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Monday Show: Another Win for Sunderland

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen is joined by Micky Lough in the pub to chat about the win at Hull. There’s also the Luton game to look forward to.  Hosted on Acast. Se...

PREVIEW: Hull City v Sunderland

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough and Jimmy Reay to look ahead to Sunderland's trip to Hull City on Sunday as domestic football returns f...

Monday Show: Leeds and Early Season Debrief

07 Oct 2024

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Stephen and Gareth take you into the international break by laughing some more at that howler, and they also reflect on Sunderland's impressive start ...

REACTION: Sunderland 2-2 Leeds United

05 Oct 2024

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Eleanor McCabe is joined by Michael Lough as we react to Sunderland's 2-2 draw with Leeds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

PREVIEW: Sunderland v Leeds United

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough and Eleanor McCabe as they react to Sunderland's 2-0 win over Derby County, while looking ahead to Frid...

MONDAY SHOW: Loss at Watford and Derby Preview

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Monday debrief is here as Sunderland slip to defeat at Vicarage Road. Stephen is joined by Eleanor and Jimmy to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

PREVIEW: Watford (A)

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough and Eleanor McCabe to talk Hornets (and Wasps), Regis Le Bris and Sunderland ahead of the Black Cats' t...

MONDAY (Tuesday) SHOW: More on Sunderland Beating Boro

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another fancied side beaten. Is there something good happening here? Stephen and Gareth catch up in the pub to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

REACTION: Sunderland 1-0 Middlesbrough

21 Sep 2024

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Eleanor McCabe is joined by Michael Lough as we react to Sunderland's 1-0 win over Middlesbrough! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

PREVIEW: Sunderland v Middlesbrough

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Jimmy Reay as the lads preview Sunderland's home game against Middlesbrough on Saturday. There's the customary debate...

MONDAY SHOW: Plymouth 3-2 Sunderland

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by former Black Cat Lee Howey to discuss our first defeat of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Micky's Diary and Match Reaction: Plymouth 3 Sunderland 2

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hear from Micky Lough during his day out to Plymouth. All that way to watch The Lads suffer a surprise defeat. Sigh.  Hosted on Acast. See a...

PREVIEW: Plymouth v Sunderland

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Goldsmith is joined by Michael Lough and Jimmy Reay to look ahead to Sunderland's SkyBet Championship fixture at Plymouth Argyle, where the Bl...

Wise Men Say Chat With NTT20

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen catches up with Ali Maxwell, a regular Sky Sports pundit but more importantly, founder of the excellent Not The Top 20</a> website and p...

MONDAY SHOW: Portsmouth 1-3 Sunderland

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth Barker is joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to assess another win, the transfer window and our excellent start to the season. Hosted o...

REACTION: Portsmouth 1-3 Sunderland

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Michael Lough as Sunderland's perfect start to the season continues with a fine 3-1 away win at Portsmouth! Hosted on Acas...

PREVIEW: Portsmouth v Sunderland

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough and Jimmy Reay as the lads look ahead to Sunderland's trip to Portsmouth and answer some listener quest...

MONDAY SHOW: Sunderland 1-0 Burnley

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor McCabe is joined my WMS regulars Chris Wetherspoon, Tom Walsh and Jimmy Reay to discuss an excellent win over recently relegated Burnley. Host...

REACTION: Sunderland 1 Burnley 0

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Life after Clarke starts with a win. Burnley are as tough a test as you'll get at this level and both sides won their first two. Eleanor and Mick are ...

EMERGENCY POD: Jack Clarke Leaves Sunderland

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Was it inevitable that Sunderland would sell Jack Clarke? Probably. Does that make it less of a gut punch? Absolutely not. Do the profiles of the inco...

PREVIEW: Sunderland v Burnley

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough and Jimmy Reay to preview Sunderland's game against Burnley - they also take a look at the transfer win...

Monday Show: Sunderland 4 -0 Sheffield Wednesday

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker discuss the brlliant win over Sheffield Wednesday.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

REACTION: Sunderland 4 -0 Sheffield Wednesday

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith and Michael Lough to discuss a fantastic first home win of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

PREVIEW: Sunderland v Sheffield Wednesday

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Jimmy Reay and Jon Lambert as the lads preview Sunderland's first home game of the season against Sheffield Wednesday...

