WTF Sunderland Podcast

Its a very preview show this week, as my holiday mode is well and truly on. However, far from leaving the preview show on the cutting room floor, this weekend's game was far too big to simply leave out. The ever reliable, always interesting Si from Oxford United's Fence End Pod joins again to chat Saturday's game, Oxford's defeat on Saturday and a whole host of stuff in this bumper episode. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #OUFC #EFL

Last minute winners are class. Sunderland grabbed a vital - potentially season defining - 95th minute winner to takes all three points against The Gills on Saturday and, as always, we dissect the talking points from the weekend. Dave Lawrence, Brad Sharp and Phil Wilson join to complete a packed Monday show where we discuss Alex Neil, the play-off push and loads more, inc. a big Corry Evans debate. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #GFC #EFL

It feels like we've been away ages, doesn't it? Alas, Sunderland return to League One action on Saturday, as enter the weekend outside of the play-offs in seventh place and needing a win against a side we often struggle to beat at home. My old mucker Matt from @GillsInTheBlood returns to chat Gills resurgence in form, trouble in the boardroom and loads more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #GTFC #EFL

Pretty performances, but no ugly win this week as Sunderland drew a blank at Sincil Bank. Dave Lawrence and Michael Bowers join to dissect the game, Patrick Robert's performance and much more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #LCFC #EFL

Ugly wins are still wins, no matter how you look at it. And that's been Sunderland's last fortnight in a nutshell - but who ever said getting out of this division is pretty? We'd certainly take another late, unattractive win on Saturday against the Imps, wouldn't we? Former guest, and What The Falk fan favourite, Tom Clarke moves away from the Sports Desk at The Times and The Game podcast to make his first appearance of the season to chat Lincoln, Chris Maguire and what has gone wrong for the club this season. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #TheImps #EFL

It wasn't pretty, but when three points are all that's needed, who is arguing? Dave Lawrence and Bradley Sharpe (and his little man Archie briefly!) join to talk through Sunderland's 2-0 win over Crewe, Defoe, Patrick Roberts and much more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CreweAlex #EFL

Is it to be woooooaaaah Sweet Luke O9, or Highway To Hell this weekend? With Sunderland - you can never really know. The Lads face bottom of table, out of sorts Crewe Alexandra at the Stadium of Light, as they look to make it two home wins from two following the midweek victory of Fleetwood Town. To join me and give us the lowdown on exactly what has gone wrong with David Artell and the Alex this season is the lovely Steve from the excellent Railwayman Podcast. Tune in! Oh...and read this https://coppafeel.org/info-resources/health-information/breast-cancer-in-men/ - check your bits lads and lasses! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CreweAlex #EFL

The Lads are on the road again, as Sunderland travel to London to take on bogey team Charlton. The 3-0 win over Wigan was, in short, really good - but we must continue that level of form if we are to finally get promoted out of this league, even if that must be via the dreaded play-offs. Nath from Charlton Live once again joins me on the podcast to discuss The Addicks poor form, their serious injury issues and "player of the year" George Dobson. All that and loads more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CAFC #EFL

After weeks of misery, Alex Neil and co reminded us just why we love this club. A terrific performance at the DW Stadium saw Sunderland demolish second place Wigan Athletic to grab only their second win of 2022. Dave Lawrence and SAFC Central Scotland's social media man Dan Pugh joined me to discuss the colossus that is Arby Xhemaji and a terrific away day for the Lads. Haway! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WAFC #EFL

Sunderland are stuck in rot that appears to be wrecking anything good that the 21/22 season had to offer. And if they were hoping for an easy ride this weekend in order to shrug it off, they're shit outta luck as we face in-form automatic promotion favourites Wigan Athletic away. Adam from 'Tics pod Progress With Unity joins me to chat Max Power's tremendous season, why Wigan have been so bloody good this season and gives us an update on Charlie Wyke. Join us. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WAFC #EFL

Review shows haven't been for the faint hearted recently - and things just feel a little gloomy right now. So instead of reviewing why we hate Sunderland at the moment, Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharpe join myself to go over why we love Sunderland, the moments that made us fall in love, the days we'll never forget and the Sunderland we know and love. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #EFL

Considering the 90 minutes on the pitch is normally the most important thing, it feels weird to be YET AGAIN discussing the mess in the Sunderland board. Alas, a game will be had on Saturday at the Stadium of Light and - like it or not - it's crucial if we are to have any chance of clawing anything out of this slowly souring season. The ever reliable Liam from the MK1 Podcast joined us once again to give us the lowdown on Liam Manning's first months in charge, Connor Wickham and what he makes of Sunderland calamitous fall from grace. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MKDONS #EFL

