The Sheffield Star, joins us to give the Blades’ perspective on ‘the most lucrative game in football’!On today’s agenda:We find out from Danny all about how Sheffield United’s season has gone — the good, the bad, and the ugly?How have Sheffield United fared in recent times?Was missing out on automatic...2025-05-2357 min
Haway The PodcastPLAYOFF FINAL PREVIEW | David Preece | Ex-SAFC ‘Keeper & Coach!Having played for Sunderland and then, more recently, worked for the club in a coaching capacity, we asked David Preece on for a chat and to find out more about what the inner workings of a playoff-winning Sunderland camp is like as we lead up to Saturday’s final...On today’s agenda:Chris could not resist the urge to pick David’s brains on his time as a player at the club in the ‘90s...More recently, David was on Alex Neil’s coaching staff as they navigated the team towards a successf...2025-05-2257 min
Haway The PodcastPLAYOFF FINAL PREVIEW | Gab Sutton | EFL Pundit on SAFC v Sheff Utd!‘Keep the faith’ is a motto synonymous with following The Lads, and one man from outside the red and white bubble that has never given up on Sunderland’s promotion chances is EFL pundit Gab Sutton — so we grabbed him for a chat ahead of this weekend’s Championship Playoff Final to get his insight on what might happen at Wembley!On today’s agenda:Gab famously tipped Sunderland to win the league in pre-season when others simply scoffed at him — what made him think that we were capable of glory?What does Gab think...2025-05-2133 min
Haway The PodcastPLAYOFF FINAL PREVIEW | Don Goodman | EFL Pundit & Ex-Sunderland Striker!We're building up to this weekend's Championship Playoff Final properly, and as such, we've got some great guests lined up for you on the Podcast this week! Today, we're chatting to Don Goodman - the former Sunderland striker and now Sky Sports EFL pundit - for a chat about the game ahead!On today's agenda:Is it difficult commentating when former clubs are involved?Play-off disappointment with Wolves after leaving Sunderland to play in the Premier League...Has Sunderland surprised him this season?How does he see the tactical game between Le...2025-05-2043 min
Haway The PodcastON THIS WEEK | 19th-26th May | 'The Coventry affair', 1998 Playoff Final & Arsenal under AdvocaatMartin, Chris, Kelvin and Andrew are back again to nerd-out over more massive moments from the long and storied history of Sunderland AFC - this week looking back at some of the most memorable things that have happened between May 19th and May 26th, including:Sunderland's 1998 Playoff Final against Charlton – does anyone else remember thinking we'd won?!THAT night against Everton in 1977... 'The Coventry Affair'.A great defensive display at Arsenal to secure a point for survival in 2015And Martin gets some long-held frustrations with one Sunderland striker off his chest...Th...2025-05-192h 01
Haway The PodcastCHIT-CHAT | Kieron Brady on SAFC in the Playoff Final (Both Now & in 1990!)Dum Dum Dum... we're now less than a week away from the Championship Playoff Final, so we called upon the expert views of former Sunderland AFC winger KIERON BRADY for a chat about Saturday's game with Sheffield United, the two legs against Coventry, and how he handled the 1990 Playoff campaign!We pick Kieron's brains on navigating a playoff campaign as he did in 1990Tactics over two legs - has Le Bris been vindicated in his approach?Possession vs Containment - is there a 'right' way to play football?We dig into Patrick Roberts and the...2025-05-181h 21
Haway The PodcastCHIT-CHAT | Andy Turner From The Coventry Telegraph Gives The Sky Blues PerspectiveWe're still not tired of talking about the playoff semi-finals yet, so we thought we'd grab the views of someone on the other end of Tuesday night's result - our old mate Andy Turner, who writes for the Coventry Telegraph!On today's agenda:What did Andy make of the way Frank Lampard and Régis le Bris approached the game?Why didn't former SAFC striker Ellis Simms get on the pitch, and why is Haji Wright not flavour of the month at the minute?What did he think about the tactical battle b...2025-05-1643 min
Haway The PodcastCHIT-CHAT | BBC Radio Newcastle's Simon Pryde on Playoffs, Le Bris & SAFC!It still feels absolutely magical two days on, doesn't it? We can't get enough of Tuesday's win in the Playoffs, so we grabbed local radio royalty in BBC Radio Newcastle's Simon Pryde for a chat about everything that has unfolded over recent weeks, including:The view from above - what was it like on matchday from the perspective of the local media?Simon was at both legs of the Playoffs and talks about how it all came together...We dig into the psyche of Sunderland's head coach Régis Le Bris, and Simon's admiration of h...2025-05-1552 min
