Alan Smith played for Arsenal Football Club. The former English striker joined Arsenal from Leicester City in 1987. Smith retired as an Arsenal player in 1995. In total, he made 347 appearances for Arsenal and scored 115 goals. Smith wore the number 9 shirt for Arsenal, but he wore a few other numbers as well during his time at the club. The prolific striker was Arsenal’s top scorer for four seasons in a row. He currently works as a football pundit in the media. Smith was born on November 21, 1962.
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Alan Smith curses Laurent Koscielny and Sokratis
Arsenal could ill-afford to lose any more defenders so to lose both Laurent Koscielny and Sokratis against Manchester United was a cruel blow.
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Alan Smith explains how Iwobi now provides 'something different' thanks to Emery
Alan Smith is delighted at the progress of Alex Iwobi this season and thinks the 22-year-old adds something different to the current Arsenal team.
Smith explains the 1 thing Emery's side are missing to be title winners
Alan Smith thinks the biggest thing holding the current Arsenal side back from being title winners is the mental strength of the team.
'Leaked': More details for Arsene Wenger's final home game
Arsenal have invited the likes of Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, Dennis Bergkamp and many more back to the club for Arsene Wenger's final home game, according to reports.
Former forward's training ground 'leak' explains Arsenal's 'criminal' defence
Arsenal legend Alan Smith has strongly hinted that Arsene Wenger doesn't allow Steve Bould, one of the best defenders to ever don red-and-white, coach at London Colney, which explains a lot...
Arsenal legends praise Arsene Wenger for this 'incredible' + 'amazing' achievement
David O'Leary, Alan Smith and Lee Dixon believe that Arsene Wenger's record of Premier League games managed will never be surpassed.
Alan Smith names which two Arsenal players will leave regardless of European success
Alan Smith is not convinced that Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez would stay at Arsenal if they won the Europa League this season.
This is what Alan Smith has warned Arsenal about
Alan Smith has warned the Arsenal board that fan anger could build to a "crescendo".
Alan Smith gives the exact date Arsene Wenger should have left Arsenal
Alan Smith thinks Arsène Wenger should've bowed out on a high after winning the FA Cup, rather than signing a new deal with the Gunners.
This is different: Arsenal legend warns of coming fan fury at club
Former Gunner Alan Smith believes that Arsenal majority shareholder Stan Kroenke has a storm coming his way as fans become more and more frustrated with the way their club's being run.
Former Arsenal striker calls for action: We've got to face up to it
Former Arsenal striker, Alan Smith, wants a more thorough investigation into the damage heading causes in football.
Episode 120: The bleep test
In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon podcast, Stephen is joined by Helen and Anita to profusely curse whilst reviewing the games against Red Star Belgrade and Manchester City.
Alan Smith calls for Arsenal fan unity
Alan Smith believes that fan unity and a quick start will be crucial if Arsenal want to have a good season.
Pundits just guessing at Alexis Sanchez ‘happiness’ levels
Pundits and ex-players are once again pretending to be mind-readers, with Alan Smith coming to the conclusion that Alexis Sanchez is 'determined to leave' Arsenal.
Arsenal urged to buy Riyad Mahrez
Former Arsenal striker-turned-pundit Alan Smith has urged his old club to sign Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez this summer.
OTD Arsenal sign Leicester City striker
On 26 March 1987, Arsenal signed Alan Smith from Leicester for £750,000.
Alan Smith compares Wenger's Arsenal to Ferguson's title winning Manchester United side
Alan Smith reckons that whomever takes over from Arsene Wenger will have a pretty easy job, while comparing the current Arsenal squad to Sir Alex Ferguson's 'squad in decline'.
Arsenal legend urges Leicester City man to join Gunners despite reports
Alan Smith has urged Jamie Vardy to take the opportunity that's being handed to him and sign for Arsenal.
Former Gunner: Jury is still out on Arsenal, Leicester clash defining moment
Alan Smith believes the jury is still out on his former team, Arsenal.
Speaking ahead of our big match against Leicester on Sunday, the former...
Arsenal legend claims Wenger's reign at Arsenal is a rarity
Alan Smith has, rather oddly, described Arsene Wenger's reign at Arsenal as 'freaky'.
Speaking to Arsenal Fan TV at John Cross' book launch, the former...
Arsenal legend: Giroud doesn't help himself
Former Arsenal man, Alan Smith insists that Olivier Giroud is capable of regaining his good form for the Gunners, he just needs to stop...
Pundit claims Arsenal don't need new striker
Alan Smith believes that Arsenal have what it takes to win the league as long as they can mentally get on the same level as Chelsea.
Pundit tips Arsenal to turn the tables on Manchester City
Could the Gunners legitimately be signing a Manchester City midfielder on a free?
There have been murmurings doing the rounds in the media that Man...