Haway The Podcast – Sunderland AFC

It's time for the Haway The Podcast end of season awards to start - and today, we're talking about Sunderland's Young Player of the Season! We go through the runners and riders... Who did the Lads nominate? The panel make their pledges and make the case for the Sunderland players that they've put forward for the award - who do you agree with? The lads come to a decision and pick the winner! All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for the Haway The Podcast end of season awards to start - and what better way than to kick things off with our 2024-25 Player of the Season Award! We discuss the players who didn't make the shortlist... We go through the top names and those who didn't receive nominations; The panel make their pledges and make the case for the Sunderland players that they've put forward for the award - who do you agree with? The lads come to a decision and pick the winner! All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martin, Chris, Kelvin and Andrew are back again to nerd-out over more massive moments from the long and storied history of Sunderland AFC - this week looking back at some of the most memorable things that have happened between 2-8 June, including: Charlie Hurley departs Roker – we look back at Charlie's career Steve Bruce appointed manager – is the version of history he tells accurate? Sunderland go to the States – controversy on 50s tour! Plus, the original Tom Watson and Ken Knighton's appointment. This, and much more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast for free on your favourite Pod app so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Because of all the drama of the last few weeks (did you miss that Sunderland have been promoted and are a Premier League club?) we’ve not done a news update for a little while — so we’re back to chat over all the other stuff going on in the world of Wearside... Is Jordan Henderson signing for Sunderland? Sunderland have broken their transfer record with the signing of Enzo Le Fee; Rumours of Amad Diallo returning to Wearside... is it possible?! Will Hibs sign Nectar Triantis or has he still got a future with us? Jobe Bellingham’s trips around Europe — will he end up in Germany or stay with the Sunlun? Our new away kit — and a new front of shirt sponsor — have been leaked! All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He was stood pitchside with Frankie Francis interviewing the players during the celebrations at Wembley, and now he's with us on the Pod chatting about his day out at the national stadium, promotion and the future - former Sunderland defender Danny Collins joins Gav and Jonny for a chinwag! We grab Danny's thoughts on Sunderland's win in the Playoff Final Having worked with Tommy Watson, we asked Danny about THAT winning goal... Danny gives a defender's insight into how Chris Mepham adjusted when coming on; Team spirit, tactics, and the man that is Régis Le Bris... What's next for Frankie & Danny now we're Premier League-bound? Danny gives his view on what we need to be able to compete next season. All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are just not ready to stop talking about our weekend win at Wembley, so we're keeping this party going - and next up to join us for a chat about Sunderland victory over Sheffield United in the Championship Playoff Final is BBC's Sunderland Match Commentator Nick Barnes! On today's agenda: Nick gives us the lowdown on what it was like to work on commentary for the game from the Wembley press box; What did he think about the performance? The big stories - Watson's winner, Mayenda's majesty, and Reggie's robust tactical reaction to going behind! It's been a long old stint out of the Premier League - has it sunk in yet that Nick will be visiting some new grounds next season? All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finally, a line has been drawn under the worst period in the history of our football club. After eight years of shite, that was for us. Link to the original Roker Report article: http://www.sbnation.com/e/24202579 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all know what it was like for the fans in the stands, but what was it like being the photographer documenting it all from Covent Garden, Wembley Way and inside the dressing room? Chris and Gav grabbed Ross Johnston - otherwise known as RJX Media - for a chat about his time in London at the weekend! What's Ross's story then - how did he end up covering the club as a photographer?! Ross tells us about his story over the weekend in London... How was it at Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square and on Wembley Way? What goes into working for the club on the day of the game? Ross was inside the dressing room at full time and shares some stories... All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Pocast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After three days on the drink in the big smoke, Gav is joined by Ant, Bomber and Mike as they all try to come to terms with one of the greatest weekends they've ever had as Sunderland supporters! On today's agenda: Wow. Just... wow. Has it sunk in yet that Sunderland are now a Premier League football club?! Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, walking down Wembley Way, and then witnessing that game live in the ground... What was the most emotional part of the whole weekend? Some stories of meeting the players out and about after they'd had a bit too much to drink! All of this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martin, Chris, Kelvin and Andrew are back again to nerd-out over more massive moments from the long and storied history of Sunderland AFC - this week looking back at some of the most memorable things that have happened between May 26th and June 1, including: Charlie Thomson's strange suspension in 1913 – what do we know? Denis Smith's appointment in 1987 – a pivotal moment in SAFC history? Back in 1996, a talented winger was linked to the club... how would his signing have affected that Premiership season? Plus, a dose of Billy Graham and plenty more oddities and obscure SAFC crack. This, and much more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast for free on your favourite Pod app so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh from having commentated on Sunderland’s win at Wembley on Saturday, Clive Tyldesley joins us for a chat! On today’s agenda: Clive talks us through his day out in the big smoke! What did he make of Sunderland’s performance? Was Tommy Watson bagging the winner a perfect end to the story? All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunderland are in the Premier League! Join Chris and Martin as they try and make some sense of the game between Sunderland and Sheffield United immediately after the final whistle! On today’s agenda: Can we put sentences together?! What words can we use to desbribe this team?! How good were the goals?! WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE! All this and more — subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today is the day — and, by tonight, we will know Sunderland’s fate and whether we’ll be playing in the Premier League or the EFL Championship next season. Join Chris and Martin as they have one last look ahead to the game between Sunderland and Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium! On today’s agenda: How are the nerves?! Both managers have spoken to the press and provided updates on the fitness of their respective sides... What starting eleven should Régis Le Bris pick? Who are the key men for both teams in this game? Finally — what do the lads think will happen?! All this and more — subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How are the nerves? Tomorrow’s game is creeping up on us fast, so we thought now was the right time to chat to someone who is there for our opposition — Danny Hall, a writer and author who works for The Sheffield Star, joins us to give the Blades’ perspective on ‘the most lucrative game in football’! On today’s agenda: We find out from Danny all about how Sheffield United’s season has gone — the good, the bad, and the ugly? How have Sheffield United fared in recent times? Was missing out on automatic promotion a blow? Who are the dangermen that Sunderland need to look out for? Is Danny confident that Chris Wilder’s side will edge the occasion? All this and more — subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Having played for Sunderland and then, more recently, worked for the club in a coaching capacity, we asked David Preece on for a chat and to find out more about what the inner workings of a playoff-winning Sunderland camp is like as we lead up to Saturday’s final... On today’s agenda: Chris could not resist the urge to pick David’s brains on his time as a player at the club in the ‘90s... More recently, David was on Alex Neil’s coaching staff as they navigated the team towards a successful end to the season and then playoff final victory at Wembley — so, what does it take to get Sunderland promoted? How do you handle the preparations for such a big game? What does David think of Sunderland’s chances this time around? We ask David about Régis Le Bris - his methods, his approach to the playoffs, and the way he navigated two tricky ties with Coventry... All this and more — subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Keep the faith’ is a motto synonymous with following The Lads, and one man from outside the red and white bubble that has never given up on Sunderland’s promotion chances is EFL pundit Gab Sutton — so we grabbed him for a chat ahead of this weekend’s Championship Playoff Final to get his insight on what might happen at Wembley! On today’s agenda: Gab famously tipped Sunderland to win the league in pre-season when others simply scoffed at him — what made him think that we were capable of glory? What does Gab think of Sheffield United’s season, and the fact they dropped out of the top two? How much do the two games earlier in the season matter when it comes to preparing for this game? Chris Wilder v Régis Le Bris — who has the tactical and mental edge? We pick Gab’s brains on how he thinks each side will approach the occasion; What does Gab think will happen in the game — does he think Sunderland will be promoted?! All this and more — subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're building up to this weekend's Championship Playoff Final properly, and as such, we've got some great guests lined up for you on the Podcast this week! Today, we're chatting to Don Goodman - the former Sunderland striker and now Sky Sports EFL pundit - for a chat about the game ahead! On today's agenda: Is it difficult commentating when former clubs are involved? Play-off disappointment with Wolves after leaving Sunderland to play in the Premier League... Has Sunderland surprised him this season? How does he see the tactical game between Le Bris & Wilder? Does all that’s come before go out of the window for a game like this? All of this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martin, Chris, Kelvin and Andrew are back again to nerd-out over more massive moments from the long and storied history of Sunderland AFC - this week looking back at some of the most memorable things that have happened between May 19th and May 26th, including: Sunderland's 1998 Playoff Final against Charlton – does anyone else remember thinking we'd won?! THAT night against Everton in 1977... 