Alan Smith
Born: October 28, 1980 (age 44)
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Hometown: Rothwell, England
Nationality: 
English
EnglishPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1996-1998 | Leeds United |
| Senior | 1998-2004 | Leeds United |
| 2004-2007 | Manchester United | |
| 2007-2012 | Newcastle United | |
| → 2012 | MK Dons (loan) | |
| 2012-2014 | MK Dons | |
| 2014-2018 | Notts County | |
| International | 2001-2007 | England |
Sports Mole has 126 articles about Alan Smith. Articles 1 to 40:
Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League London derby
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between London rivals Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
Apr 21, 13:48
Greatest ever League Cup finals: Majestic Martins, Lazarus resurrection, Mourinho mayhem
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle, Sports Mole takes a look at five of the greatest ever finals in the competition's history.
Mar 14, 21:20
Premier League's 10 fastest goals of all time after Abdoulaye Doucoure makes Everton history
Sports Mole runs down the 10 quickest strikes in the history of the Premier League.
Feb 1, 20:38
Borussia Dortmund star Jamie Bynoe-Gittens breaks a record against Real Madrid
Englishman Jamie Bynoe-Gittens makes history with his goal for Borussia Dortmund against Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Oct 22, 23:02
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 20, 11:02
Jamie Carragher, Harry Redknapp, Alan Shearer comment on Thomas Tuchel's England appointment
Jamie Carragher, Harry Redknapp and Alan Smith are among the prominent names who have also spoken out against the FA's appointment of Thomas Tuchel as England manager.
Oct 16, 20:37
The top 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history
Following Joselu's remarkable late brace to send Real Madrid into the Champions League final, Sports Mole ranks the 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history.
May 13, 12:58
Luton Town vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between English foes Arsenal and Luton Town.
Dec 3, 08:29
Brighton & Hove Albion's Lewis Dunk to miss Chelsea, Brentford matches
Brighton & Hove Albion's Lewis Dunk will miss Premier League games against Chelsea and Brentford after being handed a two-match suspension following his red card in Saturday's 3-2 win at Nottingham Forest.
Nov 28, 11:20
West Ham's David Moyes, Jarrod Bowen react after winning Europa Conference League
Jarrod Bowen says he has fulfilled a "dream" after scoring the winning goal to help West Ham United beat Fiorentina 2-1 in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday.
Jun 8, 01:42
Exclusive: Alan Smith on Arsenal transfers and Premier League title chances
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith tells Sports Mole that Kieran Tierney is too good to be sitting on the bench amid doubts over his Gunners future.
Mar 18, 21:40
Exclusive: Alan Smith believes Mudryk 'might have done better' at Arsenal
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith tells Sports Mole that Chelsea's Mykhaylo Mudryk may have enjoyed a better start to life in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium.
Mar 18, 11:13
Gabriel Jesus pictured at Emirates Stadium ahead of Arsenal move
Gabriel Jesus is pictured inside the Emirates Stadium for the first time as Arsenal prepare to announce the striker's £45m signing from Manchester City.
Jun 30, 14:07
Shirt numbers available to Gabriel Jesus at Arsenal
Sports Mole takes a look at the shirt numbers available to Gabriel Jesus at Arsenal ahead of an anticipated transfer from Manchester City.
Jun 6, 14:58
Chelsea looking to avoid ending 29-year streak versus Arsenal
Chelsea will be looking to avoid ending a 29-year streak when they play host to Arsenal in the Premier League on Wednesday evening.
Apr 19, 10:48
Claudio Ranieri suffers unwanted record in Liverpool rout
New Watford manager Claudio Ranieri picks up an unwanted record as his first game in charge of the Hornets results in a 5-0 thrashing to Liverpool.
Oct 16, 18:39
Cristiano Ronaldo's greatest Champions League nights at Old Trafford
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner will be back in European action at the stadium against Villarreal this week.
Sep 28, 12:40
Alan Smith: 'Gareth Southgate to quickly switch focus to World Cup'
Ex-Crystal Palace boss Alan Smith says Gareth Southgate got the mood of the country right this summer.
Jul 14, 19:55
Friday's sporting social: Scots celebrate as Alan Smith and Zlatan look back
The best of the day's social media posts from the sporting world.
