The Roar Podcast! Dennis Cirkin update and analysis as Sunderland defeat Wigan Athletic and Port Vale

James Copley, Richard Mennear and Joe Nicholson return to discuss all of the major goings-on at Sunderland AFC.

The Black Cats have won their opening two games this season.

The first came in League One against Wigan Athletic last Saturday before Lee Johnson's men triumphed against Port Vale the following Tuesday in the Carabao Cup.

Here, our team takes you through the latest goings-on at the Stadium of Light and beyond in podcast form.

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