Want to revel in our promotion once more? Oh, go on then. Join us as we go through our own little End of Season Awards show to celebrate the Lads glorious 24/25 promotion from the EFL Championship playoffs. Ross, Sophie and Pete join me to pick their player of the season, young player of the season, signing of the season and goal of the season. Enj…

Joey has done something different and has got together with Graham from the What The Fauk Sunderland Podcast to talk specifically about the big fixture: Coventry vs Sunderland. So if you want to hear a little bit more about the upcoming playoffs but in conversation with somebody who has a different accent to what you're used to, this is the podcast…

Ex-Sunderland defender Tom Flanagan sits down to discuss his three-and-a-half year stay at the Stadium of Light, Lee Johnson, Phil Parkinson and everything in between. From Wembley heartache to the regret at leaving the club, Flanno gives us 1hr30 minutes of his time to go through what playing for the Lads meant to me. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, w…

We did it. We bloody well did it. Sunderland are back in the Premier League, so me, Dave, Sophie and Ross tried to sum up one of the best days of our lives. Hopefully, we have done it justice. Thanks for listening this season. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (Yo…

From Trafalgar Square to Tommy Watson's 95th minute winner, drink it in as Sunderland return to the Premier League and we enjoy one of the best days of our life. 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 hav…

Hello good people. We recorded a podcast last week. It was a day or two after the rawness of the Sunderland defeat, and that is reflected in the variety of thoughts that you will hear in this episode. It's hard to know quite what emotion to feel when you miss out on the playoff final in that fashion, so the Niis had a go at feeling most of them. It…

Ready for the big game? Us to! The Sunderland Echo's James Copley joins us to discuss his memories of covering Sunderland at Wembley, and to preview Sunderland's huge clash with Sheffield United at Wembley. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via …

Ready for the big game? Us to! The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith joins us to discuss his memories of covering Sunderland at Wembley, and to preview Sunderland's huge clash with Sheffield United at Wembley. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via yo…

It's Wembley week for the Lads - and finally, a chance to get back into the big time. Can we do it? Course we can! We have a pretty tough task in front of us in the shape of Sheffield United, with both sides having beaten each other once each this season - but what can we expect from the Blades as we go head to head for a spot in the Premier League…

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How do you begin to sum that up in a caption? The best night in Stadium of Light history? Probably. Possibly. No. Definitely. Join me and Ross as we go through the emotions on an incredible night 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 vi…

Dear God, this is a big one isn't it? It's advantage Sunderland, but it's only halftime as we welcome Coventry City for the second leg of the EFL Championship playoffs. We've switched it up a little bit for the preview show, and invited our old pal Joey from the NiiLamptey Podcast to preview this Tuesday's game. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want …

Half time. Halfway there. A long way to go...but that was some night wasn't it? 40 years in the making, and Sunderland have won a game against Coventry City. It brings forth a massive, MASSIVE, game on Tuesday as we look to take that next step to Wembley. Sophie, Ross, Pete and Dave join me to chat over a big night at the CBS Arena. Enjoyed the epi…

What better way to preview our upcoming EFL Championship playoff campaign then by sitting down with the last - and only - Sunderland captain to lead us to play glory - Corry Evans! The former Sunderland, Blackburn Rovers, Manchester United and Northern Ireland international midfielder joins us to discuss his two season stay at the Stadium Of Light,…

We are Coventry City - Championship playoff contenders. Again. What were you worried about? Joey, Neil and Dom saw us beat Boro and make the playoffs. In this podcast episode they discuss very specific elements of that match, and maybe, if you're lucky, the upcoming game against Sunderland. GO FOOTBALL! Twitter: @niilampteyshow Facebook: niilamptey…

Five defeats on the bounce ain't exactly the best form to be having heading into the playoffs - especially when you're facing Coventry City. Can the Lads do it, or is it destined to be another season in the Championship? It's the bogey team of bogey teams, but if we want to have a crack at making it back to the Premier League, then we must get beyo…

Sunderland end the regular season with five defeats on the bounce, and the mood in the fanbase is particularly low. What could make it even worse? A double date with Coventry City. Oh well. Ross and Pete join me as we dig through another placid Sunderland performance and assess our playoff chances on the back of some pretty horrific performances. C…

The final game of the regular season is upon us, and neither side are playing particularly well. Can we find it in ourselves to care? With Sunderland comfortable in the playoffs and QPR safe in the middle of the table, it's hard to get excited about a fixture that means the square root of f**k all, but the always excellent Clive from LoftForWords i…