'The Coventry Affair'. A great defensive display at Arsenal to secure a point for survival in 2015 And Martin gets some long-held frustrations with one Sunderland striker off his chest... This, and much more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast for free on your favourite Pod app so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dum Dum Dum... we're now less than a week away from the Championship Playoff Final, so we called upon the expert views of former Sunderland AFC winger KIERON BRADY for a chat about Saturday's game with Sheffield United, the two legs against Coventry, and how he handled the 1990 Playoff campaign! We pick Kieron's brains on navigating a playoff campaign as he did in 1990 Tactics over two legs - has Le Bris been vindicated in his approach? Possession vs Containment - is there a 'right' way to play football? We dig into Patrick Roberts and the way to get the best from him; We look ahead to Saturday's final - how should we tackle the game and set up? How much of a threat to Sheff Utd carry? Get subscribed to Haway the Podcast - brand new, free daily Sunderland Podcasts delivered to your device! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're still not tired of talking about the playoff semi-finals yet, so we thought we'd grab the views of someone on the other end of Tuesday night's result - our old mate Andy Turner, who writes for the Coventry Telegraph! On today's agenda: What did Andy make of the way Frank Lampard and Régis le Bris approached the game? Why didn't former SAFC striker Ellis Simms get on the pitch, and why is Haji Wright not flavour of the month at the minute? What did he think about the tactical battle between the two sides? THAT goal - what was it like from the press box? All of this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never have to miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It still feels absolutely magical two days on, doesn't it? We can't get enough of Tuesday's win in the Playoffs, so we grabbed local radio royalty in BBC Radio Newcastle's Simon Pryde for a chat about everything that has unfolded over recent weeks, including: The view from above - what was it like on matchday from the perspective of the local media? Simon was at both legs of the Playoffs and talks about how it all came together... We dig into the psyche of Sunderland's head coach Régis Le Bris, and Simon's admiration of his methods; How important has the calmness of the coach been in carrying us to this point? Has everyone got their Wembley plans sorted?! All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT A NIGHT!!! Gav and Martin could not wait to talk more about that game so here you are... • Where does that rank in the best moments at the Stadium of Light? • How much credit does Regis Le Bris deserve? • Just how good was the night as a whole? • The club did a great job in promoting the whole event – long may that continue • And DAN BALLARD. What a man!! All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

QUE SERA SERA! Sunderland are off to Wembley, and we did it in the most dramatic of fashions after Dan Ballard scored a header in the final seconds of injury time to send the Stadium of Light into absolute pandemonium! Chris and Bomber got together at full time to chat all about what happened. HOW?! Just how?! The scenes inside the SOL were magical... It wasn't all plain sailing though, and Coventry really gave us a tough time; The tide turned in extra time, with the introduction of Mundle and Rigg moving to the right; Big Dan Ballard - the main man in both games! All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gav and Jonny got together in the wake of Régis Le Bris and Frank Lampard meeting with the media ahead of tonight’s EFL Championship Playoff Semi-Final between Sunderland and Coventry City at the Stadium of Light, including: What did the lads make of what bother gaffers had to say when they spoke to the press? Who sounded the most confident and relaxed? When it comes to team selection, how many changes are each side likely to make? How will both managers approach the game? How do we see the game playing out - will Sunderland fans be watching from behind their fingers? All of this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode of our free daily show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Northern Echo’s Scott Wilson joined Chris and Martin to have one last look back at Friday night, plus look ahead to what tomorrow night’s second leg will have in store. Was this actually the perfect away performance? How will Sunderland approach the second leg? And how will Coventry play on Tuesday? Do they just go for it? Will we see Isidor and Mayenda, or will one be on the bench? And what about Romain ‘Wildcard’ Mundle? Plus, Scott, Chris and Martin give their predictions for the game… spoiler alert, no big wins! Subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode - it's absolutely free and we post shows daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martin, Chris, Kelvin and Andrew are back again to nerd-out over more massive moments from the long and storied history of Sunderland AFC - this week looking back at some of the most memorable things that have happened between May 12th and May 18th, including: Sunderland's 1990 Playoff Semi Finals against Newcastle United - with Kelvin regaling his tale of standing in the Gallowgate End undercover! The most famous atmosphere in the history of the Stadium of Light, when Sunderland beat Sheffield United in 1998; Memories of Tony Norman, Lionel Perez, Paul Hardyman, Eric Gates, Bally, Marco Gabbiadini and... Lee Chapman; In 1963, 48,000 people piled into Roker Park for a HUGE game against Chelsea that had massive implications on Sunderland's promotion chances... This, and much more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast