“He said, ‘Is this the footballer Alan Smith we’re talking about?’ and said Sarah had been talking about him for over a year. In 2011, he commentated on the Champions League final alongside Martin Tyler. “Kristina rang Sarah and she denied even knowing Alan. Smith scored once in three matches at the end of the 1948/49 Division Two season, with his 17 th and final Brentford appearance coming away at Blackburn in May 1949. Emery does not seem to have achieved this for more than a year. We can reveal how 35-year-old Alan enjoyed a fling with a woman eight years his senior, and lied after suspicious Kristina secretly fitted a tracking device to his car. Smith is now in line to make his bow against Southampton as he has been named on the bench at St Mary's. Despite naming a strong team, Arsenal were second-best and didn’t create enough to get anything out of the tie, and … Arsenal's agreement with Leicester came too late in the day meaning that Smith was loaned back to the Filbert Street outfit for the remainder of that season. The Gunners were disappointing on Saturday as they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Southampton at St Mary’s. Husband finds dolls in grave after wife faked pregnancy, birth and death of twins . Arsenal legend Alan Smith hoping Martin Odegaard is not another ’embarrassment’ like Denis Suarez. Back in 2010, the New York Times made a publication that became the origin story of Debbie Smith as P Allen’s wife. A source said: “When Kristina visited these places staff confirmed they had seen Alan with an older blonde woman and they were acting like a couple.”. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. For Martin Tyler and myself, it was an honour to voice the game for so long. The 19-year-old joined Arsenal … For other inquiries, Contact Us. Anfield '89. The midfielder was introduced from the bench on 65 minutes but Smith said he was surprised he hasn’t played more this season. He spent five seasons at Leicester, scoring 84 goals in 217 appearances. P aul Merson once told his psychiatrist he wanted to be like Alan Smith: stable, happy, untroubled. “One of her friends even jokingly asked Alan if he was having an affair and he exploded.”. Smith is currently a regular co-commentator and sometimes studio pundit for Sky Sports. [4], A striker, Smith started his career at non-league Alvechurch in South Worcestershire. The Chelsea boss is only in his first season with the team. “All her friends and family feel fooled because they thought Alan was fully invested in the marriage. And the signs already suggest that Arsenal could already be doing exactly that, with 19-year-old midfielder Matt Smith having been pictured training with the Gunners' first-team since Premier League clubs were allowed to return to training. Arsenal fans would love today’s team to be more like the Gunners Smith played for from 1987-1995. The other reason why most people write off the idea of P Allen as gay is his alleged married to a woman named Debbie Smith. Arsenal legend Alan Smith has lifted the lid on how the Gunners achieved their stunning smash and grab of the first division title against overwhelming favourites Liverpool at Anfield in 1989. A pal of Kristina said: “Alan is a technophobe and still has an ancient Nokia phone that can just make calls and text. Newlywed suspicious at hubby’s 151 texts to blonde. In 2011, he commentated on the Champions League final alongside Martin Tyler. The Gunners are on the brink of confirming the … Alan Smith hung up … 414: Alan Smith 1921 - 2019 The 414th player to appear in the first team, Alan was a short term post-war winger whose early career was blighted by the Second World War. Anfield '89. Alan would deny ever being there and that’s when she knew he was lying. Wrighty wasn’t even expected to start the game, but Alan Smith’s ankle didn’t pass a fitness test. “Kristina then arranged a meeting with Sarah at a local Costa Coffee. - … They report that Spurs tried to sign the English playmaker twice during Mauricio Pochettino’s reign. “It was a strange and nasty comment for her to make. Thank you.”, Charlotte Church's dad, 56, dies from Covid before he could reconnect with star, Queen calls emergency meeting over Meghan & Harry's royal patronages, Princess Latifa's kidnap exposes real dark side of influencer playground Dubai, Page 3 girl Keeley Hazell dating Harry Styles' love rival Jason Sudeikis, My mum, 44, ran off with my boyfriend, 29, while I was having his baby, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. And former Arsenal great Smith reckons that with the imminent returns of injured trio Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil and Danny Welbeck, Wenger’s side has what is needed to challenge for the title. Alan Martin Smith (born 21 November 1962) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. Nicolas Pepe has been warned that his place in the Arsenal team is at risk by Willian’s arrival. Both matches defined by the goal-scoring prowess of one man - Alan 'Smudger' Smith. [8][9], Several clubs, including Watford, had expressed an interest in signing Smith just before he announced an end to his playing days in July 1995. Smith discusses Aubameyang's struggles, Arteta's selection dilemmas, Arsenal's … William Saliba has claimed Mikel Arteta 'judged me on two-and-a-half matches' and 'told me I wasn't ready' in a furious outburst at the Arsenal manager. “She tried to excuse herself by saying they had just got carried away. But she turned detective after seeing Alan’s phone bill, which was sent to her email account because the star doesn’t have one of his own. MARTIN ODEGAARD could be another 'embarrassment' at Arsenal just like Denis Suarez, fears Alan Smith. 10 Things We Learnt in Lockdown With Alan Smith by Dan Smith Scorer of two the most iconic goals in our entire history, Alan Smith was a worthy choice for Arsenal’s 2nd Lockdown Series. After returning from Mexico she discovered Alan, capped 19 times by the Three Lions, had been repeatedly texting a mystery number and wasn’t wearing his wedding ring. Alan Smith. [11], Smith scored 115 goals for Arsenal. Copenhagen '94. Smith is currently a regular co-commentator and sometimes studio pundit for Sky Sports. The friend added: “She started monitoring it and asked Alan if he’d been to places which were showing up on the device. Pepe joined Arsenal in the summer of 2019 in a club-record £72million move, penning a five-year deal with the Gunners reportedly worth £140,000-a-week. Sky Sports pundit Alan Smith hopes to see Kieran Tierney, Gabriel Martinelli and Thomas Partey back in the Arsenal side tonight. She said she didn’t understand why he was marrying Kristina because he didn’t want to be with her. Alan Smith spoke about Emile Smith Rowe during Sky Sports‘ coverage of Arsenal’s 4-1 loss to Manchester City last night. Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith does not expect Martin Odegaard to make a big impact during his loan and hopes the Gunners are not making another mistake like they did with Denis Suarez. Former striker Alan Smith has predicted that Arsenal will come away with closely-fought away win at Leeds United tomorrow. “This time Sarah confessed all and admitted they did have an affair. Injuries are part and parcel of being a professional footballer. [16], He scored in a number of important games for Arsenal, including the 1993–94 European Cup Winners' Cup final and scored one goal in Arsenal's decisive victory at Anfield in 1989. She wants people to know the truth.”. Smith scored once in three matches at the end of the 1948/49 Division Two season, with his 17 th and final Brentford appearance coming away at Blackburn in May 1949. 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ALAN SMITH has warned Unai Emery he needs to change his tactics because his Arsenal players don't understand what he wants them to do. From co-commentary to computer games and commercials, Alan Smith’s voice is ubiquitous. “He didn’t seem surprised at all and even confirmed the affair. George Graham bought the rangy forward to Highbury in 1987 in what was, unusually for the time, quite a protracted transfer. Alan would have to wait more than two years for his next First Team appearance, spending that time playing for the club’s reserves. On 30 June 2011, EA Sports announced that Smith would replace Andy Gray as Martin Tyler's partner in commentating in FIFA 12. The source added: “Kristina is a stunning girl with a great personality. Lampard is fighting to save his job at Stamford Bridge following a run of five defeats from eight matches. He claims that showed just how influential the Scot has become to this Gunners team […] Honest, insightful and authoritative. In his Evening Standard column, former Gunners frontman Smith wrote about how much Tierney was missed against Crystal Palace. Alan Smith (born 28 October 1980) is an English football coach and retired professional footballer who last played for Notts County.He has also represented the England national team, winning 19 caps.Smith was known for his aggressive on pitch mentality and high pressing style of football. They had discussed having children.”, Approached about his wife’s affair, Mark Cox told us: “Yeah I know about that but don’t want to talk about it. Alan Smith has ruled Arsenal out of the Premier League title race this season. However, he's already managed to get his ideas across the players. “She’s annoyed that he’s lied and then twisted the story to make her look bad. After witnessing her hubby’s betrayal outside the Lakeside Tower restaurant and spa in Nottingham, Kristina decided to confront Sarah. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Alan Smith says Mikel Arteta would be his No.1 choice to succeed Unai Emery in the Arsenal hot seat, due to his strong “connection” with the club and “progressive” coaching style. Former Manchester United midfielder Alan Smith has reportedly left his wife just four months after the couple got married in Cheshire.. Smith and … She married for love and hates the Wag label. “Mark added that Sarah had told him Alan was getting married. Former Arsenal man Alan Smith delivers verdict on Sokratis and Mesut Ozil - The Focus The Focus. From co-commentary to computer games and commercials, Alan Smith’s voice is ubiquitous. 8 November 2019. Former Manchester United midfielder Alan Smith reportedly leaves his wife just four months after the couple's wedding. It’s impossible to explain why he would cheat on her. FORMER England footie star Alan Smith cheated on his wife of four months with a married mum of three. Two of Arsenal's greatest triumphs in the modern era. “One day she followed him in her car and caught him. “Her family started to believe that Alan was having an affair and told Kristina she should investigate. The couple had known each other eight years before tying the knot at Peckforton Castle, Cheshire, in May, with their nuptials splashed across the front of a glossy magazine. However, the injury Alan Smith sustained in 2006 was one of the worst injuries English football has ever witnessed. Alan Smith was a striker's dream partner and was pretty nifty at banging in the goals too. The pair commentated on the games up until FIFA 20 but they were both cut from the games for FIFA 21. Sarah’s open Twitter profile shows her posting and favouriting tweets concerning Alan, who is not on the social network. The source added: “She entered the phone number into Google. Sport, Football, Circa 1980's, Alan Smith of Arsenal at home with his wife Penny Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images [15] Though primarily left-footed, he scored a number of goals with his right foot. He eventually moved on in December that year when Brentford acquired his services. Former Arsenal forward, Alan Smith, has slammed the club’s players, Willian and Nicolas Pepe following the club’s FA Cup 1-0 defeat to Southampton on Saturday. Copenhagen '94. He wrote on his column at Standard Sports that Willian has regressed at Arsenal, while Luiz hasn’t given the club anything new. Is P Allen Smith is married to Debbie Smith? Areola, 27, is likely to be looking for a new club this summer after leaving PSG to join Real Madrid on loan last […] But nothing lasts forever. Alan Smith thinks George Graham’s achievements at Arsenal shouldn’t be overlooked On a sunny Spring day in 1986, George Graham strode onto Highbury’s pitch full of self-assurance. FORMER England striker Alan Smith has revealed he struggles to walk 13 years after a John Arne Riise free-kick broke his leg.