September 18, 2007
The six game “mini season” review
Looking at the way our fixtures are structured this season, it looks very much like we can break our season... more...
Looking at the way our fixtures are structured this season, it looks very much like we can break our season... more...
August 10, 2007
Premier League Preview
Our return to the Premier League under the new Leadership of Drumaville with Roy Keane at the wheel has finally... more...
Our return to the Premier League under the new Leadership of Drumaville with Roy Keane at the wheel has finally... more...
Do you want Popularity or Success?
Well it certainly developed into an interesting pre-season that’s for sure from the perspective of us Sunderland supporters. Niall Quinn,... more...
Well it certainly developed into an interesting pre-season that’s for sure from the perspective of us Sunderland supporters. Niall Quinn,... more...
June 26, 2007
Patience is a virtue
On the 7th May, just over a month and a half ago, we were all celebrating our winning of the... more...
On the 7th May, just over a month and a half ago, we were all celebrating our winning of the... more...
May 22, 2007
The Crowning of Champions
The Championship season finishing seems like an age away already for me and I imagine most other Sunderland supporters despite... more...
The Championship season finishing seems like an age away already for me and I imagine most other Sunderland supporters despite... more...
May 12, 2007
Summer Vacation
Something’s missing, isn’t it? After all the sustained excitement of, for me, the most enjoyable season since 1973 those Saturday... more...
Something’s missing, isn’t it? After all the sustained excitement of, for me, the most enjoyable season since 1973 those Saturday... more...
May 06, 2007
Such A Perfect Day
I woke up late feeling rough after a heavy day’s decorating and was unsure whether to head up to Luton... more...
I woke up late feeling rough after a heavy day’s decorating and was unsure whether to head up to Luton... more...
May 03, 2007
Ten years on
Well now that promotion has been confirmed I was thinking of an angle for a brief article other than the... more...
Well now that promotion has been confirmed I was thinking of an angle for a brief article other than the... more...
April 28, 2007
Thank You and Goodbye
We’re a cat’s whisker away from automatic promotion now and when we make it, one of the problems Roy... more...
We’re a cat’s whisker away from automatic promotion now and when we make it, one of the problems Roy... more...
April 26, 2007
The bar has been raised… now for the roof
As was mentioned a couple of articles previous to this, we have achieved so much this season yet conversely we... more...
As was mentioned a couple of articles previous to this, we have achieved so much this season yet conversely we... more...
April 19, 2007
The changing face of football…?
Given the amount of articles that seem to be popping up in the broadsheets, the tabloids and internet websites about... more...
Given the amount of articles that seem to be popping up in the broadsheets, the tabloids and internet websites about... more...
April 11, 2007
Achieved so much, yet so little so far
Are we on the crest of a wave at present or are we still just paddling out to sea in... more...
Are we on the crest of a wave at present or are we still just paddling out to sea in... more...
April 10, 2007
The Final Run-In
Got your ticket yet for the Luton game on May 6th? Don’t delay, it’s going to be party day –... more...
Got your ticket yet for the Luton game on May 6th? Don’t delay, it’s going to be party day –... more...
April 08, 2007
The Wolves Match: Before and After
Before I don’t think I’ve looked forward to any match this season more than I’m anticipating Saturday’s clash with... more...
Before I don’t think I’ve looked forward to any match this season more than I’m anticipating Saturday’s clash with... more...
March 29, 2007
England and its glorious failures…
There’s nothing better than an International break in the season is there? Well not quite as I am sure the... more...
There’s nothing better than an International break in the season is there? Well not quite as I am sure the... more...
March 16, 2007
Cats Nine lives – One gone?
When Stoke visited the Stadium of Light on Tuesday night there were nine remaining games in the “normal season”. We’re... more...
When Stoke visited the Stadium of Light on Tuesday night there were nine remaining games in the “normal season”. We’re... more...
February 26, 2007
Run in – How the Bookmakers currently see it
We’re into the final quarter of the season now, and fast approaching the home straight and given that we’ve not... more...
We’re into the final quarter of the season now, and fast approaching the home straight and given that we’ve not... more...
The Run-In
It’s looking good. That’s the worrying part. But try, like me, to make the most of it. If Sunderland can... more...
It’s looking good. That’s the worrying part. But try, like me, to make the most of it. If Sunderland can... more...
February 13, 2007
Most impressive signing of the season award...
You might think it is a strange time to start thinking about who has been the most impressive signing... more...
You might think it is a strange time to start thinking about who has been the most impressive signing... more...
February 01, 2007
Where are we headed now?
Where are we headed now? Well the much talked of January transfer sales (agents late Christmas bonus month is possibly... more...
Where are we headed now? Well the much talked of January transfer sales (agents late Christmas bonus month is possibly... more...
January 28, 2007
Strange Encounter
As there was no match to talk about this weekend I feel I should take this opportunity to let you... more...
As there was no match to talk about this weekend I feel I should take this opportunity to let you... more...
January 21, 2007
Radio On
I don’t have a T.V. I’m no technophobe but I haven’t had a telly for years and never feel that... more...
I don’t have a T.V. I’m no technophobe but I haven’t had a telly for years and never feel that... more...
January 15, 2007
The Year So Far
We may not have achieved the miracle of luring Beckham away from Tinsletown but we’ve managed to get over a... more...
We may not have achieved the miracle of luring Beckham away from Tinsletown but we’ve managed to get over a... more...
January 04, 2007
It’s a New Year, It’s a New Dawn…
Firstly, I’ll get the trivialities out of the way and offer the usual wishes of all the best for 2007... more...
Firstly, I’ll get the trivialities out of the way and offer the usual wishes of all the best for 2007... more...
December 23, 2006
Crystal Palace v Sunderland
When I heard that there was going to be a pitch inspection at 5p.m. the pre-Christmas beers at work were... more...
When I heard that there was going to be a pitch inspection at 5p.m. the pre-Christmas beers at work were... more...
December 12, 2006
The revival finally gathering pace?
Are we allowed to say the words yet? Has the revival finally begun and are we destined for a promotion... more...
Are we allowed to say the words yet? Has the revival finally begun and are we destined for a promotion... more...
December 11, 2006
Rootin' Tootin': Sunderland-Luton
It’s a good job I’m grey already as being a Sunderland fan these days is giving a lot of us... more...
It’s a good job I’m grey already as being a Sunderland fan these days is giving a lot of us... more...
November 29, 2006
Home Away Game
A bright half-moon was hanging over Ladbroke Grove W10 as I left home at 7.15 p.m. for the away game... more...
A bright half-moon was hanging over Ladbroke Grove W10 as I left home at 7.15 p.m. for the away game... more...
November 24, 2006
Money makes the football world go around
Despite having influenced Roy Keane and his selection process with my article last week (although the players named weren’t the... more...
Despite having influenced Roy Keane and his selection process with my article last week (although the players named weren’t the... more...
November 17, 2006
My Back Pages
In the early Sixties Shack’s was what we called our local off-licence on Durham Road, just west of what’s now... more...
In the early Sixties Shack’s was what we called our local off-licence on Durham Road, just west of what’s now... more...
Tulips of Amsterdam…
Don’t you just love a good old-fashioned Friendly International in the middle of a week? Well maybe not. Now I... more...
Don’t you just love a good old-fashioned Friendly International in the middle of a week? Well maybe not. Now I... more...
November 07, 2006
Shepherds lost his flock…
As the old Jimmy Greaves saying used to go when talking about football and its supporters – “It’s a funny... more...
As the old Jimmy Greaves saying used to go when talking about football and its supporters – “It’s a funny... more...
November 01, 2006
A few breaks are needed...
It seems like only 5 minutes ago since we were all hit with the news that Keano was the man... more...
It seems like only 5 minutes ago since we were all hit with the news that Keano was the man... more...
October 29, 2006
To Hull and Back
A mate and I were in Hull way back in 1967 when a lad across the street shouted, “Hey, you!”... more...
A mate and I were in Hull way back in 1967 when a lad across the street shouted, “Hey, you!”... more...
October 22, 2006
Being an England Fan. Well, Not Really.
When I was a kid I used to get really excited about England, so much so that when Geoff Hurst... more...
