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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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Every once in a while, even at our highest point arguably for decades, Sunderland AFC love to administer a well-timed punch in the gut just to keep everyone on our toes, and Wednesday night’s trip to Brentford was a textbook example. Just as the post-Christmas cobwebs were almost blown off, the fixture list threw up […]
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It’s the January transfer window, traditionally a time of angst for long-suffering Sunderland supporters. In recent years we have been scrabbling around to fill gaps in the squad – the elusive “proven striker”, a battle-hardened centre-half to help with a defensive injury crisis, or a midfield maestro to replace a stricken Corry Evans. This season […]
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Brian Mooney arrived at Roker Park in February 1991, billed as the attacker who could spark Sunderland’s attack and help the club stave off the potential threat of relegation. The 25-year-old right winger had come through the ranks at Liverpool earning rave reviews at youth team level and playing for the first team in a […]
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The growth of women’s football in England has been one of the most significant sporting stories of the past decade. From the Lionesses’ triumphs to the rapid expansion of the Women’s Super League and the WSL2, the game has moved from the margins to the centre of the national sporting conversation. Yet this growth hasn’t […]
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It was a night to forget for Sunderland as they were torn to shreds by an in-form Brentford side at the G-Tech Stadium, so joining Gav & Ant very early this morning to chat all about it is Matty Hewitt, sports writer for Reach PLC and formerly the Sunderland AFC writer for the Chronicle. On […]
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Joseph Tulip says… These Things Happen We always knew that coming into the Premier League there would be some bad days at the office. Fortunately up to now we have been spoilt, and this is the first time this season – with the exception of Man City away – where we have been outperformed, so […]
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