It feels a bit surreal talking about being safe with a game still to spare, writes Stephen Goldsmith. You always assume these things will be decided on a last gap win somewhere, or someone else being more rubbish than you, basically. So what on earth has happened here then?
We asked Tom Lynn, editor of the now extinct fanzine The Wearside Roar, to answer that very question. He was joined in the studio by Gary Foster from the Shields Gazette. I tend to give a little talk to our guests before the mics go live and generally encourage them to speak up and dive in where they feel like they have something to add. That isn’t required in the case of these two passionate and vocal Sunderland fans.
You know you’re doing well in the league when a victory away at Manchester United isn’t even discussed on the very next podcast! Remarkable. As it is, we’re too wrapped up in talking about the more recent West Brom game and the overall situation at the club at the moment. We also chat Swansea City with Matt Harrison from JackCast, an independent podcast on which our very own Gareth Barker made an appearance this week.
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And from our friends at Campo Retro:
With it being the last game of the season we want to promote our Campo team colours range over the weekend. With the Campo shirts offering fantastic quality, value and being timeless it’s a great time to encourage fans to upgrade to a Campo shirt for next season. Could you promote the attached for us? http://www.camporetro.com/
Friday
Your 2013/14 shirt expires this weekend, pick up a timeless classic from Campo Retro from as little as £25 at www.camporetro.com
Saturday
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Sunday
The football season is now over for another year, get set for the new season with a timeless classic from Campo Retro that will last you more than just a year www.camporetro.com
To quote Wolstenholme,”It is now!”
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