I am southkorean who have never been to england. I watched the series and now I started to check when sunderland play league match and try to watch the game. When sunderland scores, my hand becomes fist(? I am not sure if the expression is proper though), I become happy. Hope sunderland do their best plus fans are happy with their club. Hope all the people related with club be happy.

As a Palace fan, watching the 6th episode (which really focused on Jonny Williams) was heart breaking. It must be so hard for him with mental health problems creeping in and constant injuries, when he broke through our youth academy, he was dynamite. Injuries have plagued his career and really held him back, if he'd had a relatively injury free career, he'd still be starting for us. 100%

Watched it as a Southampton fan, thought it was excellent, really felt for your fans having been there before and found it very interesting. Now find myself backing you whenever you play hope you get back to the PL soon. Also Grabban and Rodwell are huge twats

Halfway through the series but it’s an absolute marvel. As an Arsenal fan (and an American to boot) I’ve always respected English fans, especially of the clubs outside the top six. This series made me appreciate Lee Cattermole and the fierce competitor he is. Think about what I just said. Will be cheering you and the Black Cats on and hoping for Promotion.

Just finished watching it, I’m not a Sunderland fan but I now have a soft spot for your club

As a Barnsley fan I wanted nothing more than Sunderland to go down so we could stay up but I watched this and Sunderland have gained so much respect for me and I loved the series it was brilliant and I’m glad that you will go up this year and I hope we join you

I’m a die hard AC Milan fan, and i enjoyed the documentary a lot, even if it bummed me out because you Sunderland fans have so much passion and love for the club that you deserved better and I was very touched by the fans and club staff, Sunderland earned a soft spot in my heart and I will be keeping an eye on your results from here on out

Liverpool fan here. The local people at the club came across very well, Joyce was brilliant. Thought Johnny Williams came across well too. Agree about Grayson, a decent fella but made me feel like going to back to bed listening to him. The whole thing was really interesting I thought and very well made. Good luck for the rest of the season, hope ye get back up soon.

This is so me when shipyards comes on. I'm on the fifth episode and I still cry everytime 😂

As a Tottenham fan I found myself with a soft spot for Sutherland. I’m glad that it was a season recap at times because I live in Canada and we basically only get premier league over here so I didn’t know the story. Honestly as an outsider that was super helpful and I’ve never seen those interviews so that also helps.

I saw the series, and i fucking cryed watching it It was a sad end and i hope the best for you and your team Hugs from Mexico (sorry for my english)

I’ve only seen the first episode and I think it is good to know what is happening behind the scenes at the club

Great documentary and good review too. SAFC were very wise to agree to this show as it appears to have garnered them more exposure and new supporters too. Nice one mate

Can eyery football team get a show like Sunderland just did.

I’m a Barnsley fan, binged watched the whole series the other night and seeing so many similarities between yourselves and us in the community. Last season was awful for us but looked worse for you. Sure both teams will be back in the Championship next season. Good luck for the rest of the season

I'm with u Jamsarny!! What a great show!! Made me cry. I'm a Leicester fan!

Great video. Helped give me context. I loved this doc, but I’m fairly new to Premier League so I didn’t understand some of what was happening. Doc’s can be tough bc you never get the full story…it’s either someone trying hard to make themselves look good, or creative editing to make someone look bad or foolish.

I’m a bolton fan still watching these series. Obviously last season we stayed up which I was buzzing but after watching the series I felt for Sunderland as your fans have huge passion for the club.

As an Arsenal die hard, this is probably the best sports series I have seen, and as a Londoner, it is a great insight into a place/city we dont really talk about everyday, and most people wouldnt even give a toss about, but I would like to visit one day to see for myself... maybe when you get to PL again and Arsenal will go up there 😃

spot on review mate - the rodwell thing makes me hate him even more i actually had to re wind it to see if he had actually said that in the treatment room.

Great video mate. Pleased you liked Joyce, she’s great, a good laugh too. She’s been there for years, she goes away with the team and cooked for them at the acedamy. She’s only a few that are left, sadly the team on the pitch affected the place in a whole. 2 years since I left there now and my kitchen which I run is used for storage. Hope things are on the up agen for the club we love #safctillidie

Sunderland till i die

Joel this is one of your funniest videos ever. I agree with most of your points.

Thanks for the review, your analysis was good and you have a real talent as a sports presenter. I am a Man City fan and went through similar emotions to those experienced by Sunderland fans when we dropped into League 1, some 20 years ago. I take your point about the season review, but I would argue that this was an essential element required in order to explain what was going on to non fans of SAFC. I thought the CEO performed his role to the best of his abilities, what’s more he really seemed to care. The ‘villain of the piece’ was the chairman, of that (on the basis of the series), there can be little doubt. I agree with your comments about both the managers, SG uninspiring and (perhaps) CC not hard enough...but what a genuinely nice fella and down to earth guy CC is. As for the players, they are a mixed bunch, some giving their all, and others who couldn’t give a flying f*ck. I have a number of mates who play (or played) professional football and I think that the lack of effort and passion by some guys happens everywhere, the difference is that because of a poor recruitment policy by the club, largely driven by having no money, meant the club took players that others had rejected. I loved the staff working at the club. I agree that Joyce was so much more than a chef - wonderful lady, who is everybody’s favorite aunty...a diamond of a woman who does so much, behind the scenes, to boost the friendly culture of the club. I thought Jonny Williams in particular came across not only as a decent player, but also as a hugely like-able man who was coping with his inner-demons brought on by so many injuries. Best of all, of course are the fans. I was privileged to attend Sunderland Uni (it was the Polytechnic back then), and I can attest to the fact that a warmer group of people it would be hard to meet. The fans come across really well - they are the real stars. Top TV series, well produced and an outstanding theme tune. Thanks again for your excellent review.

