Phil Smith Journalist
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Sunderland AFC Writer at Sunderland Echo.

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2032 Articles
almost 2 years ago
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'In my blood': Legendary midfielder Jill Scott announces her retirement from football and reflect...

England legend Jill Scott has announced her retirement from football after a stellar career ended with a stunning Eur...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sunderland linked with audacious transfer swoop for PSG youngster

Sunderland have been linked with an audacious swoop for PSG youngster Edouard Michut.

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almost 2 years ago
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Jewison Bennette discusses his Sunderland switch as transfer moves closer to completion

Jewison Bennette says he is ready to 'give his all' at Sunderland as his move from Herediano nears completion.

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almost 2 years ago
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Sunderland boss makes an exciting Ross Stewart prediction after latest match-winning strike

Alex Neil says Ross Stewart has all the attributes needed to go on and become one of the best strikers in the Champio...

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almost 2 years ago
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The transfer state of play at Sunderland AFC explained as Black Cats look to close key deals

Sunderland’s promising return to the Championship continued with a first clean sheet and three points against Stoke C...

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almost 2 years ago
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Ex-Sunderland forward Chris Maguire suspended by Lincoln City pending FA investigation into alleg...

Chris Maguire has been suspended by Lincoln City pending an FA investigation into alleged breaches of betting rules.

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almost 2 years ago
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Sunderland's summer strategy yields encouraging early results with opening-day point at Durham

In setting out expectations and ambitions for the season ahead, Sunderland have been deliberately measured and there ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Stoke City boss Michael O'Neill delivers his verdict on Sunderland defeat

Stoke City boss Michael O'Neill was left to rue a defensive lapse from his side as what had been a dominant first hal...

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almost 2 years ago
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Alex Neil reacts to a 'tops' performance from SAFC youngster in Stoke City win

Alex Neil says Dennis Cirkin has ‘all the attributes’ to thrive after the defender delivered arguably his best Sunder...

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almost 2 years ago
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'Terrific': Phil Smith's player ratings after Stewart winner in Stoke win

Sunderland claimed their second win of the season after a 1-0 victory over Stoke – but who stood out for Alex Neil’s ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Phil Smith's player ratings: who impressed for SAFC despite Sheffield United defeat

Sunderland were beaten 2-1 at Sheffield United – but how did each player fare for the Black Cats at Bramall Lane?

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almost 2 years ago
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'Sublime': Phil Smith's player ratings after dramatic QPR equaliser at the Stadium of Light

Sunderland were held to a dramatic 2-2 draw against QPR at the Stadium of Light – but how did each player fare for th...

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