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The Correspondent w/ Rory Smith

Making sense of a simple game in a complicated world - every Thursday, 100% free.

Past Editions

🔍 Chelsea's Managerial Opening Is a Poisoned Chalice

May 14, 2026

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9 min read

🔍 Chelsea's Managerial Opening Is a Poisoned Chalice

Rory Smith on the Blues' touchline vacancy and why VAR should just... enforce the rules.

🔍 Arsenal's Attacking Anomaly

May 7, 2026

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8 min read

🔍 Arsenal's Attacking Anomaly

Rory Smith on Schrödinger's striker and the Gunners' push for European glory.

🔍 The UCL's Finest Hour

Apr 30, 2026

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8 min read

🔍 The UCL's Finest Hour

Rory Smith on the PSG/Bayern clash and the Championship's final day.

🔍 Chelsea's Long-Term Strategy Is Not Working

Apr 23, 2026

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8 min read

🔍 Chelsea's Long-Term Strategy Is Not Working

Rory Smith on the Blues' latest touchline dismissal and Real Sociedad's Copa Del Rey win.

🔍 All or Nothing for Arsenal & City

Apr 16, 2026

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8 min read

🔍 All or Nothing for Arsenal & City

Rory Smith on a potential title-deciding match and the brilliance of a dinner roll.

🔍 What's at Stake for All 20 PL Clubs

Apr 9, 2026

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15 min read

🔍 What's at Stake for All 20 PL Clubs

Rory Smith on the season's final stretch and why Montreal opted out of the World Cup.

🔍 The Real Crown Prince of Harrogate

Apr 2, 2026

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16 min read

🔍 The Real Crown Prince of Harrogate

Rory Smith on Spurs' Achie Gray and Italy's World Cup failure.

🔍 It's Not a World Cup Without Italy

Mar 26, 2026

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16 min read

🔍 It's Not a World Cup Without Italy

Rory Smith on the Azzurri's WC dream and Salah's Liverpool exit.

🔍 Is This How It Ends For Salah & Guardiola?

Mar 19, 2026

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15 min read

🔍 Is This How It Ends For Salah & Guardiola?

Rory Smith on two big last dances and the Premier League losing its flair.