Alan Smith
| Born | 21 November 1962, Bromsgrove |
| Nationality | |
| Weight | 82 kg |
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Position | Forward |
For someone who has since gone on to carve out a successful career in the football media, Alan could not be accused of being one to seek the headlines during his playing days. Vastly under-rated, he must be regarded as one of the most effective centre-forwards in Arsenal’s history yet he rarely received the praise he deserved. His list of honours though – two championships, a FA Cup and European Cup Winners Cup winners medals plus 13 England caps – show that the lanky West Midlander was a force to be reckoned with.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester City | 01 Jun 1982 | 01 Mar 1987 |
Match history
| Date | Against | Score | Venue | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 1982 | Charlton Athletic | 1-2 | League Division Two | ||
| 31 Aug 1982 | Rotherham United | 3-1 | League Division Two | ||
| 04 Sep 1982 | Chelsea | 1-1 | Stamford Bridge | League Division Two | |
| 08 Sep 1982 | Leeds United | 0-1 | League Division Two | ||
| 11 Sep 1982 | Carlisle United | 6-0 | League Division Two | ||
| 18 Sep 1982 | Blackburn Rovers | 1-3 | Ewood Park | League Division Two | |
| 25 Sep 1982 | Queens Park Rangers | 0-1 | League Division Two | ||
| 16 Oct 1982 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 3-0 | League Division Two | ||
| 23 Oct 1982 | Derby County | 4-0 | League Division Two | ||
| 27 Oct 1982 | Lincoln City | 0-1 | Milk Cup | 2nd Round 2nd Leg | |
| 30 Oct 1982 | Sheffield Wednesday | 0-2 | League Division Two | ||
| 06 Nov 1982 | Cambridge United | 1-3 | League Division Two | ||
| 20 Nov 1982 | Crystal Palace | 0-1 | League Division Two | ||
| 27 Nov 1982 | Bolton Wanderers | 1-3 | Burnden Park | League Division Two | |
| 04 Dec 1982 | Fulham | 2-0 | League Division Two | ||
| 11 Dec 1982 | Burnley | 4-2 | League Division Two | ||
| 18 Dec 1982 | Oldham Athletic | 2-1 | League Division Two | ||
| 27 Dec 1982 | Middlesbrough | 1-1 | Ayresome Park | League Division Two | |
| 28 Dec 1982 | Barnsley | 1-0 | League Division Two | ||
| 01 Jan 1983 | Crystal Palace | 0-1 | League Division Two | ||
| 03 Jan 1983 | Chelsea | 3-0 | League Division Two | ||
| 08 Jan 1983 | Notts County | 2-3 | FA Cup | 3rd Round | |
| 15 Jan 1983 | Charlton Athletic | 1-2 | The Valley | League Division Two | |
| 22 Jan 1983 | Blackburn Rovers | 0-1 | League Division Two | ||
| 05 Feb 1983 | Carlisle United | 1-0 | League Division Two | ||
| 19 Feb 1983 | Grimsby Town | 0-2 | League Division Two | ||
| 22 Feb 1983 | Shrewsbury Town | 3-2 | League Division Two | ||
| 26 Feb 1983 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 5-0 | League Division Two | ||
| 05 Mar 1983 | Derby County | 1-1 | League Division Two | ||
| 19 Mar 1983 | Cambridge United | 4-0 | League Division Two | ||
| 22 Mar 1983 | Sheffield Wednesday | 2-2 | League Division Two | ||
| 26 Mar 1983 | Newcastle United | 2-2 | St James' Park | League Division Two | |
| 02 Apr 1983 | Barnsley | 2-1 | League Division Two | ||
| 05 Apr 1983 | Middlesbrough | 1-0 | League Division Two | ||
| 09 Apr 1983 | Queens Park Rangers | 2-2 | League Division Two | ||
| 16 Apr 1983 | Rotherham United | 3-1 | League Division Two | ||
| 23 Apr 1983 | Fulham | 1-0 | Craven Cottage | League Division Two | |
| 30 Apr 1983 | Bolton Wanderers | 0-0 | League Division Two | ||
| 02 May 1983 | Leeds United | 2-2 | League Division Two | ||
| 07 May 1983 | Oldham Athletic | 2-1 | League Division Two | ||
| 14 May 1983 | Burnley | 0-0 | League Division Two | ||
| 27 Aug 1983 | Notts County | 0-4 | League Division One | ||
| 31 Aug 1983 | Luton Town | 0-3 | League Division One | ||
| 03 Sep 1983 | West Bromwich Albion | 0-1 | The Hawthorns | League Division One | |
| 06 Sep 1983 | West Ham United | 1-3 | Upton Park | League Division One | |
| 10 Sep 1983 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0-3 | League Division One | ||
| 17 Sep 1983 | Coventry City | 1-2 | League Division One | ||
| 24 Sep 1983 | Stoke City | 2-2 | League Division One | ||
| 05 Oct 1983 | Chelsea | 0-2 | Milk Cup | 2nd Round 1st Leg | |
