Phil Smith
@philsmithreporter.bsky.social
#SAFC reporter for the Sunderland Echo. Maybe some cricket and music and stuff, too.
Afternoon #SAFC - the latest episode of #onthewhistle is now up.
Chatting through the Man City defeat and looking ahead to next weekend
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Chatting through the Man City defeat and looking ahead to next weekend
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youtu.be/X0uNiJATGuo
What went wrong at Man City, Dan Neil's situation and who should start next Sunday - #onthewhistle
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December 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Afternoon #SAFC - the latest episode of #onthewhistle is now up.
Chatting through the Man City defeat and looking ahead to next weekend
🔴 ⚪ 📹
youtu.be/X0uNiJATGuo
Chatting through the Man City defeat and looking ahead to next weekend
🔴 ⚪ 📹
youtu.be/X0uNiJATGuo
Some more RLB reaction from Man City:
- Reinildo and Diarra latest
- Xhaka and Sadiki subs
- Latest on Masuaku after missing out on last couple of squads
#SAFC
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- Reinildo and Diarra latest
- Xhaka and Sadiki subs
- Latest on Masuaku after missing out on last couple of squads
#SAFC
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
Sunderland boss issues Reinildo and Habib Diarra updates ahead of Newcastle United
Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris has confirmed that a key midfielder will be missing for next weekend’s game
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December 7, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Some more RLB reaction from Man City:
- Reinildo and Diarra latest
- Xhaka and Sadiki subs
- Latest on Masuaku after missing out on last couple of squads
#SAFC
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- Reinildo and Diarra latest
- Xhaka and Sadiki subs
- Latest on Masuaku after missing out on last couple of squads
#SAFC
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
December 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Player ratings from Man City.
Not too much to shout about, but thought a couple came out of it well
#SAFC
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Not too much to shout about, but thought a couple came out of it well
#SAFC
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
Sunderland player ratings vs Man City as defensive pair score well on tough day
Sunderland were back in Premier League action as they faced Man City on Saturday
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December 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Player ratings from Man City.
Not too much to shout about, but thought a couple came out of it well
#SAFC
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Not too much to shout about, but thought a couple came out of it well
#SAFC
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
Some on the whistle analysis from The Etihad.
Not as bad as it looked - Cherki was MAGNIFICENT. That late red for O'Nien a really needless one, sadly.
#SAFC just need to learn and move on - City were brilliant
sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-man-city-analysis-5432332
Not as bad as it looked - Cherki was MAGNIFICENT. That late red for O'Nien a really needless one, sadly.
#SAFC just need to learn and move on - City were brilliant
sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-man-city-analysis-5432332
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December 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Some on the whistle analysis from The Etihad.
Not as bad as it looked - Cherki was MAGNIFICENT. That late red for O'Nien a really needless one, sadly.
#SAFC just need to learn and move on - City were brilliant
sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-man-city-analysis-5432332
Not as bad as it looked - Cherki was MAGNIFICENT. That late red for O'Nien a really needless one, sadly.
#SAFC just need to learn and move on - City were brilliant
sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-man-city-analysis-5432332
Chastening half for #SAFC.
Long-range shot and a set piece in a couple of minutes, at a point where they were starting to play a bit. But for the most part, City have simply been too good in and out of possession.
They've been really top class.
Long-range shot and a set piece in a couple of minutes, at a point where they were starting to play a bit. But for the most part, City have simply been too good in and out of possession.
They've been really top class.
December 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Chastening half for #SAFC.
Long-range shot and a set piece in a couple of minutes, at a point where they were starting to play a bit. But for the most part, City have simply been too good in and out of possession.
They've been really top class.
Long-range shot and a set piece in a couple of minutes, at a point where they were starting to play a bit. But for the most part, City have simply been too good in and out of possession.
They've been really top class.
