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Gav says… Brobbey hits his stride I think Brian Brobbey has been really good recently and the goal he scored against Spurs was probably the best we’ve scored all season, although you have to give credit to Omar Alderete, Nordi Mukiele, Granit Xhaka and in particular Enzo Le Fée for their part in it, too. […]
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Before we dive in, it’s worth saying clearly that this article hasn’t been written to push an agenda, to guilt-trip anyone or to suggest that “real” supporters must attend women’s football, as Sunderland AFC is a broad, passionate community, and people support the club in many different ways. This guide simply exists to help those […]
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I loved the Peter Reid era. It was born out of a time when we thought things could potentially get pretty bad for the club. Roker Park was falling to bits, and from the moment we returned to Division Two in May 1991, we were just surviving to stay in it. After Denis Smith’s appointment […]
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It’s a game of two halves and that was true in the Lads draw on our first visit to Spurs’ new stadium! Spurs controlled the opening half and we took charge after the break and Chris & Jonny take through their thoughts on how it played out! On today’s show: This episode of Haway The […]
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Robin Roefs: 7/10 As reliable as ever with his feet and confident when coming with the ball, well protected once again though and never had a proper save to make. Trai Hume: 6/10 Did OK at the back, moved positions quite a bit and coped well. Had a good effort from range in the first […]
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IIIIIIIIIITTTT’SSS MATCHDAY! Today we head south to take on Tottenham Hotspur, who aren’t in great form at home this season, so can Reggie’s mighty mackems take full advantage and nab another win on the road? Join Gav, Ant and Andrew as they look ahead to the game! On today’s show: All of this and more […]
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After a hard fought, intense game against Manchester City only a couple of days ago, it’d be tempting for Regis Le Bris to rotate his squad a bit to prevent injuries and get some fresh legs into the team – however the reality is we don’t have much room for manouvere, so in reality it’s […]
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1936 was to be a magnificent year in the history of Sunderland AFC — despite an inauspicious start on 1 January when the team suffered a surprising home loss to struggling Aston Villa. It was a humbling 1-3 defeat at the hands of a side that would end the campaign by being relegated, and yet […]
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Martin Wanless predicts… Score prediction: Spurs 0 Sunderland 2 Sunderland’s first goalscorer: Granit Xhaka After a hard fought draw against Manchester City, the game against Spurs gives us a good opportunity to get maximum points on the board. Spurs don’t have the best home record and I think there’s three points here for us if […]
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In Sunderland’s final fixture of the 2025 Calendar Year, Leeds United returned to the Stadium of Light since the epic 2-2 draw last season that saw Evan Meslier comically throw one into his own net with seconds to spare. Leeds entered this one as the form team in the league, having dismantled Crystal Palace at […]
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Sunday 4th January 2026 Tottenham Hotspur v Sunderland – Premier League Stadium of Light Kick-Off: 15:00 Tickets & Match Coverage Tickets: Tickets are sold out. TV/Stream: Full live match coverage is available via Sky Sports. Radio: Full live match commentary available via BBC Radio Newcastle (not online) Don’t forget to follow the blow-by-blow account of […]
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The games are coming thick and fast for Sunderland, and on Sunday we head to a new stadium to take on Tottenham Hotspur. What can we expect from Thomas Frank’s team? Gav sat down for a chat with Ricky Sacks, the host of Last Word On Spurs, to find out more. On today’s show: All […]
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It was less than two months before that a heavy defeat against the same opposition resulted in the departure of Roy Keane as Sunderland manager. Keane’s departure was a blow to a fanbase who had newfound hope under the Irishman’s tenure, but in truth it appeared to be a tenure by fear and frustration rather […]
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The narrative heading into the home game against Man City was that with several players unavailable, Sunderland could come unstuck against a team in ominous form. City headed to the SoL on the back of an eight game winning run, which included a 2-1 win at Real Madrid in the Champions League. We knew a […]
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The quality of recruitment by Sunderland since the return to the Premier League was secured has been so outstanding that it has been difficult to keep track of the impact of the new signings. Granit Xhaka has brought leadership, experience, discipline, and set standards that are pushing others. Robin Roefs, Reinildo Mandava, Nordi Mukiele, and […]
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Sunderland’s 2025/2026 campaign has been defined by tension, transition and a growing sense of unease. As the campaign reaches its midway point, the Lasses find themselves in a position that feels uncomfortably at odds with the expectations that surrounded them in August. What was meant to be a season of consolidation and upward momentum has […]
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Neutrals might see a 0-0 scoreline and think it was a dull, boring game between Sunderland and Manchester City, but it was anything but! Joining Gav and Jonny to basically ‘wax lyrical’ about how mint our team was is Jason Jones from the Sunderland Echo. On today’s show: All of this and more – get […]
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The mercury reading might’ve plummeted to well below zero by the time the Lads and the Etihad aristocrats kicked off on New Year’s Day, but after ninety-plus minutes of fast, furious and fascinating football, the Stadium Of Light had warmed up nicely — even as 40,000+ headed for the exits and into the icy grip […]
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Dennis Cirkin takes his opportunity Cirkin’s future at the club has been up for significant debate during the last six months and beyond, with his ability to step up to Premier League level consistently questioned in his absence. He’s been thrown in at the deep end to start his Premier League career, and a hot-and-cold […]
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Anthony Gair says… Eli makes his point! Mayenda was absolutely phenomenal, playing like a player who wants to prove a point and play more minutes in the best league in the world. Big, strong, fast, fleet-footed and wonderful. I’ll have his start every game for the rest of his life. Dennis Cirkin — take a […]
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The famous Hemy painting, which today proudly hangs in the entrance to the Stadium of Light, is synonymous with Sunderland AFC. And 131 years ago today, the game that’s depicted in that painting took place at Newcastle Road – and was one of the best games ever to take place at the old ground. The […]
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Before I moved away from the North East nearly a quarter of a century ago, one of my favourite places to wander around was Durham, with its beautiful cobbled streets, the castle and cathedral. In fact, the view from the bridge over the River Wear, with the castle towering on the east bank, is one […]
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Join Martin and Andrew as they react on the final whistle to a brilliant point at home to Manchester City at the Stadium of Light! This episode of Haway The Podcast is sponsored by LiveScoreBet, a principal partner of Sunderland AFC. For more information visit LiveScoreBet.com or download the LiveScore Bet app. Over 18s only, please […]
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Robin Roefs: 8/10 Made a couple of decent saves, ones you would expect him to make but he was fantastic with his feet today and played through the City press over and over again. Trai Hume: 8/10 Played mostly in midfield today and did a really good job, helped out Geertruida when needed and will […]
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2025 will go down as one of the best calendar years in Sunderland’s recent history – and it certainly started how it was going to continue after Regis Le Bris’ team beat promotion rivals Sheffield United 2-1 in a pulsating New Year’s Day encounter. In an action-packed first half, there were three goals, a penalty […]
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