WTF Sunderland Podcast

Happy new year - and what a great game to start with! It was a partocularly pleasing and very comfortable afternoon for Michael Beale's Sunderland as a sublime strike from Alex Pritchard couple with Naz Rusyn's first goal in Sunderland colours helped us to a 2-0 win over Preston. Myself, Brad and Lee go over all the talking points from the game as we gear up for a little cup match at the weekend. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PNE #EFLChampionship

Happy new year Sunderland fans. It has been a little dull recently but can we be welcomed into 2024 with some hope on the 1st of Jan? Preston are having a bit of a sticky patch themselves after an explosive start to the season and will head to the SOL knowing a win is needed to keep the pressure off Ryan Lowe. My old pal Tom Sandells, Preston fan, former Preston writer and just a very cool bloke joined me to give us the full lowdown on what we can expect from PNE this Monday. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PNE #EFLChampionship

Michael Beale's red and white's stutter on and we tried to chat about things despite one of the season's most drab games. Jack Clarke saved us once again on the road as the glorious left winger planted home a late equaliser to save us from a fruitless journey to New York...no, not that one. Its just me and Ross this week and I had a few too many whiskeys. Listen if you want. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #RUFC #EFLChampionship

Christmas arrived slightly late for Sunderland with an excellent away win at Hull City - can they make it a festive double? Rotherham United may be rock bottom but they did a number on Middlesbrough themselves on Boxing Day and are in dire need of the points for very different reasons. Thank fully we have Matt from the superb New York Talk to let us know exactly what we can expect from the Millers this Friday night. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #RUFC #EFLChampionship

We brought you something a little different for Christmas as we teamed up with the SunderlandEcho's excellent The Roar Podcast to go through our massive boxing day win at Hull City. In a stark contrast from Saturday's defeat to Coventry, Michael Beale's Sunderland got an absolutely massive win to hopefully kick start our season and me and James Copley go through it all. Tune in! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #HCAFC #EFLChampionship

Merry Christmas, eh? That was shambolic. The Micheal Beale got off to the worst possible start - worse yet - we probably all expected it. Niall Huggins is likely done for the season and tensions between fans and boards are heightened. When is Santa here? Join myself, Ross Black and Dave Lawrence as we got over a difficult weekend at the SOL. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CCFC #EFLChampionship

It's Christmas! And this year we had Michael Beale under our tree. Who'da known. Sunderlandland has continued to be as confusing and mesmsering as ever but we do have festive fixture to add some extra madness as we welcome Coventry City to the Stadium of Light on Saturday. My old pal Ross Spence of Sky Blues Extra was parachuted in to discuss what we can expect, how Ellis Simms and is doing and 'the transition season' for Coventry. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CCFC #EFLChampionship

So, the new man is one non of us expected in the shape of former QPR and Rangers man Michael Beale. The news has not been well received in the main, however, maybe things will work out afterall. But what can we expect? I roped in my good friend Scott Patterson from the excellent This Is Ibrox podcast to give us his thoughts and opinion on the appointment of Michael Beale and what it means for SAFC. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MichaelBeale #EFLChampionship

Mike Dodds' 100% record came to an end at Ashton Gate, however, it almost feels like the 1-0 loss to Bristol City was an afterthought after the weekend. The Lads lost and we do pick that apart but there's also tons of chat on Michael Beale, the ticket fiasco and just the general batshit 48 hours that we are all trying to get our heads around. Lee, Brad, Dave and Ross join me to go through absoltely everything. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship

The Mike Dodds train has picked up speed after two wins from two - but can he improve our away form on the way? It has been some time since we picked up a win on the road but as we take on a struggling Robins side without a win in four, maybe now we can rectify that? To let us know exactly what we are in for we are joined by Dave from Forever Bristol City to get the lowdown on Saturday's opponents. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship

That was glorious. Mike Dodds was again masterminded a tactical schooling of our play off rivals at the SOL as the Lads pulled up a massive 1-0 win over Leeds United. Arguably the best and most pleasing win of the season deserved a midweek special - you requested it and so we did it. COME ON. Join myself, Dave Lawrence and the Sunderland Echo's James Copley as we wax lyrical over a massive win against Leeds. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #LUFC #EFLChampionship

Doddsy masterminded one of our best wins of the season as the managerless Lads disposed of in-form West Brom 2-1 at the SOL. There was tons of talking points, referees and linesmen were at it again but, ultimately, the Lads chat over a solid win on Wearside - with listeners questions and a brand new segment thrown in for good measure. Join myself, Ross Black and Dave Lawrence as we get back to winning ways over the Baggies. YESSA. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WBA #EFLChampionship

The era of Tony Mowbray is over at Sunderland though the next era is yet to start without a manager yet to be appointed. It won't be easy as we face a fit and firing West Brom side that currently occupy a spot in the play offs places and bring a former Sunderland striker to the SOL in the shape of Josh Maja. Chris Hall of Albion Analysis joins me to chat about the Baggies good form, working with our former boss and why the score is likely to be 2-1, either way. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WBA #EFLChampionship

Tony Mowbray has been sacked - so yeah, we decided to chat about it. Moments after Tone was given the push, Ross and Brad joined me to chat about all sorts of stuff with zero planning. It is just an extra pod so get mucked in. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #TonyMowbray #EFLChampionship

A point is better than non but it really wasn't an inspiring performance at the Den as Sunderland struggling to a point against out of form Millwall. With conversation full of Mowbray in or out and a lack of plan B, we got to work on what is going wrong at Sunderland this season. Podcast debutant Lee Armstrong joins Ross Black to go through all the talking points from the game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship

With just two wins in eight, things are looking a little bit hairy for Sunderland and Tony. A midweek defeat to Huddersfield Town followed a dire defeat during the weekend and we are all set for a tough test as we head to The New Den. Alex Grace from ThatMillwallPod joins me to give us the full lowdown on their new boss, why they're struggling and how Duncan Watmore and the Honey Monster are getting on. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship

The away day woes continue as the Lads largely dominate but once again can't hit a barn door on their travels. Two first half strikes from Plymouth were enough to secure all three points for the Pilgrims as Sunderland failed to pick up three points on the road for the fourth game in a row. Dave and Brad join me to go through all the main talking points and your questions. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PAFC #EFLChampionship

Sorry it's late, I've been away... However, we are back as the Lads make the long journey to Plymouth Argyle hoping to keep our run going and grab back to back wins. Standing in our way is Bali Mumba and co. and to let us know exactly what we are in for is the excellent Ben from the Green and White podcast. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PAFC #EFLChampionship

Gerrin! Another terrific week at the SOL as we move back in the play offs. Ross and Dave join me to chat through our love for Jobe and a big win over Wayne Rooney's Birmingham. I'm afraid I was drunk again, but what you gonna do? Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship

Back to the SOL and back to winning ways? Wayne Rooney's Birmingham are next in town... Yet to win his first game, 'Wazza' and his City were pipped by a last minute Ipswich goal in their last game and in dire need of three points. What can we expect? Tommy from the excellent Blues Focus joins us to give us the full lowdown on Birmingham. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship

The return of the 0-0 draw and a frustrating weekend in South Wales it is then, eh? Ross and Dave (and a bit of Brad) join me to chat through Sunderland's failure to get past 10 man Swansea City in Wales on Saturday afternoon - plus all the usual listeners questions and too much Jack Daniels whiskey. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCAFC #EFLChampionship

We're off to Wales for the weekend - and we're coming for all three points - maybe. The Swans are no longer in love with the Russell Martin and Mike Duff has them back in form with 5 wins in 7 after a shaky start. But what can we expect this weekend? Luke Davies from the SwansCast gives me the lowdown on exactly what we're going to see from Swansea this weekend. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCFC #EFLChampionship

Back to winning ways and back amongst the goals - it was a lovely weekend on Wearside. Ross and Brad join me to go through the standout performances, Jacky Clarke and his unplayable ability, which players need a rest and which deserve a start. Plus loads of listener questions. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #NCFC #EFLChampionship

Three defeats on the spin mean it is rather a big week for Tony Mowbray and Sunderland as we welcome Norwich City to the SOL. The Canaries are not enjoying life in the mid-table section of the second tier right now and need a win of their own - but what has gone wrong for David Wagner and co? Chris Reeve of Talk Norwich City completes his What The Falk hat trick to give us the lowdown. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #NCFC #EFLChampionship

Back to back defeats and another victory for Alex Neil. One of those kind of weekends. It's just me and Dave this week as we look over a number of talking points and give our viewpoints and what we think is happening with Sunderland right now. Thrown in is a bit of a preview of the Leicester City game for your listening pleasure too. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCFC #EFLChampionship

