WTF Sunderland Podcast

It often felt like it would never come, but finally, What The Falk get to present the first second tier podcast preview its history. That day at Wembley was amazing, but now the hard work starts for Sunderland and Alex Neil as we welcome Coventry City to the SOL for Sunday's Championship opener. Our first guest of the season is lovely Tom from the excellent Sky Blues Extra podcast joins us to give us the lowdown on a side we have a fair amount of history with. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CCFC #EFLChampionship

It's almost time! Sunderland's return to the Championship is just 9 days away - so me, Dave Lawrence, Brad Sharpe and new recruit Ross Black got together to quickly preview the season. Will the Lads simply survive, or can we push higher? Who will be our star signing? Are we happy with our transfer business so far? All that and loads more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #EFL #EFLChampionship

We're back! Our longest running show, the preview, is back as we look over our glamour friendly with Scottish giants and Europa League finalists Rangers. The wonderful Scott Paterson of Gers podcast ThisIsIbrox joins me to chat Ross Stewart, the day in Seville and share his thoughts on Giovanni van Bronckhorst. Tune in! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #Rangers #EFL #Cinch

Sunderland's summer is heating up! Lynden, Bailey and Paddy have all signed on - and now we've added a highly rated Championship centre back in former Blackpool and Millwall defender Daniel Ballard from Arsenal. Of course, we wanted a full low down on just who Ballard is, what he can bring and what sort of character we have, so we invited Matt from Blackpool blog Mitch Cook's Left Foot and Olly from That Millwall Pod. Give it a listen! #SAFC #DanBallard #EFL Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #Sunderland AFC #EFL

What an exciting day - fixture release day! Myself, and regular Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharpe got together to give some "live" reaction to the fixture list being announced, chat about the opening game of the season and which games we are most excited for. We also touch quickly on the ownership news, and Lynden Gooch's new two year contract. Short and sharp - enjoy! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #Sunderland AFC #EFL

It was a long four seasons but, non the less, there were still some gems. The group get together to put together there League One XI draft - and the rules couldn't be simpler. 1. Each guest takes it in turns to pick one player, but once that player has been picked, they can not be picked by another guest. 2. No more than two loan players. 3. You can only play in one of three formations - 442, 433, 352. There's some expected picks, bizarre picks and odd omissions - but who has the best team, Graham, Brad or Dave? Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #EFL #LeagueOne

It's not often you want to go back and re-live a season in League One, but with Sunderland now officially promoted and an EFL Championship side as of July, we thought we'd put together the best bits What The Falk as we reacted to Sunderland season throughout 2021/21. The early hope of promotion, the emergence of Dan Neil, the 5-1 defeat at Rotherham, Jermain Defoe's ill fated return, the brilliance of Ross Stewart, every last minute winner and THAT day at Wembley. Myself, Dave Lawrence, Brad Sharpe, Phil Smith, Jack Shields, Danny Pugh and LOADS of other guests such as Tom White, Danny Collins, Conor McLaughlin and more all feature alongside a ton of more. Drink it in, and enjoy. See you in the Championship. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #EFLPlayOffs

The final review show of the season is upon us, and hopefully this is the final League One show ever made at WTF. It's a lengthy one, as we go in depth on what Saturday meant to us and our fanbase after finally catching our breath, Dave tells us all about his day with the stars, while we share some of the more hilarious League One memories. And Graham makes Brad cry. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WWFC #EFLPlayOffs

WE DID IT! What a phenomenal weekend. We've taken over the capital many times before, but never in our lifetime has we left with a result to boot. Myself, Dave Lawrence, Brad Sharp, Phil Wilson, Danny Pugh and loads more join me throughout an amazing weekend, as we record at Trafalgar Square, Wembley and give our half time and full time reaction. DRINK IT IN! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SWFC #EFLPlayOffFinal

We really are spoiling you this week, after two preview shows from alternative perspectives, we bring you a podcast where our regulars chat about their favourite Wembley moments and choose their ultimate SAFC Wembley five-a-side team. Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharp are my regular co-host and joins for a bit of a nostalgia trip and some chilled out Wembley chat in episode three of The Wembley Episodes. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WWFC #EFLPlayOffs

In the second of our special Wembley episodes, former Sunderland and Northern Ireland defender Conor McLaughlin joins to preview Saturday's big game. The former international footballer discuss the mindsets of Corry Evans, Bailey Wright and Lynden Gooch, while he gives us the lowdown on the difficulties of playing Gareth Ainsworth's Wycombe Wanderers. Thanks for coming on Conor Mc! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WWFC #EFLPlayOffs

Is now the time? Wembley heartache is all too familiar for us, but can we take the step out of that doldrums and break free of League One at the home of football? Jonny King, Editor of The Wanderer fanzine joined me to chat through, what is hopefully, Sunderland and Alex Neil's final game in League One. Now pray. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WWFC #EFL

WEMBLEY! There's one more big step to go, but a 93rd minute strike from Patrick Roberts ensured that we would be going to Wembley for a chance at finally, FINALLY, getting out of League One. Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharp join me to dig through all the talking points from the game, preview the League One play off final, Trafalgar Square plans and loads of positivity. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SWFC #EFLPlayOffs

What a night. An electric evening at the Stadium of Light saw the Lads take a 1-0 win into a massive second leg at Hillsborough and - come what may - it was a memorable night on Wearside, harking back to the early days of SOL. Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharp join me to dig through all the talking points from the game, the atmosphere and the biggest game Sunderland have had in some time on Monday evening. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SWFC #EFLPlayOffs

The play offs are back and, once again, we are in them. It's a going to be a nerve wracking few games and Sunderland and Alex Neil will hope to go one better than they did last season with a win over Sheffield Wednesday. Can we do it over two legs? James from Wednesday Til I Die podcast joined us to let us know all there is to know about the Owls. Now we wait. Eek. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SWFC #EFL

An oddly comfortable afternoon for the Lads saw Nathan Broadhead's early goal clinch a play-off spot, as we went 13 games unbeaten with a 1-0 win over Morecambe. Sheffield Wednesday await us next, as we look to progress to Wembley and hopefully, finally, get out of League One after four long seasons. Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharp join me to dig through all the talking points from yesterday's game, and look ahead to a massive week on Wearside. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MorecambeFC #EFL

Whisper it quietly, but Sunderland might just be the team heading into the play-offs in form. An excellent 5-1 win over Cambridge United continued the Lads unbeaten run and takes us to 80 points. We did a live on the go one this week, as I welcome Sunderland Central Scotland's Phil and Gaz for a post match, bit pissed, trains noises in the background review of a big win. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CUFC #EFL

The Lads picked up a four point haul over their Easter Road double header - yet still begin the game outside of the play-offs coming this Saturday. That's right, with just three games left, every game is cup final - let's hope we get one to literally within the next few weeks. Cambridge are the visitors to the SOL this Saturday, and Jordan from Under The Abbey Stand returns to chat a massive fixture for the Lads this weekend. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CUFC #EFL

We just keep doing it, don't we? Last minute winners are simply the most fun thing about football and I demand we continue it as we did today in the 3-2 win over Shrews. Dave Lawrence and Danny Pugh join to chat through a mental game, but ultimately another three massive points. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #STFC #EFL

Last minute winners are great, aren't they? Two late, late strikes from the Lads mean we head into a big Easter weekend in a strong position as we look to consolidate our play-off berth. And first up from our double header is a home game against Shrewsbury Town, so good old Ollie from the premier Shrewsbury podcast - Salopcast - joined us to chat all things Shrews. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #STFC #EFL

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