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Roker Roundup: Asoro hits out at agents after Sunderland spell & Jewi’s dad speaks on progress
Joel Asoro says he was ripped off by agents when he moved to Sunderland, and Jewison Bennette’s dad has been chatting about his son’s progress since arriving on Wearside.
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In which areas can Sunderland continue to improve after some occasional blips this season?
The Lads have settled back into the Championship after some encouraging performances and results, and Kyle Garrett looks at the areas in which we could be even better
Championship Pulse Check: Huddersfield Town – last year’s playoff finalists haven’t started well
The international break gives us the perfect chance to check in with our fellow championship clubs to see how they’ve been faring so far. We had the crack with Huddersfield fan Matt Shaw of And He Takes That Chance Podcast to find out!
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Opinion: “Sunderland’s attendance figures are encouraging, but this could be just the start!”
The fans are flocking through the Stadium of Light turnstiles in their droves once again, and as Phil West writes, it proves that belief in the club’s future is strong
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Roker Roundtable: “What would be a good return from Sunderland’s next two home games?”
Preston and Blackpool will both visit the Stadium of Light in the space of three days, so how many points would we be happy with by next Wednesday?
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On This Day (27 September 2014): Dour draw makes it five stalemates from six for Sunderland
Gus Poyet’s team welcomed Swansea to the Stadium of Light eight years ago today, but the game ended in a forgettable 0-0 draw
Championship Pulse Check: Rotherham - How are the Millers faring so far in the Championship?
The international break gives us the perfect chance to check in with our fellow Championship clubs to see how they’ve been faring so far. We had the crack with Rotherham pod New York Talk to find out what’s been happening so far in South Yorkshire.
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Opinion: “After a positive start, Sunderland have plenty of reasons to be cheerful!”
"Ten games into the 2022/2023 season, we sit comfortably inside the top ten - and as we prepare for Saturday’s visit of Preston, optimism is running high," writes Jon Guy
Editorial: Saturday’s visit of Preston ought to be a raucous occasion for Sunderland!
The Lads are back on home turf for the first time since late August, and there is sure to be a real sense of anticipation and excitement as we build up to the game!
Opinion: “Tory trickle-down trickery and free market fundamentalism will hurt football”
"There’ll always be winners and losers in politics, economics, and football. But the rules of the game are being weighted ever more in favour of the financial elite."
Lasses Match Report & Ratings: Sunderland slip to another league defeat
The Lasses have taken just 1 point from a possible 12 in the opening few games of the season, but there are positives to take after a much-improved performance on Sunday morning.
On This Day (26 Sep 1953): Ford steals the show on ‘Matthews Day’ in Sunderland!
Four months on from his big day at Wembley, Stanley Matthews visits Roker Park with Blackpool to take on the Lads, who are struggling for results.
Lasses Fan Focus: We speak to Charlton Women fans Sam Clarke & Tom Arch ahead of the big game!
Ahead of today’s game we spoke to Charlton fans Sam Clarke and Tom Arch - what can Sunderland Women expect when they take on The Addicks?
Lasses Match Preview: Sunderland & Charlton Athletic face-off at Eppleton
Sunderland have a great opportunity to win their first game of the season at home to Charlton. The Lasses won two of two against them last year - can they do the business again today?
Championship Pulse Check: Hull City - Humberside’s not a happy place right now!
The international break gives us the perfect chance to check in with our fellow championship clubs to see how they’ve been faring so far. We had the crack with Ant Northgraves of Toto find out.
On This Day (25 September 1993): Ten-man Sunderland take a point off Watford!
Just like they did last weekend, Sunderland came from behind 29 years ago today to take a point off Watford. Were you there? Can you remember Phil Gray’s red card?!
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Roker Roundtable: “Who have been Sunderland’s unsung heroes this season so far?”
The likes of Ross Stewart and Jack Clarke might have grabbed the headlines, but the wider squad have stepped up, too. We asked our panel for their thoughts on who else has made a real impression
Lasses Roundtable: How vital is a win for Sunderland against Charlton on Sunday?
Sunderland Women play their first Women’s Championship match of the season at Eppleton on Sunday. After 3 games, no wins and only 1 goal... so how vital is this match for the Lasses?
Opinion: “There’s proper football for Sunderland fans on Sunday, get yourself down to Eppleton!”
It’s a different experience, and might attract a different crowd, but there’s a place for everyone at Sunderland AFC Women home in Hetton tomorrow.
Championship Pulse Check: Blackburn Rovers – how are they getting on without Tony Mowbray?
The international break gives us the perfect chance to check in with our fellow championship clubs to see how they’ve been faring so far. We had the crack with Blackburn’s Rovers Chat to find out how things are going under new manager Jon Dahl Tomasson.
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Roker Roundtable: Should Sunderland start Ellis Simms against Preston?
We have scored five goals in two matches without an ‘orthodox’ striker, so could Tony Mowbray have a selection dilemma if Simms is fit for next Saturday?
On This Day (24 Sept 1996): Raise a glass of Coca-Cola as Roker says goodbye to the League Cup
35 years of League Cup action at Roker Park were concluded with a routine win over Watford…
Fan Letters: Speakman praise, criticism of the Stadium, and the hunt for SKP’s missing penalties...
The Stadium of Light needs an overhaul, says RR reader Paul – plus play-off dreaming and Kevin Phillips pens...
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Roker Roundtable: Has the international break come at an unfortunate time for Sunderland?
The Lads head into the international window on the back of a creditable draw against Watford, so we asked our panel whether the break is welcome, or potentially disruptive
Championship Pulse Check: How are the Sunderland old-boys getting on at Wigan?
The international break gives us the perfect chance to check in with our fellow championship clubs to see how they’ve been faring so far. We had the crack with Wigan pod Progress With Unity to get the lowdown from the DW.