It's easy to forget that Sunderland AFC are a football club, and not a dramatized soap opera. On the pitch, things aren't great - but off the pitch, things are even more concerning for many fans. Dave Lawrence and SAFC Central Scotland's main man Phil Wilson pick apart another poor performance, discuss Charlie Methven's continual appearances at games and the appointment of Alex Neil. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #AFCW #EFL

I have to admit, I honestly don't know how I do this podcast when Sunderland AFC is in such a mess on, and off, the pitch. But, the preview show must go on. The wonderful Lee Finch of The Wombles Had A Dream joins to discuss the only team lower than Sunderland in the form table - Wimbledon! Can the Dons pile more misery on the Lads, or will both sides bad form cancel each other out? Join us to find out all that, plus the Wimbledon thoughts on Sunderland and which pubs to visit near Plough Lane. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #AFCW #EFL

Will it ever work out for Sunderland, or is this never ending spiral going to last forever? Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharp join to pick apart another depressing day in the history of SAFC, Ken Dodd, flatulence and more. It's a sad one. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #DRFC #EFL

What a difference a week makes. Lee Johnson is a distant memory, JD is in red and white again and Roy Keane is reportedly on the verge of becoming the new boss. It's f***ing mental, innit? However, in the midst of all this crazy chat is a game of bloody football. It's sure to be rocking at the SOL this Saturday and Adam from Doncaster Rovers site IntoTheEmptyNet joined me to give us the inside info on if Donny can take a pee on our chips this weekend. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #DRFC #EFL

Sunderland got back to winning ways with a battling win over Portsmouth last weekend and, without a midweek game, the Lads have been able to rest up ahead of a tough away game at the on Saturday. Bolton Wanderers are our hosts this weekend as we head to Greater Manchester looking to put together one of those good Lee Johnson streaks. It's been a funny old season for the Trotters, though Ian Evatt has already said he feels they are "the best side in the league." Does our guest and Bolton fan Will Jones agree? Tune in as the lovely Will gives us the lowdown on the Wanderers season so far. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BWFC #EFL

Bit of a different show for you this week, as the Sunderland Central Scotland supporters branch catch up before and after the game to give you an all new, one off reaction show. Phil Wilson and Danny Pugh join myself to run through a gutsy 1-0 over an organised Portsmouth side as Sunderland move back into second. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PUP #EFL

Dropped points against Wycombe, Lincoln City and Accrington mean Sunderland have dropped off the pace a little at the summit of League One. Familiar foes Portsmouth are the visitors on Saturday - but can the Lads put in an improved display and bag three much needed points? Things have improved slightly at Pompey, and regular preview guest Hugh from the excellent PO4Podcast joins us to give us the lowdown and Pompey's season so far, their alleged interest in Denver Hume and their successful January window thus far. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PUP #EFL

Sigh. More dropped points for Sunderland means anguish is being felt on Wearside, as another late levellers means we draw on the road. Dave Lawrence, Brad Sharp and Accrington fan and Across The Pitch host Tony join to defensive mistakes, if it's a steaky and whether and which signings we feel could aid in our stuttering promotion push. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #ASFC #EFL

With Sunderland, it is never simple. 10 games unbeaten, and then Chris Maguire comes to batter Lee Johnson's door down and leave us in despair - but we must get back on the horse and travel to Accrington looking for three points. To fill us in on Stanley's season so far is much loved returning guest Tony from Accy's Across The Pitch podcast who gives us the lowdown on current form, what happened with Dion Charles and what is next for Accrington. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #ASFC #EFL

Caught your breath yet? What a game that was for the neutral, however, that is something we are not, but all in all, the WTF team are fairly happy. Dave Lawrence, Brad Sharp and - What The Falk original -Jack Shields cosy up with Wycombe fan Jonny King to chat six goals, a big call on Wycombe's second, where we'd like to see the club strengthen and loads more in this bumper review show. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WWFC #EFL

How about that for an end to the year? A 5-0 win, coupled with a new signing and sitting second in the league. I think we'll take it! However, we face fourth placed Wycombe Wanderers for the second time this season as both clubs look to steal a march on each other in the promotion race. Can we grab our first win at Adams Park? To fill us in on Wycombe's season so far is Jonny King from The Wanderer fanzine, who gives us the lowdown on current form, the Ainsworth effect and why he isn't too confident about Saturday. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WWFC #EFL

Fleetwood bottled playing The Lads this weekend, so we together a daft little podcast about Sunderland cult heroes for ye. Graham, Dave and Brad all piece together their greatest ever Sunderland AFC cult heroes team using the definition - "Every football club has its cult heroes. For one reason or another, these players stand out from the rest, earning their own nicknames or fan songs and leaving special legacies that will never be forgotten." ...only some of our horrendous choices are definitely memorable for all the wrong reasons... Sorry. Happy new year. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #EFL

