WTF Sunderland Podcast

Ah, the taste of bitter disappointment on a weekend, how are we? Sunderland threw away two big points in the promotion chase after royally messing it up at Fleetwood Town. Brilliant. To discuss a bitterly disappointing draw, Sunderland fans Brad Sharp and Connor Gardner join Ben from Fleetwood Town YouTube channel Cods Vlogs to pour over a fascinating, if ultimately frustration draw at Highbury. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #FTFC #EFL

WE ARE (STILL) TOP OF THE LEAGUE. Sunderland racked up their fifth win in six games and everything is going swimming at the Stadium of Light. But could former boss Simon Grayson upset the apple cart this weekend? Tom Sandells, digital sports journalist for the Lanacashire Post covering Fleetwood Town joins me to discuss the Cod Army's recent decent form and what's been happening over the last year. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Joey Barton - how did it end, why did it end and how is the feeling amongst the Cod Army about him now? • The Fleetwood Academy - will it prop them up this year? • A year of Grayson - how has it gone? • Predictions, players to watch and more. #SAFC #FTFC #LeagueOne

Sunderland continue to march on, as the Lads open up a gap at the top of the League One table. Accrington Stanley gave Lee Johnson's side a real test, but a Dan Neil masterclass and a cool Carl Winchester finish ensured Sunderland took the spoils. To discuss, what felt like, a big win and a hugely enjoyable game are Sunderland fans Brad Sharp and Dave Lawrence, while Tony from Stanley podcast Across The Pitch made his What The Falk hat trick to give us give an alternative view. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #ASFC #EFL

International weekend is gone and the Lads are back. High flying Accrington Stanley venture to the Stadium this week for a early season top of the table clash. Tony from popular Stanley podcast Across The Pitch joins me from Toronto to discuss their good early season form and more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Four wins in six - can Accy Stanley really challenge this year? • Plenty of new signings, but which ones have impressed the most? • Dion Charles and Colby Bishop's striking ability. • Predictions. #SAFC #ASFC #LeagueOne

Welcome to another #SAFC transfer special! Sunderland added a further two Deadline Day additions as Bayern Munich goalkeeper Ron-Thorben Hoffman and Union Berlin (and former Bayern) winger Leon Dajaku joined the club. We did not expect the wonderful Tom Adams of Bavarian Football Works to return so soon, but we are delighted he did, as he gives us the lowdown on the Black Cats latest recruits. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • The pairs strengths and weaknesses. • Why would Bayern allow them both to leave? An insight into Bayern's recruitment strategy • What are the differences between the German third tier and League One? • A comprehensive history on both players & much, much more. #RonThorbenHoffman #LeonDajaku

This is our house, and you play by our rules. GERRIN. The Lads won AGAIN, and Dan Neil, Elliot Embleton and Ross Stewart are just really good lads. To discuss, what felt like, a huge win are Sunderland fans Jack Shields and Dave Lawrence, while Jonny King from Wycombe Wanderers podcast The Wanderer joined us to give an alternative view. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WWFC #EFL

The first real big test of the season? Possibly. Recorded before Aiden O'Brien turned into a prime Harry Kane, Sunderland take on familiar foes Wycombe at the Stadium of Light this Saturday with both sides bang in form. Tom from JJ's Left Foot joins us to give us the Chairboys viewpoint. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Josh Scowen - how's he doing? • Wycombe are flying, is Gareth Ainsworth onto another promotion? • Injury worries, PPG and the Championship season. • Is Luke O'Nien really a midfielder? #SAFC #WWFC #LeagueOne

Sunderland are back in business, thanks to a superb (ahem) Carl Andreas Winiesta strike against Wimbledon. The Stadium of Light was rocking again as the Lads made it three wins in four, and Sunderland fan Jack Shields and Wimbledon fan Lee Finch from The Wombles Had a Dream podcast join me to react to the game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #AFCWimbledon #EFL