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Afternoon #SAFC
The latest episode of #onthewhistle is up - reflecting on another top Premier League result
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youtu.be/f-Ymvqm6yfA
The latest episode of #onthewhistle is up - reflecting on another top Premier League result
🔴⚪️
youtu.be/f-Ymvqm6yfA
Liverpool reflections, Reinildo appreciation and RLB's hint for Man City - #onthewhistle
YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC
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December 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Afternoon #SAFC
The latest episode of #onthewhistle is up - reflecting on another top Premier League result
🔴⚪️
youtu.be/f-Ymvqm6yfA
The latest episode of #onthewhistle is up - reflecting on another top Premier League result
🔴⚪️
youtu.be/f-Ymvqm6yfA
Afternoon #SAFC
The latest episode of #onthewhistle is up - reflecting on another top Premier League result
🔴⚪️
youtu.be/f-Ymvqm6yfA
The latest episode of #onthewhistle is up - reflecting on another top Premier League result
🔴⚪️
youtu.be/f-Ymvqm6yfA
Liverpool reflections, Reinildo appreciation and RLB's hint for Man City - #onthewhistle
YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Afternoon #SAFC
The latest episode of #onthewhistle is up - reflecting on another top Premier League result
🔴⚪️
youtu.be/f-Ymvqm6yfA
The latest episode of #onthewhistle is up - reflecting on another top Premier League result
🔴⚪️
youtu.be/f-Ymvqm6yfA
December 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Ratings from Anfield.
Lots of good performances - but thought Reinildo and Alderete were absolutely superb
#SAFC
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Lots of good performances - but thought Reinildo and Alderete were absolutely superb
#SAFC
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
Sunderland player ratings vs Liverpool as 'superb' defensive pair score high
Sunderland were back in action as they faced Liverpool at Anfield
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December 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Ratings from Anfield.
Lots of good performances - but thought Reinildo and Alderete were absolutely superb
#SAFC
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
Lots of good performances - but thought Reinildo and Alderete were absolutely superb
#SAFC
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
Some on the whistle analysis at Anfield.
Could have been more, but Liverpool's belated late pressure underlined what a good point this was
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Could have been more, but Liverpool's belated late pressure underlined what a good point this was
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I just watched Sunderland secure an excellent result at Liverpool - how they did it
Sunderland were back in Premier League action when they faced Liverpool on Wednesday night
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December 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Some on the whistle analysis at Anfield.
Could have been more, but Liverpool's belated late pressure underlined what a good point this was
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
Could have been more, but Liverpool's belated late pressure underlined what a good point this was
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
Not a great half of football, which will suit #SAFC just fine.
Both sides hit the woodwork once but Liverpool haven't opened up a good defensive structure much.
Sunderland not created much since a bright start but always in the game from set plays in particular. So far, so good.
Both sides hit the woodwork once but Liverpool haven't opened up a good defensive structure much.
Sunderland not created much since a bright start but always in the game from set plays in particular. So far, so good.
December 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Not a great half of football, which will suit #SAFC just fine.
Both sides hit the woodwork once but Liverpool haven't opened up a good defensive structure much.
Sunderland not created much since a bright start but always in the game from set plays in particular. So far, so good.
Both sides hit the woodwork once but Liverpool haven't opened up a good defensive structure much.
Sunderland not created much since a bright start but always in the game from set plays in particular. So far, so good.
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Sunderland's December 2025 is daunting, but it's not December 2020. Spoke to three key decision-makers – Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, Kristjaan Speakman & Florent Ghisolfi – about where the club has been, is today and hopes to be next season and beyond. www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Sunderland’s five-year rise: ‘The challenge for us is to break the cycle’
The Athletic speaks with three key decision-makers at the club, including chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, to chart their journey on Wearside
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Sunderland's December 2025 is daunting, but it's not December 2020. Spoke to three key decision-makers – Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, Kristjaan Speakman & Florent Ghisolfi – about where the club has been, is today and hopes to be next season and beyond. www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
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Morning #SAFC - new ep of #onthewhistle is now live
Chatting Bournemouth comeback, Le Fée, Brobbey, the week ahead and much more!
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youtu.be/wdIWySmKXSI
Chatting Bournemouth comeback, Le Fée, Brobbey, the week ahead and much more!
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youtu.be/wdIWySmKXSI
Enzo Le Fée's masterclass, the key to Sunderland's comeback & Brian Brobbey dilemma - #onthewhistle
YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC
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November 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Morning #SAFC - new ep of #onthewhistle is now live
Chatting Bournemouth comeback, Le Fée, Brobbey, the week ahead and much more!
🔴⚪️ 📹
youtu.be/wdIWySmKXSI
Chatting Bournemouth comeback, Le Fée, Brobbey, the week ahead and much more!