There's plenty Christmas cheer at Sunderland right now after a terrific 3-0 win at Doncaster on Monday - but can the Lads double up by beating promotion rivals Sheffield Wednesday? Darren Moore's side are 12 unbeaten, but haven't played a minute of football for three weeks, so we decided to ask James from Wednesday Till I Die podcast to give us the lowdown on the Owls. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SWFC #EFL

Three and easy, eh? A dominant Sunderland smashed Doncaster Rovers with ease, and the Lads were back together to run over the really cheery festive win. Regulars Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharp join to chat about Broadhead's injury, Dan Neil's links to the Premier League and the 3-0 win over Donny on Sky. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #DRFC #EFL

Well, we didn't beat Arsenal, but we did ourselves proud. Now - hopefully - it's time to do it all again in Yorkshire. Doncaster are in a heck of mess compared to last time we spoke to Adam from Rovers site IntoTheEmptyNet, so we thought it was best to reconvene to find out the latest with post festive foes. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #DRFC #EFL

One upon a time, Arsenal away was a annual occasion, but since our fall from grace over the past half a decade, it has become more of an occasion. 5k fans are heading down to get masked up, sanitized and - hopefully - get through the semi-finals for the first time since 2014. And we couldn't allow this rather nice occasion to pass without a special guest for the preview show. Massive Gunner and Sky Sports News legend Julian Waters joined me to chat what is going on at Arsenal - and trust me, it's a good episode" Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #ArsenalFC #CarabaoCup

Oh boy, we've missed those 1-1s, haven't we? No. I suppose not. However, is it a point gained, or a two points dropped in the vital promotion chase? Regulars Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharp join former Sunderland left back Danny Collins to pick apart the talking points from today's draw at Portman Road. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PAFC #EFL

Its been less than a month since we faced the Tractor Boys, yet things are very different at Portman Road. A shoddy start to the season, with a weak late November meant Paul Cook lost his job and Ipswich are currently manageless, so of course we caught up with massive Ipswich fan and YouTube sensation Benjamin Bloom to see just what we're up against this weekend. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #ITFC #EFL

What a difference a week makes, the fickle minded Graham Falk takes the host seat to discuss Sunderland's best performance of the season (?) as the Lads defeat the Pilgrims 2-1 at the SOL. Regular Dave Lawrence join Sunderland Central Scotland Branch's Dan Pugh to pick apart a cracking day on Wearside. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PAFC #EFL

Three wins in five have lifted the mood on Wearside, but a visit from surprise package Plymouth Argyle will be another test of Lee Johnson's credentials. The Pilgrims have lost their boss Ryan Lowe, but a battling 1-1 draw at MK Dons shows they'll be no push over. My colleague, friend and huge Plymouth fan Stephen McIlkenny joins me to chat about the weekend game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PAFC #EFL

Ah, the famous 'games in hand' and Sunderland's inability to take advantage of them. A fairly flat 1-1 draw with Oxford yesterday still managed some talking points. Sunderland fan Dave Lawrence joins Si from Oxford United's The Fence End Pod to pick apart a Jack Ross special. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #OUFC #EFL

Out the Papa John's Trophy, but going decent in League One again. The next challenge is a tough one though. Sunderland vs Oxford has been a firey old encounter since our drop into the third tier, however, the flame of mine and Si from The U's Fence End pod is burning even brighter, with his fourth visit to the pod! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #OUFC #EFL

Sunderland bounced back from midweek sadness to pick up a gutsy, much needed three points at Cambridge United. Time to be positive? Or is it papering over the cracks? Sunderland fans Dave Lawrence and Phil Wilson join Jack from Cambridge United podcast Under The Abbey Stand to pick apart yesterday's game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CUFC #EFL

The joy of three points on a weekend was shortly shot down by a draw that felt like a defeat - however - we must get back on it with a trip to Cambridge United this weekend. The boys from Abbey Stadium have more than held their own on their return to League One this season, and we caught up with massive Jordan from Under The Abbey Stand to chat the weekend game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CUFC #EFL

The streak is over, for now. A much changed side from Lee Johnson dug out a gritty 2-0 win over promotion rivals Ipswich Town yesterday and, whilst it wasn't pretty, a win is a win. Sunderland fan Dave Lawrence returns to the chat the game alongside Ipswich fan and Blue Monday Podcast contributor Craig. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #ITFC #EFL

It's back. League One returns for Sunderland with a game that Lee Johnson and his side simply must not lose. The Tractor Boys have picked up of late after a shoddy start to the season, and we caught up with massive Ipswich fan and YouTube sensation Benjamin Bloom to see just what we're up against this weekend. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Ipswich and Sunderland - expectation vs reality. • Signing 20+ players - but who has turned out the best for Ipswich? • Lee Johnson - more time, or time to go? • Predictions and more. #SAFC #ITFC #EFL

