Haway The Podcast – Sunderland AFC
Welcome to Haway The Podcast – the Sunderland AFC podcast hosted by Gav, Chris and Martin, plus others along the way! This is the daily podcast for anyone obsessed with Sunderland. Every day, we bring you news, views, opinions, previews, reactions, and reminiscences, with local journos, ex players, and opposition fans joining for the ride. Got something you'd like to hear? Email us: HawayThePodcastSAFC@gmail.com
🇳🇱 AZ ALKMAAR: WHAT AWAITS SUNDERLAND? | AZ Fan Gives His Verdict!
SUNDERLAND'S FIRST EUROPA LEAGUE OPPONENTS ARE HERE… 🇪🇺🔴⚪
What better way to get the lowdown on AZ Alkmaar than by speaking to someone who knows them inside out?
AZ supporter and journalist Brian Wijker joins us at Haway The Podcast HQ to give Sunderland fans the inside track on our first Europa League opponents.
AZ have made a brilliant start to the Eredivisie — but how will they approach a trip to the Stadium of Light?
Brian tells us:
🇳🇱 How seriously AZ will take the Europa League
🔥 Why they've made such a strong start to t...
THE SUNDER YEARS | 1913 | Horatio Carter, An FA Cup Classic & Joe Lane
Welcome to another episode of The Sunder Years, where we take a jaunt down memory lane, looking at a player, a game and an anniversary that was prominent in a particular year.
This week, Martin, Andrew and Kelvin deep dive into 1913, and explore...
• New signing Joe Lane – who had an interesting career!
• The 1913 FA Cup Semi Final Replay at St Andrews – one of the best games English football had ever seen.
• And a brilliant deep dive into the life and times of a genuine, bonafide, statue-deserving Sunderland legend.
All this and mo...
SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT | Tom White on Sunderland v Arsenal
We went toe-to-toe with the Arsenal and they showed why they are champions and probably will be again! It was a monumental effort from the Lads but we came away with nowt but pride.
Tom White joins Gav & Chris as we look back at all the action from last night and the one or two controversial moments!
We’ll be discussing:
🔴 Le Bris' line-up...
⚪ Dealing with the pressure early on
🔴 Brian Brobbey being Brian Brobbey
⚪ The key decisions from the officials
🔴 How do we feel about the defea...
REACTION | Sunderland v Arsenal | Le Fee Pen Miss Crucial Turning Point
Join the Lads at full time as they react to Sunderland's Premier League face-off at the Stadium of Light with the Champions, Arsenal.
Martin, Chris and Bomber react right on the whistle and there's an overriding sense of pride combined with immense frustration as the lads did almost everything and came away with nothing.
There's plenty to be positive about though!
All this and more!
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MATCHDAY PREVIEW | Can Sunderland Cause An UPSET vs Arsenal?!
The Champions are coming to the Stadium of Light.
Join Gav, James and Jonny as we look ahead to a huge Saturday night on Wearside as Sunderland take on Arsenal in the Premier League.
Arsenal arrive as the reigning champions and have made a perfect start to the season — but Sunderland have already shown they can compete with the very best. Last season, the Lads took a deserved point from a thrilling 2-2 draw against Arsenal.
So, under the lights at the Stadium of Light, can Sunderland go one better?
Can we...
Can Sunderland SHOCK Arsenal? | John Cross on Saturday’s HUGE Clash
𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗟? 👀
The Champions are coming to the Stadium of Light.
Under the lights. 8pm kick-off. A packed Stadium of Light. And an Arsenal side who have won their opening three Premier League games and arrive on Wearside unbeaten.
It has all the ingredients of a special night — but what exactly should Sunderland expect from Mikel Arteta's side?
To find out, we're joined by The Mirror's Chief Football Writer John Cross for the inside track on Arsenal, their start to the season, the threats Sunderland will have to deal with and whether the Lads can cause a huge upset.
𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗢 𝗜𝗧?
Watch our full...
HAWAY THE Q&A | Squad Depth, Wingers, Keepers & More!
Welcome to Haway the Podcast and we’ve got a Q&A episode for you today – plenty of questions have come in from you lovely people, and Martin, Kelvin, Andrew and Chris are going to try and tackle them!
