Wise Men Say

Stephen and Gareth are joined by Rory Fallow to discuss Sunderland's first ever Europa League draw. Milan away, did you say?

After a disappointing loss to Ipswich, it's Fulham up next for Sunderland. Phil Smith from the Sunderland Echo joins Stephen and Eleanor.

The 2026-27 season began with a 2-1 defeat at Portman Road, with Jack Clarke scoring against his former side to seal victory for Ipswich. Gareth Barker and Eleanor McCabe reflect on the result.

The second part of our wass season preview is here, where we get the perspective from a fan of every other team in the league. Part 2 is teams F-T.

We grab 5-7 minutes with fans of every Premier League Team this season so you can get insight into how everyone is feeling going into the season. Teams A-E make up Part One. 

The 2026-27 season is about to begin, and we're back to preview Sunderland's opening-day trip to Portman Road to face Ipswich Town.Richard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith, Gareth Barker and Eleanor McCabe as they discuss where the priorities lie this season, how Ipswich Town have strengthened this summer and lots of chat about Ally McCoist, a Turkish restaurant in Ipswich and Robert Duvall. Some, all, or none of those subjects may be linked.

Stephen, Matt and Rory had a char after Matt's book launch, on a lovely day, having a beer at Fausto.

Stephen is joined by Mick and Jordan as they discuss the summer signings they have been most excited about over the years. They look back at the win at Lens and discuss other bits and bobs.

Gareth and Richard catch up to plug the gap of relative football nothingess. There is pre season chat, kit conversation and just general SAFC (or otherwise) related stuff.