Phil Smith Journalist
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Sunderland AFC Writer at Sunderland Echo.

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1904 Articles
almost 2 years ago
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Phil Smith's tour diary: Sunderland look to keep the feel-good factor rolling with Rangers friendly

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

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almost 2 years ago
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Everything you need to know as Sunderland close in on Jack Clarke swoop

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

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almost 2 years ago
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Alex Neil and Jack Clarke react as exciting winger signs long-term contract at Sunderland

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

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almost 2 years ago
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Sunderland close to making Spurs and former Leeds United winger their second summer signing

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

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almost 2 years ago
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'Terrific': Phil Smith's player ratings after SAFC win League One play-off final against Wycombe

Sunderland beat Wycombe 2-0 in the League One play-off final at Wembley – but how did each player fare for the Black ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Phil Smith: How Alex Neil and his Sunderland side made Wearside believe again ahead of their toug...

All of this felt a long way off and it wasn’t all that long ago.

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almost 2 years ago
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Your Sunderland AFC questions answered - including team news and summer calls latest

Sunderland head for Wembley next Saturday as they look to win promotion from League One at the fourth attempt.

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almost 2 years ago
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'Simply outstanding': Phil Smith's Sunderland player ratings as Cats battle past Sheffield Wednesday

Sunderland have reached the League One play-off final after getting past Sheffield Wednesday – but how did each playe...

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almost 2 years ago
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Phil Smith's verdict: Inside a special and memorable night for Sunderland even as play-off tie ha...

There are times when the weight of history can hang heavy, casting a long shadow over the here and now.

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almost 2 years ago
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'Dominated his duels': Phil Smith's player ratings after first leg play-off win over Sheffield We...

Sunderland will take a 1-0 first-leg lead to Sheffield Wednesday – but who stood out for Alex Neil’s side at the Stad...

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about 2 years ago
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'Composed throughout': Phil Smith's player ratings as SAFC secure play-off place with win over Mo...

Sunderland secured their place in the League One play-offs after a 1-0 win at Morecambe – but how did each player far...

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about 2 years ago
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Eye-watering SAFC loss underlines the major challenges facing Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

Sunderland's promotion hopes remain almost unbearably finely-poised and on Friday there was a further reminder of the...

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