Phil Smith

YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC Sunderland 'anti-football' claims and what's next after brilliant Leeds rearguard - #onthewhistle

Hi #SAFC folk - the latest episode of #onthewhistle is up

Chatting through a brilliant rearguard win and discussing all those anti-football claims

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YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC Sunderland 'anti-football' claims and what's next after brilliant Leeds rearguard - #onthewhistle

Hi #SAFC folk - the latest episode of #onthewhistle is up

Chatting through a brilliant rearguard win and discussing all those anti-football claims

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youtu.be/NdrJ0euxFl4

Régis Le Bris issues major Sunderland injury updates and verdict on Leeds United win Sunderland produced an impressive performance to beat Leeds United at Elland Road

Full story here - plus reaction from a very proud RLB on that Leeds United win

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RLB says too early to tell when Roefs will be back but not serious. 2-3 weeks. 'We'll see' for derby.

Initial worry Bertrand Traore may have suffered recurrence so will have to be assessed.

Jocelin Ta Bi has had surgery on his ankle - 10 to 12 weeks out.

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Qs and comments for tomorrow's #onthewhistle ?

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Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings v Leeds United as 'immense' pair land 9s Sunderland were back in Premier League action when they faced Leeds United at Elland Road

Ratings from Elland Road.

Lots of top displays but Trai Hume excellent and Omar Alderete immense. That last 20 from him was something else

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What I made of Sunderland's performance at Leeds United Sunderland were back in Premier League action at Elland Road on Tuesday night

Some on the whistle analysis from Elland Road.

Pretty, it was not - but a monumental defensive effort to get over the line and reach 40 points.

#SAFC 15 clear of the drop as it stands

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A complete non-event of a first half - which you suspect will suit a reshuffled #SAFC XI for now. They've protected Ellborg well, and he's been tidy when they needed to be.

Committed, organised display - albeit having shown little to nothing on the ball so far.

An emotional day saying farewell to the one and only George Forster.

Truly inspiring to see such a big turnout celebrating how much he brought people together - with some wonderful tributes from his closest friends.

RIP George.

Why Sunderland's big Sunday announcement was so important for Florent Ghisolfi Sunderland confirmed a significant contract extension for defender Dan Ballard over the weekend

A column on why Dan Ballard's extension is big news for #SAFC and especially for DoF Florent Ghisolfi

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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

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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

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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

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Qs and comments for #onthewhistle tomorrow?

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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.

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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

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#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

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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

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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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