"The tactical acumen demonstrated during 2023/2024 has been fascinating to watch, and it’s clear that the methods being implemented by the coaching staff are paying dividends on the pitch", writes Charlotte Patterson.
Be it ignorance, incompetence, naivety, disorganisation or just a simple profit-above-all attitude that has caused this fiasco, it cannot be allowed to happen again.
"An attempt to roll out the red carpet and redecorate the Black Cats’ Bar ahead of Saturday’s derby was a huge and entirely self-inflicted mistake," writes Jon Guy.
"With a couple of senior and experienced additions, we could easily have been pushing Ipswich for second place in the league," says RR reader Joe McCarthy. Fancy writing? RokerReport@Yahoo.co.uk - send us an email!
Sunderland cruised past Ryan Lowe’s Preston on New Year’s Day without coming out of second gear — was Michael Beale’s conservative strategy worthwhile?
Ahead of Saturday’s cup tie with Newcastle we look at five players who made a positive impression in both red and white and black and white... and one who didn’t!
He wasn’t exactly known for his goalscoring prowess, but a lovely strike from Patrick van Aanholt saw Sunderland ease past Leeds United in the FA Cup at the Stadium of Light.
‘‘A manager’s dream, Fenton is the engine that enables Sunderland Women to run smoothly and keep their fantastic form going", writes Charlotte Patterson.
Thoughts on a sharper red and white attacking display and praise for the RR podcast and Michael Beale’s impact at Sunderland are in the mailbox today! Got something to say? Email us: RokerReport@yahoo.co.uk
The playmaker was at his best on Monday, scoring against Preston and keeping Sunderland on the front foot. We asked our writers for their thoughts on how key a player he remains for us
George Herd was the pick of this rampant Sunderland performance against our nearest and dearest, who hardly laid a glove on us at a vibrant Roker Park!
Pierre Ekwah can divide opinion at times, but after a fantastic first half against Preston on New Year’s Day, can he be a star turn for Michael Beale’s Sunderland?
"Rusyn ended a goal drought for Sunderland forwards that’s lasted for almost a year — hopefully it was the breakthrough we’ve been looking for," writes Phil West.
Whether at games or across social media, we’ve put together a guide that contains everything you need to know, from players, to coverage, game days and the season so far
The importance of the ‘number six’ is often overlooked but sensational performances by summer signings Jenna Dear and Natasha Fenton have illustrated just how integral they are to the Lasses’ style of play
Sunderland’s young Ukrainian forward Timur Tutierov has given an in-depth interview on what life is like for him on Wearside - including his relationship with Nazariy Rusyn.
"The focus from my perspective before kick off was for us to get back to playing confident and flowing football, with minimal unforced errors and silly mistakes, especially after that awful display in Yorkshire." Malc Dugdale chews over his thoughts post today’s steady and solid 2-0 win.
The Lads saw off Ryan Lowe’s visitors on Monday as goals from Alex Pritchard and Nazariy Rusyn made the difference. What did our writers make of the game?
As we close out what has been a successful second half of the year for the lasses, our writers and contributors discuss what has been their favourite moment of 2023 whilst following Sunderland Women?