BLOG: Trust in Gus
As the boos rang around the Stadium of Light after Sunderland’s demoralising defeat against QPR, questions were again asked of manager Gus Poyet. The fans have every right to be…
Wise Men Say – SAFC Podcast in association with A Love Supreme – 2014/15 – Episode 21
Episode 21 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live! We’re joined in the studio by another débutante; Sportsbyte contributor Jack Shields, as…
Sunderland Echo Column: Defoe’s been huge catalyst for change
Today’s piece comes from Gareth Barker. WHEN Jermain Defoe signed for Sunderland, I’m happy to admit that I was sceptical. There were some valid questions; how would he fit in…
Sunderland Echo Column: Attacking thrills for Sunderland fans
Today’s piece comes from Stephen Goldsmith. ISN’T there some sort of cliche about a week being a long time in football? Or is that politics? Or both? Who cares! I…
Durham Times Column: Back on track after mid-season slump
Today’s piece comes from Craig Clark. TWO games, two wins and an FA Cup tie away at Bradford City to look forward to. It might not sound like much, but…
Sun FM ‘Into The Light’ podcast! Fulham chat, Swansea preview…
Michael Proctor and Gareth Barker discuss the victory over Fulham, as well as previewing the Swansea game. We hear from Scott McKay from The Swansea Way and the gaffa, Gus…
Wise Men Say – SAFC Podcast in association with A Love Supreme – 2014/15 – Episode 20
Episode 20 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live! We’re joined in the studio by a débutante; Wise Men Say contributor Ed…
Sunderland Echo Column: Sunderland tuning up to hit high note
Today’s piece comes from Craig Clark. WHEN Jermain Defoe buried Sunderland’s second goal on Saturday, you could feel a weight lift around the Stadium of Light as a city breathed…
Sunderland Echo Column: Positive response is the only way to appease fans
Today’s piece comes from Stephen Goldsmith. We’ve had many relegation ‘six-pointers’ over the years here on Wearside, but I have to say, I take some solace in the fact that…
Durham Times Column: It’s a must-win game for under-fire Poyet
Today’s piece comes from Gareth Barker. I’VE always been one to insist that a must win game doesn’t exist, unless you need a victory on the final day of the…