Phil Smith is a Sunderland AFC journalist at the Sunderland Echo. Phil covers breaking news on everything from transfer to injury updates, while also offering match analysis from each and every fixture. Phil produces insightful and engaging coverage on teams right across the club, from the first team to the academy sides and the women's team. As a trusted voice with a decade of experience in football journalism, Phil combines expert analysis with on-the-ground reporting, ensuring Sunderland supporters stay informed with high-quality and well-sourced coverage. His work is widely read by fans and and he has for a number of years been a go-to source for exclusive content and detailed insight on everything that happens at the club.