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Inside Sunderland's surprise recruitment announcement and what happens next

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 1d

A few days on from #SAFC announcing SH's departure, have written this piece on why it's come about, what's next and his pretty outstanding legacy at the club

www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Sunderland confirmed the departure of their long-serving head of recruitment last week

Inside Sunderland's surprise recruitment announcement and what happens next

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 1d

A few days on from #SAFC announcing SH's departure, have written this piece on why it's come about, what's next and his pretty outstanding legacy at the club

www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Sunderland confirmed the departure of their long-serving head of recruitment last week

Noah Sadiki injury latest and Sunderland vs Wolves preview with Jonathan Wilson

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 1d

We had the absolute pleasure of being joined by @jonawils.bsky.social on the pod today. Pretty sure you'll enjoy!

Loads of stuff discussed both on Jonathan's new book and ofc all things #SAFC

youtube.com/live/4jczMOG...

Is Sunderland's strong start sustainable? #onthewhistle takes a closer look

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 2d

Morning folks - there's a new mini ep of #onthewhistle up taking a closer look at Sunderland's performances so far this season and whether their strong start is sustainable

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youtu.be/VHCYSEc-4zU

#onthewhistle LIVE from the Bridge Hotel Vaults - Sunderland's Premier League return in focus

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 5d

A massive thanks to everyone who came down for the latest #onthewhistle live show earlier this week.

If you couldn't make it, you can watch back some of it over on YouTube

youtu.be/qYdBExqDl_s

#onthewhistle LIVE from the Bridge Hotel Vaults - Sunderland's Premier League return in focus

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 5d

A massive thanks to everyone who came down for the latest #onthewhistle live show earlier this week.

If you couldn't make it, you can watch back some of it over on YouTube

youtu.be/qYdBExqDl_s

What Sunderland got wrong at Man Utd and how they can fix it after the break - #onthewhistle

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 9d

Morning everyone, the latest episode of #onthewhistle is up...

Reflecting on a disappointing afternoon at Old Trafford and what next for #SAFC

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youtu.be/mrjXUbUmk2o

Sunderland boss explains his Simon Adingra sub and surprise changes

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 9d

RLB on Adingra sub and his starting XI changes

#SAFC

www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Sunderland were beaten 2-0 at Old Trafford following goals from Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko

Régis Le Bris delivers verdict on what went wrong for Sunderland at Man Utd

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 10d

Any Qs or comments for #onthewhistle tomorrow?

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 10d

Any Qs or comments for #onthewhistle tomorrow?

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 10d

Snap reaction from RLB

www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Sunderland lost 2-0 to Manchester United after goals from Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko

Phil Smith's Sunderland player ratings vs Manchester United as duo impress in defeat

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 10d

Ratings from Old Trafford

#SAFC

www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Phil Smith offers his take on the Sunderland squad’s display in the trip to Manchester United at Old Trafford

I just watched Sunderland lose at Man Utd - this is what went wrong

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 10d

Some on the whistle analysis as #SAFC are beaten at Old Trafford

sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-man-utd-analysis-5345942

Goals from Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko secured a crucial win for Man Utd and Ruben Amorim

sunderlandecho.com

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 10d

and should have just scored through Ballard despite the VAR drama, but a mountain to climb now.

Some alright stuff but they'll be gutted with the two goals, so unlike how aggressively they've defended this season.

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 10d

Odd half. Sunlun started well but unusually poor defending their box and fell behind.

After that Man Utd were too good, playing through the man-for-man press easily. Sunderland were picked apart by the Mbuemo/Amad combination.

Better since the switch to a back three..

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 15d

Evening folks - just a little note to say that the next live episode of #onthewhistle will take place on Tuesday, October 7th.

Tickets now available at the link below.

Would love to see lots of you there!

www.musicglue.com/pop-recs-ltd...

On The Whistle - Live! With Phil Smith Featuring Nick Barnes at The Bridge Hotel Vaults, Sunderland on 07 Oct 2025

Buy tickets for On The Whistle - Live! With Phil Smith Featuring Nick Barnes at The Bridge Hotel Vaults, Sunderland

www.musicglue.com

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Wise Men Say Podcast @wisemensay.co.uk · 14d

🚨 MONDAY POD 🚨

@philsmithreporter.bsky.social joins the lads to discuss the #SAFC win at Forest.

And another contestant plays REGIS LE QUIZ

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Apple: shorturl.at/Hn3nN
Spotify: shorturl.at/WEOmX
Website: wisemensay.co.uk

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 15d

It's not always going to be this good, but of course you should be getting carried away

A column

#SAFC

www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Should Sunderland fans be getting carried away? Too right they should - here's why

Sunderland’s superb start to the Premier League season continued with a win over Nottingham Forest

Chris Rigg sums up what Sunderland are doing right with brilliant quote

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 15d

'You can't play for Sunderland if you don't run...'

Nice to catch up with Chris Rigg on the club's impressive start to life in the Premier League and his own progress

#SAFC

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www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Sunderland continued their very impressive start to the Premier League season against Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest win and can we get carried away yet?! #onthewhistle

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 15d

Evening #SAFC - the latest episode of #onthewhistle is now live 📹

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youtu.be/sQwInlEMzBY

On The Whistle - Live! With Phil Smith Featuring Nick Barnes at The Bridge Hotel Vaults, Sunderland on 07 Oct 2025

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 15d

Evening folks - just a little note to say that the next live episode of #onthewhistle will take place on Tuesday, October 7th.

Tickets now available at the link below.

Would love to see lots of you there!

www.musicglue.com/pop-recs-ltd...

Buy tickets for On The Whistle - Live! With Phil Smith Featuring Nick Barnes at The Bridge Hotel Vaults, Sunderland

www.musicglue.com

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 16d

Any Qs or comments for tomorrow’s #onthewhistle ?

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 16d

The ratings

#SAFC

Xhaka, Alderete, Roefs... mon dieu

www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Phil Smith's Sunderland player ratings vs Nottingham Forest as midfielder scores high

Sunderland landed a valuable three points against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground