Kelly Smith
Born: October 29, 1978 (age 46)
Height: 5' 6" (168cm)
Hometown: Watford, England
Nationality: English
Position: Striker
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Sports Mole has 42 articles about Kelly Smith. Articles 1 to 40:
Jen Beattie leaves Arsenal for second time to join Bay FC
Scottish defender Jen Beattie leaves Arsenal Women for the second time to join NWSL expansion side Bay FC.
Feb 3, 12:30
A closer look at England's record in major tournament finals
Ahead of Sunday's Women's Euro 2022 final between England and Germany, Sports Mole looks at the record of previous senior England teams in major tournament finals.
Jul 28, 14:11
England thrash Luxembourg 10-0 to continue thumping start under Sarina Wiegman
England beat North Macedonia 8-0 at St Mary's in their first match under new boss Sarina Wiegman.
Sep 21, 21:30
Kelly Smith: 'Taking the knee at the Olympics is the right thing to do'
England's men made the anti-racism gesture at Euro 2020, and on Thursday it was announced that the GB women's team will be doing the same in Tokyo.
Jul 16, 12:42
Kelly Smith hails "good blend" in GB's Olympic squad
GB boss Hege Riise did not pick Jordan Nobbs in the 18-strong squad, much to the surprise of her former England and Arsenal team-mate Kelly Smith.
Jun 4, 15:08
Kelly Smith: 'Laura Harvey could be perfect fit for Arsenal'
Laura Harvey won three titles as Arsenal boss before leaving the club in 2012.
Apr 28, 18:52
FA chairman role 'unlikely to go to former player'
Ex-professionals unlikely to have the exacting qualities and qualifications deemed necessary by FA.
Nov 13, 23:56
Kelly Smith confident women's football is on the right path amid Clarke comments
Greg Clarke resigned as FA chairman after making a number of offensive remarks before a DCMS committee.
Nov 13, 14:34
Kelly Smith backs Baroness Sue Campbell for FA chair role
The 72-year-old helped oversee the hugely successful performance of Team GB at London 2012.
Nov 13, 12:53
Kelly Smith hails record-breaking Vivianne Miedema as world's best player
The Holland international set a new WSL scoring record on Sunday and has 52 goals from 50 appearances.
Oct 19, 18:27
Chelsea complete double swoop as Emma Hayes, Beth England pick up top awards
A virtual awards ceremony was hosted by Kelly Smith and Ian Wright
Jul 16, 16:13
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on June 9
Sports Mole rounds up the latest coronavirus news from across the sporting world.
Jun 9, 23:39
Kelly Smith claims women's game has been "pushed aside" after cancelling season
The Women's Super League and Championship campaigns were brought to an early end on May 25.
Jun 9, 15:07
Kelly Smith: 'Women's game stands on its own after World Cup'
The Barclays Women's Super League starts on Saturday, with more than 40,000 tickets sold for two matches.
Sep 3, 07:36
Ex-Lionesses demand better protection from abuse
Petition urges football's governing bodies to bring in clear safeguarding measures and educational programmes.
Jul 2, 10:46
How England have fared at past World Cups as Lionesses gear up for semi-final
Phil Neville's side are through to the semi-finals in France.
Jun 28, 14:45
Gary Speed to be inducted into National Football Museum Hall of Fame
The National Football Museum announces that the late Gary Speed will be inducted into their Hall of Fame on Thursday.
Sep 21, 17:17
Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard and former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will be inducted into the National Football Museum's Hall of Fame in the class of 2017.
Apr 20, 19:00
Kelly Smith: 'Arsene Wenger silence isn't helping Arsenal'
Arsenal Ladies legend Kelly Smith says that Arsene Wenger's stance on his future is not helping the club's performances on the pitch.
Apr 1, 10:24
Mark Sampson: 'Kelly Smith retires as one of the all-time greats'
Kelly Smith is labelled as an 'inspiration' by England Women's head coach Mark Sampson following her retirement from football.
Jan 11, 14:46
Sunderland Ladies' Abby Holmes considering legal action against Kelly Smith
Sunderland Ladies' Abby Holmes is considering taking legal action against Arsenal star Kelly Smith over allegations that she intended to injure her opponent.
May 19, 11:56
England Women's striker Kelly Smith announces international retirement
England Women's all-time leading goalscorer Kelly Smith confirms that she has retired from international football.
Feb 3, 17:02
Kelly Smith: 'Women's FA Cup win was for Shelley Kerr'
Arsenal Ladies captain Kelly Smith dedicates the team's FA Cup final triumph over Everton to departing manager Shelley Kerr.
Jun 1, 18:53
Arsenal Ladies win 13th FA Cup crown
Arsenal Ladies win the 2014 women's FA Cup following a 2-0 win over Everton Ladies at Stadium mk.
Jun 1, 18:26
England players immortalised in special edition 'Where's Wally?' poster
A host of England players are immortalised in a special edition Where's Wally? poster available at Wembley.
Oct 23, 12:51
Match Analysis: Team GB 0-2 Canada
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Canada overcome Team GB 2-0 in the Olympic quarter-finals.
Aug 3, 21:50
Team News: Kelly Smith dropped by Hope Powell
Team GB boss Hope Powell leaves Kelly Smith on the bench for their quarter-final clash with Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium.
Aug 3, 18:40
Live Commentary: Olympic women's football – day seven as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage from women's quarter-final day in the Olympic football competition.
Aug 3, 11:45
Kelly Smith confident of Team GB victory over Canada
Kelly Smith is confident that Team GB can reach the semi-finals of the women's Olympic football tournament as they prepare to take on Canada on Friday.
Aug 2, 09:27
Team GB 1-0 Brazil
Stephanie Houghton's early strike hands Team GB all three points against Brazil and top spot in Group E.
Jul 31, 21:33
Half-Time Report: Team GB 1-0 Brazil
Stephanie Houghton hands Team GB a 1-0 lead over Group E rivals Brazil at the interval.
Jul 31, 20:30
Team News: Eniola Aluko, Kelly Smith continue in attack
Team GB boss Hope Powell names a strong starting lineup for her side's Group E clash with Brazil at Wembley.
Jul 31, 18:48
Match Analysis: Team GB 3-0 Cameroon
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Team GB record a 3-0 victory over Cameroon in Group E.
Jul 28, 19:28
Team GB 3-0 Cameroon
Team GB book their spot in the next round of the Olympics following a 3-0 victory over Cameroon in Cardiff.
Jul 28, 19:07
Half-Time Report: Team GB 2-0 Cameroon
Goals from Casey Stoner and Jill Scott hand Team GB a 2-0 half-time lead over Cameroon in Group E.
Jul 28, 18:03
Team News: Eniola Aluko, Kelly Smith continue in attack
Team GB boss Hope Powell names Kelly Smith and Eniola Aluko in attack as they face Cameroon at the Millennium Stadium.
Jul 28, 16:46
Team GB 1-0 New Zealand
Team GB record a 1-0 win in their Olympic Group E match against New Zealand.
Jul 25, 17:54
Half-Time Report: Team GB 0-0 New Zealand
Team GB and New Zealand sit level at 0-0 after 45 minutes of Olympic Group E football in Cardiff.
Jul 25, 16:47
Live Commentary: Olympic women's football - Day One
Sports Mole brings you live commentary from the first Olympic action of the summer as Great Britain's Women's football team take on New Zealand in the competition opener.
Jul 25, 15:40
Team News: Kelly Smith, Eniola Aluko start for Team GB
Great Britain boss Hope Powell names a strong starting lineup for their opening Group E Olympic match against New Zealand.
Jul 25, 15:30