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WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland AFC Fixtures 25/26 Reaction | WTF PodcastThe fixture list is here - and Sunderland are back in the Premier League! A WTF first - and a first for many Lads fans. Excited yet? We are too.
Myself, and regulars Pete and Dave Lawrence met virtually this morning to give a "live" reaction to the fixture list being announced, chat about the opening game of the season.
Which games we are most excited for? Chat about facing them lot, our most anticipated away fixtures and why the first five games offer us a glimpse of what we can expect from the season...2025-06-1845 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastJobe Bellingham transfer to Dortmund reaction | WTF Sunderland PodcastIt looks like the boyo is away to Dortmund like, marra - and we're all a bit sad about it.
Sunderland's record sale, Dortmund's record buy, so it felt necessary to get together and chat about what it means for Sunderland and next season.
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#SAFC #EPL #JobeBellingham
2025-06-0846 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastCraig Gordon Meets WTF Sunderland Podcast | Hearts vs Sunderland testimonial @ TynecastleJoin me for a special interview with ex-Sunderland and current Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon ahead of his testimonial at Tynecastle next month, recorded on behalf of The Scotsman.
Please feel free to read the following article: Gordon still has chapters to write in his fairytale story
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#SAFC #EPL
2025-06-0719 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastCharlie Wyke Meets WTF Sunderland Podcast | Goalscoring, Wembley x3, funny Lee Johnson moments and leaving SAFCEx-Sunderland striker Charlie Wyke joins us to discuss his three season spell at the Stadium of Light, his three trips to Wembley with the club and his heartbreak at leaving.
Including some hilarious Lee Johnson moments, the big man gives us an hour of his time and his 41 goals for the Lads.
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#SAFC #EFLChampionship
2025-06-051h 02
WTF Sunderland PodcastSAFC 24/25 Season Review | WTF Sunderland Podcast End of Season AwardsWant to revel in our promotion once more? Oh, go on then. Join us as we go through our own little End of Season Awards show to celebrate the Lads glorious 24/25 promotion from the EFL Championship playoffs.
Ross, Sophie and Pete join me to pick their player of the season, young player of the season, signing of the season and goal of the season.
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WTF Sunderland PodcastTom Flanagan Meets WTF Sunderland Podcast | Lee Johnson, Luke O'Nien, trolleys, and leaving SAFCEx-Sunderland defender Tom Flanagan sits down to discuss his three-and-a-half year stay at the Stadium of Light, Lee Johnson, Phil Parkinson and everything in between.
From Wembley heartache to the regret at leaving the club, Flanno gives us 1hr30 minutes of his time to go through what playing for the Lads meant to me.
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#SAFC #EFLChampionship
2025-05-301h 34
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland 2-1 Sheffield United - EFL Championship Playoff Final Review - WTF PodcastWe did it. We bloody well did it. Sunderland are back in the Premier League, so me, Dave, Sophie and Ross tried to sum up one of the best days of our lives. Hopefully, we have done it justice.
Thanks for listening this season.
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#SAFC #SUFC #EFLChampionship #EPL
2025-05-261h 09
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland 2-1 Sheffield United - EFL Championship Playoff Final Live Review - WTF PodcastFrom Trafalgar Square to Tommy Watson's 95th minute winner, drink it in as Sunderland return to the Premier League and we enjoy one of the best days of our life.
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#SAFC #SUFC #EFLChampionship
2025-05-2519 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs Sheffield United | Wembley Build Up w/ James Copley - WTF PodcastReady for the big game? Us to! The Sunderland Echo's James Copley joins us to discuss his memories of covering Sunderland at Wembley, and to preview Sunderland's huge clash with Sheffield United at Wembley.
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#SAFC #SUFC #EFLChampionship
2025-05-2257 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs Sheffield United | Wembley Build Up w/ Phil Smith - WTF PodcastReady for the big game? Us to! The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith joins us to discuss his memories of covering Sunderland at Wembley, and to preview Sunderland's huge clash with Sheffield United at Wembley.
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#SAFC #SUFC #EFLChampionship
2025-05-2251 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs Coventry City | EFL Championship Playoff Semi-Final Preview - WTF PodcastDear God, this is a big one isn't it? It's advantage Sunderland, but it's only halftime as we welcome Coventry City for the second leg of the EFL Championship playoffs.
We've switched it up a little bit for the preview show, and invited our old pal Joey from the NiiLamptey Podcast to preview this Tuesday's game.
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#SAFC #CCFC #EFLChampionship2025-05-1144 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastCoventry City 1-2 Sunderland - EFL Championship Playoff Semi-Final Review - WTF Podcast
Half time. Halfway there. A long way to go...but that was some night wasn't it? 40 years in the making, and Sunderland have won a game against Coventry City.
It brings forth a massive, MASSIVE, game on Tuesday as we look to take that next step to Wembley. Sophie, Ross, Pete and Dave join me to chat over a big night at the CBS Arena.
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WTF Sunderland PodcastCorry Evans Meets WTF Sunderland Podcast | Wembley, Amad, Stewart, the playoffs and Coventry previewWhat better way to preview our upcoming EFL Championship playoff campaign then by sitting down with the last - and only - Sunderland captain to lead us to play glory - Corry Evans!
The former Sunderland, Blackburn Rovers, Manchester United and Northern Ireland international midfielder joins us to discuss his two season stay at the Stadium Of Light, leading Sunderland out at Wembley, Amad Diallo, Ross Stewart, Luke O'Nien, Dan Neil and loads more. Grab a coffee, tune in and get ready for a promotion push.
Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe...2025-05-0839 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland 0-1 Queens Park Rangers - EFL Championship Review - WTF PodcastSunderland end the regular season with five defeats on the bounce, and the mood in the fanbase is particularly low. What could make it even worse? A double date with Coventry City. Oh well.
Ross and Pete join me as we dig through another placid Sunderland performance and assess our playoff chances on the back of some pretty horrific performances. Can they all surprise us? Let's see.
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WTF Sunderland PodcastOxford United vs Sunderland | EFL Championship Preview - WTF SAFC PodcastJust two more of these to go, and the playoffs have arrived. Will this weekend see a full strength side head to Oxford, though? Or will RLB go safe again in order to preserve our most important players?
To less us know what we can expect from the opposite side is the always excellent Si from the Fence End pod!
