HeyJaredThe 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…
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Sunderland prove a major point at Brentford as Régis Le Bris prepares Hull City changes (opens the original)
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James Copley and Connor Bromley return to discuss Sunderland’s encouraging 1-1 draw at Brentford, Enzo Le Fée’s redemption from the penalty spot and another impressive tactical display from Régis Le Bris. The lads assess Kevin Danso’s debut, Dan Ballard’s disallowed goal, Wilson Isidor’s game-changing cameo and the exciting prospect of Isidor playing alongside Brian Brobbey. Attention then turns to Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup tie against Hull City, with Le Bris hinting at nine or ten changes. Wh
What Sunderland got RIGHT and WRONG in a wild transfer window and deadline day (opens the original)
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A special crossover between the Disco Pants Podcast and The Roar, with James Copley and Connor Bromley taking a proper look back at Sunderland’s summer transfer window.We discuss what Sunderland got right and wrong, the chaos of deadline day, the dramatic Malick Fofana saga, Kevin Danso’s arrival, the club’s wider recruitment strategy and whether failing to land a specialist right winger should really be viewed as a major concern.There’s also discussion on the balance between youth and experienc
Sunderland lose against Ipswich Town and transfer latest ahead of Fulham (opens the original)
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Sunderland suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season at Ipswich Town, but what went wrong for Régis Le Bris’ side and how much should be read into the result? James Copley and Phil Smith look back on the key talking points from Portman Road, discuss the early reaction to Sunderland’s start and assess the latest transfer news ahead of Fulham’s visit to the Stadium of Light. Plenty to get into as the Black Cats look to respond quickly and strengthen further before the transfer windo
Sunderland flex transfer muscles ahead of Ipswich Town season-opener (opens the original)
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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.
Sunderland transfer latest as Régis Le Bris, men defeat RC Lens in France (opens the original)
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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 Sunder
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