BARNESY'S BLOG!
Each and every month BBC Newcastle's Sunderland match commentator Nick Barnes brings you his views and opinions right here on RokerReport.com - don't miss it!
Barnesy’s Blog: Sunderland ARE a good team, but now they must prove they’re better than the rest
"Jack Ross was strident before the Barnsley match that Sunderland are a good team and, when they play well, are the best in the division. Now the time has come to deliver on that assertion", writes BBC Newcastle’s Nick Barnes.
Barnesy’s Blog: Sunderland’s football won’t always be pretty, but stick with Jack Ross - he’s the man
BBC Newcastle’s Nick Barnes is back with his latest Roker Report column - and he’s reflecting on comments made about Sunderland’s ‘reserved’ style which, while not always pretty, is still getting us results.
Nick Barnes: Jack Ross has been Sunderland’s best signing & is the man to lead them to promotion
Jack Ross’ exemplary handling of the circus of a Checkatrade Trophy tie shows another side to an ever-improving and pragmatic manager.
Nick Barnes: “All Power to Max - Sunderland fans must get behind downtrodden midfielder!”
In the latest edition of Barnesy’s Blog, Roker Report columnist Nick Barnes talks extensively about Max Power and why people must get behind him as he attempts to kick-start his Sunderland career following a very tough period.
NICK BARNES: Stewart Donald & Charlie Methven’s Sunderland revolution is well & truly underway!
It’s been almost six months now since the new owners took over at Sunderland and, as Roker Report columnist Nick Barnes explains, they’ve undoubtedly been nothing short of a success during their short reign so far.
NICK BARNES: Jack Ross needs to perfect his Sunderland recipe - but there’s plenty time for that
Jack Ross’ Sunderland side have looked good so far in League One, but not so impressive where we can say comfortably that perfection is close. We mustn’t panic, though - this season is going to be a long one.
NICK BARNES: Vanity has no place in football; Sunderland must embrace all that League One offers
BBC Newcastle’s Nick Barnes looks deep into why League One is so bloody brilliant, and why it can offer a club like Sunderland the chance to rebuild its character ahead of an eventual return back to a higher level.
NICK BARNES: Sunderland needed change - now we’ve got it, I’m looking forward to the season!
An overwhelming majority of those associated with Sunderland AFC can’t wait for the new season to start - and renowned BBC Newcastle commentator Nick Barnes is no exception! Here, in his first blog for RokerReport.com, Nick looks ahead to what is sure to be an exciting campaign.