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

Why England's Kansas City base is a dream come true for one local

Taylor Swift is a neighbour, but it is Clark Hunt, son of Lamar, who will be most thrilled by the Three Lions moving in

16 Jun 2026
Football

Rosenior reveals plan for Chelsea huddle after bizarre referee row

Blues were at centre of weekend frenzy after pre-match showing

16 Mar 2026
Football

UEFA rule on Pedro Neto's ball-boy shove before Chelsea vs PSG clash

Altercation occurred during stoppage time of Champions League last-16 first-leg tie in Paris

16 Mar 2026
Football

Rosenior confirms major Chelsea injury blow ahead of PSG showdown

Club captain will be sat out for an extended period

16 Mar 2026
Football

Chelsea hit with huge fine and academy transfer ban by Premier League

Blues receive biggest-ever fine handed down by Premier League, as well as suspended one-year ban on first-team signings

16 Mar 2026
Football

Chelsea handed major Estevao injury boost ahead of PSG showdown

Estevao closing in on return as Blues target Champions League comeback

16 Mar 2026
Football

Rosenior demands 'accountability' after Chelsea collapse at PSG

Blues trail 5-2 after conceding three late goals in nightmare first-leg

13 Mar 2026
Football

James reveals why he extended Chelsea deal amid wage structure shift

Blues captain suggested he could have secured a higher salary if he left Stamford Bridge

13 Mar 2026
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Football

Rosenior weighs in on Chelsea goalkeeper debate after Jorgensen errors

Blues manager challenged his shotstoppers to ‘show me what they can do’ as debate rages over who belongs between the sticks

13 Mar 2026
Football

Chelsea boost as key star signs six-year contract in new strategy

Deal brings Blues skipper in line with his team-mates in club’s bonus-driven wage structure

13 Mar 2026
Football

James reveals talks with Chelsea that convinced him to sign new deal

Blues captain put pen to paper on a six-year deal until 2032 after assurances over ambition

13 Mar 2026
Football

Chelsea handed injury boost for Newcastle clash in new double update

Mixed news for Blues in attack ahead of Premier League return at Stamford Bridge

13 Mar 2026
Football

What punishment could Chelsea's Pedro Neto face for pushing ball boy?

UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Blues winger after incident in PSG loss

13 Mar 2026
Football

Chelsea must grow up after PSG implosion as Rosenior pays for error

Naivety kills the Blues’ Champions League hopes - and head coach must shoulder the blame

12 Mar 2026
Football

West Ham eye cut-price Chelsea transfer plan if survival secured

Hammers keen on summer deal with London rivals - but it hinges on two key factors

12 Mar 2026
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Football

Three things we learned from Chelsea loss as Rosenior bravery punished

Blues boss made some big calls at the Parc des Princes but few were vindicated

12 Mar 2026
Football

Enrique sends PSG players warning ahead of second leg at Chelsea

Blues were battered in late first-leg collapse at the Parc des Princes

12 Mar 2026
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Football

Rosenior admits key error in Chelsea rout: 'That's on me'

Blues boss made some bold decisions against Paris Saint-Germain, few of which bore fruit

11 Mar 2026
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Football

Rosenior explains Jorgensen 'mistake' as Chelsea star squanders chance

Robert Sanchez watched on from the bench as calamitous Dane gifted Paris Saint-Germain two late goals

11 Mar 2026
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Football

Chelsea player ratings: Jorgensen crumbles as Fofana fails task

Blues shot-stopper started well but fell to pieces amid late barrage

11 Mar 2026
Football

Chelsea aim for statement win over PSG which no one can belittle

Blues have bragging rights over PSG after last summer’s Club World Cup, not that few onlookers cared

11 Mar 2026