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#SAFC reporter for the Sunderland Echo. Maybe some cricket and music and stuff, too.

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Liverpool reflections, Reinildo appreciation and RLB's hint for Man City - #onthewhistle
YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC Liverpool reflections, Reinildo appreciation and RLB's hint for Man City - #onthewhistle

Afternoon #SAFC

The latest episode of #onthewhistle is up - reflecting on another top Premier League result

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youtu.be/f-Ymvqm6yfA

04.12.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Liverpool reflections, Reinildo appreciation and RLB's hint for Man City - #onthewhistle
YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC Liverpool reflections, Reinildo appreciation and RLB's hint for Man City - #onthewhistle

Afternoon #SAFC

The latest episode of #onthewhistle is up - reflecting on another top Premier League result

πŸ”΄βšͺ️

youtu.be/f-Ymvqm6yfA

04.12.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RΓ©gis Le Bris delivers verdict on Sunderland's draw with Liverpool Sunderland drew 1-1 with Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday night

Reaction from RLB at Anfield

#SAFC

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

03.12.2025 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Qs or comments for tomorrow's #onthewhistle ?

#SAFC

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03.12.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunderland player ratings vs Liverpool as 'superb' defensive pair score high Sunderland were back in action as they faced Liverpool at Anfield

Ratings from Anfield.

Lots of good performances - but thought Reinildo and Alderete were absolutely superb

#SAFC

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

03.12.2025 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

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...

03.12.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

03.12.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Sunderland’s five-year rise: β€˜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

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...

02.12.2025 07:58 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
Enzo Le FΓ©e's masterclass, the key to Sunderland's comeback & Brian Brobbey dilemma - #onthewhistle
YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC Enzo Le FΓ©e's masterclass, the key to Sunderland's comeback & Brian Brobbey dilemma - #onthewhistle

Morning #SAFC - new ep of #onthewhistle is now live

Chatting Bournemouth comeback, Le FΓ©e, Brobbey, the week ahead and much more!

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youtu.be/wdIWySmKXSI

30.11.2025 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Enzo Le FΓ©e's masterclass, the key to Sunderland's comeback & Brian Brobbey dilemma - #onthewhistle
YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC Enzo Le FΓ©e's masterclass, the key to Sunderland's comeback & Brian Brobbey dilemma - #onthewhistle

Morning #SAFC - new ep of #onthewhistle is now live

Chatting Bournemouth comeback, Le FΓ©e, Brobbey, the week ahead and much more!

πŸ”΄βšͺ️ πŸ“Ή

youtu.be/wdIWySmKXSI

30.11.2025 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RΓ©gis Le Bris explains his big Sunderland change and the key to comeback Sunderland battled back from two early goals to beat Bournemouth

Reaction from RLB:

#SAFC

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

29.11.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Qs and comments for #onthewhistle tomorrow?

#SAFC

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29.11.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 0

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."

29.11.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

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...

29.11.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

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...

29.11.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

seen it back Andy, and it's never, ever a second yellow IMO. Reinildo steps across him.

29.11.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

29.11.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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RΓ©gis Le Bris names the Sunderland player back in contention for Bournemouth Sunderland are looking to bounce back from their defeat to Fulham against Bournemouth this weekend

RLB: Mundle now back in contention

#SAFC

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

27.11.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What the Premier League's new financial rules mean for Sunderland and their model - #onthewhistle
YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC What the Premier League's new financial rules mean for Sunderland and their model - #onthewhistle

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

26.11.2025 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
What the Premier League's new financial rules mean for Sunderland and their model - #onthewhistle
YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC What the Premier League's new financial rules mean for Sunderland and their model - #onthewhistle

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

26.11.2025 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Sunderland and RΓ©gis Le Bris mustn't do after rare off-day Sunderland fell to just their third defeat of the Premier League campaign at Craven Cottage on Saturday

A little bit of a rambling column reflecting on a rare off day for #SAFC this season - and why it was a reminder of just how well they are doing generally

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

25.11.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A defeat for #SAFC bit of ever some perspective was needed…

Three defeats all season in the League but a frustrating performance, discussed with @philsmithreporter.bsky.social

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24.11.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
What went wrong at Fulham and does RLB now need to change formation - #onthewhistle
YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC What went wrong at Fulham and does RLB now need to change formation - #onthewhistle

Morning #SAFC

#onthewhistle is up in time for your morning cuppa β˜•οΈ

youtu.be/_bYq0AcqOAU?...

23.11.2025 07:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
What went wrong at Fulham and does RLB now need to change formation - #onthewhistle
YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC What went wrong at Fulham and does RLB now need to change formation - #onthewhistle

Morning #SAFC

#onthewhistle is up in time for your morning cuppa β˜•οΈ

youtu.be/_bYq0AcqOAU?...

23.11.2025 07:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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RΓ©gis Le Bris issues verdict on what went wrong for Sunderland at Fulham Sunderland were beaten 1-0 at Craven Cottage following a late goal from Raul Jimenez

Reaction from RLB at Craven Cottage

#SAFC

sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

22.11.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Qs and comments for #onthewhistle ?

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22.11.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Phil Smith's Sunderland player ratings vs Fulham with 5s and 6s aplenty Sunderland resumed their Premier League campaign against Fulham on Saturday

The ratings from Craven Cottage.

Not much to write home about today

#SAFC

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

22.11.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I just watched Sunderland lose late at Fulham - this is what went wrong Sunderland fell to a 1-0 defeat against Fulham at Craven Cottage

Some on the whistle analysis from Craven Cottage.

A late winner, but a deserved one for Fulham. #SAFC poor today

sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/fulham-analysis-5413377

22.11.2025 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Not often we've said it this season but a v dull half.

#SAFC rock solid to begin with but played themselves into a bit of trouble at times. Fulham a threat on the break (Harry Wilson v good) but pedestrian against a low block.

All a bit sluggish across the board, tbh.

22.11.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Sunderland fans need to know about the Premier League's new financial rules The Premier League have confirmed the outcome of a major vote amongst clubs today

Big Premier League news today - from next season there's no more PSR.

Here's what you need to know about the new rules coming to place

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

21.11.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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