for free on your favourite Pod app so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that we're right in the thick of Playoff season, we thought we'd deliver a little golden nugget that we've had in the archives for a number of years, that has never seen the light of day - until now! Chris, Martin and Rich were joined by journalist Bill Bradshaw, whose role in uncovering Swindon Town's illegal payments scandal in 1990 led to Sunderland being promoted to the First Division despite losing in the Playoff Final at Wembley Stadium. This is a real treat, so strap in and enjoy! Oh, and make sure you subscribe to 'Haway the Podcast' so you never miss another episode - it's absolutely free, with new episodes dropping every day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the morning after the night before, and after such an epic win we cannot wait to keep talking about it! Jonny's nursing the mother of all hangovers, Gav's absolutely caked in post-match bliss, and Chris is just... Chris. Join the Lads as they wax lyrical about Sunderland's performance down at Coventry in the first leg of the playoff semi-finals! On today's agenda: What a win! What can we take from that performance? Régis Le Bris was under a lot of pressure to deliver with his team selection and tactics, and boy did he... Wilson Isidor is back amongst the goals - was there any doubt? Praise for the referee... and the Coventry goalkeeper! Big Dan Ballard's performance - was it right up there with the best we've seen from a centre half? What are we expecting once Tuesday rolls around? All of this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT A RELIEF! The forty year hoodoo and Wilson Isidor's goalless run both came to an end as Sunderland took the advantage at the CBS Arena, winning 2-1 in the first leg of the Championship Playoff Semi Finals - joining Gav to react to the performance are Bomber and Ant. On today's agenda: Big Dan Ballard - just how good was he?! Wilson Isidor got himself a goal, and what a goal it was! The lads go right through the team to dish out praise Gav reminds us about fifty times that the job isn't done yet... We read out some of your three word reviews from Twitter All this and more - get subscribed to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris, Martin and Jonny got together for a chat ahead of this evening's game to catch up on all the other bits and pieces going on in the world of Sunderland that we haven't talked about this week! On today's agenda: Trai Hume - deserving of player of the season? And how about Jobe as young player? The lads give their views Nectar Triantis is getting rave reviews at Hibs - does he have a future at Sunderland? and… of course, tonight’s game How did Regis Le Bris sound in his pre match press conference? ⁠No Mundle - big problem? Will we see Le Fee centrally? ⁠And who’ll line up for the rest of the team? Get subscribed to 'Haway the Podcast' on your favourite Pod app - it's absolutely free, and you'll never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's so close that you can almost taste it - the playoffs start tomorrow and Sunderland kick off with a big game against Coventry City. To help us preview the game, we grabbed two proper experts in Rob Gurney from BBC CWR and regular Roker Report contributor Nick Barnes to find out what they think might happen when the Lads face off against Frank Lampard's side! On today's agenda: Rob & Nick talk football commentary... Does the youth of today even know who Jimmy Hill is?! Will an extra edge to the game help Sunderland?! Are we expecting a cagey affair or will Coventry be on the front foot?! Nick on the Bennett brothers already giving each other stick... ... and much more! Subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Delving into Sunderland's history is what we love to do, so we grabbed author David Snowdon for a chat about his new book 'A Fistful of Doldrums - View From the North East Hotbed 1977-1979' following its recent release, chatting about Sunderland AFC in the late 70s. On today's agenda: Talking all about David's new book "A Fistfull of Doldrums"... We debate if Stokoe should have achieved promotion sooner... Why Clough lost out to Jimmy Adamson in getting the top job at Roker... The rise and fall of Jimmy Adamson... Did Clough, Robson and McMenemy just play with the Sunderland board when it came to replacing Adamson?! ... and much more! Make sure you grab your copy of the book today - it's available at Amazon, Waterstones, WHSmith and more: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/fistful-doldrums Subscribe to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Getting nervous yet? The proper build up to our two-legged Playoff affair with Coventry City starts now, and we've got Pods coming out of the wazoo this week! Joining Gav (apologies for the naff audio quality, I recorded this in a busy airport and had to use Zoom) is Stuart from All Things Sky Blue Podcast - and he sounds very confident... On today's agenda: Where does Coventry's confidence come from? With a passionate mackem between the sticks, are there any concerns about his split loyalties? How important is this first leg for both teams? Where can this game be won and lost? What does Stuart think about Sunderland's recent form? All of this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the first of a brand-new addition to the Haway The Podcast line up... On This Week! If you're a regular visitor to the Roker Report website, you'll be familiar with our On This Day feature. We thought it'd be a good idea to turn that concept into a podcast – so, welcome to On This Week. We start with the week commencing 5th May – so, just a quiet one... In this week's episode. • We take a look at the extraordinary career of Sunderland manager