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Following a fall-out with former manager Paolo Di Canio, Phil Bardsley’s Sunderland career looked to be in jeopardy. After being photographed lying on a casino floor swimming in money — along with publicly mocking Sunderland’s opening-day defeat to Fulham — it was difficult to see a way back for the former Manchester United defender. However, […]
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Martin and Andrew got together to start the build up to Saturday’s big game at home to Arsenal by looking back over some Sunderland v Arsenal clashes of the past! All this and more on Haway The Podcast – make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss another episode!
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Welcome to today’s Haway The Podcast, and because we were in action against Everton on Monday night we’ve had to hold this week’s episode of On This Week over until today. Join Martin (who’s a bit more dopey than usual after having a wisdom tooth removed), Chris, Andrew and Kelvin as the lads take another […]
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I think it sums up just how far Sunderland have come in such a short space of time that I sit here today writing this, feeling disappointed that Sunderland aren’t currently sat second in the Premier League table. Whilst a win over Everton would have taken us there, we had to settle for a draw, […]
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I’ve seen some moans on social media and heard some bleating over the radio — but those people need to give their heads a wobble. They need to realise that all teams in this league are going to be good and we won’t be able to turn up and effortlessly turn anyone over. I understand […]
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During my thirty-year love affair with Sunderland AFC, the list of Lads’ captains I could honestly describe as truly inspirational; players with whom you’d want to be in the trenches when the chips were down and the odds of success stacked against you isn’t exactly lengthy. Double promotion-winning skipper Kevin Ball was one. Steve Bould […]
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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, I’ve touched on this subject in the past, but just what is it with Alan Shearer and his hatred of Sunderland? We all get that he’s black and white through and through, but […]
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Eleven games without a win, equalling their worst ever run without a victory, the Lads went into this fixture under some pressure to get a result. Our opponents on this day were Bristol Rovers, languishing in the bottom third of Division Two but two points better off than us coming into this game. The Gas […]
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Up to fourth in the Premier League, another sold out Stadium of Light, Granit Xhaka scored, and we’re still unbeaten at home in the Premier League – life is pretty good right now at Sunderland AFC! Joining us to chat about the draw with Everton is debutant Jason Jones, who writes for the Sunderland Echo! […]
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Ciaran McKenna says… Granit Xhaka leads the way A great captain’s performance, dragging his team back into the game. He covered every blade of grass, won his tackles, and hardly misplaced a pass — and the goal was the cherry on top. He might’ve been fortunate with the deflection but take nothing away from the […]
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Fireworks, flags and fighting spirit! During those long, painful years in League One, would it be fair to say that nights like this are what we dreamed of as Sunderland fans? A packed, emotionally-charged Stadium of Light, the Sky Sports cameras in town, and a full-blooded, full-throttle affair made for quite a combination, with the […]
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In 1893-94 Sunderland were defending Football League champions, and whilst they eventually had to settle for the runners up spot at the end of the campaign, the only time in four years that they did not take the title, the team still showed regularly why they were viewed as one of the very best. Late […]
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Last time Sunderland turned out in the league under the beaming bulbs of the Stadium of Light, a 123rd-minute Dan Ballard header sent the ground into raptures, and the club a step closer to a long-awaited return to the top flight. While the stakes, understandably, weren’t as high this time round, there is always that […]
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Brett, Michael & Chris gather straight after the final whistle to give their immediate thoughts on the Lads draw against Everton at the Stadium of Light… On today’s agenda: All of this and much more – get subscribed to you don’t miss another episode of Haway The Podcast!
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Robin Roefs: 7/10 Was unsighted for the goal, leaving him no chance but was his reliable self otherwise. Made a good save low to his right late on and was very proactive in coming for balls into the box. Trai Hume: 6/10 Looked a bit shaky in the first half, with Everton causing issues on […]
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It feels like we’ve waited forever for it, but today’s the day that Sunderland return to action in the Premier League, looking to extend our unbeaten home record with a win against Everton. Gav – back after an extended break – is in the host’s chair, ably assisted by Andrew and Brett as we look […]
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Everton have had a steady start to the season – how would you summarise things so far? Evertonians felt generally satisfied before the defeat to Spurs. We started the season fairly well, but 1 win in our last 7 has brought a few dissenting voices to the fore. There is a general understanding that with […]
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Martin Wanless predicts… Score prediction: Sunderland 3 Everton 1 Sunderland’s first goalscorer: Dan Ballard This feels like a game “old Sunderland” would lose. You know the one — returning pantomime villain, big crowd, etc etc. But this is different. We are different. ‘The Champion’ Malc Dugdale predicts… Score prediction: Sunderland 3 Everton 0 Sunderland’s first […]
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Paul Bracewell was a player who amassed 268 appearances for Sunderland over three different spells. He was a key player in a red and white shirt in all of his stints at the club and in his first spell was one of the best midfielders we have had in the last 50 years. Few have […]
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Last weekend’s win over Chelsea created a few questions for Regis Le Bris to answer – and all of them are very nice problems to have! Do we stick with the back 5 or revert back to a 4? Does Alderete come straight back in or does Geertrudia keep his place? Here’s how we think […]
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Saturday 3rd November 2025 Sunderland v Everton – Premier League Stadium of Light Kick-Off: 20:00 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 the […]
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For a competition that is confusing in its importance, the FA Charity Shield does have a long history. It began with the Sheriff of London Charity Shield or the Dewar Shield, which was originally contested between the best amateur side who took on the top professional side on an annual basis. This did seem exclusive […]
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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, As a Danish/Norwegian fan who unfortunately hasn’t been in Sunderland since 2015, it seems as though the city is prospering much more now than before? In that case, it’s well deserved for the […]
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Ahead of tomorrow’s game we’ve delved into the archives once again to go through just a few (good and bad!) clashes between the Lads and Everton on Wearside! On today’s agenda: All of this and much more – get subscribed to you don’t miss another episode of Haway The Podcast!
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A sensational victory over Chelsea last weekend extended an impressive unbeaten league run in the capital for Sunderland. Stamford Bridge neighbours Fulham were the last team to beat us in a London league clash back in April 2018, but it has not always been this good in the smoke unfortunately. Early 1985-86 for example saw […]
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