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On This Day (December 4th 2000): Sunderland move into top six with third straight win!
After a slow start Reidy’s Sunderland are building momentum, and for the first time since the opening day, move into the top six with their third successive victory in the FA Carling Premiership.
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Reaction to Sunderland’s FA Cup draw against Newcastle!
The Lads will face the Mags in the third round of the cup, in what’s sure to be a high-profile game. We asked our writers for their thoughts on the tie
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Talking Points: Sunderland salvage a draw at The Den, but was it really enough?
After another less than impressive display, the Lads fought back to grab a point and possibly keep Tony Mowbray in a job. Phil West looks at the day’s main stories
On This Day (3 December 1995): Scott gets it spot on as Palace finally pay the penalty…
Who remembers Sunderland’s penalty problems back in 1995? Martin Scott stepped up 28 years ago to banish the worries…
The SAFC 365 Advent Calendar (Dec 3rd): Three Lions on a shirt!
Your countdown to Christmas – but with a Sunderland AFC twist!
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What were the positives and negatives from Sunderland’s scrappy draw with Millwall?
Despite a ropey performance, a Jack Clarke penalty salvaged a point for the Lads in South London on Saturday. What did our writers make of the game?
The Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen 2023 Christmas Appeal is OFFICIALLY underway!
December is here, and it’s once again time to support the invaluable work of the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen - and we can learn a lesson from SAFC history.
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Matchday Musings: Sunderland draw with Millwall…just!
The lads travel home from the capital with a point, and while that is a decent return, we were still far from our best.
Andy’s Player Ratings: Millwall 1-1 Sunderland - Mackems saved by Jack Clarke penalty
Tony Mowbray was the most relieved man in the New Den as a Jack Clarke penalty saved Sunderland from a third successive defeat against relegation-threatened opposition. Here’s how Andy rated the Lads...
Starting XI: Two changes predicted for Sunderland today! Will Mason Burstow come back in?
Wednesday was rubbish. Hopefully this afternoon will be far, far better.
The SAFC 365 Advent Calendar (Dec 2nd): Two of the greatest days!
Your countdown to Christmas – but with a Sunderland AFC twist!
Match Preview: Millwall v Sunderland - all you need to know ahead of kick-off!
After a chilling defeat at home in midweek, the Lads are back on the road as we head to the capital to take on Millwall - here’s all you need to know ahead of kick-off!
Fan Focus: What can Sunderland expect today from Millwall? Lions fan Ben spills the beans
Ahead of Sunderland’s trip to The Den, we spoke to Millwall fan Ben Green from That Millwall Podcast to discuss their new manager, as well as ex-Mackems Duncan Watmore and George Honeyman!
Score Predictions: Millwall v Sunderland
After twice coming away empty handed, Sunderland travel to Millwall to attempt to get their form and league points accumulation back on track. Our Predictions team are likely to have mixed feelings for this one…
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Fan Letters: “Sunderland can’t afford to keep Tony Mowbray for sentimental reasons”
Thoughts on the gaffer’s future, a poetic tribute to our Geordie neighbours, a defence of Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and annoyance at recent results are in the RR mailbox today! Got something to say? Email us: RokerReport@yahoo.co.uk
On This Day (2nd December 1933): Gallacher the hero with a hattrick in the Tees-Wear derby
Patsy Gallacher scored a hattrick and hometown hero Raich Carter got the other as Sunderland ran riot over Middlesbrough at Ayresome Park!
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What tactical tweaks could Mowbray make to point us in the right direction again at Millwall?
As we seek to bounce back after two successive losses, could a switch in tactics or formation be the solution for Tony Mowbray?
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Friday Night Live: Join us for some pre-match chat ahead of Sunderland’s trip to Millwall!
The Lads make the trip to South London on Saturday as we try and respond after two losses. Join us live on Spaces as we preview the game!
Roker Rapport Podcast: Reaction to the recent run of poor performances from Sunderland!
Aye it looks as though we've been quiet but unfortunately for you all it was merely preparation for an extremely busy month for ourselves and the Lads... Our Gavin sat down with Martin to talk about the last couple defeats at the hands of Plymouth and that Huddersfield horror show and try to work out why we're in the situation we are.
The SAFC 365 Advent Calendar (Dec 1st): Celebrating Sunderland’s greatest number one - Monty!
Your countdown to Christmas, but with a Sunderland AFC twist!
An Italian fever dream - and the benefit of hindsight
"Sunderland’s sluggish start to the season has highlighted how impossibly perfect the benefit of hindsight is," writes Paddy Hollis.
Beginning, the end, or somewhere in between?
"With the shine seemingly dissipated from Mowbray’s aura, is this the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning?" asks Tom Albrighton.
Can we do more to get front four to score?
Sunderland’s striking problems continued this week, as defeats against Plymouth and Huddersfield further compounded the lack of goals coming from our young forward line.
On This Day (1 December 1990): Tina! Tina! Roker remembers, but Shilton has the last laugh
The lads turned in their best performance of the season – but the veteran keeper came up with a world-class display.
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Matchday Musings: Pressure builds on Tony Mowbray as Sunderland slump to defeat
It was another dismal result for the Lads as they slipped to a 1-2 home defeat against Huddersfield Town on Wednesday evening . Paddy Hayes looks at where it all went wrong