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Black Cats Chat

Bilbao Black Cats

The International Fans Podcast for Sunderland AFC with opinions and stories on SAFC from fans and branches around the world.

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00:38:10

FA Cup Stoke Review & Mid-Season Debrief

Black Cats Chat ·

2025/01/12

The lads were knocked out of the FA Cup in the 3rd round for the 2nd year running. Stoke City scoring in extra time to take a 1-2 victory. Lee Thirkell of the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by Sean Coxon of the SAFC NASA branch to discuss the loss as well as look back on the season so far and the tasty encounter with Burnley this coming Friday. Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario

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00:04:35

Black Cats Chat Guests New Year Messages

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2025/01/12

Black Cats Chat guests from around the world wishing Sunderland fans a Happy New Year.Ha'way The Lads!

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00:38:23

Portsmouth Win Review

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2025/01/05

Despite the cold and tricky weather conditions around the North East, Sunderland AFC grabbed a 1-0 victory vs Portsmouth to remain in the hunt for automatic promotion.Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by Danny Dimitrov from the Bulgarian Sunderland Supporters Group and Robin Bond from the Sunderland AFC Czech Republic Branch. Ha'way The Lads Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario

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00:37:01

Sheffield United Win Review

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2025/01/02

A fine penalty save from Anthony Patterson along with a composed finish from Eliezer Mayenda and an exquisite finish from Thierry Henry clone Wilson Isidor meant that the lads remain firmly in the hunt for automatic promotion with a hard-fought 2-1 win over promotion rivals Sheff Utd. Joining Bilbao Black Cats´ Lee Thirkell to go over the match were 2 debutants in Martin Bates from Toronto in Canada and Craig Hill in Sollentuna just outside Stockholm in Sweden, both of whom share their Sunderland

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00:36:59

Stoke City Defeat Review

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2024/12/31

The lads conceded in the 92nd minute to lose 1-0 away at managerless Stoke City. Plenty of chances but had it not been for an impressive performance by Stoke's keeper, we'd probably have won that comfortably.Joining Bilbao Black Cats' Lee Thirkell to go over the match was Martin Steffner from the German Black Cats and a debut for Colin Backhouse of the Malta Mackems. Colin also tells us his Sunderland Story. Ha'way The Lads Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario

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00:37:39

Blackburn Draw Review

Black Cats Chat ·

2024/12/26

The lads almost had the 3 points in the bag but a late equaliser meant the points were shared at Ewood Park. The 1st half can be summed up by saying the best thing about it was Jude Bellingham in the stands singing "Shearer is a wanker". 2nd half was much better with goals from Rigg and Isidor but sadly we couldn't hold on. Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by 2 new guests to review the match and hear their Sunderland stories. Max Gad in Denver, USA and Jonathan Williams in

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00:39:30

Norwich Win Review

Black Cats Chat ·

2024/12/24

Bellingham outstanding, Jobe outstanding. It definitely is the same bloke as the lads came from behind for the 4th game in a row to take 3 points vs Norwich in a feisty 2-1 win at the Stadium of Light in front of 40,000 fans thanks to goals from Dan Ballard and Jobe Bellingham. Joining Bilbao Black Cats' Lee Thirkell to review the match and share their Sunderland stories were debutants Chris in Brisbane and Paul in Thailand. Enrico from the Black Cats of Italy introduces this episode with a weekend

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00:37:48

Black Cats Chat en Español - Repaso de partidos...

Black Cats Chat ·

2024/12/16

Una remontada increíble significaba que Sunderland AFC llevó los 3 puntos para mantenerse en la lucha del ascenso a la Premier League. Para hablar de la gran victoria 2-3 contra Swansea y también repasar los partidos contra Bristol City y Stoke, Lee Thirkell y Ekaitz Muñoz de la peña Bilbao Black Cats fueron acompañados por nuestro amigo Chileno Daniel Bernal de la peña Sunderland_LA Música: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario

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00:39:04

Swansea Victory Review

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2024/12/15

Sunderland AFC made an incredible comeback from 2-0 down to win 2-3 vs Swansea City. To go over the match, Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by Barcelona based Paul Clark who returned for his 2nd time and a debut for Gateshead born Sean Coxon who now lives in New Jersey, USA and is a member of the SAFC NASA branch. Sean also shared his Sunderland story. Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario

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00:35:27

Bristol City Draw Review

Black Cats Chat ·

2024/12/11

Paddy Roberts popped up with a last ditch goal to get us a draw at home to Bristol City. To go over the match, Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by regular guest Justin Warner from SAFC NASA and a debut for Robin Bond of the Sunderland Czech Republic branch. Robin also shares his Sunderland story. Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario

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00:38:57

Stoke Victory Review

Black Cats Chat ·

2024/12/08

After 5 draws and 1 defeat, Sunderland AFC finally got back to winning ways thanks to a brace from the excellent 18 year old new kid on the block Tommy Watson which helped us to maintain the push for automatic promotion. To go over the match, Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by debutant Alistair Cockayne who hails from Nottingham but now lives in Melbourne, Australia and regular guest Michael Dunne from the Irish Black Cats. Alistair also shares his Sunderland story which involves

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00:36:37

Review of Sheffield Utd game W/German Black Cats

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2024/12/01

Sunderland AFC unbeaten run was ended by Sheff Utd on Friday night. Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by Martin Steffner and Ian Mcnee from the German Black Cats to go over the match and discuss the form during the last 6 matches. Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario

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00:37:33

Repaso del partido de Sunderland AFC contra Sheffield...

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2024/12/01

Volvemos con el 2º episodio de Black Cats Chat en español. Lee Thirkell de los Bilbao Black Cats está acompañado por Daniel de Chile y Alex de Colombia para repasar el partido del Sunderland AFC contra el Sheffield United y también compartir su historia del Sunderland. Música: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario

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00:39:47

WBA Draw Review

Black Cats Chat ·

2024/11/27

The lads were held to a 5th consecutive draw against WBA at the Stadium of Light which means we have dropped to 4th in the league ahead of our away trip to Sheffield Utd on Friday. Lee Thirkell was joined by his Bilbao Black Cats colleague Mark Beston and Madrid based Dermot Ledwith to mull over a frustrating 0-0 draw. Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario

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00:37:33

Millwall Draw Review

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2024/11/24

The lads were desparately unlucky to concede an equaliser in the dying minutes of the game down at the Den. To go over the game, Ian Mcnee from the German Black Cats joined Radoslav Karaasenov from the Bulgarian Supporters Branch and Bilbao Black Cats' Lee Thirkell who were both nursing mild hangovers. Ha'way The Lads Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario

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00:36:56

Catch-up with Sunderland AFC North America Supporters...

Black Cats Chat ·

2024/11/18

The international break means a free weekend for Sunderland AFC so that gives us a chance to catch up with an overseas branch to learn more about them and their members. This time round it's the turn of Sunderland AFC North America Supporters Association AKA SAFC NASA. Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by Justin Warner, Chad Jarvis and John Ellington to discuss how things are going for their branch across the Atlantic. Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario

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00:39:32

Black Cats Chat En Español - Primer Capitulo

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2024/11/17

Black Cats Chat, el podcast internacional del Sunderland AFC ya arranca en español. Después del éxito del podcast en inglés, es la hora de animar a los Mackems de habla español para contar cómo llegaron a ser fan del club. Para el primer capítulo contamos con la presencia de Lee Thirkell y Ekaitz Muñoz de la peña Bilbao Black Cats y Mili Briozzo, nativa de Córdoba, Argentina. Ambos nos cuentan sus anécdotas de su tiempo siguiendo al Sunderland y como ven el equipo y la temporada hasta al día de

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00:39:00

Coventry Draw Review

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2024/11/10

Despite a disappointing 2-2 draw with Coventry at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland AFC are once again looking likely to be top of the table heading into another international break. To mull over yesterday's match, discuss the recent dip in form, the suspension and injury worries for the next match at Millwall, Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats is joined by Michael Dunne from the Irish Black Cats who flew over for the match along with several other members of the branch. Music: Eneko

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00:36:22

Preston Draw Review

Black Cats Chat ·

2024/11/07

A 0-0 draw at Preston in front of over 5000 travelling Sunderland fans means we still remain at the top of the league by 2 points. Joining Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats to review the draw was Sunderland born Dermot Ledwith who has lived in Madrid for a canny few years now. Dermot also shares his Sunderland story as well as talking about what other football related things he gets up to in the Spanish capital. Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario

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00:36:18

QPR Draw Review

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2024/11/03

After going down to 10 men in the 58th minute, the lads dug in and got a 0-0 draw at Loftus Road yesterday as remain top of the league with a 3 point advantage. To go over the match, Lee Thirkell from the Bilbao Black Cats was joined by Ian Mcnee from the German Black Cats and Michael Dunne from the Irish Black Cats, who went undercover in the home end. We also hear Ian and Michael's Sunderland story. Music: Eneko Cabanillas Hilario

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