It was all going so well - then Burton came along. However, a chance to bounce back is upon us, as we face a double header at the Stadium of Light. This week, Lee from The Wombles Had a Dream Podcast joins me to chat Saturday's game. It's a cracker. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • The return to Plough Lane and what it meant. • The Dons solid start to the season - can it continue? • Wimbledon, what it means to the community and the next step. • Predictions, players to watch and all the rest. & much, much more. #SAFC #AFCWimbledon #LeagueOne

2-1 is the new 1-1. Sunderland won their third game in a row, with an identical score line and Ross Stewart, once again, at the forefront. It was an eventful day at Stadium:MK and myself, Dave and Liam from MK1 Podcast joined me to review the game in full. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MKDons #EFL

Two games and two wins is a pretty solid start to the season. Sunderland dispatched of Wigan in front of 31k fans, before Josh Hawkes and Aiden O'Brien ensured we progress in the Caraboa Cup. However, League One action is back as we head to MK Dons for a tasty weekend away day, and Liam from MK1 Podcast joins me to preview the game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Russell Martin - what is Liam's thoughts on his departure? • The transfer window was good. Does a change in manager alter that? • Will Grigg, are MK sure they don't want him? • Predictions, players to watch and all the rest. & much, much more. #MKDons #SAFC #LeagueOne

GERRIN! What a great performance, 31k back in the stadium, Charlie Wyke had a stinker and the Lads are winning the league with no full backs. Adam from Wigan Athletic's PWU Podcast joins us once more, with Dave and Jack in the red and white corner with me celebrate a cracking win over a potential promotion contender. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WAFC #EFL

Sunderland are back - and we have no full backs. Well, we're still here in the third and, who knows, we may never leave. However, we have to try - starting with Max Power and his mates on Saturday. Adam from PUW Podcast joins me to chat Wigan Athletic's busy summer. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Why you wanna be Stoke 2009, huh punk? • Is Max Power the same Max Power from his flare holding days of 2017? • Wyke, 10k a week and Latics fans early impression. • Predictions, why McGeady is still great and promotion. & much, much more. #SAFC #WAFC #LeagueOne

Here comes the season! The Euros were a dream, but the grind of club football is back, and the Lads are finally back to review it, amongst some much needed sillyness. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Ange Postecoglou and the madness of the SPL. Never change. • Graham makes an outlandish prediction. • Joe Hart pisses off Scott and the world came at him FAST. • Sunderland chat and can you win a league with no full backs? • And loads more. #SPL #SAFC #FootballPredictions

The Euros are done, and whilst we are still in mourning, the league football is back. What better way to get ready for #SAFC to come then by starting the campaign with a Sunderland special? Bristol Rovers defender, and former Sunderland man, Jack Baldwin joins me for an hour to chat the trials and tribulations of being a Sunderland player in the third tier. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. Promotion to WSL - excited? From Germany to Scotland star - growing up in the Bundesliga World Cup 2019 and THAT Argentina game Hopes for Scotland WNT and what comes next #SophieHoward #SWNT #LCFC

The Euros are done, and whilst we are still in mourning, the league football is back. What better way to get ready for #SAFC to come then by starting the campaign with a Sunderland special? Bristol Rovers defender, and former Sunderland man, Jack Baldwin joins me for an hour to chat the trials and tribulations of being a Sunderland player in the third tier. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. McGeady - are the rumours true? What happened after that Coventry 5-4 game? Playing in front of 90k a Wembley Adjusting to Netflix being in and around the club at all times #JackBaldwin #Sunderland

It hurts. Words are hard to conjure up just 24 hours later...but we tried. Me and Matt from Gills In The Blood try our best to analyse what has been an amazing tournament that, sadly, came to an agonising - yet familiar - ending. This England team, manager, staff, players, did us proud and we are truly thankful for everything you gave us. On to Qatar. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ITAENG #ThreeLions #Euro2020

