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Podcast Hosts Revisit Sunderland's Most Memorable Opening Day Victories

Martin, Andrew and Kelvin host a new episode of Haway The Podcast, recalling Sunderland’s historic opening-day wins, including a 1963 Leeds Road triumph and a 1982 victory over Villa.

The newest episode of Haway The Podcast features hosts Martin, Andrew and Kelvin discussing Sunderland’s most iconic opening-day fixtures. They start with the club’s biggest opening-day victory, a 1963 match at Leeds Road that set the stage for promotion. The conversation then moves to a 1982 win over European Cup champions Villa, a weekend that held special significance for Kelvin.

The hosts also revisit Roy Keane’s first Premier League match as manager, which concluded with a stoppage-time winner against Tottenham Hotspur. Throughout, they invite fans to subscribe to the free daily show and follow their social channels for more Sunderland-focused content.

Why it matters

Fans get a nostalgic recap of key moments that shaped Sunderland’s football heritage.

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