Dom Smith

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Dom Smith is a Football Reporter for Evening Standard, mainly covering Chelsea and England. He also reports on tennis at Wimbledon. In 2023, the same year he joined Evening Standard, Dom was named Hugh McIlvanney Student Football Writer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association.

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Dom Smith is a Football Reporter for Evening Standard, mainly covering Chelsea and England. He also reports on tennis at Wimbledon. In 2023, the same year he joined Evening Standard, Dom was named Hugh McIlvanney Student Football Writer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association.

Football

Statement released after investment group claim to buy Spurs shares

Former Spurs chairman departed after almost 25 years in September

6 Jun 2026
Football

Alonso visits Cobham with staff as new Chelsea era gets underway early

Blues manager does not formally start until July but is already getting to grips with his new surroundings

6 Jun 2026
Football

Tuchel makes England injury admission ahead of World Cup opener

Three Lions have no injury concerns going into summer tournament

5 Jun 2026
Football

The truth about Jaouen's Chelsea visit as rivals agree £24m transfer

BlueCo had previously been tracking the highly-rated goalkeeper before moving their attentions elsewhere

5 Jun 2026
Football

England to face amateur side in pre-World Cup training match

Three Lions will take part in an additional pre-World Cup warm-up game

5 Jun 2026
Football

West Ham set Mateus Fernandes asking price as Man Utd eye transfer

Arsenal and PSG have also been credited with an interest in the highly-rated midfielder

5 Jun 2026
Football

Arsenal open talks to sign Leicester star Monga

The Gunners are interested in bringing EFL star to north London

4 Jun 2026
Football

From Palmer to Man Utd transfer target: Biggest World Cup squad snubs

Managers all over the world have made some bold calls ahead of this summer’s showpiece event in North America

4 Jun 2026
Football

Arsenal told they can unleash 'best midfield' with Tonali transfer

Gunners are expected to bolster their central midfield options this summer

4 Jun 2026
Football

Why Fulham will miss underappreciated Silva as exit is confirmed

Marco Silva will be a tough act to follow at Fulham after stabilising the club in the Premier League

3 Jun 2026
Football

Fulham keen on McKenna as search for Silva's replacement begins

Fulham in search of their first new manager in five years

3 Jun 2026
Xabi Alonso
Football

How key Tuchel decision has given Chelsea and Alonso an early boost

New manager’s pre-season preparations will include plenty of first-team stars

3 Jun 2026
Football

Glasner pens farewell letter to Crystal Palace fans ahead of exit

The most successful manager in the club’s history has bid a final farewell

2 Jun 2026
Football

Chelsea make transfer decision after target 'has training ground tour'

BlueCo continue to scout young talent across Europe, but has crossed one name off the list

2 Jun 2026
Football

Chelsea unveil new 2026-27 home kit as debut date confirmed

New kit for next season will be first worn Down Under next month

2 Jun 2026
Football

Chelsea stance on Acheampong sale revealed as rivals plot bids

Academy graduate found playing time hard to come by last season

1 Jun 2026
Football

Chelsea to demand club-record fee for Fernandez as star eyes exit

Argentine prepared to move on after Blues miss out on European football

27 May 2026
Football

Alonso faces Chelsea goalkeeper decision as Jorgensen asks to leave

Blues have ready-made replacement on the books for wantaway shotstopper

27 May 2026
Sandro Tonali, Joao Pedro, Bruno Guimaraes
Football

Chelsea reject Barca approach as Guimaraes and Tonali decision made

Blues have made their stance clear on three players ahead of summer transfer window

27 May 2026
Football

Tottenham re-open transfer talks to sign out-of-favour Man City star

Winger was of interest to Spurs last summer but deal never came to be

27 May 2026
Football

London City plot shock Putellas bid as Barcelona confirm legend's exit

Two-time Ballon d’Or winner is available as free agent after clinching fourth Champions League title at the weekend

27 May 2026