Sunderland legend Kevin Phillips plotting Black Cats approach as he eyes transfer favour
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Kevin Phillips won't hesitate to pick up the phone and call in a few favours from his old friends at Sunderland this summer. Phillips is approaching his first full transfer window as Hartlepool United manager and he is keen to make his mark on the squad. The 50-year-old led Hartlepool to 12th in the National League after taking over from John Askey in late January with the club just four points off the relegation zone. As such, Phillips, whose only previous management role came with South...

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