Nov 13, 19:45
Preview: Leeds United vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Leeds United and Leicester City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 31, 13:45
Kalvin Phillips to give first England shirt to Marcelo Bielsa
The Argentinian gave his club captain a Newell's Old Boys jersey to mark the midfielder's international call-up.
Sep 6, 09:29
The top 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history
To mark eight years since Sergio Aguero's unforgettable last-gasp goal to win the title, Sports Mole ranks the 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history.
May 13, 08:00
Fastest ever Premier League goals
To mark the date of the fastever-ever goal in the Premier League, Sports Mole takes a look at the quickest 10 strikes in the division's history.
Apr 23, 12:00
Alan Smith: 'Gabriel Martinelli not ready to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang'
Former Arsenal forward Alan Smith expects the club to sign a replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should he leave, rather than using Gabriel Martinelli.
Apr 2, 20:39
Alan Smith: 'Mikel Arteta is right man for Arsenal'
Former forward Alan Smith claims that Mikel Arteta is the right man to become the next manager of Arsenal.
Dec 18, 19:50
News Extra: Mourinho linked with Newcastle, Wolves 'in for Kessie', "No quick fixes" for Spurs
The latest news from across the footballing world, including Jose Mourinho's links to the Newcastle United job, Wolves pondering a fresh move for Franck Kessie and Alan Smith's take on the current situation at Spurs.
Sep 29, 12:32
News Extra: 'Unique' Lukaku, Umtiti robbed, Arsenal 'confused'
The latest snippets from the footballing world, including Alexis Sanchez's praise of Romelu Lukaku, Samuel Umtiti's burglary misfortune and Alan Smith's critique of Arsenal.
Sep 16, 22:01
Preview: Manchester United vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the pre-season clash between Manchester United and Leeds United, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 15, 18:20
Remembering Arsenal's last-day title win over Liverpool 30 years on
Title rivals Liverpool and Arsenal went head-to-head in the last match of the season.
May 25, 13:30
Alan Smith underwhelmed by Arsenal's Denis Suarez capture
Former Arsenal forward Alan Smith says that Denis Suarez will only be "a squad player" for the Gunners following his loan move from Barcelona.
Feb 1, 18:31
Alan Smith fears "long road back" for Arsenal despite Unai Emery appointment
Arsenal legend Alan Smith believes that the Gunners face a "long road back" in returning to their glory days despite the "good" appointment of Unai Emery.
Aug 24, 21:07
Alan Smith tips Richarlison to impress at Everton
Former Arsenal forward Alan Smith backs Brazilian attacker Richarlison to impress for Everton in the coming season.
Aug 9, 21:20
Alan Smith: 'Marcus Rashford wasted his audition to replace Raheem Sterling'
Alan Smith insists that Marcus Rashford did not do enough against Belgium to warrant a starting place ahead of Raheem Sterling for England's showdown with Colombia.
Jun 29, 16:51
Alan Smith: 'Arsenal could sell Alexandre Lacazette'
Former Arsenal forward Alan Smith claims that the Gunners could sell Alexandre Lacazette at the end of the season.
Mar 23, 14:22
Alan Smith: 'Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a shadow of his former self'
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith claims that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been adversely affected by the toxic atmosphere at the club since his January arrival.
Mar 4, 19:50
Alan Smith: 'Henrikh Mkhitaryan could be used as bargaining chip'
Former Arsenal forward Alan Smith says that Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho could use Henrikh Mkhitaryan as "a bargaining chip" next month.
Dec 15, 22:48
Alan Smith: 'Arsenal must let Alexis Sanchez leave'
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith says that it is a "no-brainer" for the club to let wantaway forward Alexis Sanchez leave this summer.
Jul 28, 14:44
Alan Smith: 'Arsene Wenger must reinvent himself to win Premier League'
Arsenal's hopes of attracting top players and winning the Premier League rest on Arsene Wenger changing his ways, according to former Gunners striker Alan Smith.
Jun 1, 13:43
Alan Smith "flabbergasted" by Claudio Ranieri sacking
Former Leicester City striker Alan Smith says that he is "flabbergasted" by the club's decision to sack manager Claudio Ranieri nine months after winning the title.
Feb 23, 22:36
Kevin Nolan 'set for Notts County job'
Former West Ham United midfielder Kevin Nolan is expected to be appointed as manager of League Two strugglers Notts County this week.
Jan 12, 12:25