What else can be said but THIS is the chance to make history. It simply has never been bigger in our lifetime, and we try to put it into words how much this game means to us in the preview. Matt from @GillsInTheBlood joins Jack Shields and Italian football expert @ChloeBeresford to run the rule over a game that is sure to make those bums squeak. Tune in. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Where are Italy weak and how can England damage them? • Team selection. They'll all want to start, but who does our panel think should? • History, not being second for once and making this trophy ours. How can we do it? • The Italian media. Mind games or genuine belief? & much, much more. #ITAENG #Euro2020 #ThreeLions

FACKING HELL MAYTE. We've got to a major tournament final. If we do this, IF we do this, it may be the greatest thing that ever happened. However, forget about Sunday for a moment and bask in the wonder of Wednesday night's win. Jack Shields, Gills In The Blood host Matt and The Third Tier's Tom Mayne join me to discuss THE greatest day in the history of us following the Three Lions. God that felt good. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGDEN #ThreeLions #Euro2020

This is going too far and I'm starting to feel positive. Stop this England - actually, please don't. I'm off to the semi's on Wednesday, but podcasts must be made as we review the Ukraine win and preview the mammoth Denmark game. Matt from @GillsInTheBlood, Jack Shields and Matt from @ThisIsTranmere join me to run the rule over a game that is sure to make those bums squeak just a little bit. Tune in. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Looking over a supremely comfortable win over Ukraine - are we just really good now? • Sancho, Pickford, Maguire, Kane - yes, I think we are really good! • The semi's at Wembley - we've been here before, we do we go any further? • Which Denmark player would Matt take in the England starting 11? #ENGDEN #Euro2020 #ThreeLions

Bloody hell. This is getting to the crunch, isn't it? England travel away from Wembley for the first time in the tournament this weekend as they take on Ukraine in the Stadio Olimpico in Rome and, of course, the WTF team are here to preview it for you. Matt from @GillsInTheBlood and Ukrainian fan and football expert Andrew Todos of @ZoryaLondonsk join me to run the rule over a game that is sure to make those bums squeak just a little bit. Tune in. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Ukraine - sometimes good, sometimes not, what can we expect? • The starting lineup for England. So many choices, but which is the right one? • The time is now for England, but will Ukraine be another huge Euro 2020 upset? We f***ing hope not! • Playing on Rome = minimal England fans. Will it make a difference? & much, much more. #UKRENG #Euro2020 #ThreeLions

WE BEAT THE GERMANS! WE BEAT THE BLOODY GERMANS! I was lucky enough to be at Wembley to see England make a huge stride towards getting into the latter stages of Euro 2020 and boy, are things heating up. Jack Shields and Gills In The Blood host Matt join me to discuss one of the greatest days in the history of the Three Lions. God that felt good. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGGER #ThreeLions #Euro2020

Jesus. This is a big one, isn't it? England vs Germany is never boring. Part enemies, part secret admiration, there's genuinely no bigger game on the international stage and we are less than 48 hours away from it. Matt from @GillsInTheBlood, WTF regular Jack Shields and our German football expert Tom from @BravarianFootballWorks join me to run the rule over a game that will give us guaranteed fireworks. Tune in. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • England. Have we hit top gear yet, and are the Germans really all that? • Joachim Low, Thomas Muller and the newcomers to look out for • Penalties. Penalties. Please God, not penalties. • Please don't do penalties. & much, much more. #ENGGER #Euro2020 #ThreeLions

Scotland are gone and England face up to a classic against the Germans. However, before we chat about next week's last 16 tie, we recap and review the final Group D games for both sides. Jack Shields and the Daily Record's Gab McKay pick apart the games, as we try to look at what comes next for both sides. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #CZEENG #CROASCO #Euro2020

Here we go then. Group D's finale. England should be safely through, even if in third place, but it is shit or bust for Scotland as they face Croatia. Regular What The Falk-ers Ian Graham and Scott Kennedy join me to give thoughts and opinions on both games, plus more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • England - rings the changes, or too soon to panic? • Can Steve Clarke turn a spirited team into a winning team? • Is it better to finish second in Group D, or is that too defeatist? • Will Scotland finally, FINALLY, make it to the last 16 of a tournament? & much, much more. #SCOCRO #ENGCZE #Euro2020

