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Fan Letters: “Sunderland’s model needs to evolve in order to bring rewards”
RR reader Steve wants the club hierarchy to learn from their mistakes as we continue to search for a new head coach. Got something to say? Email us: RokerReport@yahoo.co.uk
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On This Day (24 May 2011) Bolo set to depart as Quinn promises to leave ‘no stone unturned’
The former Barcelona man was unhappy with the lack of playing time he’d been given, while Niall was determined things would be different next season.
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On This Day (23rd May 2015): Advocaat wants new players if he is to stay!
Having led Sunderland to Premier League survival, big Dick Advocaat set his stall out in public with rumours swirling that he was set to retire from management.
We’re right behind you Marco!
Following the news that Sunderland legend Marco Gabbiadini needs significant heart surgery, we look at what it all means to supporters.
Fan Letters: “What’s going on with Ellis Taylor?”
"Admittedly I have not seen the lad play but his record and the U-21 game reports suggest letting him go could be a big mistake," writes RR reader Stuart. Got something to say? Email us: RokerReport@Yahoo.co.uk
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On This Day (22nd May 1987): Bob Murray wields the axe following relegation
Lawrie McMenemy had promised to ‘get Sunderland out of the second division’, and had succeeded, as our 1986/1987 season ended ignominiously in a first ever relegation to the third division
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Fan Letters: “The current standard of communication from Sunderland is very poor”
Criticism of the ongoing search for our head coach and a lack of updates from the club are in the RR mailbox today! Got something to say? Email us: RokerReport@yahoo.co.uk
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Who will be the new captain of Sunderland?
With Corry Evans set to depart the club and a summer of change potentially on the cards, who will the armband shift to next season? Phil West looks at some potential candidates
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What goes up usually comes down
‘We’re currently a long way from the Premier League, and the struggles of Luton Town, Burnley and Sheffield United are a cautionary tale", writes Paddy Hollis
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On This Day (21st May 1970): Bright sunshine and an even brighter Sunderland display!
Amid a poor domestic campaign, the Lads had a chance to get back to winning ways as they prepared for their next Anglo-Italian Cup fixture. Could we find our form again?
Andy’s Player Ratings: Reading U21 3-4 Sunderland U21 - Young Lads head to the Playoff final!
NEVER. GIVE. UP! Sunderland U21s are heading to the playoff final after a dramatic comeback win in extra time at Reading. Unbelievable drama! Here’s how Andy rated the Lads...
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Fan Letters: “Is successfully running a club of this size beyond Dreyfus and Speakman?”
Doubts about our club’s ownership and the ongoing search for a new head coach are in the RR mailbox today. Got something to say? Email us: RokerReport@yahoo.co.uk
Roker Rewind: Malcolm Crosby and the boys do Sunderland proud
Join us on memory lane as Roker Report looks back at some heart-warming 1992 FA Cup coverage…
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Corry Evans’ Sunderland career was relatively short, but it wasn’t inconsequential
"As news of the Northern Ireland international’s release was confirmed, he can look back with pride at the role he played in our post-2021 revival", writes Phil West
“I made bad decisions” — Jewison Bennette on nightmare loan spell and his Sunderland future
Jewison Bennette has admitted he made a bad decision in heading to Greece on loan — and his plans for the future once he returns to Sunderland for pre-season.
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Fan Letters: “A new head coach and a reliable centre forward are needed quickly!”
Today, our readers are looking ahead to the summer and to exactly what’s needed at the Stadium of Light. Got something to say? Email us: RokerReport@yahoo.co.uk
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Sunderland Greats: Trevor Ford
Signed during an era of lavish spending at Roker Park, Welsh international Ford was a prolific goalscorer during his three-year stint at Sunderland. Mark Wood profiles another red and white hero
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On This Day (19th May 1976): Sunderland make waves during their Antipodean adventure!
From free scoring in Australia to potential transfers in England, there was a lot going on in the red and white universe forty eight years ago!
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On This Day (18th May 1983): Happy Birthday to former Sunderland star Sean Thornton!
As the former red and white favourite turns forty one, we look back at his Sunderland career, which in many ways was a case of ‘what might’ve been’
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Fan Letters: “Sunderland need to target ready-made Championship players this summer”
Sunderland’s recruitment is on the agenda today, with doubts about the type of player we’ll be bringing in this summer, as well as reinvesting money from player sales. Got something to say? Email us: RokerReport@yahoo.co.uk
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What do you think of Sunderland’s retained list?
The club confirmed that several players will depart Wearside following the conclusion of the 2023/2024 season. Were there any surprises when the list was published?
End of Season Report Card: What marks did Sunderland’s attackers get?
It’s time for our end of season school report card for each of Sunderland’s players, and today we’re looking at our attackers. Who ranks highly, and who requires improvement over the summer?
Roker Rapport Podcast: “O manager, where art thou?” - SAFC 23/24 Season Review Part One!
New episode of the Roker Rapport Podcast — out now!
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Assessing Nectar Triantis’ Sunderland prospects for 2024/2025
After a loan spell at Hibernian during which he’s often been successfully deployed in midfield, what will the future hold for the young Australian?
Fan Letters: What is the right way to run Sunderland AFC?
The big debate going on at the minute is over the right way to run our football club - so, what is the correct approach for Sunderland AFC? Our readers give their views. Got something to say? Email us: RokerReport@Yahoo.co.uk
End of Season Report Card: What marks did Sunderland’s midfielders get?
It’s time for our end of season school report card for each of Sunderland’s players, and today we’re looking at our midfielders. Who ranks highly, and who requires improvement over the summer?
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On This Day (17th May 1987): Division Three beckons as Sunderland fall short against Gillingham
The second leg of our relegation playoff against the Gills was memorable, but a stirring performance at Roker Park wasn’t quite enough to save us from the drop
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On This Day (16th May 2023): Tony Mowbray drops a bombshell after defeat to Luton
As we exited the playoffs after coming up short at Kenilworth Road, Mogga hinted that all was not harmonious behind the scenes at Sunderland
Fan Letters: Supporters not happy with how long Sunderland are taking to appoint a new boss!
Fans have been getting in touch to express their frustration at the running of Sunderland AFC, in particular the length of time it’s taking to appoint a new Head Coach and our approach to recruitment. Got something to say? Email us: RokerReport@Yahoo.co.uk
End of Season Report Card: What marks did Sunderland’s Goalkeepers and Defenders get?
It’s time for our end of season school report card for each of Sunderland’s players, and we’re kicking things off today with the goalies and defenders. Who ranks highly, and who requires improvement over the summer?
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On This Day (15th May 1982): Candy-striped final day jitters for Durban’s men!
Kelvin Beattie was in the Fulwell End for this high-stakes game as Sunderland took on Manchester City in the final game of the 1981/1982 season. Could the Lads hold their nerve?
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Sunderland need to shake off the ‘fear factor’ for 2024/2025
"Under a new head coach, the players need to rediscover the joy of playing for Sunderland, as well as the confidence to express themselves on the pitch," writes Phil West
RR’s End of Season Awards: Who was Sunderland’s player of the season?
Who was Sunderland’s best player of the season? Here are the nominees... Vote in the poll in the article!
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Fan Letters: “Are the restrictions of the Sunderland head coach’s job off-putting?”
The ongoing search for Sunderland’s new head coach dominates the agenda today, with a variety of opinions and thoughts on the type of personality we need. Got something to say? Email us: RokerReport@yahoo.co.uk