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Renaming stands is a great way for Sunderland to honour our history
"The passing of Charlie Hurley should serve as the catalyst to commemorate iconic players in a more meaningful way", writes Paddy Hollis
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The greatest centre half the world has ever seen
"It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Charlie Hurley yesterday, without a doubt one of Sunderland’s greatest icons and one of my first ever Roker idols," writes Kelvin Beattie.
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The story of ‘King’ Charlie Hurley’s final game in a Sunderland shirt
Charlie Hurley played his final game for Sunderland almost 55 years ago to the day - a win away at Burnley, led by the iconic Alan Brown.
Editorial Comment: The King, Charlie Hurley
More reaction to the news of the sad passing of Sunderland’s most beloved former player, Charlie Hurley.
Tributes to The King: RIP Charlie Hurley — “the greatest centre half the world has ever seen”
Our writers react to the sad news of the passing of Sunderland AFC’s greatest ever player, ‘King’ Charlie Hurley.
Meeting A Legend: Charlie Hurley (Part Two) - 'Why I Love Sunderland'
An interview with the King - Charlie Hurley.
Meeting A Legend: Charlie Hurley (Part Three) - Charlie's Greatest SAFC XI!
Did you miss part one and part two of our interview with the King? If so, go back and read them, he's a top fella. Charlie, 'the greatest centre half the world has ever seen', played with some topper players in his day and today we run through his Greatest SAFC XI.
Meeting A Legend: Charlie Hurley (Part One) - Humble Beginnings, Becoming A Mackem & Scoring From Corners
An interview with the King - Charlie Hurley.
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On This Day (25 April 2009): Sbragia’s Sunderland stutter again at the Hawthorns!
Sbragia’s spell in caretaker charge hit yet more turbulence as the Lads made the trip to the Midlands on this day fifteen years ago
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Sunderland have often benefited from FA Cup replays, so is scrapping them the wrong decision?
"English football’s interests are tilted too far towards the big boys," writes Milo Challis, as he examines the decision to abandon replays for next season
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Talking Tactics: Passive Sunderland pay the price against Millwall
With mid-table mediocrity looming, Mike Dodds’ masterplan managed to turn our penultimate home game into an lifeless, end-of-season affair, as Dan Harrison explains
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On This Day (24 April 1948): Entertainment rationed in post-war Sunderland victory
Some immensely exciting players? Check. A high-stakes Tees/Wear derby? Check. It was all set up for a classic, but as Kelvin Beattie writes, it didn’t quite work out that way
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Assessing Callum Styles’ Sunderland future
With two games of the season remaining, will Styles’ loan move be made permanent during the summer, or should we look elsewhere? We asked our writers for their thoughts
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Fan Letters: “Why have Jack Clarke’s performance levels dipped recently?”
Thoughts on the winger not hitting his usual standards and reflections on the great Sunderland teams since 1973 are in the RR mailbox today! Got something to say? Email us: RokerReport@yahoo.co.uk
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Sunderland’s harrowing home form is holding us back
Our home record since returning to the Championship isn’t one to boast about, and Paddy Hollis looks at why we’re often a soft touch at the Stadium of Light
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Idealism and reality are clashing jarringly at Sunderland
"Talk of high performances cultures and relentless progression doesn’t compute with the team’s current form, and it can’t be glossed over", writes Phil West
Roker Rapport Podcast: “Wish you weren’t here” - SAFC 0-1 Millwall Reaction + Listener Q&A!
Our Gav and Martin return to react to the increasingly painful and unfortunately still ongoing shite run/limp to the end of our season, following possibly the dullest game we’ve ever witnessed. Luckily they have some listener questions to try distract them from the football itself.
Andy’s Player Ratings: Sunderland U21s 2-1 Liverpool U21s - Young mackems impress at Eppleton!
Sunderland U21s beat a Liverpool side littered with cup finalists and lads with Premier League appearances in an impressive performance at Eppleton. Here’s how Andy rated the Lads!
Lasses Report: Sunderland 0-1 Charlton – Title hopes dashed with the finish line in sight
Sunderland Women lost their final must-win home game of the season to concede the title to unofficial champions, Crystal Palace.
Editorial: Sunderland were boring on Saturday — but that’s on Mike Dodds!
Any doubts I had about what was needed this summer were put to bed on Saturday as a very uninspired Sunderland did the bare minimum instead of using the game as a chance to try some new stuff out.
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Sunderland saw a vision of a future without Dan Neil on Saturday, and it wasn’t appealing
"The midfielder’s absence against Millwall was glaring, and we can only hope that he hasn’t already made his final appearance in a Sunderland shirt", writes Phil West
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Fan Letters: “A back five against Millwall at home? Madness!”
Sunderland’s latest home calamity is duly skewered in today’s mailbag, and there are also some thoughts on pre-match music. Got something to say? Email us: RokerReport@yahoo.co.uk
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On This Day (22 April 1967): ‘Slim’ Jim Baxter outshines the Busby Babes!
Matt Busby brought his young stars to Roker Park on this day fifty seven years ago, but it was one of our own that the fans and press were waxing lyrical about at the end of the game!
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Talking Points: Sunderland fall short on home soil once again
The sun was bright but the football was dull, as the Lads slumped to a dismal 0-1 defeat at the hands of Millwall. Andrew Smithson looks at the game’s main talking points
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Matchday Musings: Another home misfire as Sunderland are beaten by Millwall
Fresh from an encouraging win against West Bromwich Albion, the Lads reverted to type with a limp display against the Lions. Phil West reflects on another bad day at the office
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Lasses Preview: Sunderland take on Charlton with the top flight in their sights!
The Lasses host third-placed Charlton in their final home game of the season, with two wins needed for the title and promotion to the Super League! Ollie Burns previews another huge game
Reader’s Corner: An FA Cup replay made me a Sunderland supporter for life
"The decision to scrap FA Cup replays is a disgrace. It is the latest step in the destruction of the FA Cup, the greatest, traditional, club football competition in the world," writes Ian Lucas.
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Two Up, Two Down: What were the positives & Negatives from Sunderland’s display v Millwall?
Duncan Watmore (who else) grabbed the only goal of a turgid game on Saturday as the Lions secured a key victory. What did our writers make of the game?
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On This Day (21 April 2012): A tense return to the Midlands for Sunderland and Martin O’Neill
As we seem likely to finish in mid table this season, Andrew Smithson looks back to 2012/2013, and another fairly inconsequential game for the Lads
Andy’s Player Ratings: Sunderland 0-1 Millwall - Drab affair ends in defeat
Sunderland turned in probably the dullest display of the season, losing to a Dan Ballard own goal against Millwall. Here’s how Andy rated the Lads…
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Starting XI: One change predicted for Sunderland’s game against Millwall
After a good three points last week, will Mike Dodds stick with the same formation for today’s game?
Match Preview: Sunderland aim to end winless run at home against Millwall
We’ve being saying it for a while but have to go back to mid-February to find our last home win, so surely we’re due one today against Millwall?!
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Score Predictions: SAFC v Millwall
How do you think we will do back at the SOL this afternoon against Millwall?
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Fan Focus: Millwall fan Stephen is predicting a score draw for the Lions at Sunderland!
Ahead of today’s game, we spoke to Stephen Jones from That Millwall Podcast to discuss the return of Neil Harris, as well as Duncan Watmore and George Honeyman!