Football is weird. Heroes one day, villans the next - but what do we make of the Wembley showcase from both perspectives? Scotland the happier of two, they now face a mammoth game against Croatia on Tuesday, while England limp into the last 16 more or so. Matt from @GillsInTheBlood, the Daily Record's Gab McKay and Edinburgh Live's Jacob Farr pick apart the game, as we try to look at a game that has frustrated England fans, and overjoyed Scots. Tune in. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGSCO #Euro2020 #EnglandvsScotland

It's the big one... Well, at least until the final. England vs Scotland, in a major tournament at Wembley. It really doesn't get much bigger than that. Regular What The Falk-ers Jack Shields and Scott Kennedy join me to give thoughts and opinions from both sides of the fence. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • England have the firepower, Scotland brings underdog the spirit. Who wins? • Plenty of team selection discussion on both sides. • Gazza, Don Hutchison, Paul Scholes - who's the next Auld Enemy hero? • Loads of Euro 2020 chat. & much, much more. #ENGSCOT #Euro2020 #ThreeLions

One day you're a hero, the next you're falling into an empty net after being lobbed from 50 yards. The story of Scotland's opening game at the Euros was not a happy one. Especially not David Marshall. Scott Kennedy, the Daily Record's Gab McKay and Football CFB's Callum McFadden take in the game, as we try to look at a frustrating game with only the best gallows humour. Tune in. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SCOCZE #DavidMarshall #Euro2020

England won their opening game of UEFA Euro 2020, with Raheem Sterling notching the only goal of a fairly one-sided game. Get in! Matt Hibbert of ThisIsTranmere and Ian Graham of Cult Connections joined me to take in all the main talking points and the best of the action. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGCRO #ThreeLions #Euro2020

23 years in the making, Scotland are back at a major tournament - and WTFP is here to preview it for you. To join me to preview Steve Clarke's boys opening game against Czech Republic is regular guest Scott, the Daily Record Gab McKay and Edinburgh Evening News' Jacob Farr. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Is it a must-win game already? • Stick with the team that got Scotland there, or throw in a grenade? • Scott's building a fence • Predictions and going to the ACTUAL game & much, much more. #Scotland #Euro2020 #SCOCZE

Here we go then. As promised, we'll be with you throughout England's Euro 2020 tournament with previews and reactions - let's hope it's all the way to the final. To join me to preview the Three Lions opening game against Croatia is popular former guest Matt from @ThisIsTranmere and regular contributor Connor Gardner. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Memories of England vs Croatia. • Who's getting into the starting XI? • Gareth Southgate's superb letter in the player's tribune. • Predictions, Jack Grealish and Phil Foden. & much, much more. #ItsComingHome #Euro2020 #ENGCRO

What The Falk is at the Euros - no, really, I live next to Hampden Park! And we'll be with you throughout. England previews, reactions, Scotland previews and reactions and we'll be with you right up to the Wembley final. In our final preview before the tournament, Connor, Ian and Scott join me to go group by group, assess the teams, make our tournament predictions and loads more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #Euro2020 #UEFAEuro2020

What The Falk is at the Euros - no, really, I live next to Hampden Park! And we'll be with you throughout. England previews, reactions, Scotland previews and reactions and we'll be with you right up to the Wembley final. In our second Euro 2020 podcast, Graham, podcast regular, Motherwell fan and Sofology hater Scott joins The Daily Record's Gab McKay to discuss Scotland's squad, Gilmour, Turnbull and...can Scotland get into the last 16? All that and loads more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #Euro2020 #Euro2020Scotland #Euro2020

The Midlands have a new starlet in Leicester City's Shannon O'Brien, and I was delighted to joined by her following her sides promotion to the WSL. We chat the Foxes in-depth, alongside her upbringing in the game and loads more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. Training with Emile Heskey Just how good is her highly-rated boss? What Sky showing WSL games could mean for the women's game Her toughest opponent #ShannonOBrien #LCFC #WomensSuperLeague