On today’s show
Who’s played themselves into contention? How are we feeling about squad depth? How good was Ahoka? Who do we want in the cup? And loads moreGet subscribed to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode of our free daily Sunderland show.
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REACTION | Talbi Magic As Sunderland Beat Hull City In League Cup
Welcome to our match reaction pod as the lads get together on the final whistle of our cup win over Hull.
On today's show:
How good was Talbi's goal? And, how good was Jules Ahoka?! Dayann Methalie and Malick Fofana also got their first starts – how did they do? Which players impressed? Have any forced their way into RLB's plans for Saturday? And what about the half time European chat?!All this and more!
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MATCH PREVIEW | Is The League Cup A Priority For Sunderland?
The Brentford game was the start of a run that sees Sunderland play five games in sixteen days, and with two of Europe's best sides to come and our first step on the European adventure sandwiched inbetween, makes tonight's game against Hull City is a tough one to place!
Martin, Andrew & Jonny join Chris to cover all the angles and try and come up with our starting XI - tell us if you think we're right!
All this and more!
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Q&A | ISIDOR OR BROBBEY? Sunderland’s BIG Selection Dilemma!
Sunderland’s next two Premier League games are against Arsenal and Manchester City - but who should be starting up front? Is it finally time for Wilson Isidor to get the nod ahead of Brian Brobbey?
Gav, Bomber, Brett & Ant answer your questions, discussing Sunderland’s attacking options, the impact of injuries to Mundle and Diarra, whether Talbi could leave, Kevin Danso’s impressive debut, the battle for set-piece duties and whether the media are still seriously underestimating the Lads.
Plus, we look ahead to the Hull City cup clash and ask just how much rotati...
SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT | Transfer Chaos & Sunderland's Draw At Brentford!
We gave our initial reaction after the final whistle but now we've had a chance to sleep on it we go through all the action from the Gtech Stadium, where today's guest James Copley from the Echo witnessed Sunderland collect a useful point against an in-form Brentford!
Join Chris, James and Andrew as they look back at all the action from a busy transfer deadline day and all the action from the capital.
Coming up:
How did the Fofana deal all play out as James was following? How does James rate the transfer window? ...MATCH REACTION | Sunderland Draw At Brentford!
After a cracking first half where VAR made sure we didn't get the opener, Brentford rang the changes at the break and take the lead, but the Lads fought back!
Join Chris, Andrew, James and Bomber as they give their reaction straight after the final whistle!
Coming up:
Should Ballard's goal have stood? Gutted not to be ahead at half-time? All change after the break... Sloppy goal to give away? No panenka in sight for Le Fee!All this and more!
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MATCH PREVIEW | Will Sunderland BEAT Brentford?
Sunderland are back on the road this weekend as the Black Cats travel to Brentford in the Premier League — but can the Lads finally pick up their first away win of the season and DEFEAT the Bees?!
Join Gav, James and Neil as they look ahead to what promises to be a fascinating test for Sunderland, with plenty to discuss ahead of kick-off.
Coming up:
🔴 How many of Sunderland's new signings could come straight into the starting XI? 🛡️ Could a switch to a back five help the Lads cope with Brentford's dangerous midfield and attack? ...WHY THESE PLAYERS?! | Sunderland’s European Squad Explained
Sunderland’s Europa League squad has been announced… but some of the decisions have left plenty of fans scratching their heads!
Why were certain players left out? Why were others included? And, perhaps most importantly, what are the actual rules Sunderland had to work within?
To make sense of it all, Gav and Andrew are joined by Roker Report’s resident statto Matt Donne to break down Sunderland’s Europa League squad and explain exactly why the club have made the choices they have.
Coming up:
🔴 We run through Sunderland’s Europa League squad...OPPO PREVIEW | Are Brentford Sunderland’s Toughest Test Yet?!
We got off the mark against Fulham last weekend but we're facing a tough challenge this time around as the Lads travel to the capital to take on Brentford! They have four points on the board so far but could it have been more?! We speak to Sam Tabutaeu from The Standard to find out all about our opponents this week! On today's show:
What's Brentford's secret?! How did Keith Andrews just slot in after Thomas Frank?! How good were they against Spurs on the opening day? Should they have taken maximum points at Leeds? How tough will...MALICK FOFANA | Just How Good Is Sunderland's £30m Man?
