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𝗛𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 | 𝗤&𝗔 (𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝟭)

This week’s mailbag is open, and today we’re chatting about Ballard’s brilliance, this amazing Sunderland side, & more!

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𝗛𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 | 𝗤&𝗔 (𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝟭)

This week’s mailbag is open, and today we’re chatting about Ballard’s brilliance, this amazing Sunderland side, & more!

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November 11, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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As Régis Le Bris faces the reality of a run of games without his African stars, the boy from Ballymena is going to be vital.

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The Boy From Ballymena Is Going To Be Vital For Sunderland
As Régis Le Bris faces the reality of a run of games without his African stars, the boy from Ballymena is going to be vital.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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Row 31 became row 28. Seat 430 became seat 435. There was a rearranging of the layout at the Stadium of Light as, not for the first time, this remarkable side took you to a place you didn’t expect to be in more ways than one.

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Sunderland’s Late Drama: From Defeat to Delirium
Row 31 became row 28. Seat 430 became seat 435. There was a rearranging of the layout at the Stadium of Light as, not for the first time, this remarkable side took you to a place you didn’t expect to...
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November 11, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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With a wealth of options potentially at our disposal, who should get the nod in the red and white backline?

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Who Starts In A Fully Fit Sunderland Defence?
With a wealth of options potentially at our disposal, who should get the nod in the red and white backline?
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November 11, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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During the 1950s, floodlit games added a dash of glamour to the footballing schedule, with the high-profile visit of Moscow Dynamo in 1955 proving to be one of the most intriguing games staged in Sunderland that decade.

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On This Day (11 Nov 1955): Russian Around Town Before A Big Game!
Roker Report offers a fascinating insight into the background of one of Roker Park’s most eagerly anticipated games!
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November 11, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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𝗛𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 | 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞

The genius of Stan Cummins, Niall Quinn departs Sunderland, Len Ashurst’s testimonial, and plenty more! ⚽️

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November 10, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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🗣️ “Now we make our trips to the stadium on the banks of the Wear with genuine expectations of something special happening.”

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The Stadium Of Light Has Awoken…And How!
“Now we make our trips to the stadium on the banks of the Wear with genuine expectations of something special happening”
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November 10, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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Keane’s Sunderland dominate but can only draw against Allardyce’s Newcastle!

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On This Day (10th Nov 2007): Keane Rues Luck In First Derby As Sunderland Boss!
Keane’s Sunderland dominate but can only draw against Allardyce’s Newcastle!
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November 10, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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After years of neglect and patchwork signings, it feels as though we now have direction. What a time to be alive.

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What A Time To Be Alive
After years of neglect and patchwork signings, it feels as though we now have direction. What a time to be alive.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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Sunderland’s great start to the season was met with cries of “You haven’t played anyone yet”, but things have changed!

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To All “Sunderland Sceptics”: Have We Played Anyone Now?
Sunderland’s great start to the season was met with cries of “You haven’t played anyone yet”, but things have changed!
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November 10, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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After Brian Brobbey snatched a point, our writers react to Sunderland’s dramatic late draw with the Gunners!

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2 Up, 2 Down: Brobbey’s Heroics Save The Day For Sunderland!
After Brian Brobbey snatched a point, our writers react to Sunderland’s dramatic late draw with the Gunners!
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November 9, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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Old connections to revisit and new problems to tackle, as Roker Park stages a promotion duel…

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On This Day (9 Nov 1974): Robson Towers Over Obstinate Blackpool!
Old connections to revisit and new problems to tackle, as Roker Park stages a promotion duel…
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November 9, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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🗣️ “Fortunately, the lads in red and white had other ideas, including the big number nine, Brobbey.”

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Talking Points: Sunderland Vanquish Arsenal’s Defensive Record In Thrilling Style!
Our Malc reflects on the main stories from Sunderland’s gripping 2-2 draw with Arsenal. Another big statement of intent!
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November 9, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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🗣️ “This is not a plucky underdog of a side that’s “Here for a good time, not for a long time”. It’s a proper team, meticulously put together and blessed with remarkable fitness, pride, resilience, skill and togetherness.”

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Matchday Musings: Brobbey Strikes Late As Sunderland Spike The Gunners!
Phil West reflects on another dramatic evening at the Stadium of Light — what a superb result!
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November 9, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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𝗛𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 | 𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗟 (𝗛) 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪

It’s the biggest test of the season so far for Sunderland — will we upset the odds against the Gunners?

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November 8, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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It’s a top of the table clash as Arsenal come to town! Will Sunderland remain unbeaten at home?

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Match Preview: Sunderland v Arsenal — Can The Lads Remain Unbeaten At Home?!
It’s a top of the table clash as Arsenal come to town!
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November 8, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Will Sunderland boss Règis Le Bris go with an unchanged side, or will he make a few tweaks?

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Starting XI: Is this the Sunderland team that will gun down the Gunners?
Is this the Sunderland team to take on Arsenal?
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November 8, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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Sunderland face an Arsenal side that is flying at the top of the Prem - let’s have them! 👊🏼

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Sunderland Facing The Best Of The Best? Let’s Have It!
Sunderland face an Arsenal side that is flying at the top of the Prem - let’s have them
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November 8, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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Eighteen years ago, Sunderland manager Roy Keane stated he was never, ever going to enter punditry!

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On This Day (8th November 2008): Keane would ‘rather go to the dentist’ than become a pundit
Eighteen years ago, Sunderland manager Roy Keane stated he was never, ever going to enter punditry!
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November 8, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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What do you think the score will be?

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Score Predictions: What’s Your Call For Today’s Top Four Clash?
What’ll the score be when Sunderland face Arsenal this evening?
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November 8, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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Dennis Cirkin returned from injury as the under 21s put four past PL2 leaders Ipswich - here’s how Andy rated the lads!

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Andy’s Player Ratings: Sunderland U21 4-2 Ipswich U21 - Cirkin Returns As League Leaders Beaten
Dennis Cirkin returned from injury as the under 21s put four past PL2 leaders Ipswich, here’s how Andy rated the lads!
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November 7, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Ahead of facing Arsenal, we spoke to BBC fan writer Laura Kirk-Francis to find out more about Mikel Arteta’s side!

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Fan Focus: Arsenal fan Laura has “nothing but love” for Sunderland’s Granit Xhaka!
Ahead of facing Arsenal, we spoke to BBC fan writer Laura Kirk-Francis to find out more about Mikel Arteta’s side!
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November 7, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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A rare interview from Kyril Louis-Dreyfus on Monday Night Football gave us an insight into our current transfer policy and what the future holds for Sunderland.

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Sunderland’s DNA & Evolving The Model
A rare interview from Kyril Louis-Dreyfus on Monday Night Football gave us an insight into our current transfer policy and what the future holds for Sunderland.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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The £8m striker couldn’t agree on a new contract – and the Italian giants were eyeing a cut-price move. Apparently.

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On This Day (7 November 2014) Wickham linked with Lazio move
The £8m striker couldn’t agree on a new contract – and the Italian giants were eyeing a cut-price move. Apparently.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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“With a packed house and Mr Invincible driving us on from midfield, anything really is possible,” writes RR reader Peter.

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Fan Letters: “Xhaka Loves Us, And We Love Him!”
“With a packed house and Mr Invincible driving us on from midfield, anything really is possible,” writes RR reader Peter.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:04 AM