Haway The PodcastREVIEW | Playoff Semi-Final Success | The Morning After The Night Before!WHAT A NIGHT!!! Gav and Martin could not wait to talk more about that game so here you are... • Where does that rank in the best moments at the Stadium of Light? • How much credit does Regis Le Bris deserve? • Just how good was the night as a whole? • The club did a great job in promoting the whole event – long may that continue • And DAN BALLARD. What a man!! All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss an...2025-05-1447 min
Haway The PodcastREACTION | Sunderland Off To Wembley After Ballard's Last Minute Goal!QUE SERA SERA! Sunderland are off to Wembley, and we did it in the most dramatic of fashions after Dan Ballard scored a header in the final seconds of injury time to send the Stadium of Light into absolute pandemonium! Chris and Bomber got together at full time to chat all about what happened.HOW?! Just how?! The scenes inside the SOL were magical...It wasn't all plain sailing though, and Coventry really gave us a tough time;The tide turned in extra time, with the introduction of Mundle and Rigg moving to the right...2025-05-1440 min
Haway The PodcastLÉ BRIS v LAMPARD | Press Conference, Team Selection, Tactics & MentalityGav and Jonny got together in the wake of Régis Le Bris and Frank Lampard meeting with the media ahead of tonight’s EFL Championship Playoff Semi-Final between Sunderland and Coventry City at the Stadium of Light, including:What did the lads make of what bother gaffers had to say when they spoke to the press?Who sounded the most confident and relaxed?When it comes to team selection, how many changes are each side likely to make?How will both managers approach the game?How do we see the game playing out - wil...2025-05-1346 min
Haway The PodcastPREVIEW | SAFC v Coventry | Scott Wilson from The Northern EchoThe Northern Echo’s Scott Wilson joined Chris and Martin to have one last look back at Friday night, plus look ahead to what tomorrow night’s second leg will have in store. Was this actually the perfect away performance? How will Sunderland approach the second leg? And how will Coventry play on Tuesday? Do they just go for it? Will we see Isidor and Mayenda, or will one be on the bench? And what about Romain ‘Wildcard’ Mundle? Plus, Scott, Chris and Martin give their predictions for the game… spoiler alert, no big wins!Sub...2025-05-1255 min
Haway The PodcastON THIS WEEK | 12th-18th May | Sheff Utd '98 & NUFC '90 Playoff Semis!Martin, Chris, Kelvin and Andrew are back again to nerd-out over more massive moments from the long and storied history of Sunderland AFC - this week looking back at some of the most memorable things that have happened between May 12th and May 18th, including:Sunderland's 1990 Playoff Semi Finals against Newcastle United - with Kelvin regaling his tale of standing in the Gallowgate End undercover!The most famous atmosphere in the history of the Stadium of Light, when Sunderland beat Sheffield United in 1998;Memories of Tony Norman, Lionel Perez, Paul Hardyman, Eric Gates, Bally, Marco...2025-05-121h 52
Haway The PodcastFROM THE VAULT | Bill Bradshaw - Sunderland, Swindon & the 1990 Playoff Promotion ScandalNow that we're right in the thick of Playoff season, we thought we'd deliver a little golden nugget that we've had in the archives for a number of years, that has never seen the light of day - until now! Chris, Martin and Rich were joined by journalist Bill Bradshaw, whose role in uncovering Swindon Town's illegal payments scandal in 1990 led to Sunderland being promoted to the First Division despite losing in the Playoff Final at Wembley Stadium.This is a real treat, so strap in and enjoy!Oh, and make sure you...2025-05-111h 43
Haway The PodcastREVIEW | Sunderland Take The Playoff Semi-Final Advantage at Coventry!It's the morning after the night before, and after such an epic win we cannot wait to keep talking about it! Jonny's nursing the mother of all hangovers, Gav's absolutely caked in post-match bliss, and Chris is just... Chris. Join the Lads as they wax lyrical about Sunderland's performance down at Coventry in the first leg of the playoff semi-finals!On today's agenda:What a win! What can we take from that performance?Régis Le Bris was under a lot of pressure to deliver with his team selection and tactics, and b...2025-05-101h 02
Haway The PodcastREACTION | Coventry 1-2 SAFC | Eliezer & Wilson On Fire!WHAT A RELIEF! The forty year hoodoo and Wilson Isidor's goalless run both came to an end as Sunderland took the advantage at the CBS Arena, winning 2-1 in the first leg of the Championship Playoff Semi Finals - joining Gav to react to the performance are Bomber and Ant.On today's agenda:Big Dan Ballard - just how good was he?!Wilson Isidor got himself a goal, and what a goal it was!The lads go right through the team to dish out praiseGav reminds us about fifty times that the...2025-05-1040 min
