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Haway The Podcast | DEADLINE DAY LIVE | Sunderland Transfer Window Reaction!
Last night the Lads got together for the final three hours of the summer transfer window to react live on YouTube as the news came in and to chat a crock of shoyte about all things Sunderland – and, if you missed it, here it is! All this and more! Get subscribed to Haway The […]
Nordi Mukiele: Right Back or Centre Half?!
It was great to see Nordi Mukiele back in our starting line-up for Sunday’s 1-0 win over Fulham at the Stadium of Light. One of our best performers in last season’s successful Premier League campaign, eyes were looking for him to again be a key defender this year as the club looks to step up […]
On This Day (2nd Sept 1933): Benny Yorston’s Sunderland Hattrick Lifts Roker
Stoke City were the opposition at Roker Park in Sunderland’s third game of the 1933/34 season. The first two games had been lost and, despite scoring in the season-opener against Huddersfield Town, Benny Yorston had been dropped for the second game against Portsmouth at Roker Park. Reinstated for this game, at inside-right alongside Bobby Gurney […]
US-Based Readers — Get The Best Of Roker Report On The New SB Nation App
It’s a big day for US-based Roker Report readers. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow Sunderland. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering fewer ads and the addition of […]
DEADLINE DAY LIVE | Sunderland Transfer Window REACTION!
At 8pm on Deadline Day, the Haway The Podcast team will take you through the final hours of the window here, LIVE on YouTube – hopefully with some special guests joining us along the way. Get involved – hopefully there will be plenty for us to chat about!
Haway The Podcast | SUNDERLAND’S DEADLINE DAY | Ins, Outs & Last-Minute Deals!
HAPPY DEADLINE DAY! It’s set to be a VERY busy 24 hours at Sunderland, with plenty of players expected to leave the Stadium of Light — and hopefully a few new faces arriving before the transfer window slams shut! Join Gav, Chris, James and Andrew as they look ahead to Sunderland’s Deadline Day, discussing all […]
What Can We Expect For Sunderland On Deadline Day?
With the transfer deadline looming, Sunderland sporting director Florent Ghisolfi and head coach Régis Le Bris are accelerating their late-window business to reinforce the squad following a hard-fought 1–0 Premier League victory over Fulham. Here’s a breakdown of the main targets currently linked to the Stadium of Light, evaluating the state of play, strategic fit, […]
Wilson Isidor: The Man For The Long Term At Sunderland?
There are some footballers that you take to almost immediately. Sometimes it’s about performances, sometimes it’s about attitude, and sometimes it’s the feeling that a player understands what a place is about. To be cliched, they ‘get it’ — and Wilson Isidor is one of those players. Sunderland recently announced that Isidor has signed a […]
On This Day (1st Sept 1992): When Sunderland Drew 1-1 In The Forgotten Anglo-Italian Cup
On this day in 1992, Sunderland played away at Cambridge United in the preliminary stages of a reformed Anglo-Italian Cup. We drew the game 1-1 but finished bottom of the group having been beaten by Birmingham City. The competition had replaced the old Full Members Cup and was resurrected in this new format. The Full […]
Sunderland Transfer Deadline: Is the Panic Really Necessary?
