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Jon Smith

Diego Maradona and the England football team were clients when Jon Smith launched the world-famous First Artist agency in 1986. He's gone on
to guide the careers of the nation’s most celebrated players
and managers, masterminding many of the world’s biggest transfers
and, alongside Sky Sports, was one of the architects of the English Premier League.
Agent’s column: Arsenal’s best chance for title, UCL change is good, Chelsea’s brilliant business and more
In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure...
Liverpool FC Tottenham FC
Agent’s column: Arteta was wrong, Man City must be punished IF they’re guilty, VAR must be improved and more
In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure...
Liverpool FC Tottenham FC
Agent’s column: Rashford was wrong to party, Saudi World Cup was obvious, addicted footballers must be helped, 3pm blackout must remain and influencers are here to stay
In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure...
Liverpool FC Tottenham FC
Agent’s column: The FA’s silence has appalled me, VAR is a necessary evil, Man United takeover will happen, I’m with Pep regarding striking players and more
In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure...
Tottenham FC Chelsea FC
Agent’s column: Arsenal need a striker, Sancho has no future at Man United, Richarlison will be fine and more
In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure...
Tottenham FC Manchester United FC
Agent’s column: Chelsea’s dangerous game, Salah will leave Liverpool in this window, Arsenal’s brilliant strategy, Saudi’s will buy a new Super League and more
In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure...
Liverpool FC Chelsea FC
Agent’s column: Middle East using sport for political influence, Football’s significant shift, the ‘new’ Super League, Mbappe’s power play and more
In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure...
Liverpool FC Tottenham FC
Agent’s column: Arsenal and Spurs’ brilliant window, Levy’s difficult Kane decision, TNT Sports have gone too far and Jordan Henderson’s genuine reason for Saudi move
In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure...
Liverpool FC Tottenham FC
Agent column: Saudi player grab is a clever move, AI is a huge threat to football, Sheikh Jassim or bust for Man United, Messi, Declan Rice and more
In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure...
Liverpool FC Tottenham FC
Agent column: Multi-club ownership runs risk of diluting transfer market, EFL set for survival funding and why Mikel Arteta is the story of the season
In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure...
Agent column: Man City’s FFP charges and the latest on Man United’s takeover
In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure...
Exclusive: Football plotting contract changes, midfielder set for Arsenal reunion, Everton to rival Leicester for defender and more…
In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure...