WTF Sunderland Podcast (What The Falk Podcast)

Welcome to another #SAFC transfer special!

Sunderland added a further two Deadline Day additions as Bayern Munich goalkeeper Ron-Thorben Hoffman and Union Berlin (and former Bayern) winger Leon Dajaku joined the club.

We did not expect the wonderful Tom Adams of Bavarian Football Works to return so soon, but we are delighted he did, as he gives us the lowdown on the Black Cats latest recruits.

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• The pairs strengths and weaknesses. • Why would Bayern allow them both to leave? An insight into Bayern's recruitment strategy • What are the differences between the German third tier and League One? • A comprehensive history on both players & much, much more.

#RonThorbenHoffman #LeonDajaku

One last game before the World Cup break sees Sunderland travel to Birmingham City as we look to pick up a much needed result in the Midlands.

They've been in good form, and we haven't got much of a record in front of the Sky Sports cameras this season - so if we are to get a result, what needs to happen?

BirminghamWorld writer Charlie Haffenden joins me to chat through the Blues season so far.

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A swashbuckling win against Wigan was followed up by a frustrating night at Blackburn Rovers - but we come back to Wearside this Saturday to face former Premier League side Burnley at the SOL.

A free hit? Many would say so as the high flyers arrive in Sunderland third off top.

And why couldn't Sunderland beat them? With 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats, any version of Sunderland could turn up on Saturday - let's just hope it's the best version.

NationalWorld’s North West Digital Sports Editor (and friend of Gary Rowell!) Daniel Black joins me this week to run me through Vincent Kompany's boys season so far.

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#SAFC #BurnleyFC #EFLChampionship

GERRIN!

What a great performance, 31k back in the stadium, Charlie Wyke had a stinker and the Lads are winning the league with no full backs.

Adam from Wigan Athletic's PWU Podcast joins us once more, with Dave and Jack in the red and white corner with me celebrate a cracking win over a potential promotion contender.

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#SAFC #WAFC #EFL

Rough is one way to describe it. Three defeats on the spin and play off hopes dwindling. It's not quite turning out to be the season we hoped it would be.

Sadly for Mike Dodds, it was more Doncaster Rovers at home than it was Leeds United at home and a shambolic first 45 gave Sunderland far to much to do at the SOL against Swansea City.

There's plenty apathy but more than a handful of questions to ponder as Brad and Dave join me to go over another Sunderland defeat.

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#SAFC #SCFC #EFLChampionship

Jacky Clarke and Mowbray's boys are on a roll - and next up is Aaron Ramsey and co.

The Bluebirds have been enjoying themselves lately, with a big win over Swansea in the big followed up by an impressive victory over Coventry City in midweek - but have they got enough to topple the Lads?

To let us know, Tom Coleman of WalesOnline joined to give us the lowdown on Cardiff's new boss, which players to look out for any how Sunderland can cause damage to the City backline.

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#SAFC #CCFC #EFLChampionship

Surely we can get out of League One this season...right? RIGHT?

We caught up with Max from Bristol Rover's classy GasCast to chat: ◘ Gas' new signings - Baldwin, Ehmer and Nicholson ◘ Losing Jonson Clarke-Harris - can they cope? ◘ Which Sunderland players are worrying the Bristol Rovers fans? ◘ GarnerBall style of football - can it conquer Sunderland again?

All that & loads more in this jam-packed Sunderland preview show.

#Sunderland #BristolRovers

Positive in the face of a bore draw last week becomes a concern a week later - who'd be a football fan?

A very poor first 45 couldn't be rescued by an improved second half display - alas, the striker situation reared its ugly head again.

Ross Black and Brad Sharp join to chat through a slightly worrying week for Sunderland and try to look at some positives, while also acknowledging the negatives.

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#SAFC #SCAFC #EFLChampionship

Livingston's number one Max Stryjek joins us to chat his season so far in Scotland, his childhood in Poland and what it's like to move to a foreign country aged just 16.

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• The pros and cons of moving abroad to chase the dream of football aged just 16.
• How did it feel to be in the Sunderland dressing room after the play-off final defeat of 2019?
• Is he frustrated he didn't get a chance at Sunderland?
• Growing up with Lynden Gooch, Josh Maja, George Honeyman - but which was the best?
• How good of a manager is David Martindale?

#MaxStryjek #LivingstonFC #SAFC

We recorded a hilarious pod on Sunday and Graham forgot to turn his mic on, rendering it pointless. We did it again anyway.

Jack, token Scotsman Scott and Graham chose their heroes of the week, villains of the week and more.

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• Celtic going to Dubai and Lennon doubling down on it. What is wrong with Celtic? • Charlie Wyke is scoring hat-tricks and...well that's just great. • Nice lads and people we just like feat. Bevis Mugabe, Billy Sharp and Bakary Saka. • Should everything be cancelled? • We recorded this twice so please be kind to us & much more.

#CharlieWyke #Celtic #Dubai

It's the big one...

Well, at least until the final. England vs Scotland, in a major tournament at Wembley. It really doesn't get much bigger than that.

Regular What The Falk-ers Jack Shields and Scott Kennedy join me to give thoughts and opinions from both sides of the fence.

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• England have the firepower, Scotland brings underdog the spirit. Who wins? • Plenty of team selection discussion on both sides. • Gazza, Don Hutchison, Paul Scholes - who's the next Auld Enemy hero? • Loads of Euro 2020 chat. & much, much more.