Haway The PodcastCHIT-CHAT | Starting XI For Tonight; RLB Press Conference; Player of the Season PatterChris, Martin and Jonny got together for a chat ahead of this evening's game to catch up on all the other bits and pieces going on in the world of Sunderland that we haven't talked about this week!On today's agenda:Trai Hume - deserving of player of the season? And how about Jobe as young player? The lads give their viewsNectar Triantis is getting rave reviews at Hibs - does he have a future at Sunderland? and… of course, tonight’s gameHow did Regis Le Bris sound in his pre match press...2025-05-091h 15
Haway The PodcastPREVIEW | Coventry v SAFC | Playoff Preview with BBC's Rob Gurney & Nick BarnesIt's so close that you can almost taste it - the playoffs start tomorrow and Sunderland kick off with a big game against Coventry City. To help us preview the game, we grabbed two proper experts in Rob Gurney from BBC CWR and regular Roker Report contributor Nick Barnes to find out what they think might happen when the Lads face off against Frank Lampard's side!On today's agenda:Rob & Nick talk football commentary...Does the youth of today even know who Jimmy Hill is?!Will an extra edge to the game...2025-05-0859 min
Haway The PodcastINTERVIEW | 'A Fistful of Doldrums' - Chatting Sunderland in the 70s with David SnowdonDelving into Sunderland's history is what we love to do, so we grabbed author David Snowdon for a chat about his new book 'A Fistful of Doldrums - View From the North East Hotbed 1977-1979' following its recent release, chatting about Sunderland AFC in the late 70s.On today's agenda:Talking all about David's new book "A Fistfull of Doldrums"...We debate if Stokoe should have achieved promotion sooner...Why Clough lost out to Jimmy Adamson in getting the top job at Roker...The rise and fall of Jimmy Adamson...Did...2025-05-071h 22
Haway The PodcastPREVIEW | Coventry v SAFC | All Things Sky Blue Look Ahead to Friday's GameGetting nervous yet? The proper build up to our two-legged Playoff affair with Coventry City starts now, and we've got Pods coming out of the wazoo this week! Joining Gav (apologies for the naff audio quality, I recorded this in a busy airport and had to use Zoom) is Stuart from All Things Sky Blue Podcast - and he sounds very confident...On today's agenda:Where does Coventry's confidence come from?With a passionate mackem between the sticks, are there any concerns about his split loyalties?How important is this first leg...2025-05-0625 min
Haway The PodcastON THIS WEEK | 5-11 May | A Look Back Through SAFC HistoryWelcome to the first of a brand-new addition to the Haway The Podcast line up... On This Week!If you're a regular visitor to the Roker Report website, you'll be familiar with our On This Day feature. We thought it'd be a good idea to turn that concept into a podcast – so, welcome to On This Week.We start with the week commencing 5th May – so, just a quiet one...In this week's episode.• We take a look at the extraordinary career of Sunderland manager Robert Kyle, who off...2025-05-051h 32
Haway The PodcastREVIEW | Sky Sports' EFL Editor SIMEON GHOLAM on Sunderland & The PlayoffsThe 46 game season is now over, and Sunderland are heading into the Playoffs having lost the last five games. To get some expert views on the season to date and what's to come, we grabbed Simeon Gholam - the EFL Editor for Sky Sports - for a chat!Simeon’s thoughts on the Championship season overall – including the final day drama. How Coventry, Sheffield United and Bristol City are shaping up too. Should Sunderland fans be concerned about facing Coventry over two legs.What would a good outcome be from Friday’s game? Why is there suc...2025-05-041h 20
Haway The PodcastNEWS ROUNDUP | Real Madrid Linked to Jobe; Sunderland in Portugal Injury UpdateWe're almost at the end of the week, and there's still loads going on in the world of Sunderland to chat about! Gav and Jonny got together for a chinwag and to bring you all up to date on what's going on in the world of SAFC!On today's agenda:Spanish newspaper Marca have claimed Real Madrid are interested in Jobe Bellingham;Sunderland's trip out in Portugal is coming to a conclusion - we get some positive injury updates, and we hear from Enzo Le Fee;Tickets for the Playoff Semi Final...2025-05-0131 min
Haway The PodcastPREVIEW | SAFC v QPR | Clive Whittingham from Loft For WordsIs this a pointless game, or does it mean so much more given what follows? We're about to find out, as Chris and Gav were joined by QPR fanatic Clive Whittingham - the man behind the brilliant website Loft For Words - to chat ahead of the match on Saturday!On today's agenda:We delve right into Clive's memory bank to find out all about how he came to support QPR!Clive takes us through what has gone wrong at Loftus Road since they famously dropped from the top flight;We torture...2025-04-2951 min