Sunderland Beat Cardiff on Opening Day

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen and Gareth are back for the Monday offering. Eleanor and Micky join them to discuss a fine 2-0 in Cardiff on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

PREVIEW: Cardiff City v Sunderland

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back! Football is back! Sunderland are back! And they're off to Cardiff City on Saturday. Richard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith and...

WMS x La Tavarn - The Fans' View On Regis Le Bris

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Easterbrook and Jimmy Reay catch up with Julien and Raphael from FC Lorient podcast La Tavarn to talk all things Regis Le Bris, while there's ...

New Beginnings and Lush New Kits

28 Jun 2024

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Stephen and Matt talk about the arrival of a new Head Coach and those gorgeous new kits! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS EPISODE: Bienvenue à Sunderland AFC, Régis Le Bris!

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor McCabe and Chris Weatherspoon react as Sunderland have finally ended their search for a head coach with the appointment of Régis Le Bris. The...

Defeat as Sunderland's Dismal Season Ends

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sheffield Wednesday who had about 2 points in October end up just 3 behind Sunderland. Only Rotherham have worse form than The Lads since Dodds was gi...

Sunderland Preview: Sheffield Wednesday (H)

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Keeling and Richard Easterbrook convene to preview Sunderland's final game of the season and to answer some listener questions. Hosted on Acas...

Monday Show: Another defeat on the road compounds Cats' misery

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth Barker and Michael Lough discuss another miserable defeat away at Watford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunderland Preview: Watford (A)

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Keeling and Richard Easterbrook do their best not to look back on the Millwall match and do their best to preview the Watford game. Hosted on ...

The Monday Show: Anything other than the game itself

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Goldsmith, Gareth Barker and Jimmy Reay discuss anything other than the actual game we're supposed to talk about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Reaction: Sunderland 0-1 Millwall

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor McCabe and Michael Lough react to the Millwall defeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Show: Sunderland take down 10-man Baggies

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth Barker and Jimmy Reay react to the win at West Brom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunderland Preview: West Brom (A)

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Keeling and Richard Easterbrook take a look ahead of Sunderland's trip to West Bromwich Albion, while having a chat about the 0-0 draw at Leed...

Reaction: Leeds 0 - 0 Sunderland

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor McCabe and Michael Lough react to the draw at Leeds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reaction: Sunderland 0-0 Bristol City

06 Apr 2024

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Eleanor McCabe and Richard Easterbrook react to the draw with Bristol City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview: Sunderland v Bristol City

04 Apr 2024

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Richard Easterbrook, Gareth Barker and Eleanor McCabe preview the visit of Bristol City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reaction: Sunderland 1-5 Blackburn

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor McCabe and Michael Lough react to an astonishgly bad defeat to Blackburn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reaction: Cardiff 0-2 Sunderland

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor McCabe and a returning Rory Fallow react to an excellent win at Cardiff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wise Men Say Social w/ Lee Howey

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We chat to former Sunderland striker Lee Howey in our first-ever Wise Men Say Social - a live show / podcast hybrid recorded at These Things Happen in...

The Monday Show: Sunderland remain in Doldrums following QPR draw

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth Barker, Eleanor McCabe and Michael Lough discuss the current situation at SAFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunderland Preview: Queens Park Rangers (H)

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Keeling and Richard Easterbrook are back to preview Sunderland's home game against Queens Park Rangers with details of an up and coming event, an...

The Monday Show: Hapless Sunderland lose 6th consecutive game

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Goldsmith, Gareth Barker and Jimmy Reay discuss Sunderland's defeat at Southampton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Sunderland Preview: Southampton (A)

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt is back for a preview pod - and he's brought Richard with him. And they're in the car again. Is it 2023? The lads are here to look ahead to Sunde...

WMS Meets Thomas Butler

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Goldsmith and Matt Keeling sit down for a chat with former Black Cats man Thomas Butler. The lads discuss Thomas's time in red and white as we...

The Monday Show: Sunderland lose three on the bounce

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker discuss Sunderland's latest defeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reaction: Sunderland 1-2 Swansea

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor McCabe, Jimmy Reay and Richard Easterbrook react to Sunderlands 2-1 home defeat to Swansea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Sunderland Preview: Swansea City (H)

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough to preview Sunderland's home match against Swansea City, while the lads react to the departure of Micha...

