The world, for the purposes of this initiative, is restricted to the listenership of BBC Radio Newcastle, that station with a funny name but a heart, occasionally, in the right place. One of the station’s presenters, Martin Emmerson, launches an appeal for Sunderland fans willing to express their views on air …

With the business end of the football season here once again, we’re offering Sunderland fans the chance to have their say about the team.

Why not join us for Total Sport each week night from 5.30pm to 7.30pm and have your say with Marco Gabbiadini?

We are always looking for supporters to add to our Fans’ Forum list – which we have had up and running for 10 years now – so if you’d like the chance to be a radio regular then e-mail me with your details and we’ll add you to the list.

Martin.Emmerson@bbc.co.uk

Pete Sixsmith’s had his say. Another pal, Martin Emmerson, Sunderland through and through but working for BBC Radio N*wc****e, alerts me to his tuppence worth. Martin will be at Wigan, but fears it may be another case of a great result against top opposition followed by deep disappointment against lesser mortals. Up to the Lads to prove him wrong …

Is there life after a 9-1 drubbing?
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