ROKER ROUNDTABLE!
The Roundtable - where the Roker Report writers get together to argue their case!
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Corry’s on the comeback trail, and hopefully he’s still got a role to play!
Our club captain got forty five minutes under his belt on Monday afternoon, so how important could his return be for the rest of this season and beyond?
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What were the positives and negatives from Sunderland’s draw with QPR?
The Lads picked up a point and a clean sheet on Saturday, despite posing little attacking threat against the Hoops. What did our writers make of the game?
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Rallying the troops ahead of Saturday’s clash with QPR!
As the Lads prepare for a crucial home fixture against the Hoops, we asked our writers for some words of motivation to deliver to the players!
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Two Up, Two Down: Our writers react to Sunderland’s defeat at Southampton
Goals from Romaine Mundle and Jobe couldn’t prevent the Lads from sliding to a sixth successive loss on Saturday. What did our writers make of the game?
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Could a defensive reshuffle be on the cards for Sunderland this weekend?
With Luke O’Nien suspended and Leo Hjelde struggling, what changes in formation or personnel could Mike Dodds make for the trip to Southampton?
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What were the positives and negatives from Sunderland’s narrow loss to Leicester?
It was a fifth consecutive loss for the Lads, as the Foxes edged an intriguing game 0-1. What did our writers make of Sunderland’s display?
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2 Up, 2 Down: Were there any positives at all to take from Sunderland’s performance vs Norwich?
It was a fourth loss in a row for the Lads as Josh Sargent’s goal made the difference at Carrow Road. What were the negatives and positives (if any) to take from the game?
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How many points will Sunderland pick up from their next three games?
With three tough games to come and Jack Clarke ruled out for six weeks, how many points can we realistically target from Norwich, Leicester and Southampton?
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Will Mike Dodds persist with Sunderland’s experiment with a back five?
The change in formation left us exposed against Swansea on Saturday, but could we eventually master it with time? We asked our writers for their thoughts
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Our writers react to Sunderland’s defeat against Swansea
Two first half goals put the Lads on the back foot on Saturday, and despite improving after the break, we couldn’t turn it round. What did our writers make of the game?
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Could Sunderland turn to youth for the remaining thirteen games of the season?
With our playoff chances up in the air, could it be time to roll the dice and start blooding some of our exciting young prospects ahead of next season? We asked our writers for their thoughts!
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What are Mike Dodds’ main priorities as Sunderland’s interim head coach?
As Dodds takes the reins for the remaining thirteen games of the season, what’ll be at the top of his list of things to take care of? We asked our writers for their thoughts
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Our writers have their say on Anthony Patterson’s current form!
Like many of our young players, Patto’s form has often fluctuated this season, and we asked our writers for their thoughts on how he’s dealing with it
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Were there any positives?! Our writers react to Sunderland’s defeat to Birmingham City
It was another frustrating away day for the Lads as we let a half time lead slip to lose 2-1 at St Andrew’s. We asked our writers for their thoughts on the game
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“No Clarke, no party” — Our writers react to Sunderland’s defeat to Huddersfield
The Lads were edged out 1-0 after a disappointing performance at the John Smith’s Stadium on Wednesday night. We asked our writers for their thoughts on the game
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Where does Jack Clarke rank among Sunderland’s left-sided attackers over the years?
After another goal and a superb performance on Saturday, we asked our writers where the brilliant winger sits among the Lads who’ve previously occupied that position
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What were the positives and negatives from Sunderland’s victory over Plymouth?
Despite falling behind to a messy goal in the first half, the Lads fought back to secure the win with three goals after the break. What did our writers make of the game?
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Would the implementation of blue cards and ‘sin bins’ be a good move for football?
With a new disciplinary system set to be trialled, including a new colour of card and the use of ten minute ‘sin binnings’, would it be a positive development for the game? We asked our writers for their thoughts
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Could Sunderland’s next run of games see greater involvement for Hemir?
After scoring for the U21s this week, could Michael Beale give the Portuguese striker more game time during our upcoming league fixtures? We asked our writers for their thoughts
How can Sunderland strike the perfect balance in midfield?
As Michael Beale tries to build a platform for our attackers, could personnel or tactical changes in midfield be the answer? We asked our writers for their thoughts
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What were the positives and negatives from Sunderland’s draw with Middlesbrough?
Despite a challenging second half at the Riverside Stadium, the Lads escaped with a point after Nazariy Rusyn’s late equaliser. We asked our writers for their thoughts on the game
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Why have Sunderland often struggled when facing Middlesbrough away?
Our record in away fixtures against the ‘Boro has been dismal since the 1950’s, but why is that, and why does the game seem to mean more to them? We asked our writers for their thoughts
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Can Abdoullah Ba now establish himself in Sunderland’s starting eleven?
One goal and two assists for the Frenchman against Stoke on Saturday was a just reward for a good performance, and we asked our writers for their thoughts on how it’ll benefit him moving forward
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Could Luke O’Nien help to solve Sunderland’s midfield issues?
As we continue our search for a strong central defensive midfielder, could our captain move forward and add some bite to the engine room? We asked our writers for their thoughts
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What were the positives & negatives (if any) from Sunderland’s victory over Stoke City?
We got back to winning ways with a gritty victory over Stoke City on Saturday, but what were the main pluses and minuses from the game? We asked our writers for their thoughts
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“Beale Out!” — Our writers respond to Sunderland’s defeat to Hull City
It was another chastening night for the Lads as Liam Rosenior’s side took three points back to Yorkshire. We asked our writers for their thoughts on the game
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What might the future hold for Alex Pritchard?
The playmaker has been linked with a move away this month, but he remains an influential figure within the squad. We asked our writers for their thoughts on what the club should do
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Which potential signings could really make the difference for Sunderland this month?
As the window continues with no significant movement in the market, we asked our writers to choose one player who they’d like to see us sign in the next fortnight
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Two Up, Two Down: What were the positives & negatives from Sunderland’s performance?
It was a frustrating result for the Lads as Kieran McKenna’s side rallied to secure a 2-1 victory on Saturday night. What did our writers make of the game?
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How can Jewison Bennette reignite his Sunderland career?
The Costa Rican has become something of a forgotten man at the Stadium of Light, so what needs to happen in order for him to get back into the first team picture?
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Will Sunderland respond to their derby day FA Cup defeat, starting this weekend?
With two challenging league games to come, we asked our writers for their thoughts on Sunderland’s prospects as they start to move on from the defeat to Newcastle
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2 Up, 2 Down: Our writers reflect on Sunderland’s FA Cup defeat to Newcastle
After a lot of hype and expectation, Sunderland exited the cup after losing 0-3 to Newcastle on Saturday. Our writers have their say on the game