Haway The PodcastNEWS ROUNDUP | Jobe & Rigg Win EFL Awards; German Clubs Cirling & Portugal Trip PatterGav, Chris and Jonny got together to chat about the latest news in the world of Sunderland AFC!On today's agenda...Jobe Bellingham won the EFL's Championship Young Player of the Season award, and was named in the team of the seasonChris Rigg wins Apprentice of the Year - though we're not really sure what that award is all about...Is all of this vindication that the club has the right approach with youngsters?Jobe has once again been linked to a move away in the German media, with Dortmund & Leipzig apparently...2025-04-2847 min
Haway The PodcastREVIEW | The Sunderland Sunday Supplement!Well, after it was indicated that Sunderland would have a more serious look about them at Oxford, the evidence suggested we were anything but. It's a big week for Sunderland as we lead into the final regular league game of the season, so Gav, Martin and Brett got together to chat about bigger picture stuff.On today's agenda:Should we be concerned by the mentality leading into the playoffs?There's a real sense of negativity everywhere at the minute, so will a win against QPR fix that?The other teams around us...2025-04-2750 min
Haway The PodcastREACTION | Oxford 2-0 SAFC | Four Losses on the SpinBang on the full time whistle, Chris Wynn and Jonny Hawley got together to react to Sunderland's 2-0 defeat at Oxford United...On today's agenda:Well... that was crap...Another loss - should we be bothered?We went full strength; is there owt to worry about?Oxford had loads to play for, so how much did that matter?All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2640 min
Haway The PodcastTHE SUNDERLAND STORY | Nicky Allt & Ainsley Fannen on the show's returnMaking its return to the historic Sunderland Empire stage in May is 'The Sunderland Story', which had its first run back in 2023 in front of sell-out crowds and standing ovations. To chat about its return and why we all are so passionate about Sunderland AFC and the city, Gav was joined by Nicky Allt (the show's writer and producer) and Ainsley Fannen, who plays the role of Kevin Carter and is a massive lifelong Lads fan!On today's agenda:What is The Sunderland Story, and how did the show come about?It...2025-04-2544 min
Haway The PodcastNEWS ROUNDUP | Régis provides injury updates; Arca, Gabbiadini & Mowbray crack!Roll up, roll up - it's the news roundup! Gav and Jonny got together to chat about the latest goings on in the world of SAFC...On today's agenda:Régis Le Bris' pre-Oxford press conference, in which he gave a load of injury updates and talked about the ability to 'turn it on' for the playoffs;Tony Mowbray's been sacked by West Brom, and there were some comments made which will sound familiar to Sunderland fans...Julio Arca has had his say on the whole debate around momentum;Marco Gabbiadini has c...2025-04-2435 min
Haway The PodcastPREVIEW | Oxford v SAFC | GEORGE ELEK from Not The Top 20 PodcastNot The Top 20 host/EFL pundit and Oxford fan George Elek joined Chris for a chat ahead of our penultimate league game of the season!On today's agenda:Are parachute payments making who goes up and down too predictable?Is the Championship a healthy league?What's happening at Oxford United?Did he predict the Lads would do so well?Will the U's get the result they need to stay in the Championship on Saturday?All of this and more - subscribe to 'Haway the Podcast' so you never...2025-04-2347 min
Haway The PodcastREVIEW | ‘Son of Pele’ MARTIN SMITH on Sunderland v Blackburn, Playoffs & More!'Son of Pele' MARTIN SMITH joined Chris & Martin for a chat after Sunderland's loss against Blackburn Rovers...On today's agenda:What did Smithy make of the approach and performance against Blackburn on Easter Monday?We pick his brains on the Tommy Watson situation, given he was also once a Sunlun youngster that was courted by top clubs!What does Martin think of how Sunderland are treating the lead-in to the Playoff campaign?Are the Lads concerned about the lack of goals, or is it not an issue?All...2025-04-221h 08
Haway The PodcastREACTON | SAFC 0-1 Blackburn | It wasn't all bad!Gav, Ant, Mike and Sam got together straight after the game for a pint to chat about another one of those dead-rubbers in the Championship - how important was this game in the grand scheme of things?!On today's agenda:Was anyone really arsed about the result?What positives can we pluck from that?The playoffs are just around the corner - are we suitably rested?All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you don't miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See...2025-04-2125 min
Haway The PodcastPREVIEW | SAFC v Blackburn | Ian Herbert from BRFCS Joins Us!The games are coming thick and fast, and we're back at the Stadium of Light on Monday with a game against Blackburn Rovers. Joining us to look ahead to the game is Ian Herbert, a Rovers fan based in Sheffield who writes for BRFCS.com and is part of the 4000 Holes Podcast!On today's agenda:Ian brings us up to speed on what's going on at Ewood ParkIs their Playoff dream over?!What's going on with the Venkys and their ownership of the club?The Lads go round the table to chat...2025-04-201h 08