When I was a kid I used to get really excited about England, so much so that when Geoff Hurst... more...
October 09, 2006
A trip to Portugal, Illegal gambling, Bungs, Penalty and School Shootouts…
Well the international break is upon us once again so we can turn our thoughts away from the championship and... more...
Well the international break is upon us once again so we can turn our thoughts away from the championship and... more...
October 01, 2006
There Was A Great Pestilence In The Land
There was a great pestilence in the land with much gnashing of teeth among the dwindling ranks of the faithful.... more...
There was a great pestilence in the land with much gnashing of teeth among the dwindling ranks of the faithful.... more...
September 25, 2006
Mood Indigo - From our armchair fan
It’s a lovely afternoon in early autumn and Sunderland are 1-0 up against Ipswich away – okay it was an... more...
It’s a lovely afternoon in early autumn and Sunderland are 1-0 up against Ipswich away – okay it was an... more...
September 21, 2006
Sunderland, gambling, drinking, drugs and rock and roll
Welcome to a new feature on the RTG site. In all honesty I am not 100% sure what form this... more...
Welcome to a new feature on the RTG site. In all honesty I am not 100% sure what form this... more...
January 05, 2006
Sunderland V Chelsea Live in New York!
The in-form Black-Cats are scheduled to take on struggling Chelsea on Sunday the 15th of January at 11AM. Live on... more...
The in-form Black-Cats are scheduled to take on struggling Chelsea on Sunday the 15th of January at 11AM. Live on... more...
July 26, 2005
"Who the hell is TommyJ?" The final part of my tour.
“Who the hell is TommyJ?” The Sunderland fan stubs a finger onto the bar room table when he talks, where... more...
“Who the hell is TommyJ?” The Sunderland fan stubs a finger onto the bar room table when he talks, where... more...
July 25, 2005
A tale of Homeless people, coffee and… Fetish Nightclubs?
What a Tour! What a great time! Pitty the football was so bad. [Before I start let me give a... more...
What a Tour! What a great time! Pitty the football was so bad. [Before I start let me give a... more...
July 09, 2005
One week to go before Pre-season kick off...
Sunderlands USA/Canada pre-season tour kicks off next week. Mccarthy had previously said that he would have liked around 8 players... more...
Sunderlands USA/Canada pre-season tour kicks off next week. Mccarthy had previously said that he would have liked around 8 players... more...
June 03, 2005
England Vs Colombia: The Star Spangled Bungle
England kicked up more then three goals this tuesday when they entered into a row with their host nation,... more...
England kicked up more then three goals this tuesday when they entered into a row with their host nation,... more...
April 22, 2005
West Ham V Sunderland To be shown live in the States
It's official, on friday the 29th, the West Ham game will be shown LIVE at Nevada Smiths in New York... more...
It's official, on friday the 29th, the West Ham game will be shown LIVE at Nevada Smiths in New York... more...
April 18, 2005
Setanta drop clanger on Sunderland fans abroad
Setanta sports showed their commitment to non-premiership football today when they failed miserably to show the Sunderland-Ipswich game on their... more...
Setanta sports showed their commitment to non-premiership football today when they failed miserably to show the Sunderland-Ipswich game on their... more...
April 12, 2005
Ipswich Game Live on TV in USA
This is a particularaly huge game for Sunderland supporters in the USA, not because it could theoretically mean automatic promotion,... more...
This is a particularaly huge game for Sunderland supporters in the USA, not because it could theoretically mean automatic promotion,... more...
April 03, 2005
Rumor Mill
There are so many Rumors floating around SAFC at the moment I thought that it might be nice to put... more...
There are so many Rumors floating around SAFC at the moment I thought that it might be nice to put... more...
March 31, 2005
Reading game to be shown in the USA
Its not live but we're used to that by now in the states. If anyone is going to be in... more...
Its not live but we're used to that by now in the states. If anyone is going to be in... more...
March 22, 2005
Help needed: Preseason Tour
Know a little about Portland, vancouver or Seattle? Can you help? I am frequently being asked by sunderland supporters if... more...