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2025-04-2234 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland AFC Season Preview 24/25 | EFL Championship - What The Falk PodcastThe EFL Championship is back - and with it, so are our hopes for a positive season for Sunderland AFC and Wearside.
Dave, Lee, Ross and new face Peter join to preview the upcoming campaign, share their dreams, their concerns and pick the player they think will flourish. Sunderland are back - and so are we.
Haway the Lads!
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#SAFC #EFLChampionship
2024-08-0637 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs Queens Park Rangers // EFL Championship Preview - What The Falk PodcastSix defeats in a row, multiple injuries and an interim manager yet to win a game in his third stint. It ain't so rosey on Wearside right now.
That said, QPR are also desperate for points as Marti's R's rock up to the Stadium of Light looking to grab a massive three points and inflict further pain on the Lads. Can they do it - or will Sunderland finally end their run of defeats?
The always incredible Clive from LoftForWords joins us to chat about Beale, Marti, Gareth and Sunderland, what the game means to...2024-03-1238 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland 1-2 Swansea City | EFL Championship Review - What The Falk PodcastRough is one way to describe it. Three defeats on the spin and play off hopes dwindling. It's not quite turning out to be the season we hoped it would be.
Sadly for Mike Dodds, it was more Doncaster Rovers at home than it was Leeds United at home and a shambolic first 45 gave Sunderland far to much to do at the SOL against Swansea City.
There's plenty apathy but more than a handful of questions to ponder as Brad and Dave join me to go over another Sunderland defeat.
Enjoyed the episode...2024-02-2537 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastBirmingham City vs Sunderland // EFL Championship Preview - What The Falk PodcastThings have changed quite a bit since the two sides last faced off in a 3-1 win for Sunderland at the Stadium of Light earlier in the season.
For a start, Tony Mowbray is in the opposite dugout, Alex Pritchard will be watching in a blue tracksuit rather than a red one and Wayne Rooney will be twiddling his fingers doing nowt because he's no longer there.
One thing has remained the same though, Sunderland's inconsisteny and inability to win away from home. Can we change the record this weekend? Tommy from Blues Focus joins...2024-02-1532 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland 3-1 Plymouth Argyle | EFL Championship Review - What The Falk PodcastWhisper it quietly but Michael Beale's Sunderland are starting to look pretty damn good - which is just fantastic!
A bland first half became an excellent second half as the Lads pieced together their best performance under the new head coach since he took charge and long may it continue.
Brad and Lee join me to talk about all the good stuff from another lovely Sunderland supporting weekend.
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#SAFC #PAFC #EFLChampionship
2024-02-1138 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastMiddlesbrough vs Sunderland // EFL Championship Preview - What The Falk PodcastIt was an unexpectedly cracking weekend for Sunderland against Stoke - but will it be a flash in the pan or can we go for two wins on the bounce?
Sunderland's visiting contingent will know it has been a while since we took points at the Riverside, so perhaps it needs to a positive performance for more reasons than one.
Can we do it? Boro have been hard to judge this year so we roped in one of our favourite guests in the shape of Jonny from The Boro Breakdown to give us the lowdown...2024-01-3135 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland 2-0 Preston North End | EFL Championship Review - What The Falk PodcastHappy new year - and what a great game to start with!
It was a partocularly pleasing and very comfortable afternoon for Michael Beale's Sunderland as a sublime strike from Alex Pritchard couple with Naz Rusyn's first goal in Sunderland colours helped us to a 2-0 win over Preston.
Myself, Brad and Lee go over all the talking points from the game as we gear up for a little cup match at the weekend.
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#SAFC...2024-01-0135 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs West Bromich Albion // EFL Championship Preview - What The Falk PodcastThe era of Tony Mowbray is over at Sunderland though the next era is yet to start without a manager yet to be appointed.
It won't be easy as we face a fit and firing West Brom side that currently occupy a spot in the play offs places and bring a former Sunderland striker to the SOL in the shape of Josh Maja.
Chris Hall of Albion Analysis joins me to chat about the Baggies good form, working with our former boss and why the score is likely to be 2-1, either way.
...2023-12-0634 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastMillwall 1-1 Sunderland | EFL Championship Review - What The Falk PodcastA point is better than non but it really wasn't an inspiring performance at the Den as Sunderland struggling to a point against out of form Millwall.
With conversation full of Mowbray in or out and a lack of plan B, we got to work on what is going wrong at Sunderland this season.
Podcast debutant Lee Armstrong joins Ross Black to go through all the talking points from the game.
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#SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship
2023-12-0337 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland // EFL Championship Preview - What The Falk PodcastNo wins in eight and a swashbuckling Sunderland in town next? Things haven't started to well for Sheffield Wednesday - alas, there's time to turn it around.
Things have a gone a little awry for Wednesday over the summer and manager Xisco is not enamouring himself to the faithful. Can he turn it around on Friday or will the young of Sunderland triumph once more?
We asked James from Wednesday Til I Die to return after his season long absence to give us the lowdown on Sheff Wed's poor start.
Enjoyed the episode...2023-09-2737 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastQueens Park Rangers 1-3 Sunderland | EFL Championship Review - What The Falk PodcastAnother win and another great weekend! Tony Mowbray's Lads are once again on the play off march.
Goals from Jack Clarke, Dan Ballard and Abdoullah Ba ensured Sunderland moved up to 7th in table and handed the fans a cracking day in the smoke.
Brad, Dave and Ross joined me to wax lyrical about the win as Sunderland defeated QPR 3-1 at Loftus Road.
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#SAFC #QPR #EFLChampionship
2023-09-1737 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastPreston North End 2-1 Sunderland | EFL Championship Review - What The Falk Podcast
Well - this is getting annoying already. Bring back pre-season optimism,
Another defeat and more questions than answers have left us a feeling a bit flat, so sit back and listen to us (and Enya) try to unriddle the Sunderland puzzle - and fail.
Myself, and Dave pick apart our first away game of the season and attempt to find a resolve to Sunderland's poor start.
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#SAFC #PNE #EFLChampionship
2023-08-1339 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland AFC 23/24 Season Preview | EFL Championship | What The Falk PodcastWith less than a week to go, the whole gang got together to preview the upcoming seasons, our hopes, fears and predictions.
Can Sunderland mount a title charge? Who will be our key player - and how do we approach 23/24 after the surprise success from last year.
Tune in as we go through it all.
