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Join Martin, Andrew and Kelvin for another episode of On This Week, where we take a look back at some of the key events that have happened on this week in the history of Sunderland AFC. On today’s show: This episode of Haway The Podcast is sponsored by LiveScoreBet, a principal partner of Sunderland AFC. For […]
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On Saturday, Régis Le Bris showed proper respect to the FA Cup competition. The hectic Christmas period, combined with the absence of the AFCON players, has placed a massive strain on the first-team squad. Spaces opened up on the bench, and it was good to see the likes of Timur Tutierov getting some exposure to […]
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Want to have your say on all things Sunderland? Drop us a line and we’ll publish your views! [email protected] Dear Roker Report, A nine-hour-plus round trip to Brentford and back after losing 3-0 wasn’t in my script, but I’m not going to be critical of the Lads. Since 20 December, we’ve played five league games, […]
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Let’s be honest: we’d all love to be Enzo Le Fée, wouldn’t we? A good-looking guy, a real team man, an example of the triumph of determination over tragedy, and above all, a damn good footballer. However, perhaps it’s fair to say that few of us would’ve wanted to have swapped places with Le Fée […]
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Denis Smith’s Sunderland were always up against it after being promoted in May 1990. After the celebrations of beating the mags and the announcement we were promoted over Swindon Town had faded, the realisation of the task in hand kicked in. Smith had nothing in the pot to strengthen, so Eric Gates and John MacPhail […]
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There are seasons in football that drift, seasons that never quite settle into a rhythm and seasons where the story becomes one of “what might’ve been” rather than what was. Sunderland Women know that feeling all too well, amid a 2025/2026 campaign that promised stability yet has instead lurched between inconsistency and frustration, with performances […]
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Despite calls to fully rotate our side, Regis Le Bris went strong with his team selection and Sunderland were rewarded with a penalty shootout win that puts us into the 4th Round of the FA Cup. To chat all about it, Gav and Andrew were joined by James Copley from the Sunderland Echo this morning. […]
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Sunderland show due respect in both team selection and performance Prior to the trip to Merseyside, Régis Le Bris hinted that his team selection against the Toffees would reflect a desire to take the FA Cup seriously, and that’s exactly what happened when the Sunderland starting eleven was published at 11:15. This was no mix-and-match […]
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When the team was announced, I was surprised at its strength and the lack of rotation after the tired showing against Brentford, but once again, Régis Le Bris got it bang on and but for a dubious penalty, we would’ve won comfortably and the rested lads would’ve enjoyed even more of a recharge of their […]
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In the first half at Tottenham and after Brentford, the worst of our fanbase decided to soil themselves publicly on social media. Without any regard to the context in which those matches were played, we were treated to a total meltdown from a group of what I can only describe as “wetwipes”. There were a […]
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Sunderland’s home game against Bury on Boxing Day 1962 proved to be one of the most pivotal moments in British football history, so seismic was the aftermath. Star forward Brian Clough received a horrible injury in a collision with goalkeeper Chris Harker that left his playing career in tatters but forced him to remould himself […]
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Ciaran McKenna says… A brilliant Sunderland goal! Not only was it an excellent goal, but it was brilliant that it was Enzo Le Fée who scored it. An emphatic and difficult finish, right into the corner. I loved his celebrations, too — right in front of the away end. Luke O’Nien catches the eye What […]
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How the sides are shaping up The first Wear derby of 2026 arrives at a pivotal moment for both Sunderland and Durham — two sides that find themselves in the lower half of the Women’s Super League 2 table and in need of momentum as the season enters its decisive middle third. Although this fixture […]
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It might have went to pens, but apart from the ref being whistle happy the Lads always looked comfortable – especially during the shootout! Brett, Jonny & Chris gather straight after the final whistle to give their reaction! On today’s show: All of this and more – get subscribed to Haway The Podcast so you […]
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Robin Roefs: 10/10 Barely a save to make in normal time, almost got something on the Everton penalty for the equaliser. Then made himself the match winner in the shoot out, saving every penalty. Trai Hume: 8/10 Had one tired pass in extra time but was very good today, used the ball well and was […]
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Does the manager stick or twist? It’s a strange one as we travel to Merseyside to take on Everton in the third round of the FA Cup because we ask how high a priority the cup is this season… On today’s show: All of this and more – get subscribed to Haway The Podcast so […]
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Today’s game offers us a big chance to progress in the FA Cup, and I do think we should take the competition seriously this season. A decent draw or two could see us get to the latter stages, and who doesn’t love a cup run? Regis has players coming back from the AFCON plus some […]
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Everton are currently on a run of one win in six – are their any key factors behind your poor run of form? It’s basically down to player availability- or lack of. The squad is small even when we have a full complement of players, add in injuries to Branthwaite, Dewsbury-Hall, Alcaraz and Coleman, plus […]
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Simon Mignolet, Jordan Henderson and Fabio Borini all returned to Wearside to play at a windy Stadium of Light on this day in 2015. In particular, the presence of Borini in the Liverpool team was quite the surprise, given that he had barely had a look in despite opting against a much mooted return to […]
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Martin Wanless predicts… Score prediction: Everton 2 Sunderland 1 Sunderland’s first goalscorer: Mundle Who knows what sort of team we’re going to be putting out today, but it’s likely to have a few changes in there and quite rightly so. If the FA really want teams to take the competition seriously again there shouldn’t be […]
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When I decided to write about Enzo Le Fee earlier in the week, the intention was to laud him for his exceptional form and how he has bounced back after being left out for the Premier League opener against West Ham. However, this is football, and in a matter of days, our once-record signing has […]
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Saturday 10th January 2026 Everton v Sunderland – Premier League Stadium of Light Kick-Off: 12:15 Tickets & Match Coverage Tickets: Tickets are sold out. TV/Stream: Full live match coverage is available via TNT Sports. Radio: Full live match commentary available via BBC Radio Newcastle (not online) Don’t forget to follow the blow-by-blow account of the […]
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Enzo Le Fée has endured a load of criticism after his spot kick miss against Brentford the other night. His Panenka penalty was easily saved by the Bees’ keeper Caoimhín Kelleher – and handed the momentum of the game back to Brentford at a crucial moment, and the home team took full advantage. Subsequently, Le Fee […]
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It’s that time of year again when everyone dreams of a cup run as we reach the third round of the FA Cup! The Lads travel to Merseyside in one of four all Premier League ties which gives the likes of ourselves and Everton hope of reaching the later rounds. So we talked to Chris […]
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Ciaran McKenna says… To be honest, I am expecting a totally different eleven on Saturday, and I won’t be upset if that is the case. We have done very well this season, but I think Regis would be more likely to give the FA Cup a proper go if we had another few points on […]
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