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Rory Smith
Journalist and author
Rory Smith is a British journalist and author. He has written for The New York Times and other publications, and has also worked as a broadcaster. Smith has written several books on sports and culture, including 'Expected Goals: The story of how data conquered football and changed the game'. He is known for his insightful analysis and engaging writing style.
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MNC: Arsenal untouchable & Man Utd's defensive concernsFootball DailySep 7, 202652:21GuestMNC: Transfer deadline eve & Messi says goodbye to ArgentinaFootball DailyAug 31, 202656:41GuestMNC: Ollie Watkins’ future & why aren’t Premier League teams readyFootball DailyAug 24, 202653:14GuestItaly Out Again, Turkey’s Threat, and Global Qualifying Unpacked, presented by Christopher Ward: 04/01/26Men In BlazersApr 1, 202637:43GuestDestination New Jersey: Can Iran play a World Cup in the USA?Football DailyMar 25, 202646:39GuestCan Carrick’s Manchester United Upset Arsenal? Pep Guardiola's Crisis at City, and Crystal Palace’s Survivor Season: Big Weekend Preview 01/23/26Men In BlazersJan 23, 202624:51GuestPep Guardiola in the Arctic, Real Madrid’s Managerial Troubles, and Chelsea’s Past Comes Home: European Nights: 01/20/26Men In BlazersJan 20, 202641:30Guest198th Manchester Derby, Chelsea’s Moment of Truth, Spurs–West Ham Misery, and Arsenal’s Title Pace: Big Weekend Preview 01/16/26Men In BlazersJan 16, 202630:40Guest2025 Premier League Year in Review: Men in Blazers 12/22/25Men In BlazersDec 22, 202557:24HostAnother Arsenal clean sheet, Liverpool have life, and are Manchester United still "back"? Men in Blazers 11/03/25Men In BlazersNov 3, 20251:22:02GuestHow Data Won the Premier League: Liverpool and the Rise of Modern Metrics | Part OneIt Was What It Was : The Football History PodcastOct 28, 20251:00:06GuestLiverpool's losing streak, Arsenal back on top, and Estêvão as Chelsea's new cult hero: Men in Blazers 10/06/25Men In BlazersOct 6, 20251:31:52HostLiverpool remain perfect, Pep's Mourinho impression against Arsenal, and a spark for Manchester United? Men in Blazers 09/22/25Men In BlazersSep 22, 20251:33:20GuestChampions League Preview, Kevin De Bruyne at Napoli, and Erik ten Hag Sacked at Bayer Leverkusen: European Nights 09/16/25Men In BlazersSep 16, 202540:00HostLiverpool break Arsenal and Alexander Isak is finally a Red: Men in Blazers 09/02/25Men In BlazersSep 2, 20251:25:04HostSalah’s Heartfelt Moment in Liverpool, Arsenal Strike against Manchester United, Manchester City Dominate: Men in Blazers 08/18/25Men In BlazersAug 18, 20251:27:58HostPremier League Season Preview Pt. 2: Men in Blazers 08/13/25Men In BlazersAug 13, 202554:21GuestPremier League Season Preview Pt. 1: Men in Blazers 08/12/25Men In BlazersAug 12, 202556:51GuestCrystal Palace Take Down Liverpool for Community Shield : Men in Blazers 08/11/25Men In BlazersAug 11, 20251:15:23GuestPSG 4-0 Real Madrid Club World Cup Semifinal Post-Match LIVE! with Rory Smith: Men in Blazers 07/09/25Men In BlazersJul 9, 202534:55Guest