#ENGSCOT #Euro2020 #ThreeLions

The Three Lions are in action in Frankfurt for their second Group game against the Danes.

Brad and Dave join me to discuss England's next game, selection  dilemmas, Bellingham vs Foden and can Southgate mastermind a safe passage to the last 16?

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#ENGDEN #Euro2024

No wins in eight and a swashbuckling Sunderland in town next? Things haven't started to well for Sheffield Wednesday - alas, there's time to turn it around.

Things have a gone a little awry for Wednesday over the summer and manager Xisco is not enamouring himself to the faithful. Can he turn it around on Friday or will the young of Sunderland triumph once more?

We asked James from Wednesday Til I Die to return after his season long absence to give us the lowdown on Sheff Wed's poor start.

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#SAFC #SWFC #EFLChampionship

Sunderland have enjoyed a positive, unbeaten start to the Championship, but head into this week's midweek tie knowing the Blades will offer us the toughest test yet.

So often the blueprint many fallen giants, Sheffield United enjoyed high flying Premier League success, before plummeting back into the second tier, where they are currently promotion favourites.

The excellent Ben from @BladesPod joins us for a midweek preview special, as we look at what the Lads can expect from Wednesday night's game.

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#SAFC #SUFC #EFLChampionship

International weekend is gone and the Lads are back.

High flying Accrington Stanley venture to the Stadium this week for a early season top of the table clash.

Tony from popular Stanley podcast Across The Pitch joins me from Toronto to discuss their good early season form and more.

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• Four wins in six - can Accy Stanley really challenge this year? • Plenty of new signings, but which ones have impressed the most? • Dion Charles and Colby Bishop's striking ability. • Predictions.

#SAFC #ASFC #LeagueOne

Two games, six goals, three points clear at the top of the league.

Here come and out of form Portsmouth - surely they can't derail our superb start to the season, can they?

My good friend Hugh joins me from PO4Cast to give me the lowdown on Pompey's poor start and more.

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• Danny Cowley - hands tied, or doing a poor job? • No win since August 17 - what the hell is going on? • Thoughts on Sunderland's excellent start. • Predictions and more.

#SAFC #PUP #LeagueOne

Better than what had came before but still just one win in 10. These podcasts are getting no easier and mirror what we are watching on the field

In fairness, this was one we deserved to win as Bristol City's goalkeeper and the crossbar kept our visitors in it but it all feels a bit apathetic, doesn't it?

Dave and Brad join me to try and get 40 minutes of sense of our Sunderland's rank rotten end to the season.

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#SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship

Back to winning ways, and exactly what we've come to expect from a wonderfully talented set of lads in the famous red and white.

Middlesbrough came, saw and lost at the SOL, as Chrissy Rigg's wonderfully cheeky goal ensured the Lads took a 1-0 and remain the automatic spots.

Ross, Brad and Pete join me to go through another terrific day on Wearside.

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#SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship

What The Falk Podcast chats with Arsenal Women and Lionesses forward Beth Mead about her career progression. - Her growing up in Whitby - Her stint in the cricket stumps - Making her Lionesses debut - Which current team-mate did she look up to as a youngster? & much, much more!

#Lionesses #Arsenal #BethMead

FIFTH? It's all going swimmingly well isn't it - bizarrely.

However, Sunderland face a real test of their Championship credentials this week when the recently relegated Norwich City turn up on our door step for a Saturday afternoon kick about.

The Canaries seem to have found their feet after a tricky start, but is a trip to Sunderland a daunting one?

To give us the lowdown on all things yellow and green, we invited Chris Reeve from the excellent TalkNorwichCity podcast - and we are very pleased we did!

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#SAFC #NCFC #EFLChampionship

Oh God - why are we doing this? Hope springs eternal once again as Sunderland pick up another three points and edge a point closer to the play offs.

It was all about Amad Diallo today and we had a full group to wax lyrical as Ross, Brad and Dave joined to chat about a well deserved three points for the Lads.

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#SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship

It hasn't been a great week for Sunderland a defeat at Coventry has needing a big lift to get back into the play-off positions.

It was just me and Dave this week, and we discuss all the main talking points from our defeat in the Midlands, the striker shortage and the continuous baffling performances from referees.

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#SAFC #CCFC #EFLChampionship

Sigh. The five in a row dream is dead and we've been beaten by a team whose celebrity fan is called PieFace. Happy weekend. Sake.

Romaine Mundle scored again and looked like he may have grabbed us a point but an poor defensive performance seen us suffer our first dropped points of the campaign. Brad and Pete join me to discuss a disappointing weekend.

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#SAFC #PAFC #EFLChampionship

Welcome to What The Falk Happened This Week? Podcast - our new weekly show where we discuss the week in football.

This week's guest was Ipswich Town's number one YouTuber BENJAMIN BLOOM!

We discuss:

- Is Keano doing it for the likes, or what?

- The Championship play-off semi first legs

- Remember Kennedy Bakircioglu? Course you do

- Stewart Donald, Sunderland and Bali Mumba

In association with Viper Goalkeeping.

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#WhatTheFalkPodcast #Championship #FM2020

How's the nerves? Holding up well I hope.

After 1000 years apart, Wearside will face Newcastle in the FA Cup 3rd round at the Stadium of Light. Dear me.

