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You wait 53 years for a European reaction pod, and two come along at once? Such a momentous night at the SOL, so we thought we'd give some more reaction. Dave and Ross chat over what the night meant to them, both watching from the stands and via the medium of the TV, and why it we all felt so emotional belting out Only Fools Rush In. PRE-ORDER GRAHAM AND PETER'S 'WE ARE WEARSIDE' BOOK HERE. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #AZAlkmaar #EUL #EuropaLeague

The games are coming thick and fast, and this week is no easier than last, as we head to the Etihad Stadium to face a new look Manchester City on their home turf. What has changed at City over the summer, with Pep now gone, and Enzo Maresca the main man in charge? To let us know, the excellent Amos Murphy from the City Ramble joins us. PRE-ORDER GRAHAM AND PETER'S 'WE ARE WEARSIDE' BOOK HERE. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #MCFC #EPL

European football is back on Wearside, so we decided to give you an overview of the day. The emotion before, during and after Sunderland's 1-0 League Phase win over AZ Alkmaar. Alex, Dawson, and Kyle join Graham as we reflect on a momentous day for so many on the Wear. Drink it in, and enjoy it. PRE-ORDER GRAHAM AND PETER'S 'WE ARE WEARSIDE' BOOK HERE. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #AZAlkmaar #EUL #EuropaLeague

After a 53 year wait, European football is finally back on Wearside as we welcome Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar to the Stadium of Light this Wednesday. There's plenty to look forward to from a Sunderland perspective, but what can we expect from our table topping opponents after their fine start to the season? To help us preview the game, Graham is joined by Dutch journalist, and AZ fan, Brian Wijker to discuss our opening Europa League clash. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #AZAlkmaar #EUL #EuropaLeague

A night of many positives, but ultimately no points, as Sunderland fall narrowly just short of getting something from the champions. Alex and Pete join Dave to talk through the match, dissect what the result means, look forward to the Europa League clash with Alkmaar and pick out plenty of positives from a strong performance, that sadly yielded no points. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #Arsenal #EPL

The biggest challenge of the season awaits as we welcome to reigning champions, Arsenal, to the SOL for a night under the lights. Can we take points from Mikel Arteta's side once again this year, like we did in the previous campaign? To let us know how the North London giants are viewing the game ahead of the weekend, Ross is joined by Joe Kent from Arsenal Therapy to get the lowdown on the Gunners ahead of the clash. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #Arsenal #EPL

A point away from home, plenty of positives. Referees, injuries, debuts and more Pete and Soph, join Ross to talk through the match and work out if any one knows the rules for interfering with play in an offside decision. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #BrentfordFC #SAFC #EPL

The Lads return to London for the first time this season as we face a Brentford side that continue to impress both at home, and on the road. Last season, we narrowly edged them out of Europe, and this year Keith Andrews' side return determined to go one better. Can we stop them in their tracks and be the first team to inflict defeat on them this season? To let us know, Ross Black is joined by the excellent Craig from The Ealing Road Podcast. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #BrentfordFC #EPL

Three points secured, and a day well spent. The Lads edged over the line thanks to Wilson Isidor, and topped a cracking day for us all. Alex, Pete, Soph, Ross and Ian join live from a Glasgow AirBNB to go through a big three points on Wearside. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #FulhamFC #EPL

Sunderland's Europa League fixtures have been drawn, with the Lads handed some mouthwatering trips to Milan, Brussels, Poznan and the Algarve. Could it have gone much better? Graham and Dave discuss our feelings on the draw, why it matters and what we are most looking forward to in Europe this season. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL #UEL #EuropaLeague

The Lads are back in action on Wearside as we open our home campaign with a clash against the only team to beat us twice last season in the shape of Fulham. After last week's opening day defeat, Sunderland will want to get points on the board to kick-off our new campaign, and what better way to do it then in front of the Stadium of Light crowd? But what of our weekend opponents? They also started the season with a defeat, losing 3-2 to Chelsea on Monday. Under new management, what has changed at Craven Cottage over the summer? To let us know, the always excellent Jack Collins from the Fulhamish Podcast joins us once again. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #FulhamFC #EPL

Not the start any of us anticipated for the Lads as we go lost at Portman Road on opener. Are we panicking, or calm? I guess we're not sure. Of course it was Jack Clarke who came back to haunt us, but there was far than that to be concerned about. Dave, Graham, Pete, Kyle and Ian join together to chat through a messy performance on Saturday. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #ITFC #EPL

Back to the Fire Station we go, as we host our second live event of the year and preview the new Premier League and Europa Season live in the wonderful city of Sunderland. Graham, Pete, Ian and Alex were delighted to be joined by former Sunderland promotion winner Aiden McGeady, cult-hero Lee Howey, the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith and James Copley and club historian Rob Mason for a solid two and a bit hours as we look ahead to a historic season on Wearside, and look back at Aiden's time with the club. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL

Sunderland are officially back - and it's Ipswich up first at Portman Road. A tough ask playing a promoted side, but how do they feel about facing us on their return to the top flight? How is the feeling ahead of the clash with Ipswich fans? To give us the full lowdown on the Tractor Boys summer window and their hopes under new boss Gary O'Neil, we are joined by the always excellent Benjamin Bloom! Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #ITFC #EPL

The Lads pre-season schedule is done, and it's on to the real stuff this time next week. A positive victory over Rennes ended the summer campaign, and we got the news that the club had agreed a fee for Toulouse left-back Dayann Methalie at half-time. Brilliant! Graham is joined by Alex, Dave and Haway/Howay podcast host Pete to give their pre-season predictions, thoughts on who should start vs Ipswich Town and why confidence is high heading into the new campaign. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL

Sunderland's pre-season rolled on with a comfortable 2-0 win over RC Lens in France, and the season is now just two weeks away from getting underway. Are we worried about the lack of incomings? Maybe. But we did look pretty good. Graham, Ross, Pete and Alex chew over the win in France, the pre-season form of Chris Rigg, transfers and the club's Europa League pricing. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL

Sunderland's USA tour ended with a positive 1-0 win over Wrexham in Philadelphia on Sunday, and now all eyes are on the start of the new season as we enter the month of August. Has the tour been a success? To let us know Graham, Ian and Sophie are joined by long-time Sunderland supporting New Yorkers Robert and Mike from the USA, who fill us in on all the goings on across the pod. We also look at the latest transfer news surrounding Wilson Isidor, Simon Adingra and the pursuit of Toulouse left-back Dayann Methalie. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL

When the kit is so you need to do a podcast? Sunderland's new 1937 inspired home shirt is an absolute classic, and we wanted a chin wag about it. Graham is joined by Ross, Pete and Ian to discuss Hummel getting it 100% correct yet again, the rumours surrounding Dayann Methalie and what shall we do with Simon Adringra? Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL

Sunderland's tour of the USA started in Nashville, Tennessee this week as the club put on a show for our American support over in the Music City. It began with a positive test against Liverpool, as we were treated to an Enzo Le Fee special and the emergence of Timur Tutierov. What did we make or the game, and how has the tour been so far? To let us know, Graham, Dave and Pete are joined by long-time Sunderland supporting siblings Dawson and Maddie all the way from Nashville. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL

A seventh season covering Sunderland AFC on the podcast, and a European campaign to look forward to. Pre-season is underway, and the World Cup festivities are reaching it's climax, so let's get back to it. A 5-1 win over EFL League Two side York City started things off well, but where are we at with transfers, who is leaving and where should we strengthen, who do we want in the Europa League - and what about that Black Cat membership scheme? Graham, Dave and Ross discuss in all as we usher in the 2026/27 campaign. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL