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On This Day (3 September 1990) ‘New Signings Can Wait,’ Says Smith
Sunderland’s somewhat unexpected season in the First Division had got off to a good enough start. After a close away defeat to Norwich and a commendable display against star-studded Spurs at Roker Park, a victory over a Manchester United team managed by Alex Ferguson and including a bunch of household names had given Denis Smith […]
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 […]
Haway The Podcast | FOFANA, DANSO & ANGULO MK2! | Are We Booked For Europe Yet?!
We’re a few days removed from Deadline Day, so now that the dust has settled the Lads got together to put it all into perspective! Join Gav, Andrew and Ben Littledyke (chair of the SAFCSA London Branch) as they chat about all things Sunderland! On today’s show: All this and more! Get subscribed to Haway […]
New Signing: Juan Riquelme Angulo – The Late Deadline Day Addition
In true Sunderland fashion, we left it very late to announce our sixth and final summer window signing, officially completing the signing of 18-year-old Ecuadorian forward Juan Riquelme Angulo from South American talent factory Independiente del Valle. The highly rated centre-forward joins the Black Cats on a five-year deal for a reported fee around £5 […]
New Signing: Malick Fofana – Sunderland’s Latest Prodigy?
In what can only be described as one of the most chaotic deadline day sagas in recent Premier League history, Sunderland have secured a deal for Olympique Lyonnais winger Malick Fofana. After fending off interest from UEFA Champions League regulars like Arsenal earlier in the day and then overcoming a dramatic late hijack attempt from […]
New Signing: Kevin Danso – What Can Sunderland Expect From Their New Centre-Back?
Our first deadline-day signing came in the form of a proven Premier League centre-back in the form of Austrian international Kevin Danso. The 27-year-old arrival bolsters Régis Le Bris’ backline as the Black Cats gear up for both domestic action and a European group-stage campaign. The Austria international requested a departure from North London after […]
In Praise Of Thomas…The Flank Engine
Sunderland AFC are already awash with World Cup players — if you include Simon Adingra and the recently-departed Arthur Masuaku, the club’s representation at the biggest tournament ever amounted to twelve players, one of the largest contingents of any team in the world. But, apparently, that wasn’t enough for Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Florent Ghisolfi, and […]
Haway The Podcast | Post Deadline Day Recap | 3 New Signings!
Well, that was a deadline day for the ages, wasn’t it?! Planes, hijacks and all sorts going on, but Sunderland managed to get two big signings over the line, and threw in another late one for good luck, too. Join Martin and Ant for a full recap of everything deadline day related from a Sunderland […]
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 […]
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