Who thought I'd ever invite one of them on? Well, I did, as I welcome Andrew Reynolds of the Geordie Boot Boys to discuss his nerves ahead of the game, their poor form and everything else.

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#SAFC #FACup

Can Sunderland make it two home wins in a week and truly push the top three? Pompey have been a little up and down recently, but arrive at the SOL in confident mood after thrashing Swansea City 4-0.

But what can we expect from newly promoted Portsmouth? As always, Hugh from the PO4Cast joins us to run through Pompey's first season back in the Championship.

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#SAFC #PUP #EFLChampionship

2-1 is the new 1-1. Sunderland won their third game in a row, with an identical score line and Ross Stewart, once again, at the forefront.

It was an eventful day at Stadium:MK and myself, Dave and Liam from MK1 Podcast joined me to review the game in full.

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#SAFC #MKDons #EFL

What The Falk podcast welcomes former Celtic, Charlton Atheltic and current Motherwell forward Tony Watt for episode #25. In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk. We chat to Tony about coping with covid19, his future streaming plans and how much he's enjoying Motherwell.

- His relationship with Ronny Deila - Growing up at Airdrie - Coming through at Celtic and that famous goal - Calling out racism Please like, subscribe and share if you feel so inclined.

#TonyWatt #CelticFC #MotherwellFC

AFC Wimbledon Director Ivor Heller joins us this week to preview Saturday's game at Plough Lane.

The last time we both faced each other, Covid-19 tore through the Sunderland side, so we discuss how it was to be on the opposite side of that and all in between!

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• What was it like being on the opposite side of the fence when Sunderland's side had a Covid-19 outbreak? • How have Wimbledon dealt with their own outbreak - and should the season by paused? • How to work in a transfer market, identify signings and have a long-term project • Thoughts on Sunderland and how proud Ivor is to be back at Plough Lane

#Sunderland #AFCW #IvorHeller #LeagueOne

The boy is back - now please can you stay for a little bit longer?

Graham, Brad and Dave run through their thoughts on Ross Stewart's perfect return, Dan Ballard's return from an injury, THAT Elliot Embleton red card and Danny Batth's potential injury as we drew 1-1 with the Tigers.

Is our glass half empty, or half full? 

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!#SAFC #HCAFC #EFLChampionship

Sunderland head to Millwall for the first match back after the international break, looking to end a run of three drawn games and get back to winning ways at the top of the Championship.

Graham is away, so Peter has come in to speak to Alex Grace from the ThatMillwallPodcast to find out what the Lions may have in stall for The Lads at The Den on Saturday.

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#SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship

The run of draws has been frustrating to say the least, but ahead of a massive game at Bramall Lane, ensuring we remain unbeaten is a must.

Just two points separate the teams in the table, and a Sheffield United win is something Sunderland must not allow to happen. Can we do it, and what can we expect?

To let us know, the absolutely superb Oli from The Sheffield United away joins me to chat through this weeks' game.

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#SAFC #SUFC #EFLChampionship

We only went and beat Norwich didn't we?

Last week we listened to Kiss to drown out the negativity, this week we talked about a kiss and lots of positivity as the Lads took a massive, mighty 1-0 win at Carrow Road.

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#SAFC #OTBC #EFLChampionship

Recently retired Scottish forward Rory Low joins me to discuss his career in full as he survey's his career after hanging up his boots.

There's some great Ally McCoist anecdotes, fantastic insight into growing up during one of Rangers most successful periods and loads more.

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• His horrific leg break at Carlisle and what that can do for his mentality
• Jim Jefferies guidance while Rory was still a nipper.
• Playing in front of 50k fans at Ibrox.
• Life after football and why call centre work ain't so bad after all.
• All that and loads more.

#RoryLoy #FalkirkFC #Rangers

It's Christmas Sunderland fans! Yes, that time of year has arrived once again and we have put together a special festive episode for you.

We've ignored the usual quiz we do, and instead decided to pick out some of your unpopular Sunderland opinions to discuss, as we mull over whether we agree - or disagree - with your takes!

Pete, Brad and Lee join to go through the list. Won't you join us? Oh, and also, Merry Christmas!

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#SAFC #EFLChampionship

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The first real big test of the season? Possibly.

Recorded before Aiden O'Brien turned into a prime Harry Kane, Sunderland take on familiar foes Wycombe at the Stadium of Light this Saturday with both sides bang in form.

Tom from JJ's Left Foot joins us to give us the Chairboys viewpoint.

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• Josh Scowen - how's he doing? • Wycombe are flying, is Gareth Ainsworth onto another promotion? • Injury worries, PPG and the Championship season. • Is Luke O'Nien really a midfielder?

#SAFC #WWFC #LeagueOne

The play offs are back and, once again, we are in them.

It's a going to be a nerve wracking few games and Sunderland and Alex Neil will hope to go one better than they did last season with a win over Sheffield Wednesday.

Can we do it over two legs? James from Wednesday Til I Die podcast joined us to let us know all there is to know about the Owls. Now we wait. Eek.

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#SAFC #SWFC #EFL

We can still do this. Believe!

Without Patrick Robert's 95th minute equaliser though, we probably couldn't. Alas, PR10 scored when it mattered the most and we take it to the final day.

Myself, Brad and Dave pick apart a bittersweet weekend and ask for one final time - can we?

