Phil Smith
Sports Reporter at Sunderland Echo
footy reporter @sunechosafc All views my own
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sunderlandecho.com | Phil Smith
Sunderland are expected to make a major appointment to their footballing operation in the coming daysSunderland are closing in on a major off-pitch appointment with Florent Ghisolfi expected to join in a senior backroom role. Ghisolfi's departure from AS Roma, where he worked last season as a director of football, was confirmed earlier this week and it is believed that he is likely to join Sunderland in the coming days.
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sunderlandecho.com | Phil Smith
Demand for Premier League football on Wearside has been demonstrated in the club’s season ticket updateSunderland are set for a season of bumper crowds at the Stadium of Light after confirming they have sold out all season tickets for the 2025/26 campaign.
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sunderlandecho.com | Phil Smith
Sunderland will face West Ham United on the opening day of the Premier League season in AugustSunderland's Premier League fixtures were unveiled on Wednesday morning, confirming that the Black Cats would begin their top-tier return against West Gam United at the Stadium of Light. A trip to Burnley and then a visit of Brentford conclude their August league schedule.
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sunderlandecho.com | Phil Smith
Sunderland could be set to sanction another midfielder’s transfer exitPierre Ekwah looks to be closing in on a permanent Sunderland exit after AS Saint-Etienne confirmed their intention to take up their option to purchase the 23-year-old. Ekwah joined the Ligue 1 club on loan last season, with the Black Cats banking an initial seven-figure fee. An option-to-buy clause was also included in the deal, widely reported in the French media to be in the region of £6 million.
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sunderlandecho.com | Phil Smith
Sunderland sanctioned the club-record sale of Jobe Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund earlier this monthKristjaan Speakman has revealed Jobe Bellingham's role in the incredible scenes in Sunderland ahead of the play-off semi final second leg. Speakman was speaking at the Foundation of Light's annual fixture breakfast, where it was confirmed that the club would start their Premier League campaign with a home fixture against West Ham United.
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RT @sunechosafc: 🗣️ Jobe Bellingham explains his difficult decision to leave Sunderland in first Borussia Dortmund interview #SAFC https…
From Instagram: Jobe’s #SAFC farewell https://t.co/mApzwl7erk
A little piece here looking at the state of play following this news yesterday https://t.co/rtrN0oBXjF
Chris Mepham has been included on Bournemouth's retained list - indicating that they have taken up their option to extend his contract for a further season. #SAFC
