Well, after it was indicated that Sunderland would have a more serious look about them at Oxford, the evidence suggested we were anything but. It's a big week for Sunderland as we lead into the final regular league game of the season, so Gav, Martin and Brett got together to chat about bigger picture stuff.

On today's agenda:

• Should we be concerned by the mentality leading into the playoffs?
• There's a real sense of negativity everywhere at the minute, so will a win against QPR fix that?
• The other teams around us aren't in good form either, so how do we judge how things play out from here?
• Did Régis Le Bris shoot himself in the foot by indicating we'd see a more serious-looking Sunderland at Oxford?
• The club are going to need everyone on board for the playoffs, so what needs to happen to get everyone thinking positively again?

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Bang on the full time whistle, Chris Wynn and Jonny Hawley got together to react to Sunderland's 2-0 defeat at Oxford United...

On today's agenda:

• Well... that was crap...
• Another loss - should we be bothered?
• We went full strength; is there owt to worry about?
• Oxford had loads to play for, so how much did that matter?

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Making its return to the historic Sunderland Empire stage in May is 'The Sunderland Story', which had its first run back in 2023 in front of sell-out crowds and standing ovations. To chat about its return and why we all are so passionate about Sunderland AFC and the city, Gav was joined by Nicky Allt (the show's writer and producer) and Ainsley Fannen, who plays the role of Kevin Carter and is a massive lifelong Lads fan!

On today's agenda:

• What is The Sunderland Story, and how did the show come about?
• It was such a success the first time around, so why should people come along?
• The lads then get very passionate about all things Sunderland, winning at Wembley and why we're passionate about the city;
• This is such a special football club, and the show encapsulates everything about why we love Sunderland AFC

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Roll up, roll up - it's the news roundup! Gav and Jonny got together to chat about the latest goings on in the world of SAFC...

On today's agenda:

• Régis Le Bris' pre-Oxford press conference, in which he gave a load of injury updates and talked about the ability to 'turn it on' for the playoffs;
• Tony Mowbray's been sacked by West Brom, and there were some comments made which will sound familiar to Sunderland fans...
• Julio Arca has had his say on the whole debate around momentum;
• Marco Gabbiadini has called the booing of Tommy Watson at games "brainless";

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Not The Top 20 host/EFL pundit and Oxford fan George Elek joined Chris for a chat ahead of our penultimate league game of the season!

On today's agenda:

• Our old marra George brings us up to speed on what's going on his end over at NTT20!
• Chris picks George's brains on how the Championship season has played out so far, plus... the playoffs...
• What does George think about how Sunderland have fared?
• The lads talk about Oxford's fight to the death against relegation...
• What's going to happen on Saturday?!

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'Son of Pele' MARTIN SMITH joined Chris & Martin for a chat after Sunderland's loss against Blackburn Rovers...

On today's agenda:

• What did Smithy make of the approach and performance against Blackburn on Easter Monday?
• We pick his brains on the Tommy Watson situation, given he was also once a Sunlun youngster that was courted by top clubs!
• What does Martin think of how Sunderland are treating the lead-in to the Playoff campaign?
• Are the Lads concerned about the lack of goals, or is it not an issue?

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Gav, Ant, Mike and Sam got together straight after the game for a pint to chat about another one of those dead-rubbers in the Championship - how important was this game in the grand scheme of things?!

On today's agenda:

• Was anyone really arsed about the result?
• What positives can we pluck from that?
• The playoffs are just around the corner - are we suitably rested?

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The games are coming thick and fast, and we're back at the Stadium of Light on Monday with a game against Blackburn Rovers. Joining us to look ahead to the game is Ian Herbert, a Rovers fan based in Sheffield who writes for BRFCS.com and is part of the 4000 Holes Podcast!

On today's agenda:

• Ian brings us up to speed on what's going on at Ewood Park
• Is their Playoff dream over?!
• What's going on with the Venkys and their ownership of the club?
• The Lads go round the table to chat about what they think will happen in the game...

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