Robert Kyle, who officially left his role at the club On This Week in 1928. • And, his final *official* game (how involved he actually was is open to debate) was a cracker. • To get us in the Play Off mood we also look back on our two-legged Play Off against Sheff Wed in 2022... • And, of course, we talk 1973. We couldn't not, really, could we?! All of this and more! Subscribe to Haway the Podcast so that you never miss another episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 46 game season is now over, and Sunderland are heading into the Playoffs having lost the last five games. To get some expert views on the season to date and what's to come, we grabbed Simeon Gholam - the EFL Editor for Sky Sports - for a chat! Simeon’s thoughts on the Championship season overall – including the final day drama. How Coventry, Sheffield United and Bristol City are shaping up too. Should Sunderland fans be concerned about facing Coventry over two legs. What would a good outcome be from Friday’s game? Why is there such a gap between Premier League and Championship - is it just money? Plus, 3pm kick offs black-outs and much more besides. Subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're almost at the end of the week, and there's still loads going on in the world of Sunderland to chat about! Gav and Jonny got together for a chinwag and to bring you all up to date on what's going on in the world of SAFC! On today's agenda: Spanish newspaper Marca have claimed Real Madrid are interested in Jobe Bellingham; Sunderland's trip out in Portugal is coming to a conclusion - we get some positive injury updates, and we hear from Enzo Le Fee; Tickets for the Playoff Semi Final have gone on sale - but, once again, people have problems with the ticketing website... QPR have stuck their manager on gardening leave ahead of Saturday's game - will this help or hinder us? All of this and more! Subscribe to Haway the Podcast so that you never miss another episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is this a pointless game, or does it mean so much more given what follows? We're about to find out, as Chris and Gav were joined by QPR fanatic Clive Whittingham - the man behind the brilliant website Loft For Words - to chat ahead of the match on Saturday! On today's agenda: We delve right into Clive's memory bank to find out all about how he came to support QPR! Clive takes us through what has gone wrong at Loftus Road since they famously dropped from the top flight; We torture his poor soul with mentions of Julio Cesar and Gareth Ainsworth... Onto the game then - it's a dead rubber for QPR, but has this one got significant importance now for Sunderland? There are a few ex-Sunderland players in their lineup... What does Clive think of Sunderland and the way our season has panned out? All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never have to miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gav, Chris and Jonny got together to chat about the latest news in the world of Sunderland AFC! On today's agenda... Jobe Bellingham won the EFL's Championship Young Player of the Season award, and was named in the team of the season Chris Rigg wins Apprentice of the Year - though we're not really sure what that award is all about... Is all of this vindication that the club has the right approach with youngsters? Jobe has once again been linked to a move away in the German media, with Dortmund & Leipzig apparently interested The team is off to Portugal for a pre-season style training camp - is this much needed? Oh, and we've taken a young Ipswich goalkeeper on trial... All of this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never have to miss another show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, after it was indicated that Sunderland would have a more serious look about them at Oxford, the evidence suggested we were anything but. It's a big week for Sunderland as we lead into the final regular league game of the season, so Gav, Martin and Brett got together to chat about bigger picture stuff. On today's agenda: Should we be concerned by the mentality leading into the playoffs? There's a real sense of negativity everywhere at the minute, so will a win against QPR fix that? The other teams around us aren't in good form either, so how do we judge how things play out from here? Did Régis Le Bris shoot himself in the foot by indicating we'd see a more serious-looking Sunderland at Oxford? The club are going to need everyone on board for the playoffs, so what needs to happen to get everyone thinking positively again? All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bang on the full time whistle, Chris Wynn and Jonny Hawley got together to react to Sunderland's 2-0 defeat at Oxford United... On today's agenda: Well... that was crap... Another loss - should we be bothered? We went full strength; is there owt to worry about? Oxford had loads to play for, so how much did that matter? All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Making its return to the historic Sunderland Empire stage in May is 'The Sunderland Story', which had its first run back in 2023 in front of sell-out crowds and standing ovations. To chat about its return and why we all are so passionate about Sunderland AFC and the city, Gav was joined by Nicky Allt (the show's writer and producer) and Ainsley Fannen, who plays the role of Kevin Carter and is a massive lifelong Lads fan! On today's agenda: What is The Sunderland Story, and how did the show come about? It was such a success the first time around, so why should people come along? The lads then get very passionate about all things Sunderland, winning at Wembley and why we're passionate about the city; This is such a special football club, and the show encapsulates everything about