Rory Smith (journalist)

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Rory Smith is an English journalist, broadcaster and author. He joined The Athletic in 2024 having previously been the chief soccer correspondent of The New York Times from 2016. Smith is a former journalist of The Times, The Independent, and The Daily Telegraph.

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Football Daily Alistair Bruce-Ball talks England with Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Andros Townsend. BBC Sport - Published 3 days ago
How difficult is Amorim's start at Man Utd? Monday Night Club's Mark Chapman is joined by Rory Smith to discuss Ruben Amorim's arrival at Manchester United and how difficult his first game will be. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago
Xabi Alonso: The most sought-after manager in Europe? Rory Smith breaks down why Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso turned down Liverpool and Bayern Munich last summer, but could well end up as the next Real Madrid manager. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

You can't spend £600m and still play utter dross - Sutton Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Conor Coady discuss manager Erik ten Hag's future at Manchester United following Sunday's 3-0 defeat by Tottenham. BBC Sport - Published on October 1, 2024
Palmer 'might be best player in the league' - why did Man City sell him? The Monday Night Club's Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Conor Coady explain what makes Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer "unique". BBC Sport - Published on October 1, 2024
Should Haaland have been punished for throwing ball at Gabriel? The Monday Night Club's Mark Chapman, Rory Smith, Chris Sutton and Andros Townsend discuss whether Man City's Erling Haaland was lucky to escape punishment for throwing the ball at the back of.. BBC Sport - Published on September 24, 2024

Are Saliba and Gabriel best centre-back partnership in Europe? The Monday Night Club's Mark Chapman, Shay Given, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith discuss whether Arsenal's William Saliba and Gabriel are the "best centre-back partnership in Europe". BBC Sport - Published on September 17, 2024
Will new Champions League format succeed or fail? On the Monday Night Club, Mark Chapman, Shay Given, Rory Smith and Chris Sutton look at the dangers surrounding the new UEFA Champions League format and why it could get "messy". BBC Sport - Published on September 17, 2024
'No-one knows the players better than Carsley' The Monday Night Club's Rory Smith and Conor Coady look at why Lee Carsley is in pole position for the England job, while Chris Sutton thinks Eddie Howe should get a chance. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2024
'Ronaldo is not a footballer, he's a celebrity' The Monday Night Club's Chris Sutton and Rory Smith look at why Cristiano Ronaldo is "holding Portugal back" despite scoring in back-to-back Nations League games. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2024

Chelsea mass signings 'don't make any sense' Monday Night Club: Rory Smith labels Chelsea's transfers as 'dangerous and stupid' BBC Sport - Published on August 13, 2024
Are De Ligt & Mazraoui 'cop-out' signings for Man Utd? With Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui on the verge of signing for Manchester United, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Theo Walcott discuss what they can bring to Erik ten Hag's side. BBC Sport - Published on August 13, 2024
Watch BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Izzy Christiansen and Rory Smith debate the weekend's football BBC Sport - Published on May 27, 2024	'Pep probably already has a plan for next season' The Monday Night Club's Rory Smith and Leicester City defender Conor Coady discuss Pep Guardiola's sixth Premier League title in seven years and how he has changed the game. BBC Sport - Published on May 21, 2024
Watch: Monday Night Club Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Conor Coady debate the weekend's football. BBC Sport - Published on May 20, 2024	Who should be Premier League player of the year? Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Conor Coady discuss who they think should be awarded Premier League player and manager of the year. BBC Sport - Published on April 16, 2024
Premier League title is Arsenal's to lose - Sutton Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Andros Townsend and Rory Smith to discuss the Premier League title race after Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Man Utd saw Arsenal go first. BBC Sport - Published on April 9, 2024	Why is Amorim 'front-runner' for Liverpool job? New York Times journalist Rory Smith explains why Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim is the "front-runner" to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss. BBC Sport - Published on April 2, 2024
Why Nunez has been 'crucial for Liverpool' The Monday Night Club's Rory Smith explains the importance of forward Darwin Nunez to Liverpool. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2024	The 'danger' of Clattenburg's role at Nottingham Forest Mark Chapman, Rory Smith and Micah Richards discuss retired referee Mark Clattenburg's role at Nottingham Forest. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2024
Should Newcastle cash in on Trippier? Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Michael Brown discuss whether Newcastle should sell defender Kieran Trippier to Bayern Munich. BBC Sport - Published on January 23, 2024	Man City recruitment has been 'weird' Kelly Cates and Rory Smith discuss Manchester City's transfer business and how it has affected their season. BBC Sport - Published on December 19, 2023
Can Aston Villa really win the Premier League? Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Micah Richards and Rory Smith discuss whether Aston Villa are capable of winning the Premier League after they beat Manchester City and Arsenal. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2023	Heckingbottom sacking inevitable - Sutton Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith discuss why Sheffield United's defeat by Burnley was so damaging for Paul Heckingbottom. BBC Sport - Published on December 5, 2023