The Monday Show: Michael Beale Sacked

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Goldsmith, Gareth Barker and Matt Keeling react to the departure of Michael Beale after just 11 games in charge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Sunderland Preview: Birmingham City (A)

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough and Jon Lambert to look back on Sunderland's 1-0 defeat at Huddersfield, talk about the new series of S...

Sunderland 'Til I Die Season 3 Preview w/ Fulwell 73 and Luke O'Nien

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We preview the new season of Sunderland 'Til I Die, which drops on Netflix on Tuesday, February 13.Stephen and Richard speak to Ben and Gabe Turner fr...

REACTION: Sunderland 3-1 Plymouth

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard and Mick react to the win over Plymouth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Clarke's Amazing Podcast!

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Seven years in the making!!Stephen, Gareth and Matt sit and have a pint with George Clarke and chat about his love for Sunderland as well as how Sunde...

The Monday Show: Sunderland draw at The Riverside

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Goldsmith, Gareth Barker and Reaction Show host Eleanor McCabe discuss Sunderland's 1-1 draw at Middlesbrough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Sunderland Preview: Middlesbrough (A)

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Keeling is joined by Richard Easterbrook to react to Sunderland's transfer window, and to preview the Black Cats' trip to Middlesbrough on Sunday...

The Monday Show: Sunderland defeat Stoke

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen, Gareth and WMS regulars Tom Walsh and Jack Austwicke discuss the Stoke win, the Pritchard situation and the latest transfer news. Hosted on A...

REACTION: Sunderland 3-1 Stoke City

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Michael Lough to discuss Sunderland's first victory since New Year's Day, a 3-1 win over Stoke City. They also go over the...

Sunderland Preview: Stoke City (H)

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Jimmy Reay to preview Sunderland's game against Stoke City on Saturday, while there's opportunity to look back at the...

The Monday Show: Sunderland lose to Hull City

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen, Gareth and WMS regular Chris Weatherspoon to discuss the after math of our home defeat to Hull City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Reaction: Sunderland 0-1 Hull City

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor and Mick react to our defeat against Hull. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunderland Preview: Hull City (H)

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Keeling is once again joined by Richard Easterbrook to discuss a Michael Beale sighting in the wild, transfer rumours and the visit of Hull City ...

Monday Show: Sunderland lose at Ipswich

15 Jan 2024

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Stephen, Gareth and Matt discuss our defeat at Ipswich Town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunderland Preview: Ipswich Town (A)

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back to preview Sunderland's trip to Portman Road as the lads face Ipswich Town in the SkyBet Championship. Matthew Keeling and Richard Easterbr...

Monday Show: Sunderland defeated

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen and Gareth are joined by The Chronicle's James Hunter to discuss a defeat at the hands of Saudi Arabia's Newcastle. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

REACTION: Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Richard Easterbrook and Michael Lough to react to Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United in the FA Cup third round. Hos...

Preview Show: Sunderland v Newcastle

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen, Gareth, Matt and Richard come together to briefly look back at the Preston win and, most importantly, preview the visit of the Mags. We get a...

REACTION: Sunderland 2-0 Preston NE

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Michael Lough as Sunderland get 2024 off to a winning start with victory against Preston North End, where even a striker g...

Sunderland Preview: Rotherham (A)

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Michael Lough and Richard Easterbrook to look back at Sunderland's Boxing Day win at Hull while previewing the visit to Ro...

The 2023 Wise Men Say Christmas Quiz

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Keeling does his very best Michael Barrymore impression as he hosts the annual WMS Christmas Quiz. Battling for bragging rights this year is S...

The Monday Show: Beale Announced, Mag Ticket Fiasco

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by WMS regular Micky Lough to discuss the appointment of Michael Beale and the Mag ticket fiasco. Hoste...

REACTION: Sunderland Lose At Bristol City

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A defeat at Bristol City. Worse cities to be stuck in I guess.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunderland Preview: Bristol City (A)

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Keeling is joined by Tom Walsh and Richard Easterbrook to preview Sunderland's trip to Bristol City, fresh from winning their last two games back...

The Monday Show: Win Over WBA, Leeds Visit SOL, New Manager?

