Every week we've been allowed to provide some thought to The Durham Times newspaper. Please for the love of God go and buy a copy on a Friday. It's only 50p for Pete's sake. Until then, here's an out of date version of that column.

Ahead of this week's clash with the Toffee's, we chatted to Calvin from our SB Nation neighbours and top Everton blog Royal Blue Mersey to talk about Everton's season so far, their key threats, and who would win in a fight between Paolo Di Canio and

With Everton coming to town for Di Canio's first home game in charge of SAFC our tipping team cast their eye over the betting slip and have a look at the rest of the action

No media outlet has tried to convince the public that a Mackem has indeed punched a horse yet, but there have been some attempts to deflect attention from violence caused by Newcastle fans and to bring our name into matters where it does not belong.

Sunday's emphatic win over Newcastle has lifted the mood and put us one step closer to Premier League safety, so we ponder what is in store for Sunderland this summer?

If there was plenty of positives to draw from Paolo Di Canio's first game in charge against Chelsea, there's about a billion to draw from Sunday's 3-0 massacre of Newcastle...

Every week we lend our views to the Durham Times, and in anticipation of tomorrow's big game here's what we penned. Please, go out and buy The Durham Times for 50p today for even more great build up!

The Roker Report Tipping Team cast their eye over the Newcastle vs Sunderland coupon and also take their pick from the rest of the weekend's action

We put aside petty grievances and age-old, tribal rivalry to sit down and chat all things Tyne/Wear derby with top Newcastle blog, Leazes Terrace

Just how perfect a fit Paolo Di Canio's footballing principles are with the demands of fed-up Sunderland fans has sadly been lost in the irrelevant political kerfuffle. Here is why the madcap Italian gets my vote.