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#SAFC #Sunderland AFC #EFL
2023-08-0146 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland AFC 23/24 Pre-Season Chat | EFL Championship | What The Falk PodcastAfter being away for literally a month, we're back to chat all about Sunderland's pre-season, the signings, the club shop and everything else wlrth chatting about.
Myself, Brad Sharpe and new baby daddy Ross Black got together to run the rule over our pre-season so far, who we like the look of most from the new boys, Chrissy Rigg and Saturday's game against Mallorca.
Pleased to be back!
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#SAFC #Sunderland AFC #EFL
2023-07-2351 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland AFC Fixtures 23/23 Reaction | EFL Championship Fixtures | What The Falk PodcastIt's back - almost. The 23/24 Championship fixtures are out and we are here to give a good old reaction to them.
Myself, and regular Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharpe got together to give some "live" reaction to the fixture list being while we look at Sunderland's summer recruitment so far in a nice short and sharp (bit like Brad really) podcast.
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#SAFC #Sunderland AFC #EFL
2023-06-2235 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastBurnley vs Sunderland // EFL Championship Preview - What The Falk Podcast
Club football and is back and thank fully we have the easy task of Burnley away...
The season has been an outstanding one for Burnley - can Sunderland pull off a shock?
Joe from the excellent TurfCast gives us the lowdown on the Clarets under Vincent Kompany and what Sunderland can expect this Friday.
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#SAFC #BurnleyFC #EFLChampionship
2023-03-2932 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland 1-1 Bristol City | EFL Championship Review - What The Falk PodcastFor the first time in a couple of months, we went rogue again and recorded direct from our phones before, during and after Sunderland's 1-1 draw at home to Bristol City.
The Lady from the Collery Tav tried to move us, but we remained first as we bring you a live and unedited version of What The Falk's Sunderland review show.
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#SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship
2023-02-1933 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSaffron Sprackling (Republica) Interview - What The Falk Podcast SpecialIt has been quite a while since we had a Sunderland special - and we went for something a little bit different.
It is short and sweet, but to celebrate Republica playing The Fire Station on Friday 3rd February, we invited lead singer Saffron on the show.
Quite simply the voice of the Stadium of Light, she chats her memories of playing for 40k+ Sunderland fans, why her song Ready To Go still resonates with Mackems and plenty more.
Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite...2023-02-0223 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs Middlesbrough // EFL Championship Preview - What The Falk PodcastIt is finally here, the derby that nobody thinks is a derby derby between Sunderland and Boro.
The Teessiders are bang in form as Michael Carrick and his boys arrive at the Stadium of Light but Sunderland, reeling from last week's 3-1 defeat to Swansea, have shown they are a match for anyone in this league.
Can we finally get one over Boro after not beating them for over a decade? Tom Green (no not that one) from the excellent Boro Breakdown joined us to let us know what we can expect this Sunday at...2023-01-1737 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastWigan Athletic 1-4 Sunderland | EFL Championship Review - What The Falk PodcastWell...we hadn't planned on doing a podcast but we simply had to because Sunderland and fourth off top and things are just brilliant.
Amad Diallo, Ross Stewart, Ellis Simms and Patrick Roberts scored the goals, but me and Ross go over just how unbelievable Sunderland were as we smashed the Tics.
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#SAFC #WAFC #EFLChampionship
2022-12-3036 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastWhat The Falk Podcast Christmas Special - The Sunderland Christmas DinnerMe, Brad and Dave got together for a Christmas chinwag, a wee drink and bit daft natter about Sunderland.
We ask:
Which former #SAFC player would you invite to Christmas dinner?
Which current #SAFC player would you invite to Christmas dinner?
Myself, Brad and Dave all defend some indefensible Sunderland opinion
And gift ourselves former Sunderland players for the current squad
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#SunderlandAFC #EFLChampionship
2022-12-2443 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs Millwall // EFL Championship Preview - What The Falk PodcastAnd just like that - Sunderland are back!
A week earlier than planned, but while England march on in Qatar, Sunderland have a home game against Millwall to look forward to in a rearranged fixture from earlier in the campaign.
That Millwall Pod's most excellent contributor Kai Bennett is back to join the show to give us his thoughts on the mid season break and Millwall's season so far.
Nice to see ya! Welcome back.
Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app.2022-11-3030 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastBirmingham City 1-2 Sunderland | EFL Championship Review - What The Falk PodcastAmad Diallo eh? What a win!
Graham and Dave look over a massive Friday night win at St Andrews as Sunderland head into the World Cup break with a healthy return of seven points from the last four.
Lots of Patto, Diallo and Danny Batth chat as we head into the weekend feeling hugely positive about all things Sunderland.
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#SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship
2022-11-1231 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs Burnley // EFL Championship Preview - What The Falk PodcastA swashbuckling win against Wigan was followed up by a frustrating night at Blackburn Rovers - but we come back to Wearside this Saturday to face former Premier League side Burnley at the SOL.
A free hit? Many would say so as the high flyers arrive in Sunderland third off top.
And why couldn't Sunderland beat them? With 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats, any version of Sunderland could turn up on Saturday - let's just hope it's the best version.
NationalWorld’s North West Digital Sports Editor (and friend of Gary Rowell!) Daniel Black jo...2022-10-2035 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs Millwall // EFL Championship Preview - What The Falk PodcastIt's a quick turnaround in podcasts and you are being treated to two in 48 hours - or tortuted with them, whatever.
Two defeats in three means Sunderland head into Saturday game with Millwall looking for a much needed win - but will we get it?
Millwall have had an okay start to the campaign and sit in a comfortable 14th position as they head to the SOL.
The excellent Kai Bennett of the South London Press and That Millwall Pod joins me to get through what we can expect, how George Honeyman is...2022-09-0628 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland 0-1 Norwich City | EFL Championship Review - What The Falk PodcastWhat an incredibly difficult week it has been for all of us. Sunderland AFC eh?
It took some time for all of us to speak, and non of us are sure we have conveyed in sensibly or just too much passion, anger, emotion - all of it. But we tried to do something.
Brad Sharp and Ross join me to run through a the last 48 hours and Sunderland 0-1 defeat to Norwich City.
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#SAFC #NCFC...2022-08-2732 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs Norwich City // EFL Championship Preview - What The Falk PodcastFIFTH? It's all going swimmingly well isn't it - bizarrely.
However, Sunderland face a real test of their Championship credentials this week when the recently relegated Norwich City turn up on our door step for a Saturday afternoon kick about.
