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𝗛𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 | 𝗤&𝗔 (𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝟮)

The transfer window, potential Xhaka & Sadiki suspensions, the derby, and lots more are on the agenda today! 📬

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Relief was palpable among the nearly 15,000 fans inside the ground, and whilst three points surely were the target before the game, a point was not a bad result…

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On This Day (13th Nov 1982): Atkins Rescues Late Point For Sluggish Sunderland!
Relief was palpable among the nearly 15,000 fans inside the ground, and whilst three points surely were the target before the game, a point was not a bad result…
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November 13, 2025 at 12:33 PM
𝗛𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 | 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗧-𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗧

Sky Sports north east reporter KEITH DOWNIE joins us to chat about high-flying Sunderland, Règis Le Bris, transfers & more!

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November 13, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Sunderland executed the plan to perfection on Saturday — but why was Régis Le Bris’ approach so well-judged?

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Talking Tactics: Sunderland Go To War Against Arsenal!
Sunderland executed the plan to perfection on Saturday — but why was Régis Le Bris’ approach so well-judged?
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November 13, 2025 at 6:37 AM
After eleven games and an amazing start to the 2025/2026 campaign, should we be aiming for Europe?

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How Highly Can Sunderland Aim This Season?
After eleven games and an amazing start to the 2025/2026 campaign, should we be aiming for Europe?
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November 13, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Twenty five years on from a famous Sunderland victory, our latest clash with the Gunners was equally illuminating!

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From “Reidy’s Kings” To Le Bris’ Princes!
Twenty five years on from a famous Sunderland victory, our latest clash with the Gunners was equally illuminating!
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November 13, 2025 at 6:32 AM
“Régis Le Bris has a squad he can rely on — and so can we!“

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At Sunderland, The Team Is More Important Than The Individual
“Régis Le Bris has a squad he can rely on — and so can we!“
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November 13, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Dennis Cirkin and Dan Neil got on the scoresheet as Sunderland U21s hammered Bilbao B at the Stadium of Light. Here’s how @safcsource.bsky.social rated the Lads!

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Andy’s Player Ratings: Sunderland u21 7-1 Bilbao B - Black Cats Run Riot At The SoL
Sunderland destroy Bilbao in the Premier League International Cup, here’s how Andy rated the lads!
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November 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
‘Til The End may have begun life as marketing and morphed into a motto, but at the moment, it feels more like a way of life.

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‘Til the End — An embodiment of Sunderland’s Culture on the Pitch
‘Til The End may have begun life as marketing and morphed into a motto, but at the moment, it feels more like a way of life.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:26 AM
“I’m sure we’d all love to see him succeed on Wearside, and in time, there’s every chance he can.”

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Brian Brobbey Is On The Right Track At Sunderland
“I’m sure we’d all love to see him succeed on Wearside, and in time, there’s every chance he can”.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Five games without a win, the Lads were in a concerning run of form. Man City were next up, resurgent and five games unbeaten, John Bond had this City team ticking as they arrived at Roker Park.

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On This Day (12th Nov 1980): An Autumn Cracker as the Lads Try to Push On
Five games without a win, the Lads were in a concerning run of form. Man City were next up, resurgent and five games unbeaten, John Bond had this City team ticking as they arrived at Roker Park.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:22 AM
RR reader Peter feels that the wider footballing world is waking up to Sunderland’s potential — what do you think? 🤔

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Fan Letters: Passion, Pride, Wearside!
Peter Milton feels that the wider footballing world is waking up to Sunderland’s potential — what do you think?
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November 12, 2025 at 6:21 AM
𝗛𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 | 𝗤&𝗔 (𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝟮)

The transfer window, potential Xhaka & Sadiki suspensions, the derby, and lots more are on the agenda today! 📬

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November 12, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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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
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
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
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
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
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
🗣️ “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
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
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
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
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
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
🗣️ “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