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Will Sunderland bounce back as they enter the Lions’ Den?
A trip to Millwall will be a new experience for Régis Le Bris and some of his players, but it’s also an ideal opportunity to rediscover some winning form.
Andy’s Player Ratings: Tamworth 1-5 Sunderland U21s - Young Lads destroy National League side
Sunderland’s U21s absolutely destroyed Vanarama National League side Tamworth away from home, scoring five — and it could have been more. Here’s how Andy rated the Lads!
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On This Day (19th November 1966): A Roker goalfest ends successfully despite a dodgy start!
‘The King’ Charlie Hurley was making a comeback, and so would the rest of the side following some slack early defending against the Clarets
Editorial: This week is the greatest test of Régis Le Bris’ coaching credentials to date
And just like that, Sunderland find themselves without several first team regulars for the trip to Millwall — navigating these stormy waters are a test for Le Bris, but one he’s more than capable of passing.
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Two decades on, Niall Quinn remains the ultimate modern Sunderland icon
The legendary Irish striker epitomises all that we loved in a Sunderland player, and his affinity for the red and white clearly burns as strongly as ever.
On This Day (18th November 2000): Lightening strikes twice for Reid’s Sunderland at St James’!
It was groundhog day at St James’ Park on this day back in 2000, but we had the added bonus of a penalty miss to throw into the package - worth reliving all over again...
Roker Rapport Podcast: The Great Big Sunderland International Break De-Brief!
Aye after a short but some might say blessed period where their editor lost his hearing and everyone lost their shit (it was peaceful my end at least) the lads returned to talk about how much they hate these breaks, before sort of contradicting themselves a bit whilst trying to look back on the last few fixtures with a little bit of perspective and of course ahead to December.
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On This Day (17th November 1979): Local lads get the job done for Knighton!
Visitors Notts County were in good form and were near the top of the table, but could they test a new-look Sunderland at Roker Park?
The strength of perspective
If that stint down in the third-tier doldrums is to have taught us anything, that perspective is well and truly needed.
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Who partners Chris Mepham at the heart of the Sunderland defence?
With Dan Ballard on the comeback trail and Luke O’Nien impressing, is there an argument to change things up at the back for the games to come? We asked our writers for their thoughts
Jobe Bellingham may be the hero you want, but he’s not the one we need
Luke O’Nien, not Jobe Bellingham, is the kind of hero we can expect for years to come and that is no bad thing. Quite the opposite.
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On This Day (16th November 2013): Di Canio slates Sunderland board for overruling him!
Following his departure from the Stadium of Light, the former Black Cats boss had some sharp words for those in the boardroom!
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Can Sunderland use the latest international break to their advantage?
The current pause in Championship action may have arrived at the right time as Sunderland continue to target promotion.
How do you feel about rumours linking Jobe and Rigg with moves away from Sunderland?
The lack of real news during the international break has set the rumour mill in motion — so how do you feel when you hear stories about Jobe and Riggy being linked with moves away?
Roker Roundup: Your run down of random Sunderland news!
A quick catch up of the latest news from our beloved SAFC…
Is the journey better than the prize?
"Sunderland may or may not get promoted this season — but the recent record of promoted sides shows that the Premier League may not feel like the promised land anymore," says Paddy Hollis.
On This Day (15 Nov 2007) The lads draw mid-season friendly as returning players offer Keane boost
International break? Shove it up yer bollocks.
Fan Frustrations: Who Gets Picked for the Sunderland Bench and Why?
Why some players sit on the sidelines without playtime remains a puzzle for some Sunderland fans.
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Which Sunderland players have improved most notably under Régis Le Bris?
Sunderland’s strong start has seen many players raise their game under the Frenchman, but who’s really caught the eye during the opening months of the season?
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On This Day (14 November 1963): Eusebio and company lose at Roker Park!
Wearside welcomed one of Europe’s elite teams on this day sixty one years ago, but Alan Brown’s Lads were more than a match for their illustrious opponents!
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Is Sunderland AFC a ‘sleeping giant’?
The term is often used to describe football clubs with a big following and infrastructure but with little in the way of success, so how much does it apply to Sunderland?
Timing is Everything: How Sunderland’s International Break Could Be a Blessing
With key players out and a tough Millwall test looming, the break could help reset Sunderland’s squad.
On This Day (13th Nov 1973): Was This The Promotion Lift Off We Had Been Waiting For?
We went into this season as promotion favourites, but it seemed as if every team we played was keen to put one over us and our cup exploits were testing the stamina and capacity of the squad.
How do we pick a team?
What it’s like supporting Sunderland from outside the North East – where loyalty transcends distance and adversity.
Talking Tactics: Sunderland’s struggles against the three-at-the-back
Sunderland have started extremely well but have developed a worrying trend playing against a back three. Why do we struggle against a 3-5-2?