Baptiste Reynaud is a podcaster and French football expert, and he once again joins us to give his insight into yet another new Sunderland player - this time, Malick Fofana!
Is he any good? What does he make of the deadline day drama? What sort of player is Fofana, and what can we expect? How far does he think Fofana can go?All this and more! Get subscribed to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode of our free daily show.
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FOFANA, DANSO & ANGULO MK2! | Are We Booked For Europe Yet?!
We're a few days removed from Deadline Day, so now that the dust has settled the Lads got together to put it all into perspective! Join Gav, Andrew and Ben Littledyke (chair of the SAFCSA London Branch) as they chat about all things Sunderland! On today's show:
How are everyone's plans for following Sunderland all over Europe going? Are we all booked up or is there still a load of stress?! Malick Fofana, Kevin Danso, and Angulo Mk2... Ben tells us all about the London Branch, their upcoming social event, and how if you're a Lads fan down...DEADLINE DAY REACTION | Three New Signings For Sunderland!
Well, that was a deadline day for the ages, wasn’t it?! Planes, hijacks and all sorts going on, but Sunderland managed to get two big signings over the line, and threw in another late one for good luck, too.
Join Martin and Ant for a full recap of everything deadline day related from a Sunderland perspective, including:
Kevin Danso’s arrival from Spurs Malick Fofana arrives from Lyon – finally! And our new 18 year old Ecuadorian striker.All this and more! Get subscribed to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episod...
DEADLINE DAY LIVE | Sunderland Transfer Window Reaction!
Last night the Lads got together for the final three hours of the summer transfer window to react live on YouTube as the news came in and to chat a crock of shoyte about all things Sunderland - and, if you missed it, here it is!
Kevin Danso signs from Spurs! The crazy Mallick Fofana will he/won't he saga... Random new transfer links! What about our outgoings?! Deals falling through...All this and more! Get subscribed to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode of our free daily show.
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SUNDERLAND'S DEADLINE DAY | Ins, Outs & Last-Minute Deals!
HAPPY DEADLINE DAY! It’s set to be a VERY busy 24 hours at Sunderland, with plenty of players expected to leave the Stadium of Light — and hopefully a few new faces arriving before the transfer window slams shut!
Join Gav, Chris, James and Andrew as they look ahead to Sunderland’s Deadline Day, discussing all the potential ins, outs and last-minute deals that could happen. On today’s show:
Potential outgoings - who could leave Sunderland, and could there be any surprises? Danso is basically done - but how many more signings could the Lads make? Wingers...MONDAY SUPPLEMENT | With Nick Barnes | Fulham Debrief And Looking Ahead To Transfer Deadline DAY
Welcome to this morning's Haway The Podcast, and like us you're probably breathing a sigh of relief – three points on the board, and looking ahead with a bit of positivity to what tomorrow might bring!
We've got the great pleasure of being joined by BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes this morning as we debrief all things SAFC, so join Chris, Martin and Nick as they talk about:
The first home game of the season – a good response to the opening day defeat? Regis's tactical change that won the game Where do we need to strengthen ahead of d...PUBCAST | SAFC 1-0 Fulham | The Lads Are Off & Running With Three Points!
It's the first home game of the 2026-27 season and that can only mean one thing - the return of the pubcast! Gav and the lads gather for the first time since that epic end to last season when we took on Chelsea! Fulham were the visitors and listen to their reaction straight after the final whistle! On today's show:
Quiet first half from the lads... Goalless at the break! Le Bris subs making an impact! Isidor having two goes at it! Could have made it more?! Three points = off and running!All this and more! Get...
MATCHDAY PREVIEW | SAFC v Fulham | Can We Get 3 Points?
Will Sunderland get their first three points of the season as Premier League action returns to the Stadium of Light this afternoon? Join Gav, Jonny and Andrew as they look ahead to the game! On today's show:
Will the excitement of the Europa League fixtures dropping carry into today's game and give us an extra pep in our step? Fulham have a new manager, some new players, and a new philosophy - so will our team selection reflect that? This is an important game for both sides, so will it be a proper ding-dong affair, or a more...OPPO PREVIEW | SAFC v Fulham | Can Sunderland Get Revenge?