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#SAFC #WFC #EFLChampionship

What a difference a week makes!

Two wins in two, Charlie Wyke at the ready - suddenly Sunderland are hitting form at a good time.

Can it continue this weekend? The intelligent, well-spoken and knowledgeable Matt from @GillsInTheBlood joins us to discuss Sunderland vs Gillingham.

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• Gillingham trashed Crewe 4-1 during the week - was it there best performance yet? • Matt gives an excellent neutral view of Sunderland and it's fans. • Steve Evans - will Gills fans ever accept him? Matt gives some thoughts on why they should. • Jordan Graham and others who may cause the Lads issues this Saturday. & much, much more.

#SAFC #Gills #LeagueOne

The joy of three points on a weekend was shortly shot down by a draw that felt like a defeat - however - we must get back on it with a trip to Cambridge United this weekend.

The boys from Abbey Stadium have more than held their own on their return to League One this season, and we caught up with massive Jordan from Under The Abbey Stand to chat the weekend game.

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#SAFC #CUFC #EFL

Three defeats in a row. Parky out. Parky in? Probably not.

Anyway, Doncaster Rovers are our opponents on Saturday, and Adam from @DRFC_ITEN joined us to discuss the game at the Keepmoat on Saturday.

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• Darren Moore seems well-liked. How good of a job is he doing at Donny?
• Using the loan system effectively.
• Listen as Adam sums up the problem with Sunderland almost perfectly.
• Score predictions and players to watch.
• & much more.

#Sunderland #DRFC #LeagueOne

If a certain drinks company did Sunday's, then this would have been it.

Regis Le Bris' excellent start to the season continued as we dismantled Sheffield Wednesday with ease in a thumping 4-0 win that has made all of us feel very pleasant.

Peter and Ross join me to go over a superb day at the SOL as Sunderland go second in the early weeks of the season.

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#SAFC #SWFC #EFLChampionship

It's back. League One returns for Sunderland with a game that Lee Johnson and his side simply must not lose.

The Tractor Boys have picked up of late after a shoddy start to the season, and we caught up with massive Ipswich fan and YouTube sensation Benjamin Bloom to see just what we're up against this weekend.

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• Ipswich and Sunderland - expectation vs reality. • Signing 20+ players - but who has turned out the best for Ipswich? • Lee Johnson - more time, or time to go? • Predictions and more.

#SAFC #ITFC #EFL

What a cracking win for the Lads!

A terrific second half display ensured Sunderland returned to winning ways as we down as number of our former players and Wigan with an excellent display.

Ross Black, Brad Sharp and Dave Lawrence join me to go through a cracking day at the SOL.

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#SAFC #WAFC #EFLChampionship

It has been quite a while since we had a Sunderland special - and we went for something a little bit different.

It is short and sweet, but to celebrate Republica playing The Fire Station on Friday 3rd February, we invited lead singer Saffron on the show.

Quite simply the voice of the Stadium of Light, she chats her memories of playing for 40k+ Sunderland fans, why her song Ready To Go still resonates with Mackems and plenty more.

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#Saffron #SaffronRepublica #Sunderland

So, the new man is one non of us expected in the shape of former QPR and Rangers man Michael Beale.

The news has not been well received in the main, however, maybe things will work out afterall. But what can we expect?

I roped in my good friend Scott Patterson from the excellent This Is Ibrox podcast to give us his thoughts and opinion on the appointment of Michael Beale and what it means for SAFC.

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#SAFC #MichaelBeale #EFLChampionship

Sunderland bounced back from midweek sadness to pick up a gutsy, much needed three points at Cambridge United.

Time to be positive? Or is it papering over the cracks?

Sunderland fans Dave Lawrence and Phil Wilson join Jack from Cambridge United podcast Under The Abbey Stand to pick apart yesterday's game.

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#SAFC #CUFC #EFL

Sunderland dispatched of one promotion rival on Saturday, can they do the same again this weekend?

We caught up with Jack from the classy We Are The Posh to chat: ◘How big of a blow is losing Ivon Toney? ◘Are the Posh fans still reeling from the end of last season? ◘How good is Darragh MacAnthony as a Chairman? ◘ What can Sunderland expect from Posh?

All that & loads more in this jam-packed Sunderland preview show.

#Sunderland #PUFC #SAFC

What The Falk podcast welcomes former Sunderland, Bristol City and Rotherham United left-back Martin Scott for episode #27.

In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk.

We chat to Martin about working under iconic manager's Brian Clough, Peter Reid and Denis Smith.

- Joining Nottingham Forest on loan and Brian Clough's genius methods - Fighting with Peter Reid - The sheer hardness of former Sunderland and Bristol City boss Denis Smith - Growing up in on the hard streets of Sheffield

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#MartinScott #BrianClough #Sunderland

What the falk happened this week? Sunderland won at Wembley, that's what!

Connor, Ian, Jack and - latterly - Ashley joined me to chat about the Papa John's Trophy final before the game, and after in a special episode.

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• We caught up before the game to discuss our predictions for the big final. • We all react to the win - and half of us are a little too drunk. • Pizza! • Haway the Lads.

#SunderlandAFC #PapaJohnsTrophy #SAFC

Right, let's get back on the horse and get back on track, eh?! A tough couple of weeks has saw the Lads fall well out of the automatic picture, but the season is far from over and a big win on Friday night will inject some much needed momentum.