The Canaries seem to have found their feet after a tricky start, but is a trip to Sunderland a daunting one?
To give us the lowdown on all things yellow and green, we invited Chris Reeve from the excellent TalkNorwichCity podcast - and we are very pleased we did!
Enjoyed the...2022-08-2330 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastDan Ballard signs for Sunderland | What The Falk PodcastSunderland's summer is heating up!
Lynden, Bailey and Paddy have all signed on - and now we've added a highly rated Championship centre back in former Blackpool and Millwall defender Daniel Ballard from Arsenal.
Of course, we wanted a full low down on just who Ballard is, what he can bring and what sort of character we have, so we invited Matt from Blackpool blog Mitch Cook's Left Foot and Olly from That Millwall Pod.
Give it a listen!
#SAFC #DanBallard #EFL
Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod...2022-06-3042 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland AFC and the story of season 21/22 / League One review - The best of What The Falk PodcastIt's not often you want to go back and re-live a season in League One, but with Sunderland now officially promoted and an EFL Championship side as of July, we thought we'd put together the best bits What The Falk as we reacted to Sunderland season throughout 2021/21.
The early hope of promotion, the emergence of Dan Neil, the 5-1 defeat at Rotherham, Jermain Defoe's ill fated return, the brilliance of Ross Stewart, every last minute winner and THAT day at Wembley.
Myself, Dave Lawrence, Brad Sharpe, Phil Smith, Jack Shields, Danny Pugh and LOADS of...2022-06-0439 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland 5-1 Cambridge United | League One Review - What The Falk PodcastWhisper it quietly, but Sunderland might just be the team heading into the play-offs in form.
An excellent 5-1 win over Cambridge United continued the Lads unbeaten run and takes us to 80 points.
We did a live on the go one this week, as I welcome Sunderland Central Scotland's Phil and Gaz for a post match, bit pissed, trains noises in the background review of a big win.
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#SAFC #CUFC #EFL
2022-04-2430 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastNOT The Sunderland vs MK Dons Review show | What The Falk PodReview shows haven't been for the faint hearted recently - and things just feel a little gloomy right now.
So instead of reviewing why we hate Sunderland at the moment, Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharpe join myself to go over why we love Sunderland, the moments that made us fall in love, the days we'll never forget and the Sunderland we know and love.
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#SAFC #EFL
2022-02-211h 06
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs MK Dons // League One Preview - What The Falk PodcastConsidering the 90 minutes on the pitch is normally the most important thing, it feels weird to be YET AGAIN discussing the mess in the Sunderland board.
Alas, a game will be had on Saturday at the Stadium of Light and - like it or not - it's crucial if we are to have any chance of clawing anything out of this slowly souring season.
The ever reliable Liam from the MK1 Podcast joined us once again to give us the lowdown on Liam Manning's first months in charge, Connor Wickham and what he makes of...2022-02-1635 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastAFC Wimbledon vs Sunderland // League One Preview - What The Falk PodcastI have to admit, I honestly don't know how I do this podcast when Sunderland AFC is in such a mess on, and off, the pitch.
But, the preview show must go on.
The wonderful Lee Finch of The Wombles Had A Dream joins to discuss the only team lower than Sunderland in the form table - Wimbledon!
Can the Dons pile more misery on the Lads, or will both sides bad form cancel each other out?
Join us to find out all that, plus the Wimbledon thoughts on Sunderland and...2022-02-0937 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland 1-0 Portsmouth | The Central Scotland Supporters Branch Review - What The Falk PodcastBit of a different show for you this week, as the Sunderland Central Scotland supporters branch catch up before and after the game to give you an all new, one off reaction show.
Phil Wilson and Danny Pugh join myself to run through a gutsy 1-0 over an organised Portsmouth side as Sunderland move back into second.
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#SAFC #PUP #EFL
2022-01-2338 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland AFC Cult Heroes New Year Special - What The Falk PodcastFleetwood bottled playing The Lads this weekend, so we together a daft little podcast about Sunderland cult heroes for ye.
Graham, Dave and Brad all piece together their greatest ever Sunderland AFC cult heroes team using the definition - "Every football club has its cult heroes. For one reason or another, these players stand out from the rest, earning their own nicknames or fan songs and leaving special legacies that will never be forgotten."
...only some of our horrendous choices are definitely memorable for all the wrong reasons...
Sorry. Happy new year.
2022-01-0159 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland 2-1 Plymouth Argyle | League One Review - What The Falk PodcastWhat a difference a week makes, the fickle minded Graham Falk takes the host seat to discuss Sunderland's best performance of the season (?) as the Lads defeat the Pilgrims 2-1 at the SOL.
Regular Dave Lawrence join Sunderland Central Scotland Branch's Dan Pugh to pick apart a cracking day on Wearside.
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#SAFC #PAFC #EFL
2021-12-1238 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland 1-1 Oxford United | League One Review - What The Falk PodcastAh, the famous 'games in hand' and Sunderland's inability to take advantage of them.
A fairly flat 1-1 draw with Oxford yesterday still managed some talking points.
Sunderland fan Dave Lawrence joins Si from Oxford United's The Fence End Pod to pick apart a Jack Ross special.
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#SAFC #OUFC #EFL
2021-12-0535 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastCambridge United 1-2 Sunderland | League One Review - What The Falk PodcastSunderland bounced back from midweek sadness to pick up a gutsy, much needed three points at Cambridge United.
Time to be positive? Or is it papering over the cracks?
Sunderland fans Dave Lawrence and Phil Wilson join Jack from Cambridge United podcast Under The Abbey Stand to pick apart yesterday's game.
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#SAFC #CUFC #EFL
2021-11-2831 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs Ipswich Town // League One Preview - What The Falk PodcastIt's back. League One returns for Sunderland with a game that Lee Johnson and his side simply must not lose.
The Tractor Boys have picked up of late after a shoddy start to the season, and we caught up with massive Ipswich fan and YouTube sensation Benjamin Bloom to see just what we're up against this weekend.
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• Ipswich and Sunderland - expectation vs reality.
• Signing 20+ players - but who has turned out the best for Ipswich?
...2021-11-1641 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs Charlton Athletic // League One Preview - What The Falk PodcastTwo games, two wins, six goals. Sunderland have shrugged off the Portsmouth defeat with ease and return to the Stadium of Light on Saturday to face Chatlton Athletic.
