Wise Men Say

Stephen Goldsmith, Gareth Barker and Richard Easterbrook talk about the positions Sunderland will need to strengthen as they look forward to their return to the Premier League!

Stephen and Gareth bring you the Monday Pod on a Tuesday. Lots of Wembley hysteria is still ongoing but here's some actual crack about the match. WMS alumni Frankie Francis returns.

The Wise Men Say team recorded their thoughts across a memorable weekend for Sunderland AFC, from setting off to London, heading to Trafalgar Square, pre-match feelings from the supporters we bumped into - and all of the celebrations across the capital afterwards.Almost every current WMS member - plus some familiar faces - contributed to this in some way - probably the first time we've all been on a podcast together at the same time!

WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE!!!Eleanor McCabe presents from WMS' spiritual home in the capital, the Marquis Cornwallis, as Sunderland secured their return to the top flight after an eight-year absence with a barely-believable last-minute victory against Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium.Eleanor is joined by Richard Easterbrook, Jonny Lambert and lots of others as we celebrate a momentous occasion.

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Eleanor McCabe, Jimmy Reay and special guest Matthew Keeling as excitement continues to build for Sunderland's Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium. Tonight, the team talk about Regis Le Bris' selection decisions and what threat Sheffield United pose on Saturday.

Stephen and Gareth are joined by Andy Dawson to bring you the first of two pods where the WMS gang talk about Saturday. Oh and Rick pops his head in too.

Stephen Goldsmith is joined by Richard Easterbrook and special guest, Sunderland AFC match announcer - and former Wise Men Say presenter - Rory Fallow. The lads look back on the Coventry match in a little bit more detail while Rory answers your listener questions.

Eleanor and Mick bring you their reaction on one of the greatest nights the Stadium of Light has ever seen as Sunderland score in the last minute of extra-time to seal an aggregate victory over Coventry City - and with it their passage to the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium!

How are your nerves? Sunderland proved lots of people wrong in the first leg but this tie is nowhere near done yet. Stephen, Gareth and Eleanor discuss the massive game on Tuesday.