Phil Smith

Eliezer Mayenda scores for Sunderland.

Sunderland boss explains his big Eliezer Mayenda selection call

Gvardiol scores for Man City

I watched Sunderland's Man City loss and these were my key conclusions

Patrick Roberts in action at The Den

Tony Mowbray reveals post-match message to his SAFC players at Millwall

Personal trainer David Fairlamb, who claims he is losing custom because of changes to the Tyne Tunnel

Fitness guru 'loses thousands', claiming gym hit by Tyne Tunnel traffic problems

Sunderland head coach Alex Neil.

Alex Neil explains his current thoughts on Jack Diamond's SAFC future

Sunderland striker Ross Stewart

Alex Neil explains why Ross Stewart just missed SAFC's defeat to AS Roma

Niall Huggins in action for Sunderland last season

Alex Neil explains where Niall Huggins currently stands in his injury comeback

Callum Doyle has joined Coventry City on loan

Why Callum Doyle is set to make a quick return to the Stadium of Light

Jack Clarke has joined Sunderland on a long-term deal

Sunderland sign winger on four-year deal

Elliott Dickman is set to become Newcastle United's under-23s lead coach.

The inside track on Elliott Dickman ahead of Newcastle United appointment

(l-r) Transport lead Martin Gannon and TT2 chief executive Phil Smith

Tyne Tunnel bosses confirm date for going completely cashless

Phil Smith, CEO of tunnels operator TT2

Tyne Tunnel chiefs promise faster journeys and huge cut in pollution

Oxford player Matt Taylor is challenged by Dion Sanderson of Sunderland during the Sky Bet League One match between Sunderland and Oxford United at Stadium of Light on April 02, 2021 in Sunderland, England.

Who is Newcastle United target Dion Sanderson – and how did the Wolves defender ...

Louise Wanless being presented with the John Fotheringham Award by Kevin Ball in 2019 at a ceremony held at Ramside Hall.

Kevin Ball leads tributes to Sunderland AFC's media chief Louise Wanless

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson.

Phil Smith reveals the types of players Sunderland should be targeting

Sunderland boss Phil Parkinson

What the end of the season means for Phil Parkinson as Sunderland face a third s...
Phil Parkinson looks to have retained the ‘absolute backing’ of Sunderland’s board – and looks set to lead the club into their third season in League One.
Phil Smith

TT2 Ltd chief executive Phil Smith

Tyne Tunnel offers 'pay later' option to protect drivers and staff from coronavi...

A number of new roles have been created at the Tyne Tunnels.

New Tyne Tunnel jobs for friends and family of staff out of work

Phil Smith, CEO of TT2 Limited.

This is how many customers have been using the Tyne Tunnels' pre-paid service

Sunderland AFC takeover and transfer Q&A.

SAFC takeover and contract talks latest

Sunderland are set to keep faith with Phil Parkinson

Sunderland to stick with Phil Parkinson for Blackpool clash but Stewart Donald k...

Motorists have been advised of the activity, which takes place once every four years.

Safety training to take place at Tyne Tunnel this weekend - this is how your jou...

There were delays at the Tyne Tunnel on Sunday, September 8.

Delays for motorists at Tyne Tunnel on Great North Run day after incident involv...

Phil Smith, chief executive officer of TT2, stands near one of the new digital boards.

How new digital message boards will help Tyne Tunnel travellers

Do you use the Tyne Tunnel?

New traffic lights to go up on approach to Tyne Tunnel in bid to reduce congesti...

Joanne Wishart and Phil Smith, CEO of TT2 Limited, along with Elenora.

Elmer's Great North Parade comes to Tyne Tunnel - here's where you can spot the ...

Morgan Reynolds-Weedy and James Brown (front) with Chris Ward and Shaun Simmons from TT2 Limited (back).

Tyne Tunnels works to shape young people's futures with new apprenticeships
Two apprentices are getting a fresh insight into the world of work with new positions at the Tyne Tunnels.
Debra Fox

Phil Smith, CEO of TT2 Limited, with the new Tyne Tunnels app.

Tyne Tunnel customers make two million ANPR journeys

Phil Smith, CEO of TT2 Limited, with the new Tyne Tunnels app.

Tyne Tunnel hopeful of cashless future after more than two million journeys with...

Phil Smith, CEO of TT2.

Tyne Tunnels launch direct debit top-up for pre-paid customers

Phil Smith, CEO of TT2 Limited.

New app launched to help users of Tyne Tunnel top up accounts, add vehicle regis...

Transport bosses are set for new move in Tyne Tunnel toll booths plan

New move in Tyne Tunnel toll booth project

The Tyne Tunnel.

Temporary traffic lights to be brought in at Tyne Tunnel as part of pilot scheme

Transport bosses reveal multi-million pound plan to remove barriers at Tyne Tunn...

New ANPR technology has been introduced at the Tyne Tunnel.

Tyne Tunnel chief's pledge over fears about fines as route welcomes new technolo...

Josh Maja looks to be in line for a new Sunderland contract

Sunderland AFC news: Contract boost for Cats but worrying transfer rumours as ke...

Phil Smith, CEO of TT2 Limited (left) and Chris Ward, Customer Operations Manager (right).

'Customer champion' set to represent views of Tyne Tunnel drivers

The Tyne Tunnel.

Tyne Tunnel lights trial in bid to improve traffic merging onto A19

Chris Coleman still believes he can keep Sunderland up. Picture by Frank Reid

Phil Smith looks at Sunderland, Ellis Short, Chris Coleman and a critical final ...

Lee Cattermole in action during Saturday's clash with Ipswich Town.

Marks out of 10 for Sunderland's players against Ipswich Town

Robbin Ruiter is beaten by Sam Gallagher's strike to put Birmingham three up last night. Picture by Frank Reid

Phil Smith's analysis: Abject surrender to Birmingham means the stakes are high ...

Ty Browning wins a header for Sunderland against Barnsley.

Phil Smith analysis: Sunderland need much more after another poor show

Sunderland keeper Robbin Ruiter can only watch as John Lundstram's opener crosses the goal line. Picture by Frank Reid

Phil Smith's Sunderland analysis: Long-term issues of lack of pace and quality c...

Sunderland face Middlesbrough at the Riverside this afternoon.

RECAP: Middlesbrough 1 Sunderland 0 '“ where the game was won and lost

Peter Reid and Kevin Ball celebrate Sunderland's 105-point Division One season in 1998-99

Phil Smith discusses the runners and riders for Sunderland's managerial vacancy

Jonny Williams presses forward last night.

Phil Smith analysis: Sunderland found a way to lose against Forest

New boy Marc Wilson on his debut on Saturday.

Phil Smith analysis: Distressing, directionless Sunderland performace

Sergio Aguero scores past Jordan Pickford

Phil Smith analysis: Sunderland's late lethargy is a major worry

Sunderland boss David Moyes

Sunderland boss David Moyes: Now's the time to put things right

Darron Gibson. Picture by Frank Reid

The Big Interview: Darron Gibson on Everton frustration, David Moyes and finally...

Vito Mannone

Hard graft on the training ground the key to improvement, says Sunderland keeper...

Sunderland boss David Moyes.

Sunderland in race against time with striker and left-back priorities

Sam Vokes scores the opening goal

PHIL SMITH ANALYSIS: Sunderland looking incapable of providing any cheer

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