🔴⚪️ 📹
youtu.be/wdIWySmKXSI
Morning #SAFC - new ep of #onthewhistle is now live
Chatting Bournemouth comeback, Le Fée, Brobbey, the week ahead and much more!
🔴⚪️ 📹
youtu.be/wdIWySmKXSI
Chatting Bournemouth comeback, Le Fée, Brobbey, the week ahead and much more!
🔴⚪️ 📹
youtu.be/wdIWySmKXSI
Enzo Le Fée's masterclass, the key to Sunderland's comeback & Brian Brobbey dilemma - #onthewhistle
YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Morning #SAFC - new ep of #onthewhistle is now live
Chatting Bournemouth comeback, Le Fée, Brobbey, the week ahead and much more!
🔴⚪️ 📹
youtu.be/wdIWySmKXSI
Chatting Bournemouth comeback, Le Fée, Brobbey, the week ahead and much more!
🔴⚪️ 📹
youtu.be/wdIWySmKXSI
November 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Fair play, absolute belter from Andoni Iraola in his post match press conference: "I wanted it to be 3-3 so I could complain a lot more about the referee. I don't want to do it now [so it looks like an excuse].
He was very, very influential."
He was very, very influential."
November 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Fair play, absolute belter from Andoni Iraola in his post match press conference: "I wanted it to be 3-3 so I could complain a lot more about the referee. I don't want to do it now [so it looks like an excuse].
He was very, very influential."
He was very, very influential."
Ratings from the SoL.
Some strong performances but that felt like Le Fee's Premier League arrival. And Brobbey surely played his way into the XI now
#SAFC
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Some strong performances but that felt like Le Fee's Premier League arrival. And Brobbey surely played his way into the XI now
#SAFC
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
Phil Smith's Sunderland player ratings vs Bournemouth as midfielder lands nine
Sunderland were back in action against Bournemouth at the Stadium of Light on Saturday
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November 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Ratings from the SoL.
Some strong performances but that felt like Le Fee's Premier League arrival. And Brobbey surely played his way into the XI now
#SAFC
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
Some strong performances but that felt like Le Fee's Premier League arrival. And Brobbey surely played his way into the XI now
#SAFC
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
Some on the whistle analysis as #SAFC secure their best win yet
What an afternoon of football. Absolute vintage Barclays!
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What an afternoon of football. Absolute vintage Barclays!
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I just watched Sunderland's stunning comeback win - this is how they did it
Sunderland battled back from two goals down to seal a stunning win over Bournemouth
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November 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Some on the whistle analysis as #SAFC secure their best win yet
What an afternoon of football. Absolute vintage Barclays!
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
What an afternoon of football. Absolute vintage Barclays!
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
An absolutely wild first half at the SoL.
#SAFC played some good stuff at times early doors but Bmouth and Semenyo such a threat. Two very sloppy goals to concede but Sunderland deserve still to be in it.
Le Fee has been wonderful back in central midfield. All to play for.
#SAFC played some good stuff at times early doors but Bmouth and Semenyo such a threat. Two very sloppy goals to concede but Sunderland deserve still to be in it.
Le Fee has been wonderful back in central midfield. All to play for.
November 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
An absolutely wild first half at the SoL.
#SAFC played some good stuff at times early doors but Bmouth and Semenyo such a threat. Two very sloppy goals to concede but Sunderland deserve still to be in it.
Le Fee has been wonderful back in central midfield. All to play for.
#SAFC played some good stuff at times early doors but Bmouth and Semenyo such a threat. Two very sloppy goals to concede but Sunderland deserve still to be in it.
Le Fee has been wonderful back in central midfield. All to play for.
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Morning - new #onthewhistle vid up today looking at the Premier League's new financial rules.
Is this good news for #SAFC if they stay up and how it will impact their model? All explored here ⬇️
youtu.be/dxTsXizxMII
Is this good news for #SAFC if they stay up and how it will impact their model? All explored here ⬇️
youtu.be/dxTsXizxMII
What the Premier League's new financial rules mean for Sunderland and their model - #onthewhistle
YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC
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November 26, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Morning - new #onthewhistle vid up today looking at the Premier League's new financial rules.
Is this good news for #SAFC if they stay up and how it will impact their model? All explored here ⬇️
youtu.be/dxTsXizxMII
Is this good news for #SAFC if they stay up and how it will impact their model? All explored here ⬇️
youtu.be/dxTsXizxMII