It's not been a good week, or month, when it comes to League One, so thank fully we have an easy FA Cup tie to tide us over - just like last season, remember? It's Mansfield at home again, only this time with fans. Craig from @mtfcmatters joins me exactly a year after his last appearance to discuss the same game, at the same time, in the same round, a year later. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • How's Cloughy doing? • How many fans are they bringing? • Remember when Kevin Kyle scored in both nets? Am I old? • Predictions and more. #SAFC #MTFC #FACup

Jesus. This is, indeed, Halloween. We were absolutely rank but, it felt good to let the anger out. We discuss McGeady's red, the O'Nien situation and what needs to change to halt this season. SAFC fan Dan Pugh and New York podcast's Matt join me to dissect the 5-1 defeat. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #RUFC #EFL

A disappointing weekend defeat was followed by a cracking penalty shoot out win to reach the Caraboa Cup and now it's back to League One action. Rotherham are back in League One and going well, so Matt from The New York pod joined me to discuss their season so far. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Paul Warne has been with the Millers SIX years. How much do they love him? • A 3-0 win at MK Dons - are Rotherham at their peak currently? • Will Grigg and two Magpies gunning for us this weekend. • Predictions and more. #SAFC #RUFC #EFL

We should have known. It's the Charlton way. Beat Sunderland and move on. Argh. A tough day at the office, however, Dave Lawrence and Michael Bowers join me to pick apart a day that has PLENTY to discuss. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CAFC #EFL

Two games, two wins, six goals. Sunderland have shrugged off the Portsmouth defeat with ease and return to the Stadium of Light on Saturday to face Chatlton Athletic. The Addicks never make it, as has been our history, but can Sunderland continue their 100% home record? My long pals Nath Muller from CharltonLive spills his thoughts on his side's fairly horrendous start to the season and if it can be halted this weekend. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Will Nigel Adkins survive 'til the weekend? • A raft of good summer signings - so why has it gone wrong? • George Dobson is nowhere to be seen - is he out of the picture already? • Predictions and more. #SAFC #CAFC #EFL

A win. Hurrah! The Lads got back to winning ways with a very unattractive, yet charismatic win, at Priestfield. A tough day at the office, but Sunderland fans Brad Sharp and Jack Shields joined Gills regular guest, Matt from Gills In The Blood, to chat about a a win down south. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PUP #EFL

Well, Pompey put a spanner in the works, but international weekend is almost over and Sunderland are looking to get back to winning ways. Gillingham hasn't been historically great for us, but with Steve Evans side in the relegation mire, the Lads must be looking towards maximum points. My good friend and fellow Euro 2020 host Matt joins me from GillsInTheBlood to give me the lowdown on Gills poor start and more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • What's the beef with their chairman? • One win in nine - is it as bad as it sounds? • Graham, Bonham and Ogilvie has gone - has much has it affected them? • Predictions and more. #SAFC #Gills #LeagueOne

Sigh. It rained. It poured. And Pompey blow our doors off. We did a podcast about it anyway. A tough day at the office, but Sunderland fan Brad Sharp joined Pompey guest, PO4Cast's Freddie, to chat about a trouncing on the South Coast. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PUP #EFL

Two games, six goals, three points clear at the top of the league. Here come and out of form Portsmouth - surely they can't derail our superb start to the season, can they? My good friend Hugh joins me from PO4Cast to give me the lowdown on Pompey's poor start and more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Danny Cowley - hands tied, or doing a poor job? • No win since August 17 - what the hell is going on? • Thoughts on Sunderland's excellent start. • Predictions and more. #SAFC #PUP #LeagueOne

Bouncebackability? Yeah, we got it. WINCHESTER. WINCHESTER. WINCHESTER. Fleetwood was annoying, but this new look Sunderland side responded superbly by grabbing a hugely important three points against Bolton Wanderers, as they won 1-0. To discuss a great game, Sunderland fans Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharp join Bolton blogger and fans Will Jones to pour over the Lads FIFTH win in a row at home. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BWFC #EFL

Got Fleetwood out your system now? Course you have. The Lads are back at home on Saturday as they look to make it five home wins from five. James from Bolton fansite The Lion of Vienna Suite joins us to chat all about Wanderers rocky last few years, and coming out of the other side of it. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Could a double promotion be on for the Trotters? • Ian Evatt - loved? hated? adored? • Which players can cause Sunderland problems? • The journey from the lower reaches of League Two to promotion. #SAFC #BWFC #LeagueOne

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