Haway The PodcastREVIEW | SAFC Legend GORDON ARMSTRONG chats after Bristol City 2-1 SAFCChris and Martin are joined by Sunderland royalty in Gordon Armstrong to chat all about ten-man Sunderland's loss to play-off rivals Bristol City on Good Friday. On the agenda today:• Was it a red, and should we appeal it?• Is Regis Le Bris managing the squad in the right way?• Should Tommy Watson be given another chance after his display?• Football agent fees and how Sunderland are being run• Who would we prefer to face in the play offs?• Will we ever get to see Enzo...2025-04-191h 10
Haway The PodcastREACTION | Bristol City 2-1 SAFC | It Was Never a Red!Well, Sunderland lost away at Bristol City but I'm not sure anyone's really arsed. Gav, Jonny and Bomber got together at full time to react to the game and to chat about Eliezer Mayenda's brilliance, the referee spoiling the game with a red card, Tommy Watson's performance and much more...On today's agenda:What the hell was the referee doing sending off Trai Hume?!Eliezer Mayenda - what a player, what a goal!The way the Lads reorganised was commendable...Nobody was impressed by Bristol City. Would we like to face these...2025-04-1832 min
Haway The PodcastNEWS ROUNDUP | Jobe, Rigg & RLB to win Awards? | SAFC Press Conference ReactionJoin Gav and Chris as they bring you up to date with the latest news in the world of Sunderland AFC!On the agenda today:We pay tribute to Carlton Fairweather, who sadly passed away this weekThe Lads react to what Régis Le Bris had to say in his pre-Bristol City press conferenceRégis Le Bris, Jobe Bellingham and Chris Rigg are all up for awards - but will any of them win owt?Is Chris prepared to part with almost eight grand for Michellin star matchday scran?!Sunderland take a yo...2025-04-1743 min
Haway The PodcastPREVIEW | Sunderland Legend GARY OWERS on Bristol City v SAFCHaving made 320 appearances for Sunderland and 130 for Bristol City, Gary Owers knows a thing or two about both clubs! Nowadays he's the co-commentator for Brizzle games for BBC Radio Bristol, so we grabbed him for a chat ahead of an epic clash between the two playoff contenders on Good Friday...On today's agenda:Talking 1990 and beating the mags!What's Gary up to now and was he close to returning to SAFC years ago?What's he making of Sunderland at the moment?Does he worry about how the Lads are ending the season...2025-04-1652 min
Haway The PodcastNEWS ROUNDUP | Ballard to Sheff Utd?! More Watson Info... & Agent Fees Explained!Gav & Jonny bring you the latest news in the world of Sunderland AFC, including:The recent report on how much the club spent on agent fees last year;More information on Tommy Watson's move to Brighton emerge;Dan Ballard has been linked to Sheffield United;Riggy continues to be linked to more clubs...SAFC take Crystal Palace left back on trialAll of this and more - subscribe to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2025-04-1533 min
Haway The Podcast#IFD2025 | "Why I Support Sunderland" - International Fans Party 2025Roker Report were in the building for the International Fans Weekend kick-off party at the Fans Museum on friday night, chatting to supporters from all over the world and asking one very important question - why are you a Sunderland fan?With special thanks to...Joanne Youngson and Cath Reid from the Branch Liason CouncilFred & George from Aarhus, DenmarkDavid from Santander, SpainJosh from Adelade, AustraliaMartin from Toronto, CanadaBernharð & John from IcelandJames & Paddy from Cork, Republic of IrelandSubscribe to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode!2025-04-141h 05
Haway The PodcastINTERVIEW | ITV's Simon O'Rourke on the 'Bigger Picture' at SAFCChris was joined by ITV Tyne Tees presenter Simon O'Rourke for a chat about the lay of the land as Sunderland head towards the playoffs...We couldn't just get Simon on for a chat about current day stuff! Chris picks his brains on his many years of covering SAFC for ITV...As Sunderland head into the final four games of the season, the lads discuss what should be the route forward;Does Simon fancy Sunderland's chances in the Playoffs?We discuss areas of concern, and things that we can be positive about...Injuries - we...2025-04-131h 03
Haway The PodcastNEWS ROUNDUP | Should We Move Away Fans? & RLB Pre-Swansea Presser ReactionGav and Chris got together to chat about what Regis Le Bris had to say in his pre-Swansea press conference, as well as go over all the key points from the latest set of minutes from the meeting between Sunderland AFC and the Supporters Collective...RLB offers updates on Jobe Bellingham, Romaine Mundle, and Salis Abdul Samed;He hit back at suggestions we’ve dropped off a bit - consistency was the key word!The lads wade through the key talking points from the meeting minutes...How can atmosphere at the SOL be improved?Do we...2025-04-1157 min