What The Falk is at the Euros - no, really, I live next to Hampden Park! And we'll be with you throughout. England previews, reactions, Scotland previews and reactions and we'll be with you right up to the Wembley final. In our first Euro 2020 podcast, Graham, podcast regular Jack Shields and Matt from Gills In The Blood discuss Gareth Southgate's England, the squad, who excites us, how far we'll go and the age-old question - is it coming home? Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #Euro2020 #England #GarethSouthgate

You wait 411 days to get back into the Stadium of Light, and the season ends in 90 minutes. A valiant first half did not bring anything more than the despair of hope. However, there are plenty of talking points. Tom Clarke from the Times joins us once more, with Ian Graham in the red and white corner with me to assess a heartbreaking second leg between #SAFC and #TheImps. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app.

It's a new show...Sorry, we wanted to be more enthused but alas. A review show with a difference, where we invite a Sunderland fan AND a fan of this opposition. Tom Clarke from the Times and Connor Gardner join me to discuss a shocker of a first leg between #SAFC and #TheImps. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app.

Here we go - it's time for the lottery of the playoffs. Confident? It's a bumper show, as we invite every side from the League One playoffs onto the show to look at how each of them are feeling heading into the semi-finals. Si from #OUFC 's the Fence End pod makes his hattrick by returning for the third time, The Times digital sports editor Tom Clarke rejoins the show to look at the Imps and Matt from Blackpool blog Mitch Cook's Left Foot makes his What The Falk debut. What are we talking about? Who's going to be the star men for each team? Who is feeling the most confident - and who isn't? Sunderland generally lose playoffs, Blackpool generally win - does it make a difference? Could it a tale of the toughest defences? Or will it be a League One playoffs goal-fest? #SAFC #TheImps #BlackpoolFC

Talk about a dead rubber. Firstly, thanks for joining me this season for the preview podcast. We'll have something a little different coming for you in the coming weeks, so subscribe if you haven't, tune in and let's get promoted. Returning guest, Charles, joins us from @CobblersToMe. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • So...relegation? Where did it go wrong for Northampton? • Some controversial Sunderland opinions from Charles. • Alan Carr - don't ask, just listen. • Remembering Roy Keane rants. & much, much more. #SAFC #PAFC #LeagueOne

Recently retired Scottish forward Rory Low joins me to discuss his career in full as he survey's his career after hanging up his boots. There's some great Ally McCoist anecdotes, fantastic insight into growing up during one of Rangers most successful periods and loads more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. His horrific leg break at Carlisle and what that can do for his mentality Jim Jefferies guidance while Rory was still a nipper. Playing in front of 50k fans at Ibrox. Life after football and why call centre work ain't so bad after all. All that and loads more. #RoryLoy #FalkirkFC #Rangers

Could thing's get any worse? In Sunderland's case...probably. A win on Saturday would guarantee the Lads a place in the play-off's but non of us are really sure we can put ourselves through it again. However, like always in football, there's a game to concentrate on and The Herald's Stephen Mcllkenny joins me to chat about Plymouth Arygle and preview the weekend game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Plymouth are conceded over 3 goals a game recently, what's going on? • How good is Ryan Lowe? • Thoughts on former players Callum McFadzean and Remi Matthews. • Are Plymouth's players already on the beach? & much, much more. #SAFC #PAFC #LeagueOne

Automatic promotion is well and truly out of the window for Sunderland, so it's time to get back to winning ways after five games without a win. Hopefully, we can begin with a win over Accrington this Saturday. Tony from Across The Pitch joined all the way from Toronto to chat the weekend game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Tony lives in Canada - so why Accrington? • John Coleman's knack of finding a non-league gem. • Is Dion Charles the latest Stanley find? • Inconsistent form, and lost by 5, 6 and 7 goals. & much, much more. #SAFC #ASFC #LeagueOne

This was nigh on impossible to do, as Graham decided he had to vomit randomly about five times during the episode. Aside from that, we chat about the disgrace that is the #EuropeanSuperLeague and we pick which three teams we would put into a #ESL for very different reasons. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Graham is really, really, really sick. • Listen to the Lads panic as I cradle a toilet. • Which teams have we got it in for? • Wycombe vs Colombia • And loads more.