why we love Sunderland AFC All of this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roll up, roll up - it's the news roundup! Gav and Jonny got together to chat about the latest goings on in the world of SAFC... On today's agenda: Régis Le Bris' pre-Oxford press conference, in which he gave a load of injury updates and talked about the ability to 'turn it on' for the playoffs; Tony Mowbray's been sacked by West Brom, and there were some comments made which will sound familiar to Sunderland fans... Julio Arca has had his say on the whole debate around momentum; Marco Gabbiadini has called the booing of Tommy Watson at games "brainless"; All of this and more - subscribe to 'Haway The Podcast' so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not The Top 20 host/EFL pundit and Oxford fan George Elek joined Chris for a chat ahead of our penultimate league game of the season! On today's agenda: Are parachute payments making who goes up and down too predictable? Is the Championship a healthy league? What's happening at Oxford United? Did he predict the Lads would do so well? Will the U's get the result they need to stay in the Championship on Saturday? All of this and more - subscribe to 'Haway the Podcast' so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Son of Pele' MARTIN SMITH joined Chris & Martin for a chat after Sunderland's loss against Blackburn Rovers... On today's agenda: What did Smithy make of the approach and performance against Blackburn on Easter Monday? We pick his brains on the Tommy Watson situation, given he was also once a Sunlun youngster that was courted by top clubs! What does Martin think of how Sunderland are treating the lead-in to the Playoff campaign? Are the Lads concerned about the lack of goals, or is it not an issue? All of this and more - subscribe to 'Haway the Podcast' so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gav, Ant, Mike and Sam got together straight after the game for a pint to chat about another one of those dead-rubbers in the Championship - how important was this game in the grand scheme of things?! On today's agenda: Was anyone really arsed about the result? What positives can we pluck from that? The playoffs are just around the corner - are we suitably rested? All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you don't miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The games are coming thick and fast, and we're back at the Stadium of Light on Monday with a game against Blackburn Rovers. Joining us to look ahead to the game is Ian Herbert, a Rovers fan based in Sheffield who writes for BRFCS.com and is part of the 4000 Holes Podcast! On today's agenda: Ian brings us up to speed on what's going on at Ewood Park Is their Playoff dream over?! What's going on with the Venkys and their ownership of the club? The Lads go round the table to chat about what they think will happen in the game... All this and more - subscribe to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Martin are joined by Sunderland royalty in Gordon Armstrong to chat all about ten-man Sunderland's loss to play-off rivals Bristol City on Good Friday. On the agenda today: • Was it a red, and should we appeal it? • Is Regis Le Bris managing the squad in the right way? • Should Tommy Watson be given another chance after his display? • Football agent fees and how Sunderland are being run • Who would we prefer to face in the play offs? • Will we ever get to see Enzo play in his best position? • Should we give Isidor a chance out wide? • And is our form a cause for concern heading into the season's final throes? All this and more. Subscribe to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, Sunderland lost away at Bristol City but I'm not sure anyone's really arsed. Gav, Jonny and Bomber got together at full time to react to the game and to chat about Eliezer Mayenda's brilliance, the referee spoiling the game with a red card, Tommy Watson's performance and much more... On today's agenda: What the hell was the referee doing sending off Trai Hume?! Eliezer Mayenda - what a player, what a goal! The way the Lads reorganised was commendable... Nobody was impressed by Bristol City. Would we like to face these in the Playoffs? We give our player ratings... Three Word Reviews - we read 'em out (thanks to the folks over on Twitter!) All this and more. Subscribe to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Gav and Chris as they bring you up to date with the latest news in the world of Sunderland AFC! On the agenda today: We pay tribute to Carlton Fairweather, who sadly passed away this week The Lads react to what Régis Le Bris had to say in his pre-Bristol City press conference Régis Le Bris, Jobe Bellingham and Chris Rigg are all up for awards - but will any of them win owt? Is Chris prepared to part with almost eight grand for Michellin star matchday scran?! Sunderland take a young Lincoln City goalie on trial... All this and more - subscribe to Haway the Podcast so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Having made 320 appearances for Sunderland and 130 for Bristol City, Gary Owers knows a thing or two about both clubs! Nowadays he's the co-commentator for Brizzle games for BBC Radio Bristol, so we grabbed him for a chat ahead of an epic clash between the two playoff contenders on Good Friday... On today's agenda: Talking 1990 and beating the mags! What's Gary up to now and was he close to returning to SAFC years ago? What's he making of Sunderland at the moment? Does he worry about how the Lads are ending the season? How well have Bristol City done to be where they are? Would he like to see this game as the final? All this and more - subscribe to 'Haway The Podcast' so you never miss another episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices