It was an eventful end to a hugely exciting summer transfer window for Sunderland. Now the dust has settled, we reflect on deadline day and the transfer window as a whole. And we tell you what came out of our sit down chat with Kristjaan Speakman at the Academy of Light this week. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.northernecho.co.uk / www.wearesunderland.com
We reflect on two Sunderland defeats in our latest episode, looking back on the losses to Burnley and Huddersfield. And we look ahead to the final days of the transfer window. What do we expect to happen as Sunderland look to put the finishing touches to their summer work and continue their efforts to offload some players. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.northernecho.co.uk / www.wearesunderland.com
What a start for Sunderland! We reflect on a memorable day after the Black Cats' emphatic success against West Ham. What were the main takeaways from the game? What did we learn? What are Sunderland capable of this season? And on the transfer front, who is next through the door? We discuss Sunderland's plans for the final stages of the window. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.northernecho.co.uk / www.wearesunderland.com
Dom Shaw is joined by Nick Barnes to preview the Premier League season. We look ahead to Sunderland's opener against West Ham this weekend, and also reflect on a busy summer of incomings. Who will turn out to be the best signing? And what do Sunderland still want to do before the end of the transfer window? FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.northernecho.co.uk / www.wearesunderland.com
It's been another busy week on Wearside, with signings, further transfer developments and the first friendly of the summer. We reflect on Sunderland's latest moves in the transfer market and discuss their pursuit of former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka. And we assess the talking points to come of the first pre-season friendly of the summer against South Shields. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wearesunderland.com
Reinildo Mandava is Sunderland's latest new recruit, and he'll soon be followed by Chemsdine Talbi - then what comes next? That's what we discuss in our latest We Are Sunderland briefing, as we also assess the profile of Sunderland's new recruits. What's the latest on the goalkeeper front? Will Sunderland sign an out-and-out striker or a versatile forward? And we also look ahead to this weekend's pre-season friendly double header against South Shields and Gateshead. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wearesunderland.com
Sunderland's bold and exciting summer transfer window is showing no signs of slowing down. After the arrival of Habib Diarra and with Reinildo set to follow, the Black Cats are now on the verge of signing Noah Sadiki. So what's the thinking behind Sunderland's transfer strategy? What and who comes next? And who will leave in the coming weeks, with a mass exodos imminent. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wearesunderland.com
It's been a fascinating week on Wearside, with several players linked with a move to Sunderland this summer. While some are pure speculation, what do the links tell us about Sunderland's transfer approach? We discuss Sunderland's "hard-headed" strategy, the importance of a major new off the pitch partnership and the imminent arrival of Florent Ghisolfi. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wearesunderland.com
We can start planning for the year ahead after Sunderland discovered their Premier League fixture list this week. So where are the opportunities and dangers in the schedule? And what did we learn from Kristjaan Speakman's transfer update this week? FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wearesunderland.com
We discuss what came out of our chat with Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman last week, including: Sunderland's summer transfer plan Dan Neil contract latest Regis Le Bris' backroom team How the Black Cats will approach their Premier League return. We also discuss Jobe Bellingham's exit, reflecting on the midfielder's time on Wearside and looking ahead to what the future might hold for the teenager. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wearesunderland.com
What a weekend! We reflect on Sunderland's unforgettable Wembley success - and look ahead to the future. What does promotion mean for Sunderland's transfer plans? What happens next with Jobe Bellingham? We also reflect on the brave decisions that led to promotion and have an early look ahead to next season's Premier League campaign. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wearesunderland.com
We speak to Sheffield Uniter reporter Stu Rayner, of the Yorkshire Post, to get the inside view on the Blades ahead of Saturday's play-off final. Where will the game be won and lost? Who are United's key players? What's the feeling on Sheffield? What's their view on Sunderland? And how is a former Sunderland transfer target faring ahead of a potential reunion? FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wearesunderland.com
The countdown is on! The Championship play-off final between Sunderland and Sheffield United is just days away and we have an early look ahead to Saturday's promotion decider. Why are Sunderland seen as outsiders? Who will handle the occasion better? And how does Regis Le Bris opt to use the pieces in the jigsaw of his Sunderland attack? FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wearesunderland.com
What a night! And what a moment! We relive what could well have been Sunderland's greatest night at the Stadium of Light and tell of the emotional behind the scenes moments that followed Dan Ballard's last gasp goal against Coventry. We also have an early look ahead to the play-off final against Sheffield United at Wembley. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wearesunderland.com
Halfway there! Sunderland host Coventry in the Championship play-off semi-final second leg on Tuesday night looking to finish the job after their first leg success. So after Regis Le Bris' masterstroke in the first leg, how will the Black Cats approach this game? Scott reveals the Sunderland buzzword from Le Bris' press conference on Monday. And we make our second leg predictions. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wearesunderland.com
After five successive defeats to finish the season, how worried should we be about Sunderland ahead of the Championship play-offs? And are the Black Cats now capable of turning it back on? We reflect on the QPR defeat and preview the play-off semi-final first leg against Coventry, assessing two big decisions for Regis Le Bris. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wearesunderland.com
Who do Sunderland want to face in the play-offs? We weigh up the final day permutations and assess Sunderland's potential semi-final opponents. We reflect on the Oxford defeat and look ahead to this weekend's final game against QPR. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wearesunderland.com
Will Regis Le Bris' approach to the last few weeks turn out to be a mistake or a masterstroke? That's what we discuss in our latest We Are Sunderland briefing on the back of the 1-0 home defeat to Blackburn. Can the Black Cats now flick a switch and rediscover their form? What is Le Bris' strongest team? And what should the head coach do with Tommy Watson in the last couple of weeks of the season and in the play-offs? FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wearesunderland.com
Regis Le Bris outlined his plans for Sunderland's remaining games in his press conference this week. So how will the team look for this weekend's Easter double header against Bristol City and Blackburn? What should Le Bris do with Tommy Watson? Who should start up-front? And what are the two starting spots likely up for grabs in the play-offs? FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wearesunderland.com
Back to winning ways! Sunderland bounced back after their Coventry hammering with a 1-0 victory over Millwall. But they missed a fourth penalty on the bounce. So who takes the next? And, on another subject, who is Sunderland's Player of the Year this season? FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wearesunderland.com