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@rokerreportsafc.bsky.socialGav is joined by @ConnorBromley to answer YOUR questions in the aftermath of Sunderlandโs disappointing defeat to Brighton - and look ahead to the Ladsโ first European away day in 53 YEARS.
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@rokerreportsafc.bsky.socialWEโVE GONE FROM EVERY GAME FEELING HUGE TO WONDERING WHAT SUNDERLAND ARE AIMING FOR. ๐ดโช
Are we in danger of losing sight of the 40-point target that got us here?
Our latest editorial asks why the feel-good factor has faded - and why itโs time to refocus. ๐
@rokerreportsafc.bsky.socialSUNDERLAND NEED TO MAKE OPPONENTS HATE PLAYING AGAINST THEM. ๐ดโช
Last season, the Lads had fight, resilience and a nasty edge. The Brighton defeat exposed how much thatโs been missing.
How do we get it back?
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rokerreport.sbnation.com/opinion/1558...
@rokerreportsafc.bsky.socialWHAT HAPPENS WHEN LOYALTY ISNโT AS PROFITABLE AS A TOURIST? ๐๐๏ธ
Football clubs could make more money ditching season ticket holders for one-off visitors.
Could the traditional season ticket really be on borrowed time?
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rokerreport.sbnation.com/opinion/1556...
@rokerreportsafc.bsky.socialONE OF SUNDERLANDโS MOST UNDERRATED DEFENDERS? ๐ดโช
Shaun Elliott made 368 appearances for the Lads, captained Sunderland to Wembley - and never even got a testimonial.
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rokerreport.sbnation.com/features/155...
@rokerreportsafc.bsky.socialโHEโS NOT FOR SALE!โ ๐ดโช๐
On this day in 1970, Sunderland insisted captain Colin Todd wouldnโt be leaving Roker Park for Manchester United.
Just three months later, he was sold to Derby County for a British record fee.
The full story ๐
rokerreport.sbnation.com/features/155...
@rokerreportsafc.bsky.social๐๏ธ PUBCAST - Gav, James and Sam react straight after the 0-2 defeat.
๐๏ธ SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT - Aaron Morris joins us to dissect what went wrong.
Fancy a post-match debrief? Weโve got you covered.
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@rokerreportsafc.bsky.socialROKER PARK WAS ROCKING - AND BRADFORD COULD BARELY GET A LOOK IN. ๐ดโช
On this day in 1919, Sunderland dominated for much of the afternoon before two late goals sealed a 2-0 victory over Bradford City.
๐ Read our latest On This Day:
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@rokerreportsafc.bsky.socialSunderlandโs defeat to Brighton has killed the feel-good factor - and the biggest concern is how little we offered against 10 men.
What went wrong, and where do we go from here?
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rokerreport.sbnation.com/opinion/1558...
@rokerreportsafc.bsky.socialSUNDERLAND HAD THE CHANCES. BRIGHTON HAD THE ANSWERS. ๐ดโช
The Lads couldnโt find a way through, costly mistakes proved decisive, and the atmosphere turned sour at the Stadium of Light.
Here are our key talking points from a frustrating 0-2 defeat ๐
@rokerreportsafc.bsky.socialA RED CARD. 30+ MINUTES AGAINST 10 MEN. AND NO POINTS. ๐ฌ๐ดโช
Sunderlandโs defeat to Brighton raises serious questions - from a lack of creativity to some worrying individual displays.
Who was up, who was down? ๐
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Three weeks without proper footy. Three weeks of waiting. Now, the Lads are back - and Brighton are heading to the Stadium of Light!
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@rokerreportsafc.bsky.social๐จ PROPER FOOTYโS BACK! ๐ดโช
Three weeks without Sunderland. Now itโs time to get back to business - but who gets the nod against Brighton?
Who replaces Ballard? Can Isidor step up for Brobbey? And is this the XI Le Bris should go with?
@rokerreportsafc.bsky.social๐ดโช SUNDERLAND FANS - PUT YOUR PREDICTION ON THE LINE! ๐
Can the Lads bounce back against Brighton at the Stadium of Light?
The Roker Report team are split - from confident home wins to a draw and a Brighton victory.
But what do YOU reckon?
@rokerreportsafc.bsky.socialFabian Hรผrzelerโs side are third, scoring for fun and fresh from putting three past Arsenal.
But according to a Brighton fan, thereโs one key weakness the Lads can exploit - and one player they simply HAVE to stop.
Read our Fan Focus ahead of kick-off ๐
rokerreport.sbnation.com/fan-focus/15...
@rokerreportsafc.bsky.socialON THIS DAY IN 1953: THE RUN FINALLY ENDED. ๐ดโช
Sunderland had visited Old Trafford four times without defeat. On 10 October 1953, that record finally fell - but the Lads nearly snatched something late on.
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@rokerreportsafc.bsky.socialTHE INTERNATIONAL BREAK IS OVER. NOW THE REAL TEST BEGINS. ๐ดโช๐
Can Sunderland get back to winning ways and make a statement on their return?
Read our full match preview before kick-off ๐
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Brighton fan Ryan Adsett joins us ahead of Sunderlandโs return to action vs the Seagulls in the Premier League on Saturday!
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@rokerreportsafc.bsky.socialSUNDERLAND v BRIGHTON: WHO WINS THE TACTICAL BATTLE? ๐ง ๐ดโช
Le Bris against Hurzeler. Two different approaches. One huge test for the Lads.
How do our team see Saturdayโs clash playing out?
OUR TACTICAL PREDICTIONS ๐
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@rokerreportsafc.bsky.socialWHAT CAN SUNDERLAND LEARN FROM THE WORLD OF SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY? ๐ง ๐ดโช
Football isnโt just about tactics and talent. Confidence, pressure and mindset can make all the difference.
Could psychology give the Lads another edge?
