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After what seems like a lifetime away from the SOL, the Lads welcome a FA Cup holders Crystal Palace to Wearside as we get back to Premier League action against Oliver Glasner's side. It's been a tough old week for Palace fans having being knocked out of the FA Cup by sixth tier Macclesfield Town, so what can we expect from The Eagles as they look to bounce back in Sunderland? To let us know, the excellent Jo from the Palace One podcast joins us for a chat. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #CPFC #EPL

It was a lovely little weekend in Merseyside as they Lads ensured they were in the hat for the next round of the FA Cup with a penalty shootout win over Everton on our first visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium. An Enzo Lee Fee beauty got us on our way, before a controversional penalty decision took us to extra-time, and then ultimately penalties. Big Robin Roefs ensured we didn't concede in the shootout, though, and we sailed through with relative ease with Luke O'Nien scoring the winning spot kick. Excellent! Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EvertonFC #EPL

The third consecutive new ground the Lads will visit this week, Sunderland's focus turns to the FA Cup as we visit Everton in the third round. It's been an up and down season at the Hill Dickinson so far, but as one of our toughest opponents this season, it certainly isn't an easy task to win there. But what can we expect from a depleted Toffees side this Saturday? To let us know, the excellent Paul from Falcon Blues TV joins us to chat. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EvertonFC #EPL

It's been a good six months, but Sunderland finally gave us something to get angry about as Enzo Le Fee missed a penalty in the most infuriating fashion before the Lads fell apart at the Gtech. Loads of things annoy Graham, Ross tries to be balanced, Alex is new so doesn't want to upset anyone, and Sophie thinks the whole thing is balls. Join and listen, if you're twisted and love pain. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #BrentfordFC #EPL

The Lads are back in the capital for the second time in four days, as we take on Brentford at the Gtech Stadium under the lights on Wednesday night. Four consecutive draws have us occupying a spot in the top ten, but can we pick up a first win in 2026 and go as high as fifth in the table? After losing just one of their opening nine league games at home, Brentford are a tough nut to crack. To give us the lowdown on what to expect, Daniel from The Ealing Road Podcast joins us to preview our clash with the Bees. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #AFCB #EPL

The 'Til The End Lads pulled off another comeback to pick up another valuable point on the road after a disappointing first-half at Not White Hart Lane. After struggling for goals on the road, Brian Brobbey smashed home one of our goals of the season late to secure a well deserved draw against Thomas Frank's Spurs, and Graham, Sophie, Ross, and Alex were there to run over all the talking points as the unbeaten run extends to five games. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #THFC #EPL

The Lads are back in the capital this week, as we visit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the first time. Can we return back to the wonderful north east with all three points? An underwhelming Spurs side have failed to ignite under new head coach Thomas Frank, but are unbeaten in their last two, so what can we expect from them this weekend? To let us know, the excellent Harry Scarfe from Scarfey Spurs Talk Podcast joins me for a chat. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #THFC #EPL

A worthy point at home to winning machines Manchester City ensured it was a strong start to the new year for the Lads, as the unbeaten home run continued at the SOL. Graham, Ian, and Ross decided to treat themselves to a night at 76 Yards, got all suited and booted and recorded live from the North Stand before the game, at half-time, and immediately after the game. Join us for a rare, but enjoyable, live episode. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #MCFC #EPL

The start of a new year brings forth Manchester City as our first foots at the SOL, and the tests don't get much tougher than that! Can the Lads upset the apple cart, or will Pep Guardiola's side be too strong? To let us know what to expect Amos Murphy from The City Rabble podcast joins us. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #MCFC #EPL ---- Get 10% off at WeArSunlun.co.uk this Christmas simply by listening to this episode. SUNLUN. is a minimalist streetwear brand built in Sunderland, inspired by the pride and identity of Wearside. Founded by a local lad with a love for creating and a drive to build something proper, SUNLUN. represents more than just clothing, it's for people who carry Wearside with them wherever they go. Designed, cut and pressed in Sunderland. Enter WTFPOD10 at the checkout to get 10% off any order before the end of 2025.

