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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

Alonso was more than a little surprised when I told him today that Chelsea have only scored 2 goals across their last 9 visits to Everton. 😅 “Really?” he replied. The #CFC manager said of putting that right: “Yes, we are confident. We have the chance to break it tomorrow.”

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Should England copy Spain? Piece in print in @thelondonstandard.bsky.social this afternoon/evening and through the weekend

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Interesting data from FIFA's technical study group's final report on the 2026 World Cup. England's average possession length the lowest of the 4 semi-finalists. But panel were impressed by ENG's corners and counter-press to regain the ball once it's lost www.fifatrainingcentre.com/en/fifa-worl...

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In @thelondonstandard.bsky.social this evening and tomorrow, a look at the issues facing England — and why they should take a lead from Anthony Gordon, their most in-form player

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

“I am here more than ever”, says manager of club he left four months ago

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

All 24 members of the England squad out here training at Tottenham. Anyway, here is Thomas Tuchel, pensive:

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Dispatch from St George’s Park where England are training for the first time since the World Cup:

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Am hearing the turnout of players who started the Euro 2012 final is expected to be higher than usual at tonight’s west London derby between #FFC and #CFC

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

…now be conducted”. Statement adds: “With the project withdrawn, it was agreed that FIFA will no longer tolerate any attacks on its integrity, good governance and due process and will take all necessary measures to protect and safeguard its name and reputation.” 2/2

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

NEW: At 4:12am, FIFA have hit back claiming: ▪️The “planned consultation process was disrupted by incorrect media reports” ▪️“Nobody is selling football. This is not something FIFA would ever entertain. ▪️ Among the “principles” that “underpin the FFE proposal” is “unprecedented development funding”

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Been a week since returning to the UK after 5 incredible weeks in North America covering the World Cup, which we should remember is FIFA's to run but not theirs to sell off. My 2025-26 season took me to 5 countries and saw 213 goals but ends on 68 matches ⚽️🌎🏟️ Time for rest 🙌

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

This piece is also in print across London this evening 👇

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

How Thomas Tuchel's retreat of death kicked his own team out of the World Cup 1,800-word in today's Standard newspaper

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The Norwegians rowing down Miami Beach. Proper boatspeople. Welcome to the World Cup.

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Great moment in the England press conference as Morgan Rogers faces a question from a “trainee reporter”… …named Djed Spence

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Mexico City: very cool. And ready

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Thomas Tuchel asked whether the players have been taking viagra supplements to help against altitude effects: “The information to support it didn’t reach me… It’s not true”

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Manchester City pay £17m compensation to Chelsea for Maresca, who also paid his own separate settlement. He has apologised to Chelsea and their fans for the manner in which his tenure ended #CFC

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Just the start. But some start. Report on England's full-throttle win over Croatia in today's Standard in print:

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

At the London Stadium to see whether a club in the Premier League every season except one since 2005 spends next term in the Championship. #WHUFC support is strong

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

“points failure at West Ham” No kidding.

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Not looking good for Noni Madueke, who is in a knee brace after leaving the game in the first half for England. #AFC

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Talk about timing! Pedro Neto given a one-game suspension and fined £70k for conduct after his red card at Arsenal. #CFC

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Paris 🇫🇷 Liam Rosenior to preview Chelsea's Champions League last-16 first leg here at the Parc des Princes shortly. #CFC

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Quite an overcast evening taking hold here in north Wales, where Wrexham and Chelsea are out doing their warm-ups. Just glimpsed the first tin-foil trophy, which means the FA Cup is in town. #WxmAFC #CFC

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Inside London City Lionesses and their quest for the big-time 🔹 Plan to break into the top four 🔹 Interest in Mary Earps and, again, Beth Mead 🔹 “100% focus on women” 🔹 Interviews with CEO Martin Semmens, Julia Roddar and Nikita Parris #LCL #WSL

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Igor Thiago signs new contract with #BrentfordFC until June 2031, with a club option for an extra year with improved personal terms

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

First day at #BrentfordFC for new signing Kaye Furo from Club Brugge today. A day off for the first team but Furo at training ground to meet senior club staff and do some gym work. £8m plus add-ons, 2031 contract. Brugge the same club they signed Igor Thiago from

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Long-read on BlueCo. Will the Chelsea project work? What do fans fear? Where does Liam Rosenior fit in? A big piece on #CFC's present, and future, in @thelondonstandard.bsky.social across the capital this evening

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

My London team of the year for 2025 (across the whole 12 months) I’m braced for some rather heavy disagreements Standard Sport colleagues explain their teams here: www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

A four-page interview with Omari Kellyman in the Cardiff City programme. Yet he can’t play against his parent club Chelsea because #CFC blocked it. Oh and by the way, his surname is the media WiFi password here at the Cardiff City Stadium. Some banter has been had here methinks

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

How Chelsea became the Premier League's coming force 🔹🔷🟦 Smart recruitment, Maresca's chess matches, Estêvão's dancing feet, and 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 This week's sport feature in @thelondonstandard.bsky.social. #CFC

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

On the real Jude Bellingham, and Thomas Tuchel's quest to get the best out of him This week's sport long-read in @thelondonstandard.bsky.social…

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Thomas Tuchel's England is the subject of this week's print feature in @thelondonstandard.bsky.social. Take a look below

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

England’s lineup in Latvia. Lewis-Skelly starts, as do Rogers, Spence and Anderson again. #LATENG

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

AFC Wimbledon's Osman Foyo handed 5-month football ban and fined £1,000 for 252 alleged breaches of FA betting rules. One month to be served immediately. Four months suspended ban. #AFCW

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

This week's sport column in The Standard is on Chelsea, and why they already face an uphill battle to have a better season than last 🔗: www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba... 🔵 #CFC

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Here we are then, at what is now called the LNER Stadium. Chelsea to make a raft of changes tonight as they visit Lincoln City. #CFC need to build momentum from scratch. 🔵

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Enjoyed reflecting on the weekend's Premier League action on Sky News Breakfast. No clip (copyright 😂)

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Lots of Aston Villa-England flags strung up in the Holte End ahead of the first men's international at Villa Park for 20 years.

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

England players head out for training on a lovely Friday afternoon. All 24 of them, with Stones having left camp this morning with a muscular issue. #CFC youth keeper Ted Curd is joining the seniors for this session but remains with the U20s. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Fair play to Chelsea, who have signed a football legend as their new No11 today. Romário. #CFC

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Arsenal have received the first £250,000 of their compensation from Lausanne-Sport for Butler-Oyedeji, who has been in pre-season training with Lausanne since this deal was finalised last week. The rest to come in instalments. #AFC

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Lovely day for it again. Sonay Kartal looking to reach the #Wimbledon fourth round for the first time, on Court No1

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