The Addicks never make it, as has been our history, but can Sunderland continue their 100% home record?
My long pals Nath Muller from CharltonLive spills his thoughts on his side's fairly horrendous start to the season and if it can be halted this weekend.
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• Will Nigel Adkins su...2021-10-2040 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland 1-0 Bolton Wanderers | League One Review - What The Falk PodcastBouncebackability? Yeah, we got it.
WINCHESTER. WINCHESTER. WINCHESTER.
Fleetwood was annoying, but this new look Sunderland side responded superbly by grabbing a hugely important three points against Bolton Wanderers, as they won 1-0.
To discuss a great game, Sunderland fans Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharp join Bolton blogger and fans Will Jones to pour over the Lads FIFTH win in a row at home.
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#SAFC #BWFC #EFL
2021-09-2633 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastFleetwood Town 2-2 Sunderland | League One Review - What The Falk PodcastAh, the taste of bitter disappointment on a weekend, how are we?
Sunderland threw away two big points in the promotion chase after royally messing it up at Fleetwood Town. Brilliant.
To discuss a bitterly disappointing draw, Sunderland fans Brad Sharp and Connor Gardner join Ben from Fleetwood Town YouTube channel Cods Vlogs to pour over a fascinating, if ultimately frustration draw at Highbury.
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#SAFC #FTFC #EFL
2021-09-1833 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland 2-1 Accrington Stanley | League One Review - What The Falk PodcastSunderland continue to march on, as the Lads open up a gap at the top of the League One table.
Accrington Stanley gave Lee Johnson's side a real test, but a Dan Neil masterclass and a cool Carl Winchester finish ensured Sunderland took the spoils.
To discuss, what felt like, a big win and a hugely enjoyable game are Sunderland fans Brad Sharp and Dave Lawrence, while Tony from Stanley podcast Across The Pitch made his What The Falk hat trick to give us give an alternative view.
Enjoyed the episode? Follow us...2021-09-1241 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland 1-0 AFC Wimbledon | League One Review - What The Falk PodcastSunderland are back in business, thanks to a superb (ahem) Carl Andreas Winiesta strike against Wimbledon.
The Stadium of Light was rocking again as the Lads made it three wins in four, and Sunderland fan Jack Shields and Wimbledon fan Lee Finch from The Wombles Had a Dream podcast join me to react to the game.
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#SAFC #AFCWimbledon #EFL
2021-08-2135 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSophie Howard - What The Falk Podcast S3E2 | Scotland's World Cup 2019, Leicester in the WSL, HoffenheimThe Euros are done, and whilst we are still in mourning, the league football is back.
What better way to get ready for #SAFC to come then by starting the campaign with a Sunderland special?
Bristol Rovers defender, and former Sunderland man, Jack Baldwin joins me for an hour to chat the trials and tribulations of being a Sunderland player in the third tier.
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Promotion to WSL - excited?
From Germany to Scotland star - growing...2021-08-021h 06
WTF Sunderland PodcastJack Baldwin - What The Falk Podcast S3E1 | Sunderland, Aiden McGeady and Checkatrade heartacheThe Euros are done, and whilst we are still in mourning, the league football is back.
What better way to get ready for #SAFC to come then by starting the campaign with a Sunderland special?
Bristol Rovers defender, and former Sunderland man, Jack Baldwin joins me for an hour to chat the trials and tribulations of being a Sunderland player in the third tier.
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McGeady - are the rumours true?
What happened after that Coventry 5-4...2021-07-201h 03
WTF Sunderland PodcastBlackpool vs Sunderland // League One Preview - What The Falk PodcastWell, it looks like Sunderland have, yet again, blew their chances of automatic promotion as they head to play-off hopefuls Blackpool this week.
Games are running out, and for Sunderland, anything less than a win here will 100% consign the club too the League One play-offs.
To chat all about Blackpool's recent form is the host of excellent The Third Tier podcast Tom Mayne.
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• Elliott Embleton - how's he doing?
• Well, Jerry Yates seems to be d...2021-04-1544 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs Charlton Athletic // League One Preview - What The Falk PodcastSunderland took four points from six over the Easter weekend to extend their unbeaten run to 12 games.
With only eight games to go, the League One promotion race is really hotting up, with our Achilles heel Charlton next up at the Stadium of Light.
Me owld mucka Nath from @CharltonLive joined me this week to discuss the Addicks season so far.
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• Six months into the Sandergaard era - how is it going?
• He didn't do m...2021-04-0846 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastPeterborough United vs Sunderland // League One Preview - What The Falk PodcastSunderland butted Karl Robinson's Oxford United out of the way on Friday to edge closer to those automatic promotion spots, but another win this Easter Monday against Peterborough United would put the Lads in dreamland.
However, Posh will be feeling the exact same and Tim from popular Posh pod @TheYellowBlock joined me to discuss both sides biggest game of the season.
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• Why Posh's dangerman is not Clarke-Harris, Szmodics or Dembele, but someone returning to fitness...
• Is Tim...2021-04-0346 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs Lincoln City // League One Preview - What The Falk PodcastWe won at Wembley and we're on a run of nine wins in 10 - what is going on?
Sunderland face another big test this weekend, however, as promotion hopefuls Lincoln City come to the Stadium of Light in abig six pointer.
To preview the game with me and let us know what we have in store is Tom Clarke, a huge fan of the Imps but also the Digital Sports Editor for The Times and Sunday Times.
Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app.2021-03-1846 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastDean Whitehead - What The Falk Podcast S2E11 | Sunderland AFC SpecialA Sunderland special for episode 100? We just had to, didn't we?
We caught up with former Sunderland captain Dean Whitehead to discuss his two promotions, one relegation and, all in all, very successful six years on Wearside
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Joining from Oxford United as a 21-year-old and walking into the mad world of Sunderland AFC.
Breaking into the side under Mick McCarthy and his hugely impressive debut season
Dealing with the tough times and being given the captaincy by Roy...2021-03-071h 07
WTF Sunderland PodcastMax Stryjek - What The Falk Podcast S2E9 | Livingston, David Martindale and growing up at Sunderland AFCLivingston's number one Max Stryjek joins us to chat his season so far in Scotland, his childhood in Poland and what it's like to move to a foreign country aged just 16.
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The pros and cons of moving abroad to chase the dream of football aged just 16.
How did it feel to be in the Sunderland dressing room after the play-off final defeat of 2019?