International week is, England are on the way to Germany and Sunderland are back to face off against Alex Neil! Dr Evil has not had the best year and a bit at the Potters and the natives are getting restless, but why has it gone so wrong? We have a chat with David from the excellent Wizards Of Drivel to find out exactly what we are going to face this Saturday, Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCFC #EFLChampionship

A 0-4 stuffing from a team who hates us and the worst referee known to man. Wharra load of crap. Ross and Brad join me to chat through the many talking points from the home as Sunderland suffered their heaviest defeat of the season. It is what it is eh. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship

Derby day or Nawww-rby day, Saturday's early afternoon visit of Middlesbrough feels like one of the biggest games of the season so far with both sides in solid form. Two exciting fixtures last year saw both sides take a win each and everything is gearing up for the game this Saturday being another good one. To preview the match with Boro is the excellent Dana from the Boro Breakdown who gives us the lowdown on their new boys and why form has seen such an upturn. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship

How about that for a comfortable, classy Friday evening? Ross, Dave and Brad join me to chat through the amazing feeling of supporting Sunderland at the minute as we made light work of Sheffield Wednesday thanks for goals from Jack Clarke (x2) and big Dan Ballard. Soak it in and enjoy. Lovely! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SWFC #EFLChampionship

No wins in eight and a swashbuckling Sunderland in town next? Things haven't started to well for Sheffield Wednesday - alas, there's time to turn it around. Things have a gone a little awry for Wednesday over the summer and manager Xisco is not enamouring himself to the faithful. Can he turn it around on Friday or will the young of Sunderland triumph once more? We asked James from Wednesday Til I Die to return after his season long absence to give us the lowdown on Sheff Wed's poor start. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SWFC #EFLChampionship

Well that wasn't very nice of Cardiff to come and shithouse a win, was it? Anyway... A late Paddy McGuiness goal meant is was no likey, no lighty for the Lads as our winning run came to a frustrating end at the SOL this weekend. Dave Lawrence joined me on Monday morning to go over all the talking points and prove life isn't so bad afterall. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CCFC #EFLChampionship

Jacky Clarke and Mowbray's boys are on a roll - and next up is Aaron Ramsey and co. The Bluebirds have been enjoying themselves lately, with a big win over Swansea in the big followed up by an impressive victory over Coventry City in midweek - but have they got enough to topple the Lads? To let us know, Tom Coleman of WalesOnline joined to give us the lowdown on Cardiff's new boss, which players to look out for any how Sunderland can cause damage to the City backline. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CCFC #EFLChampionship

Another win and another great weekend! Tony Mowbray's Lads are once again on the play off march. Goals from Jack Clarke, Dan Ballard and Abdoullah Ba ensured Sunderland moved up to 7th in table and handed the fans a cracking day in the smoke. Brad, Dave and Ross joined me to wax lyrical about the win as Sunderland defeated QPR 3-1 at Loftus Road. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #QPR #EFLChampionship

Here comes Gareth Ainsworth! Oh no! - snakeskin Chelsea boots and low cut shirt are on the way. QPR have been in a bit of turmoil over the last few months but, like ourselves, had a big win just before the international break and both sides will be hoping to make it two wins from two this weekend at Loftus Road. Can the Lads make it back to back victories? To let us know what we can expect this Saturday is the excellent Clive from QPR fansite LoftForWords who I am certain you will enjoy. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #QPR #EFLChampionship

What a day, what a game and honestly a 72 hours only Sunderland AFC could produce. By God, we love 'em. Automatic promotion chasing, big spending Southampton rocked up at the Stadium Of Light on Saturday afternoon and got royally, and deservedly, humped by a magnificent red and white performance. We've got for well over an hour this week as me, Dave, Brad and Ross try to pick apart that 72 hours between the transfer window and our biggest Championship win in many moons. Haway the Lads! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SFC #EFLChampionship

Southampton? At home? On a Saturday at 12:30pm? Yes - oddly The high flying Saints are heading to the SOL for a bizarrely timed kick off this weekend for our toughest test of the season yet. Six years on from our last clash, Southampton writer and my pal Georga Rees-Julian joins me to update us on our opponents this weekend. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SFC #EFLChampionship

It was a solid point down at Coventry but as the transfer window ticks to a close, worries are becoming more and more apparent. A 0-0 draw rarely has many talking points and it wasn't the move riveting game of all time, but there's still plenty to discuss after Sunderland added another point to the board. Ross and Dave join me to run through all the talking points from the game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CCFC #EFLChampionship

