Phil Smith Journalist
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Sunderland AFC Writer at Sunderland Echo.

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2332 Articles
over 2 years
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Phil Smith's verdict: How Sunderland's crucial win was worrying, uplifting and encouraging all in...

Alex Neil knew that when it came down to it, the result was by some distance the most important thing.

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'Crucial' 'Persistent': Phil Smith's player ratings after Fleetwood win

Sunderland came from behind to win 3-1 against Fleetwood - but who stood out for the Black Cats at the Stadium of Light?

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over 2 years
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'Commanding display': Phil Smith's player ratings after frustrating draw at Charlton

Sunderland were held to a goalless draw at Charlton – but how did each player fare for the Black Cats?

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Phil Smith's verdict: Inside the afternoon Sunderland passed a major test - and gave their fans s...

The game is nearing the end and nearly 5,000 Sunderland supporters are singing ‘don’t worry, ‘bout a thing’.

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'A big performance: Phil Smith's player ratings after huge win over Wigan

Sunderland got back to winning ways as they claimed a big 3-0 win over automatic promotion contenders Wigan Athletic ...

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'Dangerous' 'Some key errors': Phil Smith's player ratings as SAFC earn late draw against Burton

Sunderland left it late to salvage a 1-1 draw with Burton at the Stadium of Light – but how did each player fare?

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over 2 years
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Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, Madrox & Sunderland AFC: What we learned in a dramatic week & what might hap...

It has been a bruising fortnight for Sunderland, with a stark decline in on-pitch results compounded by concerns of t...

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over 2 years
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Phil Smith's verdict: Sunderland's season is drifting and promotion looks a distant dream - so wh...

Alex Neil ended his press conference with a question of his own: “What do you choose?”

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over 2 years
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'Needs a break': Phil Smith's player ratings after MK Dons defeat sees Cats slip out of the play-...

Sunderland were beaten 2-1 by promotion rivals MK Dons at the Stadium of Light – but how did each player fare for the...

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Phil Smith: What Kyril-Louis Dreyfus needs to do next as share revelation leaves supporters feeli...

The storm has been building for some time and now it has broken, with many Sunderland fans feeling they have again be...

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Phil Smith's verdict: Sunderland's woeful week ends in more frustration & some welcome home truth...

At the end of a fractious week, some home truths.

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over 2 years
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'Going to be a fan favourite': Phil Smith's player ratings as Cats draw at AFC Wimbledon in Alex ...

Sunderland drew 1-1 at AFC Wimbledon in Alex Neil’s first game in charge – but how did each player fare for the Black...

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