Know a little about Portland, vancouver or Seattle? Can you help? I am frequently being asked by sunderland supporters if... more...
March 20, 2005
The Sunderland-Ipswich project
On Sunday the 24th of November, a Sunderland supporter recorded the thoughts of Ipswich and Sunderland fans pre-and post match.... more...
On Sunday the 24th of November, a Sunderland supporter recorded the thoughts of Ipswich and Sunderland fans pre-and post match.... more...
March 17, 2005
England to play freindly in New York & Chicago
The england squad will fly to America this year to play the national US side at 'Soldier Field Stadium' (a... more...
The england squad will fly to America this year to play the national US side at 'Soldier Field Stadium' (a... more...
On St. Patricks day… The view of the Soccer Fan Abroad:
There is no greater incongruence in the way that British football supporters are seen then in the way that they... more...
There is no greater incongruence in the way that British football supporters are seen then in the way that they... more...
February 25, 2005
Burnley Game live on US TV
It has just been confirmed by Nevada Smiths (i.e. Jack) in New York that the 'Bornlae' game will be shown... more...
It has just been confirmed by Nevada Smiths (i.e. Jack) in New York that the 'Bornlae' game will be shown... more...
February 23, 2005
Thinking about going to Canada and USA this pre-season? A helpful guide.
What you need to remember before booking your tickets..... A helpful guide for potential travellers going to more then one... more...
What you need to remember before booking your tickets..... A helpful guide for potential travellers going to more then one... more...
February 21, 2005
USA/CANADA Pre-season seemingly confirmed? Apparenty we're a 'Talented club'
It seems as though the rumors are true. A day after writing my initial article the three clubs have seemingly... more...
It seems as though the rumors are true. A day after writing my initial article the three clubs have seemingly... more...
February 20, 2005
Calling all Toronto vistors and residents!
In my writing position at Ready to go I often come across USA Sunderland supporters who are interested in meeting... more...
In my writing position at Ready to go I often come across USA Sunderland supporters who are interested in meeting... more...
We've all been on a USA Tour... Have You?
Standing in the carolinas last year after an amazing eleven days I never thought that I would be lucky enough... more...
Standing in the carolinas last year after an amazing eleven days I never thought that I would be lucky enough... more...
January 28, 2005
Sunderland V's Wolves live in USA on Feb 4th
The following game is being shown on Setanta Pub channel, once again we remind all American mackems that there is... more...
The following game is being shown on Setanta Pub channel, once again we remind all American mackems that there is... more...
January 18, 2005
Yankee Mackems charity appeal
Those who know me know that I'm fairly involved in psychology- in particular mental illness. In fact, as I've mentioned... more...
Those who know me know that I'm fairly involved in psychology- in particular mental illness. In fact, as I've mentioned... more...
January 13, 2005
Sunderland V Derby To be shown in the USA
Setanta has decided to be kind and show the Deby game this Sunday so any bars that have the the... more...
Setanta has decided to be kind and show the Deby game this Sunday so any bars that have the the... more...
January 03, 2005
Setanta finally Give US based supporters some holiday cheer
Personally I have already had a strange new year. Despite promising myself that I would never, ever, do it…. I... more...
Personally I have already had a strange new year. Despite promising myself that I would never, ever, do it…. I... more...
November 18, 2004
Sunderland V Ipswich to be shown "almost live" in the states
This Sunday, Sunderland will be shown 'almost live' against Ipswich on the Setanta pub channel at 3:00 PM (as usual... more...
This Sunday, Sunderland will be shown 'almost live' against Ipswich on the Setanta pub channel at 3:00 PM (as usual... more...
November 10, 2004
Remberance/Veterans Day
Remembrance Day. In the USA the 11th of November is Veterans day and I feel that it is only right... more...
Remembrance Day. In the USA the 11th of November is Veterans day and I feel that it is only right... more...
November 06, 2004
Jets New Stadium:
New Yorks Latest Olympic Bid and the history behind sport in Manhattan: It’s nice to know the FA aren’t the... more...
New Yorks Latest Olympic Bid and the history behind sport in Manhattan: It’s nice to know the FA aren’t the... more...