After three long months, Premier League football returns to the Stadium of Light on Sunday with the visit of Fulham to Sunderland - and joining us to chat all about his team with us is journalist Jack Kelly! On today's show:
It's been a summer of change at Fulham, so what does Jack make of everything that has gone on? Like Sunderland, people are writing the Cottagers off and think they might be in a relegation scrap this season - does Jack agree? What can Sunderland expect from Alvaro Arbeloa and his side? Does Jack think they'll carry...EUROPA LEAGUE DRAW REACTION | Mackems In Milan!
We went live over on YouTube (search for Haway The Podcast and get subscribed...) earlier as Sunderland's Europa League fixtures were announced - so join Gav, Andrew, Jonny and Ian for the craic!
Never seen a Mackem in Milan? Well, you're about to... What a set of fixtures - what do the Lads reckon?! Sit back and take it all in... WE ARE IN EUROPE!All this and more! Get subscribed to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode of our free daily show.
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HAWAY THE Q&A | Is Sunderland's Attack Good Enough?
We did one Q&A earlier in the week and had a ton of questions left over, so we thought we’d assemble a slightly different line up to tackle some more queries!
On today’s show, Martin, Sam, Jonny and Ant talk:
Attacking threat – in particular our wingers and forwards How many points would be a good return from the upcoming games? Which Sunderland player of the past would you add to the current squad?All this and more! Get subscribed to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode of our free daily s...
GREALISH + PAIXAO | Two Huge Names Linked To Sunderland!
Just when you thought that Sunderland's transfer window wasn't picking up pace, along come two barmy transfer rumours in one day - so, join us as Gav, James and Andrew chat all about it! On today's show:
Jack Grealish to Sunderland sounds a bit too good to be true, but with other clubs circling, is there a strong chance he could end up on Wearside before the transfer window closes? Igor Paixao's name was first mentioned early Wednesday, and Marseille's Brazilian winger is being linked with a €30m+ move to Sunderland. What do we make of that?!Al...
THE SUNDER YEARS | 1999
We’ve got the start of a new series for you today – The Sunder Years! The concept is simple. We pick a year, and choose one game, one player and one anniversary that happened in those 12 months – and have the crack about them!
On today’s show, Martin, Kelvin and Andrew cover:
• A big signing in 1999 – could this player make all of the difference to our Premiership season?
• The passing of a legendary goalkeeper
• And THE BEST game from 1999… which one will make the cut?
Plus a whole load of sidetracks to wan...
HAWAY THE Q&A | Ipswich Debrief | Transfers | Hume Right Wing
There’s always plenty to talk about after a defeat and with the transfer window about to SLAM SHUT™ there’s even more than usual.
Martin, Andrew and Ant field your questions including
It it time to end the ‘Hume Experiement’
Do we need a new centre back?
Who’s the first choice defence now?
Who’ll go out on loan?
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JULES AHOKA | Sunderland’s €10m Signing - How Good Is He?
Sunderland are set to sign DR Congo U23 international midfielder Jules Ahoka from Royal Antwerp for €10m - but is he any good? We don't know, so our good friend Elijah Michiels - a Belgian football scout - joins us to give us the lowdown on a man we know so little about!
What was Elijah's initial reaction to this transfer? What sort of player is he, and where would he fit in? How did the move go down with Antwerp fans? Does Elijah think Ahoka will reach the top? He tells us which Premier League players he re...SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT | What Went Wrong At Ipswich? | With James Copley
Welcome to today’s episode of Haway The Podcast, and it’s not the way we wanted to start the season, is it?
We pick the bones out of that result – what went wrong, why, and what positives were there to take from the game?
We’ve got our good friend James Copley with us today, and he joins Martin and Andrew to talk all things Ipswich, including
What went wrong? Is the team suffering a World Cup hangover? We looked rusty. Would we have taken the chances Ipswich were presented? Plus the lowdown on what’...REACTION | Ipswich 2-1 Sunderland | Poor Defending Costs Us
Sunderland's season got off to a gutting start as Jack Clarke (yep, him...) scored in the 90th minute to kick us right in the nads and send the Lads fans home unhappy. Join Gav, Jonny, James and Brett as they chat at full time about the performance!
Urgh... we haven't missed that feeling! Slight positive, but Meunier was decent... Angulo's goal was a peach, but... ... the defending for both of theirs was crap. Will we learn from this?All this and more! Get subscribed to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode of our free...
MATCHDAY PREVIEW | SAFC v Ipswich | Here We Gan!
IT'S TIME! Premier League football is back and, for Sunderland, that means a trip today to take on newly-promoted Ipswich Town, who will still be riding high after promotion and a busy summer. Join Gav, James and Andrew as they look ahead to all the action!
We chat briefly about the transfer links to DR Congo midfielder Jules Ahoka - a solid bit of business? Ipswich may be unfancied but this is their first taste of Premier League action under Gary O'Neill, and in front of their own fans, so they'll be bang up for it... What are...OPPO PREVIEW | We Catch Up On All The Latest At Portman Road With Brenner Woolley!
We've arrived and it's our first opposition preview of the 2026-27 season! The Lads are off to Portman Road to take on newly-promoted Ipswich Town and Chris gets a chance to meet up with a good friend of our very own Nick Barnes, as he's joined by Brenner Woolley from BBC Radio Suffolk for a catch up on The Tractor Boys! On today's show:
What was Brenner's journey from Berwick to Ipswich? Holidays with Barnesy... Is there life after McKenna? Have they used Sunderland as a blueprint? What's the expectation considering the monet they've spent?! How does he...NEWS ROUNDUP | Catamo & Methalie Latest + Membership Moans!
Welcome to our Thursday edition of Haway The Podcast, and today we're mulling over all the key news stories from the last 24 hours in the world of Sunderland AFC! Join Gav, Brett and Andrew as they discuss:
The noise around Geny Catamo potentially signing for Sunderland is growing, but there's no clarity currently on what's going on. What's our gut feelings on whether he ends up signing for us? Dayann Methalie was sent back to France for more medical tests after it looked like he was all ready to be announced officially as a Sunderland player - do...2026-27 SEASON PREVIEW | The Lads Dust Off Their Crystal Balls!
It's that time of the year where everyone tries to second guess how it might all play out, and we're not daft enough to predict the one to twenty in the Premier League, but Gav & Martin join Chris to put their neck on the line! On today's show...
Was last season a turning point in the Premier League? Is this season a big opportunity? Who will win the title and who will go down?! Is it a crossroads for Sunderland? What's a good season for the Lads this year?!All this and more! Get subscribed to Haway...
HAWAY THE Q&A | What Do Sunderland Need NEXT?
We're right into the swing of things now that pre-season is over and we are looking ahead to the start of the Premier League, so join Chris, Gav and Andrew as they answer YOUR questions from the mailbag this week! On today's show...
With the closing of the transfer window nearing us, what other business do we think Sunderland will/should do now that Dayann Methalie is over the line? The Lads talk about Chris Rigg's development How seriously should we take all the cups this season? All of this season's new hummel kits are crackers, but which...MONDAY SUPPLEMENT | Phil Smith on SAFC 2-1 Rennes, Transfers & More
We're now only a matter of days away from the proper stuff starting in the Premier League, so we thought we'd grab a chat with our marra from the Sunderland Echo, Phil Smith! On today's show:
The Lads chat about Sunderland's performance against Rennes, and how it should set us up nicely for the week ahead... Has Chris Rigg forced himself into the reckoning? We chat about the Dayann Methalie deal that seems close to getting across the line, and what Sunderland's next priority in the transfer window should be... Ipswich on Saturday... are we feeling confident?...
OPENING DAYS | Looking Back At Some Memorable Season Openers
Join Martin, Andrew and Kelvin as we begin the build up to the new season by looking back on some memorable opening day encounters.
On today's show, we delve into the past to revisit:
Our biggest ever opening day wins A game at Leeds Road in 1963 that set us on the road to promotion The win over European Cup Holders Villa in 1982 – it was a memorable weekend for Kelvin in more ways than one... And Roy Keane's Premier League managerial debut as we score a last minute winner against Spurs!All this an...
PUBCAST | SAFC 2-1 Rennes | Sunderland Utterly Dominant!
Sunderland put an excellent second half performance in against another Europa League side in Rennes, setting us nicely for the real stuff starting next weekend - join Gav and James as they dissect all the action post-match from the pub! On today's show:
Enzo... Enzo... he's mint him like Should we have scored more?! Reinildo puts a cracking shift in at the most appropriate time What about our goals?All this and more! Get subscribed to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode of our free daily show.
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