Haway The PodcastPREVIEW | SAFC v Swansea | Luke from Swans Cast PodcastChris was joined by Luke Davies from Swans Cast Podcast to help us preview Saturday's visit of Swansea to the Stadium of Light!Talking about the Swansea golden years...What did the fans think of Steve Cooper and Russell Martin?Where did it go wrong for Luke Williams?Has the recent takeover had any impact?Does their recent improvement in form mean they are confident ahead of Saturday's game?All of this and more - subscribe to Haway The Podcast so you never have to miss another episode! Hosted...2025-04-1046 min
Haway The PodcastINTERVIEW | Jeff Brown - A Lifetime Of Covering SAFC In The Local MediaChris and Martin were joined by north east sports journalism legend Jeff Brown to chat about his many years of covering Sunderland on the local news, in the wake of our draw away at Norwich!Jeff’s career in north east sports journalism The last words Lawrie McMenemy spoke to a Sunderland journo before his midnight flitHis love hate relationship with Denis Smith Breaking Sunderland’s ground move Getting pinned up against the wall by Kevin Ball How Jeff scuppered Ian Botham’s Sunderland football prospects His latest venture, new play - The Bench! Sunderland’s progression...2025-04-091h 19
Haway The PodcastREACTION | Norwich 0-0 SAFC | Clean Sheet & A Point On The RoadGav, Bomber and Craig got together for a chat on the full time whistle as Sunderland drew away at Norwich!Alright, it wasn't the best game... so let's search for some positivesClean sheet and a point - and a game of two halvesWhat about the performances of our fringe players?Enzo Le Fee was a touch of class when he came onThe defence was solid again - Mepham and Patto did well againThree Word Reviews - the RR twitter followers react to the game!All this and more - subscribe to...2025-04-0839 min
Haway The PodcastNEWS ROUNDUP | RLB Pre-Norwich Press Conference, Injury News, Mowbray Comments & MoreGav, Jonny and Ant got together to chat about the latest news in the world of SAFC, including:Regis Le Bris' pre-Norwich press conference, in which he was asked about Romaine Mundle's injury, how we are going to use Enzo Le Fee, whether Tommy Watson still has a role to play this season, and of course the challenge ahead at Carrow Road on Tuesday...Tony Mowbray had something to say about some of the players he had to handle when in charge at Sunderland!Are Sunderland facing another unreported injury issue ahead of Tuesday?Patto's 50...2025-04-0738 min
Haway The PodcastPREVIEW | Norwich v SAFC | Canaries Fan David ‘Spud’ Thornhill Joins Us!The games are coming thick and fast and so are the Pods - so we were delighted to be joined by Norwich City superfan David Thornhill to help us preview Tuesday night's trip to Carrow Road for the red and white army!Origins of the Friendship trophy...Memories of 1985... Did you give David your cap at Wembley?!Were you at Hillsborough in 1992?!Oh aye... there's a game tomorrow night...Marco, Jan Molby, first defeat at the SoL... and much more!Make sure you get subscribed to Haway The Podcast so that y...2025-04-0739 min
Haway The PodcastREVIEW | Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo on WBA 0-1 SAFC & The Playoffs!The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith joins Gav and Martin for a chat in the wake of the win on Saturday at the Hawthorns!Phil and Martin give their view on Sunderland's performance;Was the win and clean sheet all that mattered in the end?Positives and negatives from Sunderland's display - what is there to work on?We ask Phil for his thoughts on how Sunderland have performed so far this season...Is Phil confident of Sunderland's chances in the Playoffs?What's the mood like around the camp at present?We go to Norwich on...2025-04-0646 min
Haway The PodcastREACTION | WBA 0-1 SAFC | Hume Scores Again!Sunderland win again! Join Chris and Gav at full time as they chat about another victory for the Lads - this time away at West Brom!What about that then? Another solid win, despite some shortcomings...Regis went unchanged, was it the correct decision?Sunderland's approach won them the game, but it wasn't always pretty...Rolls-Royce performance from Chris Mepham at the back!Three points and a clean sheet gives us confidence going into Tuesday...All this and more - subscribe to Haway The Podcast so that you never miss another...2025-04-0558 min
Haway The PodcastTWITTER SPACE | Friday Night Live: Pre-WBA v SAFC Chat!Ahead of the West Brom game, a bunch of Roker Reporters got together on Friday Night over on Twitter Spaces for this week's edition of 'Friday Night Live'!Mulling over Sunderland's recent results...How are we shaping up for the playoffs?How do we get the best out of Wilson Isidor?The big Tommy Watson debate - is the move to Brighton good or bad for him?The West Brom match - are the Lads confident of a win?All this and more - get subscribed to 'Haway The Podcast' so...2025-04-041h 45