We have completed the Easter period and remain, somewhat inexplicably, in as strong a position as we started. 6th place, 3 points clear, with our destiny very much in our own hands. This merry bunch of sods will talk you through things, and also the general contempt towards the quality of the league this season. Sure, there's some questioning about…

Just two more of these to go, and the playoffs have arrived. Will this weekend see a full strength side head to Oxford, though? Or will RLB go safe again in order to preserve our most important players? To less us know what we can expect from the opposite side is the always excellent Si from the Fence End pod! Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want yo…

Does anyone care about these games? Do we care too much? What's a paste egg? Sophie and Dave join me to make sense of a game that also made no sense. Strap in as we wax lyrical about Harrison Jones, talk about T Watz looking more arsed than usual and pick our playoff starting XI. Yes, I said T Watz. What you gonna do? Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we…

A Trai Hume red card, another defeat, and a grumbling as we head into Easter Sunday. One of more chaotic episodes of the season, join myself, Dave, Ross and Pete as we ask for the of Coventry City on a fu**ing plate. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, if you have to (You can su…

A double-header this Easter begins with Bristol City on Friday, and the Lads could really do with giving us a bit of an uplifting performance, couldn't they? Can the Lads resurrect a bit of a good form on Good Friday? And what can we expect from Bristol City? David from the Bristol City Forever podcast joins us to let us know. Enjoyed the episode? …

Ugh. What a forgettable performance. Thankfully this podcast is brilliant...probably. Sophie and Dave join me to run over a really pointless 90 minutes of football to discuss Wilson Isidor, the booing of Tommy Watson and all the other stuff. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, i…

They told us these three games would be three big games. Haji Wright Sunderlanded Sunderland; Gus Hamer Sheffield Uniteded us; and then Liam Kitching and Brad Collins encouraged Burnley to do a Burnley. Joey, Neil, Dom and Imogen have a go at Lampteyfying those fixtures. Have a great time with it. Twitter: @niilampteyshow Facebook: niilampteyshow I…

Playoffs secured with five games to go? Time to sit up and relax for a bit and get ready to enjoy the ride. First up? The only team with a 100% record at the SOL since we returned to the Championship. Can we end that and send them back to South Wales packing? To give us the lowdown on Swansea City this week is the always excellent Luke from the Swa…

GIMME GIMME GIMME A DEFENDER FROM ULSTER. GET IN! 'Guest star' Brad Sharpe and Peter join me in the Colorado Lounge to chat about another big win on the road, as the Lads go four from six and scare the shite out of the EFL Championship playoff contenders. We're coming for you, Barbara! Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediat…

Back on the road this week, as we take in our annual trip to the Hawthorns to visit uncle Tony and West Brom. From Evil Alex to lovely Tony? What a week! Can we make it two wins on the bounce? With momentum required, it would definitely help as we stare down the playoff spot come season end. Let's go! The always super fun Chris Hall from AlbionAnal…

Back to winning ways at the SOL, but it wasn't without some late nerves due to a missed penalty - again! It's always good to get three points, and there was plenty to be positive about both individually and collectively, so Sophie and Ross joined me to go through a nice little win over evil Alex Neil. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsu…

League football is back, and with it is the return of Evil Alex Neil and Millwall. Excited? Yeah...I'm not sure either. Anyway, there's a game to be won and momentum to be built, so let's get ourselves up for it. To preview the game, I am joined by journalist and ThatMillwallPod's always excellent Alex Grace. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you…

International break is here, and with it, comes a time to reflect, breathe and reassesses. It can be easy to get bogged down in emotion when you support a football club so bi-polar as our, so we invited EFL expert and complete neutral Gab Sutton to join us to review Sunderland's season so far, and what comes next, with me, Pete and Sophie. Enjoyed …

Coventry. What's the point in even turning up? A shambolic display that many have felt has been coming for a while has us all a little bit concerned. Dave, Sophie and Ross join me to try and pick it apart, talk some shite and try to make ourselves all feel a little bit better. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or …

Hallo. Neil here. I'm not on this week's podcast and yet I demanded full responsibility for uploading it. I'm currently swigging a Friday afternoon pint in a place that's too noisy, so have no idea what the episode is about, but all I know is that it's going to be a national sensation. That's the vibe I get. The good news is we just lost a game for…

The dreaded trip to Coventry is upon us - but can we take three points for the first time since 1985 in the Midlands? Ross Spence of SkyBluesExtra joins me to tell us about the Lampard resurgence, why Robins leaving turned out to be the best thing to happen to them in hindsight and why they are feeling confident about a playoff push. Enjoyed the ep…