Is he frustrated he didn't get a chance at Sunderland?
Growing up with Lynden Gooch, Josh Maja...2021-02-2052 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastBurton Albion vs Sunderland // League One Preview - What The Falk PodcastWHY CAN'T YOU JUST BE NORMAL SUNDERLAND?
A depressing defeat at Shrewsbury Town followed up by the performance of the season, and a semi-final win - which Sunderland will turn up at the Pirelli?
Brewers BBC Radio Derby Match Summariser and massive Burton Albion fan Tony Bentley joined me to discuss all things Brewers.
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• Three wins in four, but sitting at the bottom of the league - are Burton in the best form of the se...2021-02-1732 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs Doncaster Rovers // League One Preview - What The Falk PodcastArgh. Sunderland.
Somehow I managed to pick my chin up off the floor to talk about Sunderland's poor form and preview our next disappointment - a home game against Doncaster Rovers.
Top lad Adam from @DRFC_ITEN joined me to preview one of Sunderland's toughest tests of the campaign.
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• Adam nailed the Parkinson appointment on his last appearance, so what does he make of Lee Johnson as a head coach?
• Doncaster's great run of form...2021-02-1151 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastKenwyne Jones - What The Falk Podcast S2E8 | Sunderland AFC SpecialThe Caribbean king who made the Sunderland sing, Super Kenwyne Jones, joins us for a Sunderland special to chat about his memorable three seasons at the club.
Kenwyne is honest, and explosive in parts and with some great insight into Roy Keane, Steve Bruce and more.
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Him and Steve Bruce allegedly didn't see eye to eye - but how did Kenwyne see it?
Almost leaving Sunderland three times, only fit it to be blocked.
Loving playing for Sunderland...2021-02-091h 03
WTF Sunderland PodcastCharlotte Potts - What The Falk Podcast S2E7 | Hibernian Women, Sunderland LadiesThe wonderful, and inspiring, Hibernian Women midfielder Charlotte Potts join us to discuss her career, ambitions and her first year in Scotland.
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Lockdown one cancelled her season with Sunderland - how has she responded to lockdown three?
Matthew McConaughey, inspiration and where she finds her notorious inner strength
Playing for Sunderland Ladies + her sole season at Newcastle United Women
Her charity work, and love of other sports
& much more
#CharlottePotts #HibernianWomen #SunderlandLadies
2021-02-0754 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland AFC Signing Special - Jordan Jones, Sam Vokins, Ross Stewart | What The Falk PodcastIt's a Sunderland transfer special!
Sunderland manager Lee Johnson added Rangers' Jordan Jones and Southampton full-back Jake Vokins and looks likely to add Ross County striker Ross Stewart - but are they any good?
We spoke to The Athletic's Southampton correspondent Dan Sheldon, Iain from Highland Football Weekly and Wullie from Rangers' ThisIsIbrox podcast to get the lowdown on the trio.
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• The strength's and weaknesses of the trio
• Is Ross Stewart better, or worse, than...2021-01-311h 09
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs Gillingham // League One Preview - What The Falk PodcastWhat a difference a week makes!
Two wins in two, Charlie Wyke at the ready - suddenly Sunderland are hitting form at a good time.
Can it continue this weekend? The intelligent, well-spoken and knowledgeable Matt from @GillsInTheBlood joins us to discuss Sunderland vs Gillingham.
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• Gillingham trashed Crewe 4-1 during the week - was it there best performance yet?
• Matt gives an excellent neutral view of Sunderland and it's fans.
• Steve Evans - will G...2021-01-2848 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs Shrewsbury Town // League One Preview - What The Falk PodcastSunderland are utterly depressing - and sometimes I wonder why I do this. Alas, we are back with another preview show.
Shrewsbury Town's best podcast make their second appearance of the season, only this time it looks like myself and Ollie from @Salopcast may be discussing a game this isn't called off.
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• Shrewsbury's Covid-19 outbreak was worse than most - how much has the health of manager Steve Cotterill put football into perspective?
• Donald Love! Why don...2021-01-2143 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastAFC Wimbledon vs Sunderland w/ Wimbledon Director Ivor Heller // League One Preview - What The Falk PodcastAFC Wimbledon Director Ivor Heller joins us this week to preview Saturday's game at Plough Lane.
The last time we both faced each other, Covid-19 tore through the Sunderland side, so we discuss how it was to be on the opposite side of that and all in between!
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• What was it like being on the opposite side of the fence when Sunderland's side had a Covid-19 outbreak?
• How have Wimbledon dealt with their own outbreak - and s...2021-01-1243 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastJulio Arca - What The Falk Podcast S2E6 | Sunderland days, Middlesbrough & Wembley w/ South ShieldJulio! Always believe in your soul!
What a show we have for you. Sunderland legend and all-round North East football legend Julio Arca joins us all the way from South America to chat about his career.
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What are the differences between growing up in an Argentinian academy to a UK one?
Signing for Sunderland and what Wearside meant to him
Captaining Middlesbrough and playing under Gareth Southgate
Rediscovering his love for football at South Shields
The Willow Pond!
2021-01-101h 15
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs Hull City // League One Preview - What The Falk PodcastArranging games at three days notice? Long live the 2020/2021 season!
Sunderland had a free weekend, but now don't, so...huge Hull City fan and Holderness Gazette correspondent Bobbi Hadcraft joined me to discuss Saturday evening's game.
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• Our first opponents of the season sit second in the league - why have the Tigers started so well?
• George Honeyman - hero? villain? captain? Bobbi gives us her thoughts on our former - and Hull's currant - club captain
...2021-01-0641 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastShrewsbury Town vs Sunderland // League One Preview - What The Falk PodcastSunderland win 4-0 and finally get their season underway. What could stop us now? Ah yes...a Covid-19 outbreak.
To discuss Saturday's game (assuming it isn't postponed!) is Ollie from the superb Shrewsbury Town podcast @Salopcast !
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• Sam Ricketts has gone after an uninspiring spell - summing up the Ricketts era at Salop
• Steve Cotterill was a figure of derision at SAFC, but how has he turned around Shrews fortunes so quickly?
• Does Sunderland's Covid hit squad...2020-12-1639 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastLincoln City vs Sunderland with LCFC chairman Clive Nates // League One Preview - What The Falk PodcastLincoln City chairman Clive Nates joined us for a special episode of the Sunderland preview podcast.