Haway The PodcastNEWS ROUNDUP | RLB's Pre-WBA Presser, Alexandre Mendy, Goal of the Month & MoreGav and Jonny got together in the wake of Régis Le Bris' pre-West Brom press conference to chat about the latest news in the world of SAFC!Régis Le Bris has his say on Tommy Watson's move to Brighton - and lamented the timing of it all;Good news on the injury front as Enzo Le Fee and Leo Hjelde are set to make the trip to the Hawthorns;The P word - what has been done about Sunderland's penalty headache this week?SAFC have a new ticketing partner - how much is im...2025-04-0332 min
Haway The PodcastPREVIEW | Broadcast Journalist Adrian Goldberg On WBA v SAFCGav and Jonny are joined by Adrian Goldberg - a broadcast journalist, podcaster, author and West Brom fan - to preview Sunderland's trip to take his side on at the Hawthorns on Saturday!The elephant in the room is addressed almost immediately as Adrian talks about co-hosting a podcast with Charlie Methven...Adrian fills us in on how life under Tony Mowbray isn't going to plan;And what about Adam Armstrong - why's it not worked out for him so far in blue and white?Adrian lets us in on what it takes to beat...2025-04-0238 min
Haway The PodcastREACTION | Sunderland Winger Tommy Watson Signs For Brighton In £10m DealGav and Martin got together late on Tuesday night to react to the news that Tommy Watson has signed for BrightonWhat do we know about the deal?We analyse Kristjaaan Speakman's thoughts on it all...Brighton's Technical Director has his say;Watson himself has posted about it on social media...Ian Harte adds fuel to the fire for no apparent reason!All this and more - make sure you subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never have to miss another show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2025-04-0235 min
Haway The PodcastNEWS ROUNDUP | Jobe, Rigg & Neil Transfer LatestGav and Jonny chat about the latest tidbits of news going on in the world of Sunderland AFC, including:Some fans cottoned on to Salis Abdul Samed & Jenson Seelt liking Instagram posts about Newcastle's cup celebrations - WTF?!Reports in Germany claim Jobe Bellingham is a target of Jurgen Klopp and RB Leipzig...Alan Nixon claims West Ham are put off by Chris Rigg's valuation, but Everton are scouting him;Dan Neil has been linked to AS Roma;Timothee Pembele scored yesterday in Ligue 1 - does he have a Sunderland future?SAFC Women lost 4-3...2025-03-3125 min
Haway The PodcastREVIEW | Sports Writer James Hunter Joins Us Post-Millwall To Chat About SAFC!Gav and Martin are joined by James Hunter - a veteran of the Sunderland news scene having covered the club for over twenty-five years - to chat about all things Sunderland in the wake of our win and clean sheet at the Stadium of Light against Millwall on Saturday.How do the lads feel about Sunderland's performance?That victory leaves us 15 points clear of seventh place - so are we ready to officially say we're in the playoffs?With potential shootouts on the horizon, should we be worried about Sunderland's failings from the spot?What...2025-03-301h 05
Haway The PodcastREACTION | SAFC 1-0 Millwall | Hume Scores A Screamer!Chris, Gav and Bomber got together at full time to chat about Sunderland's win over Millwall!Well... a solid win and performance, right?Sunderland's fast start - and their keeper keeping them in it!Did we slow it down a bit too often?Trai Hume's goal - a great set piece and a wonderful strike!Should we have scored more?Were we ever anxious about conceding?Regis' subs - were they a bit late?THAT penalty... what the hell happened there then?All of this and more - subscribe to Haway...2025-03-2956 min
Haway The PodcastINTERVIEW | Bailey Wright | Promotion, Wembley, And Loving Playing for Sunderland!The unforgettable Bailey Wright joins us to chat about his time at Sunderland - the highs, lows and everything in-between!Life over in Singapore - how's he doing?The beginning - arriving in England via Preston and Bristol City;Playing under Lee Johnson not once, but twice!His great relationship with Phil Parkinson;Being a part of a changing culture at SAFC;Playing behind closed doors and missing out on promotion twice...Not being able to play at Wembley in the EFL Trophy Final...New beginnings under Alex Neil;PROMOTION - the Playoffs, and how...2025-03-281h 59
Haway The PodcastPREVIEW | SAFC v Millwall | Alex Grace of South London PressAlex Grace of the South London Press and That Millwall Podcast joins Chris Wynn for a chinwag ahead of Sunderland v Millwall!The proper stuff is back after the international break - huzzah!How has life been under the stewardship of our old boss Alex Neil?There are a few ex-Sunderland lads in the Millwall ranks...How has their season been so far?Is Alex confident of getting a result at the Stadium of Light?All of this and so much more - make sure you subscribe to HAWAY THE PODCAST...2025-03-2748 min
