
Phil Smith
Sports Reporter at Sunderland Echo
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6 days ago |
sunderlandecho.com | Phil Smith
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowSunderland travel to face Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Good FridayBristol City have been dealt a major blow after Mark Sykes was ruled out for the rest of the campaign. Sykes picked up an injury in the warm up ahead of the 1-1 draw with QPR last weekend and tests on his quad issue this week have confirmed that he is now facing an extended spell on the sidelines.
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6 days ago |
sunderlandecho.com | Phil Smith
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowSunderland have confirmed their place in the Championship play-offsRégis Le Bris has been conducting extensive research into play-off football and says Sunderland have the perfect opportunity to prepare better than they did two years ago.
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1 week ago |
sunderlandecho.com | Phil Smith
Régis Le Bris is set to continue his rotation policy when Sunderland travel to Bristol City on Friday. Le Bris wants his squad in the best shape possible for the play-offs and so will be managing their minutes carefully over the Easter weekend. With that in mind, this is the team and bench we think that he might go with... 1. GK - Anthony PattersonConceded just one goal since the international break and will continue here. Playing well. | Frank Reid2.
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1 week ago |
sunderlandecho.com | Phil Smith
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowSunderland are back in action against Bristol City on Good FridayRégis Le Bris believes Enzo Le Fée can add a new dimension to the Sunderland midfield as he prepares for next month’s play-off campaign. Le Fée is set to step up his return from injury this weekend and is expected to start one of the two games, most likely against Bristol City on Friday.
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1 week ago |
shieldsgazette.com | Phil Smith
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowThe Sunderland boss has been speaking ahead of the trip to face Bristol City on Good FridayRégis Le Bris launched a firm defence of his Sunderland players and recent selection policy, saying it was vital to keep the progress the team has made this season in perspective.
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Love this assist from #SAFC academy graduate Libbi McInnes yday. Abbey Joice-esque! Four goals in three for Eleanor Dale, three league wins in a row, and a full debut for 17-year-old Ella West. Top turnaround - genuine chance now to push towards top spots before Xmas

An excellent ball from McInnes that @EleanorDalex finishes brilliantly 🌟 #BarclaysWC @SAFCWomen https://t.co/3P4l08Dxz4