We discuss Saturday's game at Sincil Bank, Danny Cowley's links to the Sunderland job, the impact of Covid-19 on the EFL and owning a club whilst living outside the area.
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• Lincoln's rise from non-league - the why's and how's
• Working with the Cowley's and now Michael Appleton
• Lincoln's aims for the new season and what promotion could mean
• Thoughts...2020-12-0839 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastSunderland vs Wigan Athletic // League One Preview - What The Falk PodcastPhil Parkinson has gone and a new era - and a new manager - should be upon us come Saturday's game with Wigan.
To discuss Saturday's game is Adam, a contributor to Wigan's @PUWPodcast.
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• Wigan, administration and where's next for the Latics?
• Coping with losing a team full of players then suffering another five injuries?
• How can Sunderland get Will Grigg and Max Power to relieve their Wigan form?
• Would Paul Cook be a good appo...2020-12-0344 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastPhil Parkinson sacked by Sunderland - What The Falk Podcast w/ Danny Collins and Sky Sports Tom WhiteWell, it's not our usual line-up, but big news calls for quick reaction podcasts and some big guests for What The Falk Happened This Week's podcast.
Graham is joined by Sky Sports' Sunderland nut Tom White and former Sunderland AFC cult hero Danny Collins on the show to chat:
• The Phil Parkinson era discussed in detail
• Does his sacking mean the Kyril Louis-Dreyfus takeover is almost complete?
• Phil Parkinson's handling of Aiden McGeady and what that now means for the Republic of Ireland international
• Gus Poyet and Danny Cowley are the favourites, but who...2020-11-3057 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastFleetwood Town vs Sunderland // League One Preview - What The Falk PodcastSunderland are terrible at the moment. Could it get worse? Yes. Here comes Joey Barton.
Anyway, we play Fleetwood Town, randomly, on a Friday night this week YouTuber Ben Knappers, host of @CodVlogs joined us to discuss the game at Highbury.
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• What has Joey Barton brought to Fleetwood as a club?
• Fleetwood have won five in six and scored nine in the last two - week.
• Can Fleetwood really get promoted this year?
• Why a 15 goal...2020-11-2533 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastMick McCarthy - What The Falk Podcast S2E4 | His three seasons at SunderlandIt's a big one!
We were honoured to be joined by the iconic Mick McCarthy joins us this week to discuss his three seasons in charge of Sunderland AFC.
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What type of dressing room did he inherit from Howard Wilkinson?
Who was his best signing?
Why he believes honesty is so important in management
His regrets going into that Premier League season
& so much more.
#MickMcCarthy #Sunderland #RepublicofIreland
2020-11-2348 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastDoncaster Rovers vs Sunderland // League One Preview - What The Falk PodcastThree defeats in a row. Parky out. Parky in? Probably not.
Anyway, Doncaster Rovers are our opponents on Saturday, and Adam from @DRFC_ITEN joined us to discuss the game at the Keepmoat on Saturday.
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Darren Moore seems well-liked. How good of a job is he doing at Donny?
Using the loan system effectively.
Listen as Adam sums up the problem with Sunderland almost perfectly.
Score predictions and players to watch.
& much more.
#Sunderland #DRFC #LeagueOne
2020-11-1737 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastWhat The Falk Podcast | Sunderland vs Mansfield Town FA Cup PreviewDoes the FA Cup have any romance anymore? Well...I hope so, or this pod won't get many listens.
Sunderland take on Mansfield Town for the first time in 17 years in the FA Cup round one on Saturday, so I invited Craig, Cam and Simon from Mansfield Matters podcast to chat all things Stags!
• Who's likely to be in the hot seat on Saturday after Graham Coughlan's sacking?
• Mansfield haven't won a game this season - without Coughlan, have they improved in the last few games?
• Which Sunderland players do they believe will cause...2020-11-0544 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastWhat The Falk Podcast | Gillingham vs Sunderland PreviewHmm. So Sunderland might not get the 100 points we thought.
To see if the Gillingham side we failed to beat in FOUR attempts last year have changed much after 14 new signings, we caught up with Gills fan Eddie!
• Losing Brandon Hanlan and Max Ehmer - has it affected them?
• Is Eddie worried about Gillingham's future in the Covid-19 world?
• Steve Evans is marmite at the best of times, but how are Gills fan taking to him after an indifferent start?
• What is Eddie's opinion on why Sunderland are struggling to get out of the t...2020-10-2936 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastWhat The Falk Podcast | Swindon Town vs Sunderland PreviewSunderland have had a week off, but we face Swindon Town for the first time in 21 years this Saturday as we seek to continue our unbeaten run.
We caught up with the Rich from the excellent Swindon Town podcast 'The Loathed Strangers' to discuss:
• What's been going on at the Robins since we last met all those years ago?
• Brett Pittman is a shithouse, but can he out shit house the shit house of shit houses Chris Maguire?
• The only fans in the country who can attest to the crazy world of Paolo Di Can...2020-10-1349 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastWhat The Falk Podcast | Charlton Athletic vs Sunderland PreviewSunderland dispatched ANOTHER promotion rival on Saturday, can the boys get revenge for 2019 play-off final defeat with a win at the Valley?
We caught up with the delightful Nath from the always excellent Charlton Live to discuss:
• Charlton's takeover - who is he and how are the fanbase feeling?
• Lyle Taylor - how big of a gap has he left and how much did it contribute to the Addicks relegation?
• What was Aiden McGeady like last season?
• Adam Matthews and Jonny Williams - what are Charlton fans thoughts on those both?
• How good i...2020-09-3055 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastWhat The Falk Podcast | Sunderland vs Peterborough PreviewSunderland dispatched of one promotion rival on Saturday, can they do the same again this weekend?
We caught up with Jack from the classy We Are The Posh to chat:
◘How big of a blow is losing Ivon Toney?
◘Are the Posh fans still reeling from the end of last season?
◘How good is Darragh MacAnthony as a Chairman?
◘ What can Sunderland expect from Posh?
All that & loads more in this jam-packed Sunderland preview show.
#Sunderland #PUFC #SAFC
2020-09-2337 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastWhat The Falk Podcast | Sunderland vs Bristol Rovers PreviewSurely we can get out of League One this season...right? RIGHT?
We caught up with Max from Bristol Rover's classy GasCast to chat:
◘ Gas' new signings - Baldwin, Ehmer and Nicholson
◘ Losing Jonson Clarke-Harris - can they cope?
