Jon Smith

Exclusive: Agent says Southampton set to recall ‘on fire’ loanee
After scoring just two goals in over 40 appearances, Southampton’s Nathan Tella found himself loaned out to Championship side Burnley. The Stevenage-born...
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Exclusive: Agent reveals Watford interested in Man United defender
Following the World Cup, as well as recent injuries and illness, Erik Ten Hag have been forced to reinvent Man United’s backline....
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Exclusive: America and the Middle East’s investment in football, Djed Spence’s Spurs future, Man United defender set for Championship loan and more…
In his first exclusive column for CaughtOffside of the New Year, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who...
Exclusive: Agent weighs in on the Netherlands’ chances of winning World Cup
Louis Van Gaal’s Netherlands are genuine contenders to win the 2022 Qatar World Cup. That is the view of super-agent Jon Smith,...
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Exclusive: Agent explains Southgate’s decision to pick “friend of the management” for England
Harry Maguire was recently called up to the England World Cup squad by Gareth Southgate, despite his lack of game time for...
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“Hypocrisy” – Agent compares Newcastle’s ownership to Wolves’ and says criticism is unfair
It is not fair to criticise the ownership of Newcastle United when Wolves’ owners did not receive the same level of scrutiny....
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“Even if they lose to Spurs” – Agent thinks one thing can save Klopp at Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp is enduring the toughest spell of his managerial career. The German, who, up until recently, has enjoyed major success at...
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What could save Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool career, Newcastle’s ownership, why I feel sorry for match-going fans and more…
In his 11th exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure...
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Fan TV is booming but supporters do not yet realise the power they have and which manager Leicester City have on their shortlist
In his 10th exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure in...
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Super-agent explains why a European Super League may not happen
Even though fan backlash meant that a proposed European Super League (ESL) did not come to fruition nearly two years ago, talk...
What the UK Gov have been told about football, why an ESL may not happen and why a successful World Cup could mean more involvement for Qatar
In his ninth exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure...
Major concerns for the EFL, talks of US takeover for Man United, Ronaldo’s race is run and why Chelsea should avoid Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
In his eighth exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure...
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