Phil Smith Journalist
  • Sunderland
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Sunderland AFC Writer at Sunderland Echo.

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  • Sunderland

2008 Articles
almost 2 years ago
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The transfer and expectation message that Alex Neil repeated following SAFC's strong start

Alex Neil has said that Sunderland's strong start to the league campaign has not changed his desire to strengthen the...

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almost 2 years ago
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Phil Smith's player ratings as Cats lose at Sheffield Wednesday in Carabao Cup tie

Sunderland were knocked out of the Carabao Cup after a 2-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday – but how did each player fa...

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almost 2 years ago
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'A constant menace': Phil Smith's player ratings after excellent win at Bristol City

Sunderland came from behind to win 3-2 at Bristol City – but who stood out for the Black Cats at Ashton Gate?

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almost 2 years ago
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'Never stopped': Phil Smith's player ratings as Sunderland draw with Coventry in Championship opener

Sunderland were held to a 1-1 draw against Coventry at the Stadium of Light – but how did each player fare for the Bl...

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almost 2 years ago
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Phil Smith's Championship predictions and who to watch out for as Sunderland look to make their mark

Sunderland’s Championship return draws ever closer and at this point, no one on Wearside is entirely sure what to exp...

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almost 2 years ago
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Phil Smith's player ratings: Who impressed as SAFC are held by Hartlepool in pre-season

Sunderland drew 1-1 with Hartlepool United in their final pre-season friendly of the summer - but how did each player...

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almost 2 years ago
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Making sense of where Sunderland stand after 'very best and worst' on display: Phil Smith's verdict

This, quite remarkably, was Sunderland's seventh visit to Accrington Stanley in just five years.

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almost 2 years ago
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Phil Smith's player ratings: Who shone and who struggled in Accrington Stanley defeat

Sunderland were beaten 2-1 at Accrington Stanley in a pre-season friendly – but how did each player fare at the Wham ...

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almost 2 years ago
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The interesting post-match messages from Alex Neil ahead of SAFC's Championship return

Alex Neil has been consistent in victory and defeat.

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almost 2 years ago
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'Quiet' Phil Smith's player ratings as Alex Neil's side are beaten at Bradford

Sunderland were beaten 2-0 at Bradford in a pre-season friendly – but how did each Black Cats player fare at Valley P...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sunderland are making solid progress but there are still some key caveats: Phil Smith's tour diary

It's something of a sobering thought that the new Championship campaign starts in just a fortnight.

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almost 2 years ago
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Meet the talented SAFC youngster who took another big development step in Portugal

The Echo's chief Sunderland writer Phil Smith is providing in-depth coverage of the Portugal tour including friendlie...

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