To join to to preview our trip to Hillsbrough is the always excellent James from the Wednesday Til I Die podcast, as we discuss home form, Ugbo, Poveda and how Wednesday are Rohling with the 24/25 campaign.

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#SAFC #SWFC #EFLChampionship

Another final. Another shot at glory - another 90 minutes (or more) of anxiety. But let's go and enjoy it.

The final of Euro 2024 is here and England might jst bring it home for us - so Brad and Ross joined to preview the biggest of games.

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#ENGSPA #Euro2024

Sunderland are utterly depressing - and sometimes I wonder why I do this. Alas, we are back with another preview show.

Shrewsbury Town's best podcast make their second appearance of the season, only this time it looks like myself and Ollie from @Salopcast may be discussing a game this isn't called off.

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• Shrewsbury's Covid-19 outbreak was worse than most - how much has the health of manager Steve Cotterill put football into perspective? • Donald Love! Why don't Shrewsbury play him, play him - no more? • Unbeaten in eight for Shrews, no home win in three months for the lads - are Salop the favourites? • Have Sunderland lost their fear factor?

#SAFC #Salop #LeagueOne

Here we go then. Group D's finale.

England should be safely through, even if in third place, but it is shit or bust for Scotland as they face Croatia.

Regular What The Falk-ers Ian Graham and Scott Kennedy join me to give thoughts and opinions on both games, plus more.

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• England - rings the changes, or too soon to panic? • Can Steve Clarke turn a spirited team into a winning team? • Is it better to finish second in Group D, or is that too defeatist? • Will Scotland finally, FINALLY, make it to the last 16 of a tournament? & much, much more.

#SCOCRO #ENGCZE #Euro2020

We were delighted to be joined by Hibernian and Scotland international full-back Amy Muir for episode five in season two.

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• Growing up and winning POTY at Rangers
• Captaining Scotland u-19 at the Euros
• Moving to Hibernian and playing alongside Joelle Murray and Rachael Boyle
• Ambitions to play full time and much more.

#AmyMuir #ScotlandNT #HibernianWomen

What The Falk Podcast welcomes the voice of Scottish football Ian Crocker for episode #36.

In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk

We chat to Ian about his Old Firm memories and delve deep into his relationship with iconic Old Firm managers.

- His thoughts on this seasons title race - Ally McCoist and his love of quizzes - Memories of Hampden Park and being an adopted Scotsman - Why the Stadium of Light holds one of his greatest memories

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#IanCrocker #OldFirm #WalterSmith

A winning run is over, but with how the game went, we can't complain too much, can we?

Jobe's red card early in the second-half left us up against it, but we battle through to claim a deserved point and keep our spot at the top of the league.

Ross and Lee join me to get stuck into the 0-0 draw at QPR.

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#SAFC ##QPR #EFLChampionship

Sunderland have the chance to make it three from three after an outstanding return to league action last weekend.

Two days after England smash France (hopefully) West Brom are the visitors to the SOL as we league to continue our impressive form.

West Brom have a new boss in the dugout and have picked up form in recent weeks with three wins from three before the week after a horrendous start to the Championship, so Louis from The Baggies Pod joined us to give us the latest on WBA!

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#SAFC #WBA #EFLChampionship

What an exciting day - fixture release day!

Myself, and regular Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharpe got together to give some "live" reaction to the fixture list being announced, chat about the opening game of the season and which games we are most excited for.

We also touch quickly on the ownership news, and Lynden Gooch's new two year contract.

Short and sharp - enjoy!

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#SAFC #Sunderland AFC #EFL

I'm not entirely sure what to say in this bit for once. What can you possibly say about that? I'm gutted, your gutted. But at the same time a draw at Burnley is...okay.

Pere, Sophie and Dave join me to dig through the bones of a bizarre night that has plenty of positives, but two huge negatives. Dive in, you'll feel better if you do - I promise.

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#SAFC #BurnleyFC #EFLChampionship

Top of the league and the best start to a season in almost 100 years? Being a Sunderland fan is good right now. How far can this go?

A giddy, slightly tipsy and very happy Ross, Dave and sober Peter join me to chat over a big 1-0 win over title favourites Burnley and we all get ready to Mundle.

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#SAFC #BurnleyFC #EFLChampionship

We were joined by Motherwell cult hero and one of Sunderland biggest fans Simon Ramsden this week.

We chat away days, fitness and Rod Stewart.

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• Chinese clubs going out of business overnight. • Sunderland away days and Rambo getting in trouble • Buckfast, MD2020 or Dragon Soup - chose your weapon. • Iranian women's goal-scoring legends. • And loads more.

#SimonRamsden #Motherwell #Sunderland

Unexpected win followed by frustrating loss - one week of normal Sunderland is all we ask and it will never happen.

Like ourselves, this week's opponents saw their manager leave for a team in red and white stripes earlier in the season, however, Luton do not appear to have been affected by it at all.

With five away wins in eight, are we facing another difficult task this week? To let us know is the always excellent Dave Gregory from Luton Town podcast Oh When The Town.

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#SAFC #LTFC #EFLChampionship

Another last minute goal that has cost points for the Lads. It doesn't get any less frustrating does it?

Join me, Dave and Pete as we ask people to stop being nasty to us sometimes, and mull over a pretty crap result against Plymouth for the lads.