Well, it looks like Sunderland have, yet again, blew their chances of automatic promotion as they head to play-off hopefuls Blackpool this week. Games are running out, and for Sunderland, anything less than a win here will 100% consign the club too the League One play-offs. To chat all about Blackpool's recent form is the host of excellent The Third Tier podcast Tom Mayne. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Elliott Embleton - how's he doing? • Well, Jerry Yates seems to be doing a job - but who else should we be concerned about in the Seasiders ranks? • Life before and after the O****n's. • Will we meet again in the play offs? & much, much more. #SAFC #BlackpoolFC #LeagueOne

AFC Wimbledon defender Ben Heneghan joined me last week to chat about his career to date. We discuss his life growing up at Everton, frustration at Sheffield United and being a free agent in a Covid-19 world. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. His love for Motherwell and why he enjoyed playing for them so much. Almost joining Sunderland and why it didn't happen. Finding his feet after months being a free agent at AFC Wimbledon. Playing during a protest at Blackpool. All that and loads more. #BenHeneghan #AFCWimbledon #Motherwell

Sunderland took four points from six over the Easter weekend to extend their unbeaten run to 12 games. With only eight games to go, the League One promotion race is really hotting up, with our Achilles heel Charlton next up at the Stadium of Light. Me owld mucka Nath from @CharltonLive joined me this week to discuss the Addicks season so far. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Six months into the Sandergaard era - how is it going? • He didn't do much at Charlton, so what does Nath make of Aiden McGeady tearing up League One? • Surely it can't be another Sunderland vs Charlton final? • Nigel Adkins is the nicest man on the planet - but how has he started at the Valley? & much, much more. #SAFC #CAFC #LeagueOne

If you're looking for calm relaxing football chat, you're in the wrong place as we went off on loads of BRILLIANT tangents this week. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • F**KING HAMILTON. Brian Rice is ragin' • Do you like Phil Collins? • A different take on Easter • Ian is now Alan Hansen • And loads more. #BrianRice #Scotland #ScottishFootball

Sunderland butted Karl Robinson's Oxford United out of the way on Friday to edge closer to those automatic promotion spots, but another win this Easter Monday against Peterborough United would put the Lads in dreamland. However, Posh will be feeling the exact same and Tim from popular Posh pod @TheYellowBlock joined me to discuss both sides biggest game of the season. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Why Posh's dangerman is not Clarke-Harris, Szmodics or Dembele, but someone returning to fitness... • Is Tim tipping Hull and Posh, Sunderland and Posh or Sunderland and Hull for automatic - and who do he think are the best two teams based on quality shown this term? • Darragh MacAnthony and he unique ability to sign young, unknown stars and sell them for millions. • Old school terracing, and reminiscing about previous Peterborough away days. & much, much more. #SAFC #PUFC #LeagueOne

It's a crucial Easter weekend doubleheader and first up is Oxford United and Karl Robinson. To discuss The U's weird old season is returning guest and all-round lovely fella Si from @TheFenceEndPod. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • How the U's key player almost lost his sight but is gradually coming back to form. • A season of thirds - the good, the bad and the - well we're not sure really. • Is the pre-season loss Rob Dickie still affecting Oxford? • Two midfielders at full-back you say? & much, much more. #SAFC #OUFC #LeagueOne

We were joined by a familiar face to sports fans, as Sky Sports' Ed Draper joined us to chat the week in football. All the usual chats, plus we chat who we think is the Premier League's best-ever foreign import. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Roy Keane for Celtic? • Scott's HUGE Matt Hancock rant • Some cracking shouts for goal of the week • Does Ed think Ian looks like David Moyes? • And loads more. #EdDraper #SkySports #EricCantona