WTF Sunderland Podcast

Sunderland are officially back - and it's Ipswich up first at Portman Road. A tough ask playing a promoted side, but how do they feel about facing us on their return to the top flight?

How is the feeling ahead of the clash with Ipswich fans? To give us the full lowdown on the Tractor Boys summer window and their hopes under new boss Gary O'Neil, we are joined by the always excellent Benjamin Bloom!

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The Lads pre-season schedule is done, and it's on to the real stuff this time next week. A positive victory over Rennes ended the summer campaign, and we got the news that the club had agreed a fee for Toulouse left-back Dayann Methalie at half-time. Brilliant!

Graham is joined by Alex, Dave and Haway/Howay podcast host Pete to give their pre-season predictions, thoughts on who should start vs Ipswich Town and why confidence is high heading into the new campaign.

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Sunderland's pre-season rolled on with a comfortable 2-0 win over RC Lens in France, and the season is now just two weeks away from getting underway.

Are we worried about the lack of incomings? Maybe. But we did look pretty good. Graham, Ross, Pete and Alex chew over the win in France, the pre-season form of Chris Rigg, transfers and the club's Europa League pricing.

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Sunderland's USA tour ended with a positive 1-0 win over Wrexham in Philadelphia on Sunday, and now all eyes are on the start of the new season as we enter the month of August.

Has the tour been a success? To let us know Graham, Ian and Sophie are joined by long-time Sunderland supporting New Yorkers Robert and Mike from the USA, who fill us in on all the goings on across the pod. We also look at the latest transfer news surrounding Wilson Isidor, Simon Adingra and the pursuit of Toulouse left-back Dayann Methalie.

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When the kit is so you need to do a podcast? Sunderland's new 1937 inspired home shirt is an absolute classic, and we wanted a chin wag about it.

Graham is joined by Ross, Pete and Ian to discuss Hummel getting it 100% correct yet again, the rumours surrounding Dayann Methalie and what shall we do with Simon Adringra?

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Sunderland's tour of the USA started in Nashville, Tennessee this week as the club put on a show for our American support over in the Music City.

It began with a positive test against Liverpool, as we were treated to an Enzo Le Fee special and the emergence of Timur Tutierov. What did we make or the game, and how has the tour been so far?

To let us know, Graham, Dave and Pete are joined by long-time Sunderland supporting siblings Dawson and Maddie all the way from Nashville.

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A seventh season covering Sunderland AFC on the podcast, and a European campaign to look forward to. Pre-season is underway, and the World Cup festivities are reaching it's climax, so let's get back to it.

A 5-1 win over EFL League Two side York City started things off well, but where are we at with transfers, who is leaving and where should we strengthen, who do we want in the Europa League - and what about that Black Cat membership scheme? Graham, Dave and Ross discuss in all as we usher in the 2026/27 campaign.

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Sunderland have secured their first signing of the summer, with the arrival of experienced Belgium international Thomas Meunier - but what is he like?

Alex is joined by long-time friend and Lille supporter Charles Le Clerk for a short, sharp deep dive into what Meunier will bring to the Stadium of Light, what to expect, his strengths and weakness and a whole load more.

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It is time to say goodbye to Eliezer Mayenda, welcome back Granit Xhaka to the cuddle of love and celebrate our players smashing it over at the World Cup.

There's been little movement on the transfer front, but plenty to discuss. Graham is welcomed by Alex and Dave, with the Sunderland Echo's James Copley to discuss all the Xhaka drama, our hopes for the weeks ahead and our dream transfer signings.

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The fixture list is here for our 26/27 Premier League campaign - what do we make of those games?

Dave is joined by Ian, Kyle and Pete from various locations around the world to give a "live" reaction to the fixture list being announced, and chat the big games next season.

Which games we are most excited for? Chat about facing them lot, our most anticipated away fixtures and why the first five games offer us a glimpse of what we can expect from the season ahead.

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