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#SAFC #PAFC #EFLChampionship

It's back...maybe. These days, we're not likely to find out till 1pm on Saturday.

HOWEVER...

To discuss Saturday's (potential?) game is Charles from Northampton pod @CobblersToMe

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• Covid-19 has stopped almost everyone - bar Northampton Town - so what has Charles made of the Covid-19 madness of League One? • Keith Curle seems a nice chap - so why are some fans calling for his head? • Northampton's transfer turnover - are they missing Charlie 'friend of Ebeneezor' Goode? • What does he make of Sunderland's three-year stint in League One so far?

#SAFC #NTFC #LeagueOne

Sunderland butted Karl Robinson's Oxford United out of the way on Friday to edge closer to those automatic promotion spots, but another win this Easter Monday against Peterborough United would put the Lads in dreamland.

However, Posh will be feeling the exact same and Tim from popular Posh pod @TheYellowBlock joined me to discuss both sides biggest game of the season.

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• Why Posh's dangerman is not Clarke-Harris, Szmodics or Dembele, but someone returning to fitness... • Is Tim tipping Hull and Posh, Sunderland and Posh or Sunderland and Hull for automatic - and who do he think are the best two teams based on quality shown this term? • Darragh MacAnthony and he unique ability to sign young, unknown stars and sell them for millions. • Old school terracing, and reminiscing about previous Peterborough away days. & much, much more.

#SAFC #PUFC #LeagueOne

It was a full house this week, as Scott, Ian, Jack and Connor joined Graham to chat, what can only be described as, semi-serious verging on 'oh my God is it still lockdown, for falk sake' patter.

It's a good 'un.

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• Why Shane Duffy is the worst centre half in the history of the Scottish Premiership. • Scott has been online keyboard fighting with two Motherwell captains. • Never kick the head off a snowman or you will get bad karma. • Ian hates Rich Energy? • Steve Evans is not cool, and defenders should not wear number 10 - ever, Bevis Mugabe is a record breaker and Ross Stewart's Daw is dead sound.

#ShaneDuffy #NeverKickASnowman #Macedonia

Get in! What a Christmas present that was.

The lads are in an excellent mood and have had plenty to drink, but took on a podcast to celebrate Ellis Simms' dreamy last minute winner against Blackburn Rovers.

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#SAFC #BRFC #EFLChampionship

Six months away from the Stadium of Light, yet very little changed. Can we put that right on Saturday at the Kassam?

We caught up with Si from Oxford United's classy The Fence End Pod to chat: ◘ Pre-season optimism - how has defeat to Lincoln effected that? ◘ Is Rob Dickie's departure a big one? ◘ How do Oxford fans really feel about Stewart Donald and Charlie Methven? ◘ Chris Maguire - he's mint, isn't he?

All that & loads more in this jam-packed Sunderland preview show.

#Sunderland #OUFC

What The Falk podcast welcomes former Wimbledon, Sheffield United, Newcastle winger and current AFC Wimbledon manager Glyn Hodges for episode #5.

We chat with Glyn about his 19-year career at each club, and boy does he have some stories.

- The Crazy Gang antics - Life in lockdown for a League One manager - The glory days at Sheffield United All that & much, much more.

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#AFCWimbledon #TheDons #Wombles #CrazyGang #SUFC

What The Falk podcast welcomes Liverpool Women midfielder Rachel Furness for episode #10.

We chat to Rachel about growing up in the North East, moving to Iceland and success with Sunderland Ladies.

- Falling in love with football again at Spurs - Tough times, and how she got out of them - Settling in at Liverpool - SAFC Ladies, and the success she enjoyed on Wearside PLUS much, much more!

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#LiverpoolWomen #NorthernIreland #SunderlandLadies #TottenhamHotspur

Regis Le Bris' boys continue to drive the promotion train by swatting aside Oxford United at the Stadium of Light with a comfortable 2-0 win.

Jobe and big Wilson Isidor got on the scoresheet again, and Brad, Dave and Peter joined me to chat through another throughout enjoyable win. Warning: I am very drunk during this recording.

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#SAFC #OUFC #EFLChampionship

What The Falk Podcast welcomes Aberdeen's very own Scottish Andrea Pirlo Dylan McGeouch for episode #29.

In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk

We chat to Dylan about growing up at both Glasgow clubs, winning trophies and his move to Aberdeen.

- Moving south and playing under Jack Ross - Scoring wonder goals on his Celtic home debut - Winning the cup and his famous Jason Cummings/Grado DJ moment - Wembley with Sunderland, disappointment and what went wrong Please like, subscribe and share if you feel so inclined.

#DylanMcGeouch #Sunderland #Hibernian #Aberdeen

With Sunderland's season dead and Millwall largely safe baring a monumental disaster - Saturday's game holds little other than pride.

That said, last weekend's win over West Brom has lifted spirits a little and we head back to the Stadium of Light hoping Mike Dodds can claim his first victory at home since taking his third interim spell in charge.

Alex from ThatMillwallPod joins us to tell us why Millwall have struggled this year and what they feel like ahead of the weekend,

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#SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship

What The Falk podcast welcomes former Sunderland and Leicester City winger - and all-round good guy - Matt Piper to the show for episode #37.

In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk.

We chat to Big Sam about his early retirement and overcoming addiction.

- Mick McCarthy, an airport and some Newcastle fans - Scoring the last goal at Filbert Street - Mental health and addiction in football - Arguing with the manager

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#MattPiper #MickMcCarthy #Sunderland

Jesus has risen, and thus EFL Championship clubs must play two games on Friday and Monday - starting with Hull City at home.

Is the season already over? Maybe, but the Lads have battled away non the less and - who knows - the plays aren't impossible.

Hull City may feel their season is over to, but Ant from the award winning To Hull And Back joined us anyway to be the cracking young man that he is!

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#SAFC #HCAFC #EFLChampionship

You wait 411 days to get back into the Stadium of Light, and the season ends in 90 minutes.

A valiant first half did not bring anything more than the despair of hope. However, there are plenty of talking points.

Tom Clarke from the Times joins us once more, with Ian Graham in the red and white corner with me to assess a heartbreaking second leg between #SAFC and #TheImps.

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Merry Christmas, eh? That was shambolic.

The Micheal Beale got off to the worst possible start - worse yet - we probably all expected it. Niall Huggins is likely done for the season and tensions between fans and boards are heightened. When is Santa here?

Join myself, Ross Black and Dave Lawrence as we got over a difficult weekend at the SOL.

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#SAFC #CCFC #EFLChampionship

It's back - almost. The 23/24 Championship fixtures are out and we are here to give a good old reaction to them.

Myself, and regular Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharpe got together to give some "live" reaction to the fixture list being while we look at Sunderland's summer recruitment so far in a nice short and sharp (bit like Brad really) podcast.

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#SAFC #Sunderland AFC #EFL

We really are spoiling with new shows, aren't we?

It's a new season, but I'm back up to my old tricks with Sunderland preview shows - my true love. Due to be released every Wednesday from here on in. We caught up with Luke from Hull City's Tigers Tigers Blah Blah Blah podcast to chat: ◘ George Honeyman - we had to didn't we? ◘ How to go from 8th to bottom of the league ◘ Pre-season is for everyone - or is it? ◘ Is Marcus Maddison really as good as Sunderland fans think? All that & loads more in this jam-packed new Sunderland preview show.

#Sunderland #HullCity

Things have changed quite a bit since the two sides last faced off in a 3-1 win for Sunderland at the Stadium of Light earlier in the season.

For a start, Tony Mowbray is in the opposite dugout, Alex Pritchard will be watching in a blue tracksuit rather than a red one and Wayne Rooney will be twiddling his fingers doing nowt because he's no longer there.

One thing has remained the same though, Sunderland's inconsisteny and inability to win away from home. Can we change the record this weekend? Tommy from Blues Focus joins me to let me know.

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#SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship

Sunderland are terrible at the moment. Could it get worse? Yes. Here comes Joey Barton.

Anyway, we play Fleetwood Town, randomly, on a Friday night this week YouTuber Ben Knappers, host of @CodVlogs joined us to discuss the game at Highbury.

Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • What has Joey Barton brought to Fleetwood as a club? • Fleetwood have won five in six and scored nine in the last two - week. • Can Fleetwood really get promoted this year? • Why a 15 goal a season striker makes all the difference & much more.

#Sunderland #FTFC #LeagueOne

Another massive performance - but this time more about effort and desire than skill and talent as Sunderland took a hard earned point back from London.

Poor old Dennis Cirkin was seeing stars as he nodded home and, amongst plenty of other talking points, the lads discuss how great it is to see him back.

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#SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship

With Euro 2024 now less than a week away, we get stuck into more England chat.

Ross, Brad and Dave join me to go through the key players for the Three Lions and who we think could win the tournament.

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#England #Euro2024

What The Falk podcast welcomes former Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United midfielder Lee Clark.

We split his career in two, as we look at his time on Wearside, and also at St. James Park.

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00:00 - 10:17 - Time at Wallsend Boys Club

10:17 - 30:01 - Time at Newcastle United

30:02 - 57:09 - Time at Sunderland

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- Learning from Gazza as a teenager. - The crazy world of Tina Asprilla, and Keegan's rant - Bobby Saxton's ice-breakers - Sunderland's dressing room unity. - What if the t-shirt incident hadn't happened?

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#SAFC #NUFC #NorthEastFootball #FFC

Ugly wins are still wins, no matter how you look at it.

And that's been Sunderland's last fortnight in a nutshell - but who ever said getting out of this division is pretty? We'd certainly take another late, unattractive win on Saturday against the Imps, wouldn't we?

Former guest, and What The Falk fan favourite, Tom Clarke moves away from the Sports Desk at The Times and The Game podcast to make his first appearance of the season to chat Lincoln, Chris Maguire and what has gone wrong for the club this season.

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#SAFC #TheImps #EFL

Anyone else pleased we're away this week?

A double header of 0-0 draws have taken the shine off a fairly handsome set of results against Reading and Watford as we head off to Wales for the weekend.

However, it's not unusual for Sunderland to turn it on when you least expect it, despite Swansea winning 4 of their last 5.

Luke from the SwansCast is our guest this week, as he gives us the lowdown on Russell Martin's ever improving Swans.

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#SAFC #SCAFC #EFLChampionship

An excellent weekend win at Bristol City has handed Sunderland an excellent start to life in the Championship as we return to the SOL to face QPR.

Our penalty shoot win against them last week feels like a long time ago, however, another win against the R's this week would place cement a tremendous return to the second tier.

