Phil Smith Journalist
  • Sunderland
  • National World

Sunderland AFC Writer at Sunderland Echo.

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  • Sports
  • Football
  • Sunderland

2032 Articles
about 2 years ago
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'Outstanding': Phil Smith's player ratings after emphatic win over Cambridge

Sunderland thrashed Cambridge United 5-1 at the Stadium of Light – but how did each player fare for Alex Neil’s side?

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about 2 years ago
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Phil Smith's verdict: Sunderland's draw highlights a key problem for Alex Neil but end result was...

Just as the game looked to be ebbing away to a draw Jack Clarke surged past Steven Sessegnon and drew a foul in a dan...

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about 2 years ago
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'Very important performance': Phil Smith's player ratings after nervy draw at Plymouth

Sunderland were held to a goalless draw against play-off rivals Plymouth Argyle – but how did each player fare at Hom...

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about 2 years ago
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'Superb': Phil Smith's player ratings after dramatic Broadhead winner against Shrewsbury

Sunderland once again left it late to beat Shrewsbury Town 3-2 at the Stadium of Light – but how did each player fare?

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about 2 years ago
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Phil Smith's verdict: Breaking down Sunderland's crucial win and why it felt so significant

It felt increasingly like the momentum in the play-off race was shifting and not to Sunderland’s benefit.

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about 2 years ago
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'Pivotal': Phil Smith's player ratings after late Embleton winner at Oxford

Sunderland snatched a late winner to beat play-off hopefuls Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium – but who stood out f...

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about 2 years ago
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'Very solid': Phil Smith's player ratings after late Broadhead winner against Gillingham

Sunderland left it late to secure a crucial 1-0 win over Gillingham at the Stadium of Light – but how did each Black ...

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over 2 years ago
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Phil Smith's verdict: Alex Neil is making progress on his key Sunderland priorities - but time is...

Alex Neil arrived at Sunderland with two key priorities.

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over 2 years ago
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'A joy to watch': Phil Smith's player ratings as Cats are held to a frustrating draw at Lincoln

Sunderland were held to a goalless draw at Lincoln City – but who stood out for the Black Cats?

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over 2 years ago
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Phil Smith: Inside Alex Neil's first seven Sunderland games after walking into perfect on and off...

Alex Neil’s arrival marked something of a shift at Sunderland, at least in the very short term.

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over 2 years ago
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Phil Smith's verdict: Making sense of a Sunderland win that offered some frustration and some maj...

While on Tuesday he had been scathing of his team's performance, particularly in the first half, here Alex Neil was f...

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over 2 years ago
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'Crucial': Phil Smith's player ratings after late Neil and Roberts goals in Crewe win

Sunderland left it late to claim a valuable 2-0 win over bottom of the table Crewe – but how did each player fare for...

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