The Roar Podcast - Sunderland Echo

A weekly Sunderland AFC podcast bringing you all the latest news, views, insight and debate.Featuring Sunderland Echo writers Phil Smith, Richard Mennear, Joe Nicholson and James Copley.Head over to www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc for all of the latest SAFC-related news and content.

The Roar Podcast - Sunderland Echo is a sports podcast hosted by Sunderland Echo, with 431 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sunderland Echo hosts The Roar Podcast - Sunderland Echo, a sports show with 431 episodes published.

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  Sunderland flex transfer muscles ahead of Ipswich Town season-opener

  Aug 17, 202633 min

  The Roar is back as we look ahead to the Premier League season-opener against Ipswich Town. James Copley and Phil Smith discuss Sunderland flexing some unfamiliar transfer muscles under Florent Ghisolfi, the latest on Dayann Methalie, the club’s firm stance in the market and what still needs to be done before the window closes. Plus, we assess Régis Le Bris’ squad ahead of Ipswich, the key selection calls and what Sunderland need to get right on opening day.

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  Sunderland transfer latest as Régis Le Bris, men defeat RC Lens in France

  Aug 10, 202631 min

  Phil Smith and James Copley are back with another episode of The Roar Podcast to reflect on Sunderland’s impressive 2-0 pre-season victory over RC Lens in France. The pair discuss the major talking points from the game, including goals from Trai Hume and Wilson Isidor, another eye-catching Chris Rigg performance, the return of key first-team players and what the display told us about Régis Le Bris’ side ahead of the new Premier League season. There is also plenty of transfer discussion as Sunderland continue working on incomings and outgoings, with the latest on the club’s key targets, Wilson Isidor’s future and the deals set to take Leo Hjelde and Arthur Masuaku away from Wearside. Plus, where does the squad still need strengthening before the transfer window closes, and how close are Sunderland to being ready for another demanding Premier League and Europa League campaign?

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  Sunderland defeat Wrexham as Brian Brobbey, Noah Sadiki, Robin Roefs and others return

  Aug 4, 202632 min

  Phil Smith and James Copley discuss Sunderland’s pre-season victory over Wrexham as Brian Brobbey, Noah Sadiki, Robin Roefs and several other key players return to action. The pair assess the performance, the major talking points and what the latest fitness boosts mean for Régis Le Bris ahead of the Premier League and Europa League campaigns.

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  Sunderland lose against Liverpool as James and Phil pre-season winners and losers

  Jul 27, 202635 min

  James Copley and Phil Smith react to Sunderland’s 4-2 pre-season defeat against Liverpool in Nashville. The lads assess the key talking points from the game, including Enzo Le Fée’s stunning goal, another impressive display from Chris Rigg and Timur Tutierov’s continued impact. They also pick out Sunderland’s early pre-season winners and losers, discuss the young side’s difficult second half and look ahead to the remainder of the club’s USA tour.

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  Sunderland transfer gossip and injury news after York City pre-season opener

  Jul 20, 202631 min

  James Copley and Phil Smith discuss the latest Sunderland transfer gossip and injury news following the Black Cats’ 5-1 pre-season win over York City.The lads assess the latest transfer headlines, Régis Le Bris’ comments on Thomas Meunier and Lutsharel Geertruida, and the latest surrounding Anthony Patterson’s future.There are also updates on Dan Ballard, Romaine Mundle and Leo Hjelde, plus reaction to Timur Tutierov’s impressive brace and the other standout moments from Sunderland’s opening friendly.

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