Watched it as an Arsenal fan and honestly I thought it was hilarious. I know Sunderland fans probably didn’t find it funny but man... it was amazing. It was like watching a train wreck, you just can’t look away

very emotional video this is why i love sunderland so much we are proving that we can play great football not crap football

Hilarious can’t wait to watch this

Not only You man. I am not Even English and i get depressed as well. Respect the club and its supporters. Very interesting review.

I would be interested in your thoughts on series 2!

Man. United fan here, thought it was amazing because it gave an insight to what it’s like. I’d give it an 9/10

Hahaha. It was a great documentary and I am looking forward to the second seried

I was crying because it made me feel down because of the feelings , and I remember going every home game knowing we’re getting beat but I went because I love going I’ve met so many people thru it , just love your club , in my mind if you Don’t support them thru hard times then dokt thru the good times end off , the staff are probably the most nicest people who work for that club

Yeah that intro almost had me tearing up too! And I don't give a shit about Sunderland 😂

watched the series and it made me feel for the club, fans, and the community. I myself am a Leicester City fan and just like us years ago when we were regulated down to league one i have faith that Sunderland AFC can do the same.

It felt like the show was meant for people who aren’t into football, to show them how much football can mean to the community.

really good review much better than mine lol

Just watched first episode, grim. But hooked.

A Johnny Williams is not just for Christmas

I felt so sorry for Bain he did his best

What are your thoughts on the fan squaring up to Coleman after the game and calling him "a fucking prick"

When does season 2 come out cause season 1 was amazing in my opinion

Hard to watch at times, regardless of what team people support it shows the raw emotions we as fans go through. As a Rangers fan going down to the 4th tier in Scotland effectively overnight it brought those emotions back. That bellend Bain was our CEO back in 2011 and suspect had a hand in our major downfall also. Sunderland will be back though ! 🇬🇧

I agree favourite thing is the song 😁❤️⚪️❤️⚪️

Grief has to be processed , otherwise it hasn't been dealt with , so best to view it as a cleansing experience . Never going to be an easy watch for us .

Season 2 should be canny like. To think Sunland was the bussiest biggest shipyard in the world and now we divvent even mak paperclips.

me dave the rave no1raver northeast legend I was on it Netflix tv I love sunderland dance rave talk on it

It’s such a good song

I expected more behind the scenes after our last game, Mumba with the armband. It's would've been a better imo

The vicor is the club Chaplin of Sunderland

I cannot stop laughing at you😂

Next game for Sunderland is going to be hard do u reckon?

Bain should have walked imo if he was a good managing director he should have demanded more and been a bit more with it how he didn't know about the 1000 pound fake plant treatment bewildered me also he was so indecisive he should have transfer listed that player wanted to leave and looked for sales

I enjoyed the series but got to be honest loved Sunderland getting relegated, but the creators were expecting an up and up story

Got a knack for accents marra

Funniest documentary iv ever seen. Couldnt stop laughing

Don't agree on the opening church sermon bit: I found it a bit fake, and more than a bit weird. The idea that this showed how much of a "community club" Sunderland are isn't quite right: aren't all clubs community clubs? However I wholeheartedly agree on Grayson's opening speech and I love what you say about Bain. Great vid, liked.

What do you think of players like fletcher and Steele after the documentary? To me (not a Sunderland fan) they seemed to try their best to succeed and both did seem to work as hard as they could to do good things for the team but either a lack of ability or the state the club was in at the time prevented anything positive from coming out of it

Aguante el Sunderland!!!

me dave the rave no1raver northeast legend I been on Netflix tv sunderland till I die

Fuckin creasing

Actually pissed myself at 4:45 hahaha just keep on repeating that jesus

I'm Newcastle fan but found it very interesting. No hate here at all. It shows Jack Rodwell out to be one of the biggest arseholes in football. How he could look at himself in the mirror at what he was doing to a cash strapped club.

Even though I’m a Newcastle fan, I watched it coz I thought it would be funny but I enjoyed it

The intro is the weirdest part of the series. It looks like somebody made it with the graphics from the 2000s.

Yeah agree a really hard watch the tea lady was class . Rodwell and grabbin r wankers . I felt really sorry for williams sayin he was thinkin of getting a dog cos he was lonely . Martin Bain i didnt believe he was genuine at all still glad hes gone .

My critique of your critique is that this is a show on Netflix is aimed at a wider audience. Those who don't follow the club so closely or at all are just being introduced to those highlights and interviews that bored you. You must be aware that the documentary isn't aimed at you it's aimed at a much bigger audience.

Too much of Martin Bain getting into his Range Rover

Thanks for review. It sounds interesting, hilarious and from a Sunderland fan POV, frustrating. I must say, your recap on Jack Asswell has made me lose all respect for the man. What an awful, awful person. Arrogant jerk. On all that money and thinks he doesn't have to do a thing to earn it. I feel bad for Sunderland fans that you had to put up with a hopeless player like him and an inept chairman that brought him in. Wait. Wasn't it Moyes in charge when Asswell signed for you? I could've sworn he was since he was trying to rebuild his Everton 2.0, with a past it Lescott also being signed, but he only managed to turn you into a laughing stock of a reject club. Lescott was rubbish too as was Moyes for signing him. Even at his best, he was average.