October 29, 2004
Much Adu about nothing.
“WMD’s, the informational super highway, ethnic cleansing… soccer mom’s”. Perhaps the latest addition to hit the Buzz-word, in-vogue ‘word revolution’... more...
“WMD’s, the informational super highway, ethnic cleansing… soccer mom’s”. Perhaps the latest addition to hit the Buzz-word, in-vogue ‘word revolution’... more...
September 22, 2004
Leeds game to be shown in USA
As those supporters who live abroad may have noticed this season there have been substantial changes made to the way... more...
As those supporters who live abroad may have noticed this season there have been substantial changes made to the way... more...
August 11, 2004
On tour with the Yankee Mackem: Carolinas 2004 Photographs
It's been a while but they're finally here, the basic story in pictures of the fantastic pre-season tour the... more...
It's been a while but they're finally here, the basic story in pictures of the fantastic pre-season tour the... more...
June 28, 2004
Competition for a driver in the USA officially ends.
The difficult decision of choosing a sunderland supporter to bring to the United states, all expenses paid, ended yesterday when... more...
The difficult decision of choosing a sunderland supporter to bring to the United states, all expenses paid, ended yesterday when... more...
June 21, 2004
Fancy going to see Sunderland play in the USA... for free?
The sunderland echo highlighted an appeal today by a group of sunderland supporters who need some help in order for... more...
The sunderland echo highlighted an appeal today by a group of sunderland supporters who need some help in order for... more...
June 01, 2004
USA Coach tour for supporters announced
The Sunderland Supporters in the USA have organised a coach tour for the entire USA 3-match tour this summer, leaving... more...
The Sunderland Supporters in the USA have organised a coach tour for the entire USA 3-match tour this summer, leaving... more...
April 19, 2004
Sunderland to play in the USA?
It has been reported recently on the aleague.uslsoccer.com website that there is a good chance that sunderland will be playing... more...
It has been reported recently on the aleague.uslsoccer.com website that there is a good chance that sunderland will be playing... more...
April 05, 2004
Heartache and Hangovers in the USA
There were plenty of heartaches and hangovers to go around in the USA this morning. Finally, when the headaches had... more...
There were plenty of heartaches and hangovers to go around in the USA this morning. Finally, when the headaches had... more...
April 01, 2004
Semi Final in New York
After the recent successes of the last few gatherings in New York its no surprise that the semi final will... more...
After the recent successes of the last few gatherings in New York its no surprise that the semi final will... more...
March 04, 2004
Sheffield match live in the USA
One of the best things about being a sunderland supporter is that, when we are on (which admittedly isn't often),... more...
One of the best things about being a sunderland supporter is that, when we are on (which admittedly isn't often),... more...
September 01, 2003
Two Departures and an England Match
SAFCSA USA Will be meeting in New York this Saturday to celebrate three wins on the trot, a bare minimum... more...
SAFCSA USA Will be meeting in New York this Saturday to celebrate three wins on the trot, a bare minimum... more...
August 23, 2003
Good News For World Wide Sunderland Supporters
Safcsa Usa SAFC on TV? Despite Sunderlands recent woeful form there is at last a good chance that Sunderland association... more...
Safcsa Usa SAFC on TV? Despite Sunderlands recent woeful form there is at last a good chance that Sunderland association... more...
August 05, 2003
Bellion Plays Barcelona
Safcsa Usa: I never believed I'd ever see David Bellion Play. Ok I'm living in New York, and I don't... more...
Safcsa Usa: I never believed I'd ever see David Bellion Play. Ok I'm living in New York, and I don't... more...
August 02, 2003
SAFCSA USA Diary: Man U 4 Juventus 1
A few months ago I won tickets to see Manchester United Take on their Italian Champion Counterparts Juventus at Giants... more...
A few months ago I won tickets to see Manchester United Take on their Italian Champion Counterparts Juventus at Giants... more...
June 12, 2003
Information for the season ahead for all supporters in the states.
Information for the season ahead for all supporters in the states. Safcsa UsaWith the final international game of the year,... more...
Information for the season ahead for all supporters in the states. Safcsa UsaWith the final international game of the year,... more...