Time is ticking for Sunderland in the transfer market, with Thomas Meunier, Jules Ahoka and Dayann Methalie the only additions on Wearside ahead of the September 1 deadline. Supporters’ feelings are mixed, with some losing their heads on social media, calling our bids to land a central defender and a winger “desperate”, while others are […]
Talking Points: Hard-Fought Win, But Sunderland’s Issues Linger
Isidor’s Winner & Mentality It’s been a great week for Wilson Isidor. Firstly, a new deal to extend his contract to stay at Sunderland, and then he opened his account for the season with a winner fifteen minutes from time. He ran the lines really well, with his and Habib Diarra’s relentless pressing, energy, and […]
Haway The Podcast | Monday Supplement | With Nick Barnes
Welcome to this morning’s Haway The Podcast, and like us you’re probably breathing a sigh of relief – three points on the board, and looking ahead with a bit of positivity to what tomorrow might bring! We’ve got the great pleasure of being joined by BBC Radio Newcastle’s Nick Barnes this morning as we debrief […]
2 Up, 2 Down: Isidor Gives Sunderland Lift Off Against Fulham
Ben McKevitt says… Sunderland’s rock at the back Nordi Mukiele was simply incredible. I’m not sure if I just haven’t seen him at centre half for a while and forgot that that’s what he always does, but he didn’t give Fulham a sniff. Strong, fast, incisive and an incredible leader…it’s great to see him back […]
Matchday Musings: Isidor Makes His Mark As Sunderland Edge Past Fulham
A little nervy, somewhat disjointed at times and by no means a complete ninety-minute performance from Sunderland, but given the events of the past week, encompassing the fallout from the Ipswich loss and a lack of breakthroughs in the transfer market, this was the kind of victory that we were never going to turn our […]
Editorial: The Lads Are Off The Mark With An Important Three Points
Winning under pressure… It’s been said plenty over the last week, but the negativity after our opening day defeat at a newly promoted side last Saturday was a bit much. There were plenty of performances last season where it looked to be anyone’s game, and on so many occasions we took advantage of a big […]
On This Day (31st Aug 1996): SAFC A Hit On The Net, Big Sam, Fan Ban & Ord For England
Good Start… On this day in 1996, there was no fixture to report on, but there was excitement on Wearside for many different reasons, not least because there were only four days to go until the first top-flight Wear-Tyne derby for a number of years. Anticipation was high because of the journey Peter Reid had […]
Haway The Podcast | PUBCAST | SAFC 1-0 Fulham | The Lads Are Off & Running With Three Points!
It’s the first home game of the 2026-27 season and that can only mean one thing – the return of the pubcast! Gav and the lads gather for the first time since that epic end to last season when we took on Chelsea! Fulham were the visitors and listen to their reaction straight after the […]
Andy’s Player Ratings: Sunderland 1-0 Fulham – Isidor Strike Claims First Win
Robin Roefs: 7/10 Was a spectator for long periods, had a few good crosses to either punch or claim but did not have a same to make. Thomas Meunier: 7/10 Played a lovely ball into Hume early on that should have resulted in a shot on goal. Was never overly troubled defensively, put a couple […]
Haway The Podcast | MATCHDAY PREVIEW | SAFC v Fulham | Can We Get 3 Points?
Will Sunderland get their first three points of the season as Premier League action returns to the Stadium of Light this afternoon? Join Gav, Jonny and Andrew as they look ahead to the game! On today’s show: All this and more! Get subscribed to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode of our […]
Opposition Analysis: Can Sunderland Press The Issue Against Fulham?
Sunderland will begin their home league campaign against Fulham — a team that, last season, seemed to have our number. However, with a new manager, you wonder how differently this Cottagers side will line up under new boss and former Real Madrid star Alvaro Arbeloa compared to that of Marco Silva’s iteration of the West […]
Match Preview: Fulham (H): Welcome Home, Lads!
Football returns to the Stadium of Light during a season which will host European football for the second time in our history. I’m very excited to see the Lads back in competitive action on Wearside; however, I’d have preferred some points on the board… Tickets & Match Coverage Tickets: Tickets are still available at https://tickets.safc.com TV/Stream: Full […]
Fan Focus: What can Sunderland expect from Alvaro Arbeloa’s Fulham side?
Fulham lost Marco Silva to Benfica after 7 years in charge. Were fans disappointed to see him go after so much stability and success? I think it’s a bit of both. Marco Silva was exceptional for Fulham, establishing us as a Premier League side after years of “yo-yoing”. We did have a tenancy to drop-off […]
Sunderland Are Back At Home… Bring It On
May 24 2026 is a day that we’ll not forget in a long time — much like we won’t forget May 24 2025 in just as long. Walking to the Stadium of Light on the final day of the Premier League season, with Chelsea as the visitors, was special. The sun was shining; the city […]
Score Predictions: Can Sunderland Bounce Back Against Fulham?
Stats at a glance: Fulham (H): 29/08/2026 Average home goals predicted: 2 Average away goals predicted: 0.6 Confidence of Roker Report’s writers: 6.75/10 Predicting a win for the Lads: 88% Martin Wanless (Cautious Optimist) says… Score prediction: Sunderland 1 Fulham 0 The first game of the season should be one we are all excitedly looking […]
On This Day (30 August 1939): Attention Shifts Away From Murray’s Men
Having only replaced Johnny Cochrane in the March, Bill Murray was still taking early steps as Sunderland boss come August 1939. A former player under Cochrane, Murray knew the standards expected at Roker Park and his long-term vision was to get the club back to where it had been prior to his predecessor’s final season, […]
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