Back to winning ways but this weekend we head straight into one of the most difficult games of the season. That said, ourselves and Coventry City aren't exactly the best of friends and we are due a win at their place. Ross from Sky Blues Extra joins me to give me the lowdown on Ellis Simms and Coventry's early season form. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CCFC #EFLChampionship

That's more like it, Lads! It wasn't vintage Sunderland but it was good and Jobe Bellingham has arrived on Wearside to give us all a much needed lift. A nice little 2-1 win over struggling Rotherham United gives us the lift we needed to hopefully kick start the season. Myself, Ross and Dave look at what the win taught us, what still needs to be done and what we thought of a massive three points. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #RUFC #EFLChampionship

Right, enough of this losing shite. Let's get back to the 3 points business. Haway the Lads! Rotherham United are the visitors this week and striker or no striker, the Lads require a win to kick start the season. Can we do it? Matt from New York Talk joins me to give us the lowdown on the Millers and all we can expect this weekend. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #RUFC #EFLChampionship

Well - this is getting annoying already. Bring back pre-season optimism, Another defeat and more questions than answers have left us a feeling a bit flat, so sit back and listen to us (and Enya) try to unriddle the Sunderland puzzle - and fail. Myself, and Dave pick apart our first away game of the season and attempt to find a resolve to Sunderland's poor start. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PNE #EFLChampionship

Two defeats in a week mean it hasn't exactly been the start we hoped for...but this Saturday could see it put right...hopefully. Sunderland head to Preston North End to attempt to pick up their first three points of the campaign and if it's anything like last year's visit to Deepdale, it's going to be some afternoon, Journalist and Preston fan Tom Sandells returns to run me through PNE's summer and what we can expect this Saturday, Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PNE #EFLChampionship

Well that was annoying, wasn't it? Sunderland started their season with a frustrating 2-1 home loss to newly promoted Ipswich Town in a game that posed more questions than we may be comfortable with, Myself, Brad and Dave pick apart our opening game of the season and figure out what we can - and can't - take from the defeat. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #ITFC #EFLChampionship

Bloody hell - it's back! And so are we, because you asked so kindly. Pre-season is over, the signings are in and the real thing is about to get underway. Could anything sound sweet? Yes - a bloody big win on Sunday. Returning guest Benjamin Bloom returns to give us the lowdown on what has happened with the Tractor Boys since the League One days - its a wee bit different. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #ITFC #EFLChampionship

With less than a week to go, the whole gang got together to preview the upcoming seasons, our hopes, fears and predictions. Can Sunderland mount a title charge? Who will be our key player - and how do we approach 23/24 after the surprise success from last year. Tune in as we go through it all. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #Sunderland AFC #EFL

After being away for literally a month, we're back to chat all about Sunderland's pre-season, the signings, the club shop and everything else wlrth chatting about. Myself, Brad Sharpe and new baby daddy Ross Black got together to run the rule over our pre-season so far, who we like the look of most from the new boys, Chrissy Rigg and Saturday's game against Mallorca. Pleased to be back! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #Sunderland AFC #EFL

It's back - almost. The 23/24 Championship fixtures are out and we are here to give a good old reaction to them. Myself, and regular Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharpe got together to give some "live" reaction to the fixture list being while we look at Sunderland's summer recruitment so far in a nice short and sharp (bit like Brad really) podcast. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #Sunderland AFC #EFL

There was no Wembley win this time but we certainly had fun along the way, didn't we? Brad and Dave joined to go through a season of progress, wonder and dreams and chat about what it has taught us and what it means for the future. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #EFLChampionship

Sadly, it just wasn't to be for the Lads despite our magnificent season. Luton were simply a little too strong for us and a second Wembley appearance in a row was a goal too far out of our reach. But this doesn't feel like sadness - it isn't the end, but a start. Me and Dave join to smile, laugh - and cry just a little in our final review show of the season. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #LTFC #EFLChampionship

What a day at the Stadium of Light. It's only half way, but by God, no matter what - how proud are we of these boys? Myself, Brad, Ross and Dave all met up before and after the game run the rule over Pierre Ekwah's masterclass, Amad's brilliance and an all round great day in the sun at the SOL. Get in! On to Tuesday. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #LTFC #EFLChampionship