Haway The PodcastINTERVIEW | Ian Murtagh | 40 Years as a North East Sports Journalist!Long-tenured sports journalist Ian Murtagh joins Chris for a chat about his years of covering football in the North East!Early days of journalism career during 1980's and calling in match reportsTalking Denis Smith, Malcolm Crosby and Terry Butcher and travelling on team coach!Change at Sunderland under Peter Reid...How north-east football changed during the 90's...Will Newcastle achievements have an asterisk against them?Will Sunderland be promoted and how important is it that we do?All this and much more - make sure that you subscribe to 'Haway The...2025-03-261h 10
Haway The PodcastTHE MASS DEBATE | How Should Sunderland Tackle The Rest Of The Season?Gav is joined by Martin and (a slightly late) Chris to debate how Régis Le Bris should approach the games after the international break!How bad is Trai Hume's injury, and should we be worried?With Dennis Cirkin missing too, is now the time to try three at the back?Are Leo Hjelde and Jenson Seelt ready to get stuck in?Le Fee's return is just around the corner, so where does he slot in?Is it a straight fight for the striking berth between Wilson Isidor and Eliezer Mayenda, or should we play t...2025-03-2556 min
Haway The PodcastFROM THE VAULT | SAFC International Fans Party 2024!Ahead of the impending international fans' weekend which takes place in April, here's a series of interviews with fans from all over the globe which took place at the International Fans' Party at the Fans Museum last year - some amazing tales from amazing supporters!With special thanks to:Martin Bates from TorontoJoanne and Cath from the BLCJim from Northern IrelandCassie from TasmaniaDanny and Rado from the Bulgarian BranchErik and Nancy from Nijmegen, NetherlandsStephen from Johannesburg, South AfricaDublin Black CatsCharles from PortsmouthMake sure you subscribe to 'Haway...2025-03-231h 57
Haway The PodcastFINANCES EXPLAINED | Expert Kieran Maguire on Sunderland's 2023-24 Accounts & Competing in the Premier LeagueFootball Finance Expert Kieran Maguire joins Chris and Gary to chat about the recently-released Sunderland AFC accounts, and what it takes to compete at the top level as a Premier League team...Is football a mess with finances?Much has been made of the models at clubs like Brighton and Brentford - are they the benchmark for which other clubs should aspire to reach?What's the latest with the saga surrounding Manchester City's financial fiasco?Clubs keep breaking FFP rules to try and stay in the Premier League...The gap is widening between the Premier...2025-03-191h 18
Haway The PodcastINTERVIEW | Ex-Sunderland Manager Malcolm Crosby!Malcolm Crosby joins Chris for a chat to talk about his time as Sunderland manager and much more!Growing up in Shields as a red & white...Did you know he was a player...?!How did he end up at Sunderland via Kuwait?!Bringing through the younguns for the Lads...Working under Denis Smith and ending up with the job himself...What's it like being only the third person to lead the Lads out for a Wembley FA Cup final?!Make sure you subscribe to Haway The Podcast!2025-03-181h 48
Haway The PodcastREVIEW | Kieron Brady on Coventry 3-0 SAFC, Squad Mentality, Our Promotion Hopes & MoreEx-Sunderland winger Kieron Brady got up early (earlyish, he slept in) on Sunday morning to chat all things Sunderland!After the defeat at the CBS Arena yesterday, there was a lot to talk about, including • What went wrong at Coventry?• Did the players want it enough?• Is fatigue a legit excuse?• How this affects the lads for the rest of the season• Looking ahead to (hopefully!) the playoffs• And the ever-growing gap between Championship and Premier LeagueAll of this, and more. Su...2025-03-1649 min
Haway The PodcastREACTION | Coventry 3-0 SAFC | Worst Performance of the Season!Sunderland were absolutely shocking away at Coventry on Saturday, so naturally Gav and Chris peeled themselves off the sofa to ensure you lovely lot could join us to seethe at what was undoubtedly the worst performance of the season from Régis Le Bris' men.How bad was Sunderland's start to the game?Missed chances, and then some costly errors...The Coventry first goal - Cirkin, Neil and Patto all let themselves down;Chris Mepham threw a tired leg at it and gave away a pen - not like him, so was t...2025-03-1533 min
Haway The PodcastWelcome to the BRAND NEW Haway The Podcast!You might be wondering "why, what's new?" - so let Gav, Chris and Martin explain.... wey, not really explain, just talk shite, but still...What can you expect going forward?Player interviews, ex-managers, cult heroes, journos - the lot!Raw, uncut and unfiltered!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ON YOUR FAVOURITE PODCAST APP! Tally ho! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-0707 min