He plays upfront for Sunlun...and thank God he does. A late Chris Mepham goal and a terrorizing display for Eli Mayenda sowed up a gritty, but important three points for the Lads as disposed of Cardiff City at the SOL. I've moved into a new house, so it's another What The Lawrence episode for you this week, as Sophie and Peter join from two differe…

Back to the Stadium of Light, as we look to improve on our sticky home form of late against Cardiff City and build on that big win over Sheffield Wednesday. The Bluebirds have some real issues of their own though, just one place above the relegation spots, time is running out for them to save their skins. Can they spring a surprise, or will we be t…

Back in the team. Back in the goals. Back in the race? There was a huge sigh of relief on Wearside thanks to the Spanish boy wonder Mayenda on Friday as the Lads downed Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 at Hillsborough. Want hear us chat about all the good stuff? Course ye dae! Dave, Sophie and Pete join me to run through a vital three points on the blue sid…

Welcome back to our podcast. Cov just can't stop winning and your Niis just can't stop acknowledging it (except for the last 3 weeks when we haven't podcasted). This week we talk about all the good things that have happened, and all of the good haircuts in the current squad. We also explore the complexities of disagreeing with others around you at …

Right, let's get back on the horse and get back on track, eh?! A tough couple of weeks has saw the Lads fall well out of the automatic picture, but the season is far from over and a big win on Friday night will inject some much needed momentum. To join to to preview our trip to Hillsbrough is the always excellent James from the Wednesday Til I Die …

Not gonna lie, buzzing I was in Rome for this one as the Lads completely duffed up the automatics well and truly with a dire defeat at home to Hull City. Thank fully, Dave jumped into the breach and took over hosting duties to run over the game with Sophie and Ross. God bless those souls. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like a…

Its been a hard start to the week, but it doesn't have to end as hard should we choose to secure three points on our return to the Stadium of Light. Hull City are next up, who have got an oddly terrible home form, but aren't too bad away. Can we make sure they don't continue doing that on Wearside? The always excellent Ant from To Hull And Back joi…

It's a big one. Lose and automatics are almost out of reach, win and we can begin to dream again. To join me to run over Monday's massive game is Leeds fan Scott Worrall. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #LUFC #EFLChampionship…

The F word is back after another 2-2 draw at the SOL. Watford came and did a bit of a job of us and held us to a point. Sophie, Peter and Dave joined me to go over the game, what is means in the context of the season and responding on Wednesday. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app.…

It's been a good couple of weeks, so feel free to shove that "reality check" up your jacksy. Leeds are a good team. What a surprise. Your favourite fortnightly podcast returns to talk about the stuff you don't want to. And as an extra special treat, Joey, Neil and Dom are joined this time around by the Football League's anytime goalscorer savant, M…

Following a monumental win at the Riverside on Monday, the Lads return to the SOL to face a Watford side who aren't sure if they're coming or going - but let's hope it's going home, with zero points. One of only four sides to beat the Lads this season, Watford will arrive hoping to spring a surprise and make it a double. But can they do it? To let …

What a night that was! They put us through the ringer, but our quality shone through once again as Dan Neil, Wilson Isidor and Ryan Giles (LOL) handed us all three points on Teesside. There's deadline day chat, flags and generally giddiness as Sophie, Dave and Pete joins me from various corners of the world. Gerrin! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us a…

It's been a while since we sat down with an ex-player - but we're picked one right out of the top drawer for our return. Former Sunderland, Celtic, Everton and Spartak Moscow wizard Aiden McGeady sits down to chat scoring at Wembley, the Phil Parkinson's exile, what the club meant to him and the experience of Charlie Methven. It's a good one. Enjoy…

It's all set for a big Monday night, both sides needing a response, both sides needing to bounce back from a disappointing weekend. But can Sunderland overcome Middlesbrough at the Riverside for once? It's been something of an inconsistent season for Boro, and the always excellent Jonny from The Boro Breakdown joins us to give us the lowdown on the…

Another last minute goal that has cost points for the Lads. It doesn't get any less frustrating does it? Join me, Dave and Pete as we ask people to stop being nasty to us sometimes, and mull over a pretty crap result against Plymouth for the lads. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast ap…

Cov have rattled through January and are now engaging in something closely resembling "form". The Niis remain coy, though. Join Joey, Neil and Dom as they discuss what it's like to win two (or three) games in a row. All the best to yer. Twitter: @niilampteyshow Facebook: niilampteyshow Instagram: niilampteyshow Email: [email protected] Websi…