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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 22h

OK folks - bumper ep of #onthewhistle now up. Chatting Talbi, Angulo, subs and everything else besides... Thanks for the Qs and comments #SAFC 🔴 ⚪️ 📹 youtu.be/SzFsTKOuw3g

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Chemsdine Talbi, the big substitution debate & should we be worried about Sunderland? #onthewhistle

YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 22h

OK folks - bumper ep of #onthewhistle now up. Chatting Talbi, Angulo, subs and everything else besides... Thanks for the Qs and comments #SAFC 🔴 ⚪️ 📹 youtu.be/SzFsTKOuw3g

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Chemsdine Talbi, the big substitution debate & should we be worried about Sunderland? #onthewhistle

YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Qs and comments for #onthewhistle tomorrow? #SAFC 🔴 ⚪️ 📹

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

That second half was an incredibly tough watch. Really, really disappointing. Another defensive lapse and then created nothing against ten. Credit to Brighton's defensive shape but worrying lack of intensity and ideas there from #SAFC

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Bit of a scrappy half, that one. Thought #SAFC improved considerably after a flat start and a big save from Roefs to keep them level. Not much in it. Thought Nordi and Reinildo very good, with Enzo a joy to watch at times. Just lacking a little quality in the final third.

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

RLB says Ballard will be sidelined for a 'few weeks'. Brian Brobbey is on same schedule as Habib Diarra, will be 'available soon'. #SAFC

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

With KLD now back in a day-to-day role on a formal basis, wrote this little piece looking at the picture and what needs addressing. Interesting times at the club #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

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The big decisions Kyril Louis-Dreyfus now has to make at Sunderland

Sunderland are undergoing a period of change off the pitch following Tom Burwell’s departure

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Burwell's departure form the board has now also been confirmed at Companies House. He had been serving as non-exec director before and since his appt as interim CEO.

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Breaking: Tom Burwell has left his role as interim CEO at #SAFC KLD is stepping up in interim as executive chairman

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#SAFC Women have made their best start to a season since promotion back in 2021. Still early days but a piece here on why it has been such a good start to a new era under new ownership They play at Eppleton against Leicester on Sunday (2pm KO) www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

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Inside Sunderland Women's new era and exciting start to the season

Sunderland Women have made their best start to the season since promotion in 2021

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Something a little bit different during this long international break - a little ep of #onthewhistle ranking my top ten games of the RLB era so far! 🔴 ⚪️ 📹 youtu.be/SdINxGxY58I

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Ranking my top ten favourite games of the Régis Le Bris era so far - #onthewhistle

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Morning folks - there's a little ep of #onthewhistle just gone live taking a closer look at the start of the season and drawing a few conclusions #SAFC 🔴 ⚪️ 🎥 youtu.be/0PbUaXiLTg0

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The clear evidence Sunderland are a team heading in the right direction - #onthewhistle

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Morning folks - there's a little ep of #onthewhistle just gone live taking a closer look at the start of the season and drawing a few conclusions #SAFC 🔴 ⚪️ 🎥 youtu.be/0PbUaXiLTg0

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The clear evidence Sunderland are a team heading in the right direction - #onthewhistle

YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

On permanent rotation at the moment - another absolutely gorgeous record from Jake Xerxes Fussell. An artist I keep coming back to time and time again youtu.be/YJcpQ3hhxbM?...

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Granit Xhaka will not link up with the Switzerland squad after admitting he obtained a COVID-19 certificate during the pandemic. Says he made a mistake and is co-operating fully with the Swiss authorities www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

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Granit Xhaka issues statement on COVID certificate allegations

Granit Xhaka has issued a statement responding to allegations he obtained a false vaccination certificate.

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Understand VAR did check for a penalty when Elliot Anderson appeared to handball shortly before City's fourth goal, but that it was cleared as the action was deemed to be accidental.

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Qs and comments for #onthewhistle tomorrow? 🔴 ⚪️ 📹

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Player ratings... Perfect 10 for Brobbey, absolutely dominant even aside from the goals. Stunning performance. Enzo top drawer and tbh lots of good stuff despite the result #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

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Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings v Man City with perfect 10 and one 9

Sunderland were back in Premier League action at Man City on Sunday afternoon

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Can't my head round what I've just watched there. Some of the best football I've seen #SAFC play given the opposition. Constantly created huge chances. Just kept letting City get ahead, albeit with some brilliant finishing and play from the visitors in 2nd half

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Wonderful half of football to watch; so frustrating from a #SAFC perspective. Played some terrific stuff, Le Fee and Brobbey outstanding. Really troubled the hosts but two of three goals conceded were completely avoidable. Can't afford that against teams of this calibre

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A famous night as #SAFC win on their return to Europe. Nerveless pen from Le Fee, who was outstanding after an early error. Goodness me an excellent AZ side made them work for it in the second half and hosts rode their luck, but a huge +3 against a pot 1 side

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Really enjoyable half. #SAFC got away with a big early mistake and AZ caused problems - organised and quick in transition. Thought the hosts got right on top of the game by the end of the half though and Le Fee very unlucky to hit the post. Some good signs as it progressed

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

couldn't get into the tent for joshua idehen which is my one big regret! I think he's outstanding. Geese were terrific, I saw Kurt Vile instead of CMAT for the same reason. We're both Jeffrey Lewis converts having not really known him at all before!

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The view from the opposition... AZ Alkmaar have had a big injury boost ahead of the game plus what they're expecting from the SoL tomorrow #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

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AZ Alkmaar handed injury boost as midfielder issues classy SoL message

AZ Alkmaar were training at the Stadium of Light ahead on Tuesday ahead of the first game of the Europa League

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I did Andy. another beautiful weekend and to be honest, I'm missing it a lot already! Did you make it? Lots of highlights but Madra Salach and Oxn blew me away. Gorgeous set from Pulp, too.

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Sunderland remain in talks over a new front-of-shirt sponsor, and are currently pursuing other options after Visit Ghana talks stalled Background and latest in piece below www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

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Sunderland front-of-shirt sponsorship update as talks continue

A deal for Visit Ghana to become the club’s new primary shirt sponsor has stalled

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Hey folks - sorry it's a little late in the day this time but the Arsenal review ep of #onthewhistle is now live. Hope you enjoy! As always, if you enjoy pls share with a mate - makes a massive difference! 🔴 ⚪️ 🎥 youtu.be/P-aOzk0VVW8

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Why frustrating result left me encouraged about the season ahead for Sunderland - #onthewhistle

YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

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Why frustrating result left me encouraged about the season ahead for Sunderland - #onthewhistle

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Couple of random thoughts from yday Great crowd got right behind Le Fee after penalty miss and the team generally after Saka's goal. Deserved and sure players really appreciated it. Arsenal's squad building 👏 a midfield three of Bruno, Zubimendi & Merino on the bench absurd

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Qs and comments for #onthewhistle tomorrow? #SAFC 🔴 ⚪️ 📹

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Qs and comments for #onthewhistle tomorrow? #SAFC 🔴 ⚪️ 📹

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