Phil Smith

YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC VAR frustration, Sunderland's positive step and Wilson Isidor's future - #onthewhistle

#SAFC folk - the latest episode of #onthewhistle is now live.

More ref chat than i'd like but unavoidable on this one!

Thanks as ever for Qs and comments

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YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC VAR frustration, Sunderland's positive step and Wilson Isidor's future - #onthewhistle

#SAFC folk - the latest episode of #onthewhistle is now live.

More ref chat than i'd like but unavoidable on this one!

Thanks as ever for Qs and comments

🔴⚪️📹

youtu.be/SuAt8BXrDco

Sunderland and Florent Ghisolfi handed major contract boost as key player signs up Sunderland have agreed a new deal with defender Dan Ballard

Dan Ballard agrees #SAFC contract extension

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Régis Le Bris delivers verdict on Sunderland draw and referee controversy Sunderland drew 1-1 with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday lunchtime

Reaction from RLB at Bournemouth

#SAFC

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Qs and comments for #onthewhistle tomorrow?

#SAFC

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Phil Smith's player ratings v Bournemouth as duo land 8s Sunderland were back in Premier League action at Bournemouth on Saturday lunchtime

Ratings from Bournemouth.

Some good displays across the board but thought Ballard and Enzo the standouts.

#SAFC

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What I made of Sunderland's performance in dramatic Bournemouth draw Sunderland and Bournemouth played out a dramatic draw at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday lunchtime

Some on the whistle analysis from Bournemouth.

Think that's a fair result and a step in the right direction for #SAFC even if they'll leave with some frustrations - cracking contest

sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-bournemouth-analysis-5615156

#SAFC rewarded for a really good and positive start to the game. Le Fee should have had a pen and Mayenda, who has been excellent, took his chance well.

Bournemouth have come back strongly and Sunderland have needed Roefs to be good. Long way to go but good 45.

Régis Le Bris rules key Sunderland players out of multiple fixtures Sunderland will face a busy schedule without a number of key players

Full story:

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Injury latest:

- Brobbey and Mukiele 2-4 weeks.
- Jocelin and Mundle too early to say - but more significant
- Cirkin not serious but misses next one
- Traore back in full training

#SAFC

Piece is updated slightly - the most significant rises in % terms apply to some of those in second category (had season ticket for less than three seasons).

Across the board looking at rises from 5% up to 30%

Sunderland fans learn new season ticket price - with costs rising across the board Sunderland have opened up their season ticket renewal period on Monday evening

Not an easy one to get the full picture of with no price guide - but #SAFC season ticket renewal picture here as can best understand it.

Longest serving still paying lowest prices, but facing steepest % increase with a new tiered approach introduced

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Last word on this from me - this is relevant section of IFAB laws. Please don't shoot the messenger! Just thought worth mentioning in context of yday's decision

YouTube video by BBC Music LCD Soundsystem - All My Friends (Glastonbury 2024)

Felt in need of a little lift today - this did the trick

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YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC What's going wrong for Sunderland right now and should we be worried? #onthewhistle

Afternoon #SAFC - the latest episode of #onthewhistle reflecting on the Fulham defeat is now live

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Régis Le Bris identifies two key factors behind Sunderland's dip in form Sunderland suffered their third Premier League league loss in a row on Sunday - and their second at the Stadium of Ligth

RLB on Sunderland's form - and a couple of key areas where he thinks they have dipped

#SAFC

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Premier League release official statement explaining Fulham penalty decision Sunderland fell to a 3-1 defeat against Fulham on Sunday afternoon

Bit here on the pen....

Offside wasn't checked as foul committed first (i.e before Bassey or anyone else interfered with play/became active)

Rightly or wrongly, that's the rule

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Régis Le Bris reveals FIVE new Sunderland injury concerns in verdict on Fulham loss Sunderland fell to a costly defeat in more than ways than one against Fulham on Sunday

Reaction from RLB at the SoL

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RLB says it's too early to say on Mukiele and Ta Bi injuries - but reveals there are also concerns over Brian Brobbey and Romaine Mundle

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Qs and comments for #onthewhistle tomorrow?

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Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings v Fulham - three 7s but lots of 5s Sunderland were back in Premier League action when they faced Fulham at the Stadium of Light

Ratings from the SoL.

A few decent performances but a tough afternoon on the whole

#SAFC

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What went wrong for Sunderland in Fulham defeat Sunderland fell to a 3-1 defeat to Fulham at the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon

Some on the whistle analysis from the SoL as #SAFC lose again.

Summed up where they are atm - some decent stuff at times in the second half but falling short in both boxes.

sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-fulham-analysis-5607164

Pretty poor half at the SoL - not helped by the three injuries across the two teams.

As in November, #SAFC finding Fulham a v tough team to play against. Angulo bright but hosts created little.

Roefs not tested but Fulham had the best two moments - work to do

Jocelin Ta Bi starts! Angulo on the left.

Xhaka on the bench as #SAFC ease him back.

Hume to LB - Dennis Cirkin not in the squad so looks to have picked up a knock.

Régis Le Bris issues major Xhaka, Reinildo and Traoré injury updates Sunderland are back in Premier League action when they face Fulham on Sunday afternoon

Full story

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But reinildo is out for four weeks

Granit Xhaka is back on Sunday.

#SAFC

Little nudge for this ICYMI!

The 'new' Sunderland AFC - the key figures behind club's recent transformation Sunderland has been through a period of change on and off the pitch since winning promotion to the Premier League

Bit of a long one (sorry) but hopefully of some interest!

While the philosophy is the same - #SAFC has been transformed since promotion. Took a look at six months of impressive transition, the key changes and the challenges that will define the years ahead

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

The 'new' Sunderland AFC - the key figures behind club's recent transformation Sunderland has been through a period of change on and off the pitch since winning promotion to the Premier League

Bit of a long one (sorry) but hopefully of some interest!

While the philosophy is the same - #SAFC has been transformed since promotion. Took a look at six months of impressive transition, the key changes and the challenges that will define the years ahead

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