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss the WBA win, preview Leeds and discuss managerial moveme...

Reaction: Sunderland 2-1 West Brom

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor McCabe, Stephen Goldsmith and Mick Lough react to our 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Sunderland Preview: West Brom (H)

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough, Jimmy Reay and Jon Lambert to talk about Sunderland's managerial search and to preview Saturday's game...

REACTION: Mowbray gone

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well, he was on the brink wasn't he? Gareth, Eleanor, Chris and Jim gather for a late night reaction to the sacking of Tony Mowbray. Hosted on Acast. ...

The Monday Show: Mowbray On The Brink? Newcastle In The Cup

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by WMS regular Eleanor McCabe to discuss a point at Millwall and a ridiculous draw in the FA Cup 3rd Ro...

The Preview Show: Sunderland Lose Again Ahead Of Millwall Trip

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Stephen look back at an appalling loss at home to Huddersfield, and ahead to a trip to Millwall.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

The Monday Show: Sunderland Plundered At Plymouth

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth Barker is joined by WMS regulars Richard Easterbrook an Mick Lough to discuss the defeat at Plymouth and preview the visit of Huddersfield.&nbs...

Sunderland Preview: Plymouth Argyle (A)

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're back from the international break, fully refreshed as Sunderland travel to Plymouth Argyle at the weekend. Matthew Keeling is joined by Richard ...

The Monday Show: Lads Back To Winning Ways Over Brummies

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen and Gareth are joined by The Northern Echo's Scott Wilson to discuss the win over Birmingham City.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

REACTION: Sunderland 3-1 Birmingham City

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor McCabe hosts alongside a gaggle of WMS contributors as we react to a home win over Birmingham City Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Sunderland Preview - Birmingham City (H)

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Keeling is back with Richard Easterbrook as the lads preview the visit of Birmingham City to the Stadium of Light. There's also a Blues perspecti...

The Monday Show: Lads Draw Blank At Ten Man Swansea City

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Jimmy Reay and Jack Austwicke to discuss the draw at Swansea.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

The Preview Show: Swansea City v Sunderland

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth is joined by WMS regulars Eleanor McCabe and Jack Austwicke to preview the trip to Swansea. We get a Swansea view from Steven of The Jackcast. ...

The Monday (Tuesday) Show: Sunderland Beat Norwich & Halloween Memories

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen and Matt team up to do the Monday pod on a Tuesday and we don't event know what the usual order and combinations are anymore. Micky Lough join...

REACTION: Sunderland 3-1 Norwich

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth and Eleanor react to our win over Norwich City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Preview Show: Sunderland v Norwich City

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing the random hosting order, Stephen heads up this week's Preview Show as Jimmy joins him to look ahead to the Norwich match. We also hear fro...

The Monday Show: Sunderland Fall To Second Consecutive Defeat

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth and Matt are joined by WMS regular Jimmy Reay to discuss the defeat at Stoke City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunderland Preview: Stoke City (A)

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Keeling is joined by Richard Easterbrook and Melissa Johnson as we preview Sunderland's trip to Stoke City and discuss what we've been up to duri...

SPECIAL EPISODE: Sir Bob Murray

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We were invited to the magnificent Beacon of Light to speak to former Sunderland chairman Sir Bob Murray about his new book I'd Do It All Again, which...

The Monday Show: Sunderland Humbled By Boro

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Jimmy Reay to discuss a humbling at the hands of Middlesbrough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

REACTION: Sunderland 0-4 Middlesbrough

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Jack Austwicke and Michael Lough as we react to a chastening 4-0 defeat by Middlesbrough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Sunderland Preview: Middlesbrough (H)

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Keeling and Richard Easterbrook are back to preview the Tees-Wear clash at home to Middlesbrough, as well as discussing Sunderland's 2-0 victory ...

MONDAY SHOW: Three And Easy For Sunderland At Hillsborough

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Jack Austwicke to discuss an excellent win over Sheffield Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

BONUS: The View From Sheffield Wednesday

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ash from The Wednesday Week Podcast gives us his view on tonight's match between Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Sunderland Preview: Sheffield Wednesday (A)

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Keeling and Richard Easterbrook bring you a bite-sized preview ahead of Sunderland's trip to Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night. Hosted on Acast...