Hardly a Christmas cracker, but a solid point to close out an outstanding 2025 on Wearside against a surprisingly impressive Leeds United team in solid form. With the year now done and dusted, and all eyes switching to the new year, Dave, Pete and Alex assess the draw with Leeds at the SOL, Dennis Cirkin's Premier League, and Sunderland's form with a tough round of fixtures to come. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #LUFC #EPL ---- Get 10% off at WeArSunlun.co.uk this Christmas simply by listening to this episode. SUNLUN. is a minimalist streetwear brand built in Sunderland, inspired by the pride and identity of Wearside. Founded by a local lad with a love for creating and a drive to build something proper, SUNLUN. represents more than just clothing, it's for people who carry Wearside with them wherever they go. Designed, cut and pressed in Sunderland. Enter WTFPOD10 at the checkout to get 10% off any order before the end of 2025.

It's been some year to be a Sunderland fan hasn't it? So how else to celebrate it than to have a quiz that looks back on a year that truly belonged to Wearside in the shape of a 2025 Chrissmassy end of year quiz. Pete, Dave, and Alex all take on the challenge, but who has been paying attention this year, and who has been enjoying it so much, they've forgotten all the little details? Give it a listen and discover for yourself. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL ---- Get 10% off at WeArSunlun.co.uk this Christmas simply by listening to this episode. SUNLUN. is a minimalist streetwear brand built in Sunderland, inspired by the pride and identity of Wearside. Founded by a local lad with a love for creating and a drive to build something proper, SUNLUN. represents more than just clothing, it's for people who carry Wearside with them wherever they go. Designed, cut and pressed in Sunderland. Enter WTFPOD10 at the checkout to get 10% off any order before the end of 2025.

Our final visitors of the year arrive in the shape of Leeds United, as we look to ensure our unbeaten home league run drives on in 2026. Both teams are in good form, though, so it'll be far from an easy one to navigate. After a tough start to the campaign, Leeds have sorted themselves out and will enter Wearside in confident mood. So what can we expect from a rejuvenated Daniel Farke side? To let us know, returning guest Scott Worrall from The Leeds Lens joins us. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #LUFC #EPL ---- Get 10% off at WeArSunlun.co.uk this Christmas simply by listening to this episode. SUNLUN. is a minimalist streetwear brand built in Sunderland, inspired by the pride and identity of Wearside. Founded by a local lad with a love for creating and a drive to build something proper, SUNLUN. represents more than just clothing, it's for people who carry Wearside with them wherever they go. Designed, cut and pressed in Sunderland. Enter WTFPOD10 at the checkout to get 10% off any order before the end of 2025.

Another valuable point on the road sees Sunderland move into fifth place ahead of Santa coming, and you'll see no complaints on Wearside about the lay of the land heading into the new year. Graham, Pete, Sophie, and Dave share our thoughts on the game on the south coast, the performance of Adingra, Riggy and Geetruida and how we feel about things at the - almost - halfway point. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #BHAFC #EPL ---- Get 10% off at WeArSunlun.co.uk this Christmas simply by listening to this episode. SUNLUN. is a minimalist streetwear brand built in Sunderland, inspired by the pride and identity of Wearside. Founded by a local lad with a love for creating and a drive to build something proper, SUNLUN. represents more than just clothing, it's for people who carry Wearside with them wherever they go. Designed, cut and pressed in Sunderland. Enter WTFPOD10 at the checkout to get 10% off any order before the end of 2025.

The Lads are back on the road this weekend, as we make the long journey to the seaside to face an inconsistent, but established, Brighton and Hove Albion at the AMEX Stadium. Can we make it back-to-back wins and move into the top four? To let us know what to expect from the Seagulls, find out how Tommy Watson is doing, find out what is still to hopefully come from Simon Adringa, and loads more, the excellent Joe from Albion Obsessed joins us for this week's preview show. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #BHAFC #EPL ---- Get 10% off at WeArSunlun.co.uk this Christmas simply by listening to this episode. SUNLUN. is a minimalist streetwear brand built in Sunderland, inspired by the pride and identity of Wearside. Founded by a local lad with a love for creating and a drive to build something proper, SUNLUN. represents more than just clothing, it's for people who carry Wearside with them wherever they go. Designed, cut and pressed in Sunderland. Enter WTFPOD10 at the checkout to get 10% off any order before the end of 2025.