◘ Which Sunderland players are worrying the Bristol Rovers fans?
◘ GarnerBall style of football - can it conquer Sunderland again?
All that & loads more in this jam-packed Sunderland preview show.
#Sunderland #BristolRovers
2020-09-0837 minWTF Sunderland PodcastWhat The Falk Podcast | Sunderland vs Hull City PreviewWe really are spoiling with new shows, aren't we?
It's a new season, but I'm back up to my old tricks with Sunderland preview shows - my true love.
Due to be released every Wednesday from here on in.
We caught up with Luke from Hull City's Tigers Tigers Blah Blah Blah podcast to chat:
◘ George Honeyman - we had to didn't we?
◘ How to go from 8th to bottom of the league
◘ Pre-season is for everyone - or is it?
◘ Is Marcus Maddison really as good as Sunderla...2020-08-3152 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastWhat The Falk Podcast #34 - Charlie Oatway | The Great Escape, Gus Poyet, derby wins and Cup finalWhat The Falk Podcast brings back your Sunderland AFC special with former first-team coach Charlie Oatway.
In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk
We chat to Charlie about his extraordinarily long name and concentrate on his 18-months with Gus Poyet as Sunderland AFC's first-team coach.
- The signings of Scocco and Alvarez and the inability to build on the Great Escape
- His thoughts of Ellis Short and the club since he departed
- Why he loved Sunderland so much
- Was Ki Sung-Yueng really uncommitted towards the...2020-08-061h 22
WTF Sunderland PodcastWhat The Falk Podcast #29 - Dylan McGeouch | Hibernian, Sunderland, Aberdeen, Celtic and RangersWhat The Falk Podcast welcomes Aberdeen's very own Scottish Andrea Pirlo Dylan McGeouch for episode #29.
In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk
We chat to Dylan about growing up at both Glasgow clubs, winning trophies and his move to Aberdeen.
- Moving south and playing under Jack Ross
- Scoring wonder goals on his Celtic home debut
- Winning the cup and his famous Jason Cummings/Grado DJ moment
- Wembley with Sunderland, disappointment and what went wrong
Please like, subscribe and share if you feel...2020-07-0654 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastWhat The Falk Podcast #27 - Martin Scott | Sunderland, Playing under Brian Clough, Bristol CityWhat The Falk podcast welcomes former Sunderland, Bristol City and Rotherham United left-back Martin Scott for episode #27.
In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk.
We chat to Martin about working under iconic manager's Brian Clough, Peter Reid and Denis Smith.
- Joining Nottingham Forest on loan and Brian Clough's genius methods
- Fighting with Peter Reid
- The sheer hardness of former Sunderland and Bristol City boss Denis Smith
- Growing up in on the hard streets of Sheffield
Please like, subscribe and share if you...2020-06-241h 07
WTF Sunderland PodcastWhat The Falk Podcast #24 - Wes Brown part 2 | Sunderland, League Cup Final 2014 and Paolo Di CanioWhat The Falk podcast welcomes former Manchester United, Sunderland and England defender Wes Brown for episode #24.
In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk.
In part two, we chat to Wes (and some birds, again) in his garden about THAT League Cup semi-final, playing under Gus Poyet, Paolo Di Canio and Big Sam.
- Paolo Di Canio, diet and tomato sauce
- That League Cup semi-final
- Who was the most underrated player at Sunderland and Man. United?
- Struggles with injuries & much more
Please like, subscribe and share...2020-06-1436 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastWhat The Falk Podcast #22 - Wes Brown | Man Utd, Marking Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and SunderlandWhat The Falk podcast welcomes former Manchester United, Sunderland and England defender Wes Brown for episode #22.
In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk.
In part one, we chat to Wes (and some birds, seemingly) in his garden about winning the Champions League twice, and the array of talent he played with - and against.
- Coming through the ranks at Sir's Alex Man Utd
- Coming up against Messi, Zidane and R9.
- Playing alongside Roy Keane, Cristiano Ronaldo and Scholes.
- His move to Sunderland and Steve...2020-06-0741 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastWhat The Falk Podcast #20 - Don Goodman part 2 | Sunderland, Wolves, Motherwell, WalsallWhat The Falk podcast welcomes back former Sunderland striker and Sky Sports commentator Don Goodman for episode #20, as part two looks at the second part of his career.
In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk.
We chat to Don about leaving Roker Park, his Japanese adventure and the best day of his career.
- Kevin Ball and a night out in Newcastle
- His despair at not getting promoted at Wolves
- Moving to Japan
- His Scottish Premiership adventure
- His 'best day in football'
2020-05-3048 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastWhat The Falk Podcast #13 - Gus Poyet Part 1 | Sunderland SpecialWhat The Falk podcast welcomes the legendary Gus Poyet for episode #13.
In part one, we reminisce about that cup run and his first season at Sunderland AFC.
- What state was the club in when he arrived?
- His thoughts on Sunderland Till I Die
- That day at Wembley
- Who did he tell they couldn't take a penalty?
PLUS much, much more!
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Please email grahamfalkmedia@gmail.com to request permission before transcribing this for any...2020-05-0558 min
WTF Sunderland PodcastWhat The Falk Podcast #11 - Nicky Summerbee | Sunderland, Man City, Swindon TownWhat The Falk podcast welcomes for Sunderland and Manchester City winger Nicky Summerbee for episode #11.
*WARNING - Strong language used*
We reminisce about the Sunderland glory days and growing up with football in his veins.
- Just how good was Quinny?
- Drunken tales and the spirit in the SAFC camp
- Playing under Glenn Hoddle as a youngster
- Tough times at Maine Road
PLUS much, much more!
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Please email grahamfalkmedia@gmail.com to...2020-05-011h 08
WTF Sunderland PodcastWhat The Falk Podcast #8 - Lee Clark | Newcastle United, Kevin Keegan, SunderlandWhat The Falk podcast welcomes former Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United midfielder Lee Clark.
We split his career in two, as we look at his time on Wearside, and also at St. James Park.
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00:00 - 10:17 - Time at Wallsend Boys Club
10:17 - 30:01 - Time at Newcastle United
30:02 - 57:09 - Time at Sunderland
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- Learning from Gazza as a teenager.
- The crazy world of Tina Asprilla, and Keegan's rant
- Bobby Saxton's ice-breakers
- Sunderland's dressing room unity.
...2020-04-2257 min