Can we do? We roped in Alex from QPR podcast R Generation to see what the fuss is with Michael Beale and more.

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Heavy intro music by Trap Them - Gift and Gift Unsteady

#SAFC #QPR #EFLChampionship

Sadly, it is a sixth defeat in a row that we are left to chew over as Sunderland's mess of a season continues to disapate into nothingness.

Mike Dodds stint as interim head coach continued at St. Mary's as a lacklustre first half left us having to put in a mammoth second half performance, which we did for a bit, before reverting to type.

Brad and Dave join me as we look to put a spin on a podcast that in many could have been about any game since January. Sake.

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#SAFC #SFC #EFLChampionship

A win. Hurrah!

The Lads got back to winning ways with a very unattractive, yet charismatic win, at Priestfield.

A tough day at the office, but Sunderland fans Brad Sharp and Jack Shields joined Gills regular guest, Matt from Gills In The Blood, to chat about a a win down south.

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#SAFC #PUP #EFL

What The Falk Podcast welcomes former England winger Matt Jarvis for episode #32.

In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk

We chat to Robbie about playing for Mick McCarthy and Big Sam and his injury hell at Norwich City. - Growing up at Gillingham and rediscovering his confidence - What were Nolan, Carroll and Allardyce like at West Ham? - His England debut under Fabio Capello - Enjoying his football at Woking and how he's handled covid19

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#MattJarvis #WestHam #Wolves #OTBC

Sigh.

It rained. It poured. And Pompey blow our doors off. We did a podcast about it anyway.

A tough day at the office, but Sunderland fan Brad Sharp joined Pompey guest, PO4Cast's Freddie, to chat about a trouncing on the South Coast. 

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#SAFC #PUP #EFL

What The Falk Happened This Week? #2 | Morelos, Celtic and Rangers, Scottish Premiership, NUFC's takeover and Eddie Howe

This week's guest is the Scottish Pod God, Henrik Larsson's best mate and Football CFB's Callum McFadden!

 We discuss: - Rangers and Celtic's Scottish Premiership title aspirations - NUFC's, Amanda Stevely and the fan reaction to the failed takeover - Eddie Howe and Bournemouth - where's next? - Alfredo Morelos leaving Rangers, could they cope?

In association with Viper Goalkeeping.

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#AlfredoMorelos #Rangers #Celtic

Merry Christmas from Dan Ballard and Jobe! Another comeback win for the Lads has us sitting nicely in fourth just as Santy Claus gets set to arrive.

A 2-1 win over Norwich City has us feeling all a little giddy, and perhaps a little drunk, but join us as myself, Pete and Dave run over another big win at the SOL that rounds of our 2024 home fixtures nicely.

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#SAFC #NCFC #EFLChampionship

AFC Wimbledon defender Ben Heneghan joined me last week to chat about his career to date.

We discuss his life growing up at Everton, frustration at Sheffield United and being a free agent in a Covid-19 world.

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• His love for Motherwell and why he enjoyed playing for them so much.
• Almost joining Sunderland and why it didn't happen.
• Finding his feet after months being a free agent at AFC Wimbledon.
• Playing during a protest at Blackpool.
• All that and loads more.

#BenHeneghan #AFCWimbledon #Motherwell

With a hectic Christmas schedule to come, the Lads welcome Norwich City for one of their final Saturday 3pm kick-offs of the year.

The Canaries have dipped between good and bad form, but head to the Stadium of Light on a run of three games without a win. So what can we expect from Norwich this weekend? Podcast debutant Freddie Humphry-Wakefield from MyFootballWriter - Norwich City joins me to give us the lowdown.

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#SAFC #NCFC #EFLChampionship

Sunderland's unbeaten run came to end last night with a 2-1 defeat at Bramall Lane, but a battling performance with 10 men mean we head to Stoke still in fairly positive mood.

However, a 91st minute equaliser from the Potters will also have lifted the moon at the bet365 Stadium as we venture further south yet again.

Its been six years since we last faced Stoke City, so we roped in Chris from Stoke City podcast Wizards Of Drivel to give us the lowdown on their season so far.

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#SAFC #SCFC #EFLChampionship

It's time for another long trip down south with Regis and the boys as we seek to make it six wins in seven at Watford.

Our only loss of the season came in our last away game, can we stop it from being two? The Lads are in fine form and Watford come into the game on the back of four games without a win.

Is that the full story for the Hornets, though? To let us know, we have the returning Peter from the excellent Do Not Scratch Your Eyes podcast to preview the game.

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#SAFC #WFC #EFLChampionship

What The Falk podcast welcomes the legendary Gus Poyet for episode #15, the second part of our EXCLUSIVE interview about his time at #SunderlandAFC.

In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk.

In part two, we chat about Virgil Van Djik and why he feels things went wrong at #SAFC

- How close were we to signing VVD? - What was the reason we didn't sign Marcos Alonso, Ki and Fabio Borini? - Suffering an 8-0 defeat - That last-minute derby win PLUS much, much more!

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#GusPoyet

What a difference a week makes, the fickle minded Graham Falk takes the host seat to discuss Sunderland's best performance of the season (?) as the Lads defeat the Pilgrims 2-1 at the SOL.

Regular Dave Lawrence join Sunderland Central Scotland Branch's Dan Pugh to pick apart a cracking day on Wearside.

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#SAFC #PAFC #EFL