Superiority is a strange to concept to some - but not to us. The Lads done them again, and we all knew it was coming. So let's enjoy it, like we usually do. Thank you to Nick Woltemade, as his bullet header from Nordi's cross gave us another weekend of dominance over our neighbours. Graham, Pete, Ian, and Dave chat over another big win on Wearside, FTM. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL #FTM We Wish You A Merry Xmas by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

It's been eight years in the making, but the Wear-Tyne derby is back this weekend on Wearside, and both sides enter the game in excellent. No opposition guest this week, so Ross, Ian, and Alex joined me to preview the Lads massive clash against those from up the road on Sunday. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL

Outclassed? Outplayed? Or simply just not up to it on the day? However you view it, Sunderland's 3-0 defeat the Etihad was neither a disaster, not a success, yet still had plenty of talking points. Ahead of a big old week, Graham, Pete, Sophie, and Dave run over the match, our feelings after it and how it could affect next week's game against...them. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #MCFC #EPL

A performance that deserved so much more at Anfield, though we won't complain too much, as Chemsdine Talbi's goal secured us a well deserved point on Merseyside. Regis Le Bris' side continue to impress and upset to apple cart in the Premier League, and Graham, Dave, and Pete simply couldn't resist a bonus pod to wax lyrical about arguably the best Sunderland side in our lifetime. Haway! Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #LiverpoolFC #EPL

A double game week sees the Lads head to the Etihad Stadium for our second tough away test of the week. We've been tricky opponents for City over the years, but can this Sunderland side go one better and pick up a result against Erling Haaland and co.? It has been quite a topsy turvy few weeks for Man City, with goals galore at both ends of the pitch. So what can we expect from them this weekend? To let us know the excellent David from Blue Moon Podcasts joins us to give us the lowdown. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #MCFC #EPL

The Lads head to Merseyside with a one point gap separating them and the the Premier League champions. Can they pull off another away day shock and continue to upset the apple cart? It has been an unexpectedly tough start for Arne Slot's side, with three successive defeats coming prior to their weekend win at West Ham. So what sort of Liverpool side will we be facing? To let us know, Mick Moran from the excellent Kopite Podcast joins us for a chat. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #LiverpoolFC #EPL

A game for the ages that one! The rain poured, the goals flows, and the Lads pulled out a magnificent win against a strong Bournemouth side. It had everything. Graham, Ross, Sophie, and Ian run over a terrific Sunderland display that saw us turn a 2-0 scoreline into a 3-2 win. Drink it in, and enjoy. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #AFCB #EPL

The Lads look to return to winning ways as they welcome Bournemouth to the SOL on our return to Wearside this weekend. Regular host Graham is away on international duty, so Dave takes the seat to discuss the visit of the Cherries with Bournemouth fan James. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #AFCB #EPL

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International break is over and done with, and the Lads are back in action as we head to London for another weekend win the smoke (hopefully!). It's been a tough old start for Marco Silva's side, and injuries and poor form has resulted in them flying a little too close to the wind as Sunderland head to the Cottage. So what can we expect this weekend? The excellent Jack Collins from Fulhamish Podcast joins us to let us know. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #FulhamFC #EPL

Another week, another tremendous Sunderland performance. They hadn't conceded a goal in 811 minutes coming into the game, let alone two in one game. But Dan Ballard didn't like that, and so things have now changed. Graham, Pete, Sophie, and Dave run over a terrific Sunderland performance against the runaway league leaders at the SOL, as Sunderland hold onto a top four spot. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #Arsenal #EPL

A second home game in five days awaits the Lads as we welcome table-topping Arsenal to the SOL for their first visit since October 2016. Can we keep our unbeaten home going? They've barely conceded a shot on goal in the last few weeks, let alone lose a game, but can Sunderland spring a surprise and continue our charge up the league? To let us know exactly what to expect from the Gunners this weekend, the excellent Jamie from Arsenal Therapy joins. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #Arsenal #EPL

A sticky first 30 minutes ended in a pretty dominant final 60, but the spoils were shared at the Stadium of Light as Granit Xhaka's first Sunderland goal secured a point on Wearside. Was it a point gained, or two points dropped? Did Sunderland a deserve penalty? And how impressive was that KLD interview pre-game? Ian and Dave join me to run through the Monday night draw. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EvertonFC #EPL

Our first Monday night fixture of the season sees us welcome the blue side of Merseyside, and say hello to an old pal in Jordan Pickford. But what can we expect from Everton? The excellent Dave from the Falcon Blues joins us to give us the lowdown on the Toffees, David M**es, and their inconsistent start to the season. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EvertonFC #EPL

If this feeling never ends, it'll come too soon. Sunderland are second in the league, keep going Til The End, and are making all of dreams come true. We don't know what else to tell, but the Lads are f**king class. Pete and Brad join to go over a massive, famous win at Stamford Bridge. GERRIN. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #ChelseaFC #EPL

It's back on the road for the Lads, as we head to London to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge for the first time since 2017. Enzo Maresca and his Blues side have enjoyed a topsy turvy start to the new campaign, but sit in fifth position ahead of our visit this weekend. So what can we expect from the FIFA World Club Cup champions? Mike from At The Bridge podcast joins us to let us know. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #ChelseaFC #EPL

Things just feel good right now at Sunderland, don't they? Another home win, another top performance from the boys as a whole. When do we start dreaming of more? Goals from Nordi Mukiele and a hilarious own goal gave the Lads a big three points, so Dave, Sophie and Ian joined me to go through another top day at the SOL. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #WWFC #EPL

International break is over, and the Lads are back on Wearside as we welcome bottom of the table Wolves to the SOL. Will our unbeaten home run continue, and can we deepen Wolves' woe? To give us the lowdown on our weekend opponents, Dave from Talking Wolves joins us. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #WWFC #EPL

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It's another road trip for the Lads this week, as we make the three-hour journey to Old Trafford to take on Ruben Amorim's struggling Manchester United. With many predicting a defeat as enough to end Amorim's time as head coach, and Amad set to face Sunderland for the first time since his successful loan spell, Conner Roberts of All For United joins us to preview the game. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #MUFC #EPL

Big performance, huge three points, and back into the European spots. Proud is an understatement - the Lads are simply putting in some huge shifts at the moment and podcasting has become a dream. Special guest Connor Bromley joins Ross, Soph and Dave as we wax lyrical over Omar Alderete's winner at the City Ground and Sunderland's continued strong form. Haway the f**king Lads! Buy Connor's crossword book here. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #NFFC #EPL

We are back on the road this weekend, as we travel to Europa League outfit Nottingham Forest for our first visit since December 2017 and look to make it four games without defeat. With a managerial change and just one win in the opening five games, what can we expect from Ange Postecoglou's side? To let us know the excellent Greg from Talking Reds joins us. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #NFFC #EPL

The live episodes are back, as we take you through our day at on Wearside against Aston Villa - and Ian gets progressively more drunk. It was a slog, and it needed some real balls to ensure we got some points out of it, but these boys are made of stern stuff and Wilson Isidor just knows where the net is. Ross and Ian join to recap the day. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #AVFC #EPL

The Lads return to the SOL this weekend, looking to keep our 100% home record in tact with a clash against an out of sorts Aston Villa. Currently sitting in the relegation spots, Villa are not firing on all cylinders at the moment, but it was only sixth months ago they were almost toppling Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals. So what can we expect? The excellent Dan (a second Dan named guest in a row) from the Claret and Blue Podcast joins me to run over the big talking points ahead of the weekend. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #AVFC #EPL

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It's been a perfect start at home, but can Sunderland pick up their first points away from Wearside when they visit Crystal Palace this week? Palace are still on a high after winning their first major trophy in history in May, and head into the game unbeaten, still with their captain and key man Marc Giui, and looking to keep the good times going. Can we halt it? To help me preview the game is the excellent Dan Cook from the well known Palace podcast and website HLTCO. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #CPFC #EPL

Dave takes over the hosting seat as we look over a mad, sad but ultimately strong deadline day at the Stadium of Light. Sophie, Pete and Ian join to run over the signings of Lutsharel Geertruida, Brian Brobbey and Bertrand Traoré, alongside the rather upsetting departure of modern day hero Patrick Roberts. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL

Til the end. The Premier League edition. What a weekend on Wearside, as the Lads ensured it was two for two at home with another injury time winner at the SOL. Soph, Ian and Brad join me to run through a colossal victory for RLB and Sunderland, as Jordan Henderson and Brentford are down by a 96th minute Wilson Isidor winner.  Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL

A return to the Stadium of Light for the Lads as we look for consecutive home wins against Brentford. A huge game, despite it being this early in the campaign. Can we do it? My old pal Michael Johnston from The Ealing Road podcast joins me to give us the lowdown on Keith Andrew's side, the arrival of Jordan Henderson, relegation shouts and the departure of Thomas Frank. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL

Football has a way of kicking you square in the balls, and we returned from Turf Moor with a bit of a limp, if you catch my drift. Missed chances, injuries to a key defender and a defeat to a potential relegation rival. It wasn't a great day, but Pete, Ross and Dave join me to keep ourselves level headed. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL

After a dream opening weekend in the Premier League, the Lads make their way to Burnley for their first away game of the campaign. Can we make it two from two? They finished quite far ahead of us in the EFL Championship promotion race last year, but things have changed considerably since then, so what can we expect from the Clarets? The excellent Joe from the TurfCast returns to give us the lowdown. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #BurnleyFC #EPL

What a day, what a result, what a time to be a Sunderland fan. They said we'd get battered, and we simply hammered the Hammers. We're all a little bit too drunk to podcast, but sometimes you just gotta do it. Pete, Dave and Ian join to discuss a massive opening day when on away return to the Premier League thanks to Eliezer Mayenda, Dan Ballard and Wilson Isidor. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #WHUFC #EPL

Sunderland return to the Premier League after eight long years with a visit from West Ham United and Graham Potter. It's finally back, and we open it at the SOL. What can we expect from the Hammers then? And what do they expect from us? It's been 100 months since our last clash, so I roped in James Jones of We Are West Ham Podcast to give us the lowdown on this weekend's opening day opponents. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #WHUFC #EPL

Fabrizio has given us the 'here we go!', we've seen him getting off the plane, and it looks like he's hours away from being named an official Sunderland player. But what is Omar Alderete really like? My journalist Roberto Rojas, Paraguayan football expert and ESPN Associate Editor, joins me to give us the low down on our new centre-back, what to expect, his strengths and weakness and a whole load more. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #GetafeFC #EPL

Sunderland are back in the Premier League this weekend. The Ballard moment, that Watson goal still fresh in the mind, but now it is time for the reality of what we have to come. Can Sunderland return to the top flight, and ensure it is more than just a one season stay? To preview the season ahead, we have Sophie, Pete, Ian and Dave to run through our predictions for the season, who will shine, and who will bag the goals to keep us in the Premier League come season end. Plus, who will win the league, and our unpopular Premier League opinions. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL

Look at us doing transfer specials again, who'd have thought? Truth is, like many of you, we have no idea what Marc Guiu is like, so we really wanted to find out. My wonderful journalist pal, and massive Chelsea fan, Rob Pratley joins me to give us the low down on our new loan recruit, what to expect, his strengths and weakness and a while load more. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #CFC #EPL

And now time for something a little different. We were delighted to welcome Sunderland's first team performance psychologist Lauren Garner to the show to chat mentality, injuries and what it took for the Lads to keep going #TilTheEnd. Brad Sharpe makes one of his random podcast appearances, as we get a little bit deeper than usual with Lauren, and what her day-to-day role is at the AOL. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL