Phil Smith
#SAFC reporter for the Sunderland Echo. Maybe some cricket and music and stuff, too.
- RLB opens up on Nilson Angulo move and what impressed #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- RLB addresses Luciano Vulcano's #SAFC departure www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- RLB says Nilson Angulo could be in the squad at Arsenal - tho he's due to arrive at AoL today and hasn't yet trained with his team mates #SAFC sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/regis-le-bris-5504610
- The latest episode of #onthewhistle is now up! Reviewing the Burnley win and a bit of chat about the transfer window that was, too #SAFC 🔴⚪️📹 youtu.be/pWZxxc-4M1k
- Reaction from RLB at the SoL #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- A little #onthewhistle special - taking a closer look at Nilson Angulo and what he could bring to #SAFC 🔴 ⚪ 📹 youtu.be/w6uslRshpq4
- Qs and comments for tomorrow's #onthewhistle folks? #SAFC 🔴 ⚪ 📹
- Ratings from the SoL. Solid right across the board but Diarra, Mukiele & Brobbey superb #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- Some on the whistle thoughts from the SoL - such a professional performance. Diarra's return just the injection of quality and energy #SAFC need at this stage of the season sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-burnley-analysis-5500411
- Good half for #SAFC, who've kept a poor Burnley side at arm's length so far. Bit of luck for Diarra's goals but he's been rewarded for his forward running and intent. Burnley have pressed OK at times and flickered on the break, but had zero quality. Some genuinely nice passing moves from Sunlun.
- #SAFC are in advanced talks for a move that will see Simon Adingra go on loan to Monaco for the rest of the campaign. If it happens, expected to be an initial loan fee with an option-to-buy clause included. Not done yet but one to watch
- Geetruida expected to stay as it stands. Not easy finding an international player who can play in multiple positions! www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- Who is Melker Ellborg and why are #SAFC signing him? A mini #onthwhistle special 🔴⚪️📹 youtu.be/eNS0GnoXdho
- #SAFC agree £3 million goalkeeper deal - with Anthony Patterson set to seal loan move before Monday's deadline www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- With apologies for spamming your feed, just giving the live show next week a little bump. January transfer chat, quiz, pie, pint, etc... All good stuff Tix available here: www.musicglue.com/pop-recs-ltd...
- RLB's Granit Xhaka update #SAFC sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/regis-le-bris-issues-granit-xhaka-injury-update-5496747
- One to watch over next few days - Aji Alese has loan interest from Pompey who are in real need of defensive reinforcements #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- Some transfers feel a bit different. Having covered about 197 of Dan Neil's 201 #SAFC games - it's impossible not to feel emotional. Wrote down a few thoughts on what marked him out as a special figure and what a joy it has been following his journey www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- Why now and why on loan? A few thoughts on the mechanics of DN's #SAFC departure and why it's the right time www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- Hey folks! The On The Whistle live show is back next Wednesday at Pop Recs. Will be absolutely loads to talk about... transfers, season so far, Europe?! Would love to see you all there. Tix available now: www.musicglue.com/pop-recs-ltd... #SAFC
- Looks like Ipswich Town will win race to sign Dan Neil. Loan until the end of the season now believed to be close. That will of course take him to the end of his #SAFC contract
- Why #SAFC recalled Milan Aleksic and what it means for the rest of the window www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- With apologies for it being v late - the latest episode of #onthewhistle is up. Great talking points sent in this week, cheers! 🔴⚪️📹 youtu.be/LzcfI4ViQKU
- RLB on Xhaka injury/West Ham defeat #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- RLB issues Xhaka injury update and delivers verdict on West Ham defeat #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- RLB says Xhaka needs a fortnight of rest, before his ankle is then assessed again. So would suggest no chance for Burnley, and early doubt for couple after that #SAFC
- Qs and comments for #onthewhistle tomorrow ? #SAFC 🔴 ⚪️ 📹
- Player ratings from the London Stadium Impressed with Diarra in second half but otherwise pretty much everyone well below what we know they're capable of #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- Some on the whistle analysis as #SAFC A better second half but no arguments with that scoreline, Sunderland deservedly beaten. Back to drawing board if Xhaka is to miss any more games - first half a shambles www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- Credit to West Ham, who have clicked into a positive formation and approach under Nuno. But that's a rare absolute shocker of a half from #SAFC - so sloppy on the ball and have barely won a duel. Overrun out wide and surely should have gone Geertruida in Xhaka's absence
- Xhaka/Dan Neil latest as pair miss out at West Ham #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- Why #SAFC signed Jocelin Ta Bi - a new mini episode of #onthewhistle is now live 🔴⚪️📹 youtu.be/8qwdt4qELnk
- RLB hints he's unlikely to move Enzo back out to the wing - at least in the short team #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- RLB addresses Wilson Isidor transfer speculation #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- RLB confirms Diarra and Talbi are back on Wearside and back training. Diarra's first session today, though. Could be back in squad on Saturday. #SAFC
- Made the mistake of looking at the news once or twice today... Retreating into this gorgeous Neil Young cover - think a few of you on here will enjoy x youtu.be/x-vsDsvAQtY?...
- Nee MOTD analysis on #SAFC ? Over 20 mins of it here!
- Morning #SAFC - the latest ep of #onthewhistle is now up Chatting Palace comeback, January, Ta Bi and much more 🔴⚪️📹 youtu.be/oXRmgDV4wXY
- Morning #SAFC - the latest ep of #onthewhistle is now up Chatting Palace comeback, January, Ta Bi and much more 🔴⚪️📹 youtu.be/oXRmgDV4wXY
- RLB reacts to Ta Bi signing and explains injury situation #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- One of the more remarkable press conferences I've sat through as Oliver Glasner reflects on that defeat www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- Reaction from RLB at the SoL as #SAFC come from behind to win www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- Qs and comments for tomorrow's #onthewhistle ? 🔴⚪️ 📹 #SAFC
- Player ratings from the SoL. Some strong performances from #SAFC - tough to pick between Mukiele and Brobbey as MoTM for me www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- Some on the whistle analysis as #SAFC claim what I thought was in the end a deserved win. Controlled, mature second-half performance www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- #SAFC have completed a deal to sign Jocelin Ta Bi. Seen as an exciting-long term prospect who club will integrate 'patiently'. Won't be involved tomorrow. Speakman says he is a dynamic and explosive RW.
- Quiet day at Crystal Palace ahead of the game tomorrow. Oliver Glasner has revealed at his press conference he will leave at the end of the season, and that Marc Guehi won't play due to an imminent transfer (he's off to City). #SAFC
- RLB on a quiet start to the January window - and why Traore injury isn't changing their thinking #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
- Dan Ballard has been named the North East Football Writer's Association Men's Player of the Year for 2025 - the first #SAFC player since Jermain Defoe in 2016 to win the award. Deserved recognition for his outstanding form during the club's meteoric rise.
- Hi #SAFC folk - the latest episode of #onthewhistle is now up Chatting through Sunlun's FA Cup win 🔴⚪️ 📹 youtu.be/QDbOqE2OBgY
