
A weekly Sunderland AFC podcast bringing you all the latest news, views, insight and debate. Featuring Sunderland Echo writers Phil Smith, Richard Mennear, Joe Nicholson and James Copley. Head over to www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc for all of the latest SAFC-related news and content.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 437 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SoccerSports | |||

Tom Burwell has left his position as Sunderland AFC’s interim CEO with immediate effect, with owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus stepping into the role of Executive Chairman and taking a more hands-on role in the day-to-day running of the club.
In this break... more
Phil Smith and James Copley are back to discuss a worrying international break for Sunderland, with Dan Ballard, Brian Brobbey and Noah Sadiki all picking up injury concerns.
We look at how serious the situation could be, what Régis Le Bris’ options... more
Phil and James look back on a remarkable week for Sunderland, from an emotional European night against AZ Alkmaar to an eight-goal thriller at Manchester City.
The lads discuss Brian Brobbey’s hat-trick, Sunderland’s attacking performance at the Eti... more
James Copley and Connor Bromley return to discuss Sunderland’s encouraging 1-1 draw at Brentford, Enzo Le Fée’s redemption from the penalty spot and another impressive tactical display from Régis Le Bris.
The lads assess Kevin Danso’s debut, Dan Bal... more
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Good content. Consistently poor production from poor sound, hearing hosts typing, volume changes. Have a quick listen to another podcast and see what they do? Puts it to the bottom of the Safc podcast pile but it shouldn’t be
The Roar Podcast is an excellent podcast for all things SAFC! Phil, James, and Jason provide great context and analysis as well as insights into all things Sunderland.
Great podcast
Just kidding. It’s a great pod. In-depth and accurate.
Excellent and insightful as always. My favourite podcast!
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This show provides in-depth analysis and debate around Sunderland AFC, with frequent focus on pre-season performances, transfers, squad depth, and long-term strategy under evolving leadership. Regular hosts dissect tactical decisions, player development, and the club's broader ambitions—often weighing short-term results against financial realities and Europe-bound prospects. Noteworthy are the pragmatic, fans-angled perspectives, a strong emphasis on squad balance and recruitment philosophy, and a willingness to critique administration and fan engagement when warranted. For potential listeners, it's a steady stream of informed football discussion grounded in local context and ongoing season narratives, with a distinctive emphasis on governa... more
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