| 22 Oct 1983 | Ipswich Town | 0-0 | League Division One | ||
| 25 Oct 1983 | Chelsea | 2-0 | Stamford Bridge | Milk Cup | 2nd Round 2nd Leg |
| 29 Oct 1983 | Everton | 2-0 | League Division One | ||
| 05 Nov 1983 | Watford | 3-3 | League Division One | ||
| 12 Nov 1983 | Manchester United | 1-1 | League Division One | ||
| 19 Nov 1983 | Aston Villa | 1-3 | Villa Park | League Division One | |
| 26 Nov 1983 | Arsenal | 3-0 | League Division One | ||
| 30 Nov 1983 | Southampton | 2-1 | League Division One | ||
| 04 Dec 1983 | Nottingham Forest | 2-3 | League Division One | ||
| 10 Dec 1983 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 5-1 | League Division One | ||
| 18 Dec 1983 | Sunderland | 1-1 | Roker Park | League Division One | |
| 26 Dec 1983 | Queens Park Rangers | 2-1 | League Division One | ||
| 27 Dec 1983 | Liverpool | 2-2 | Anfield | League Division One | |
| 31 Dec 1983 | West Bromwich Albion | 1-1 | League Division One | ||
| 02 Jan 1984 | Stoke City | 1-0 | League Division One | ||
| 07 Jan 1984 | Crystal Palace | 0-1 | FA Cup | 3rd Round | |
| 14 Jan 1984 | Notts County | 5-2 | League Division One | ||
| 21 Jan 1984 | Coventry City | 1-1 | League Division One | ||
| 04 Feb 1984 | Birmingham City | 2-3 | League Division One | ||
| 11 Feb 1984 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2-3 | White Hart Lane | League Division One | |
| 25 Feb 1984 | Ipswich Town | 2-0 | League Division One | ||
| 03 Mar 1984 | Watford | 4-1 | League Division One | ||
| 10 Mar 1984 | Manchester United | 0-2 | Old Trafford | League Division One | |
| 17 Mar 1984 | West Ham United | 4-1 | League Division One | ||
| 20 Mar 1984 | Everton | 1-1 | Goodison Park | League Division One | |
| 24 Mar 1984 | Luton Town | 0-0 | League Division One | ||
| 31 Mar 1984 | Norwich City | 2-1 | League Division One | ||
| 07 Apr 1984 | Southampton | 2-2 | League Division One | ||
| 14 Apr 1984 | Aston Villa | 2-0 | League Division One | ||
| 18 Apr 1984 | Liverpool | 3-3 | League Division One | ||
| 21 Apr 1984 | Queens Park Rangers | 0-2 | League Division One | ||
| 28 Apr 1984 | Arsenal | 1-2 | Highbury | League Division One | |
| 05 May 1984 | Nottingham Forest | 2-1 | League Division One | ||
| 07 May 1984 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0-1 | League Division One | ||
| 12 May 1984 | Sunderland | 0-2 | League Division One | ||
| 25 Aug 1984 | Newcastle United | 2-3 | League Division One | ||
| 27 Aug 1984 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2-2 | White Hart Lane | League Division One | |
| 01 Sep 1984 | Coventry City | 0-2 | League Division One | ||
| 05 Sep 1984 | Watford | 1-1 | League Division One | ||
| 08 Sep 1984 | Ipswich Town | 2-1 | League Division One | ||
| 15 Sep 1984 | Stoke City | 2-2 | League Division One | ||
| 22 Sep 1984 | West Bromwich Albion | 2-1 | League Division One | ||
| 06 Oct 1984 | West Ham United | 1-3 | Upton Park | League Division One | |
| 09 Oct 1984 | Brentford | 2-0 | Milk Cup | 2nd Round 2nd Leg | |
| 13 Oct 1984 | Arsenal | 1-4 | League Division One | ||
| 20 Oct 1984 | Sheffield Wednesday | 0-5 | League Division One | ||
| 30 Oct 1984 | Luton Town | 1-3 | Milk Cup | 3rd Round | |
| 10 Nov 1984 | Manchester United | 2-3 | League Division One | ||
| 17 Nov 1984 | Norwich City | 2-0 | League Division One | ||
| 25 Nov 1984 | Nottingham Forest | 1-2 | League Division One | ||
| 01 Dec 1984 | Queens Park Rangers | 4-0 | League Division One | ||
| 08 Dec 1984 | Sunderland | 4-0 | Roker Park | League Division One | |
| 15 Dec 1984 | Luton Town | 2-2 | League Division One | ||
| 23 Dec 1984 | Coventry City | 5-1 | League Division One | ||
| 26 Dec 1984 | Liverpool | 2-1 | Anfield | League Division One | |
| 29 Dec 1984 | Watford | 1-4 | League Division One | ||
| 01 Jan 1985 | Southampton | 1-2 | League Division One | ||
| 05 Jan 1985 | Burton Albion | 6-1 | FA Cup | 3rd Round | |
| 12 Jan 1985 | Stoke City | 0-0 | League Division One | ||
| 16 Jan 1985 | Burton Albion | 1-0 | FA Cup | 3rd Round Replay | |
| 26 Jan 1985 | Carlisle United | 1-0 | FA Cup | 4th Round | |
| 02 Feb 1985 | Chelsea | 1-1 | League Division One | ||
| 19 Feb 1985 | Millwall | 0-2 | FA Cup | 5th Round | |
| 23 Feb 1985 | Everton | 1-2 | League Division One | ||
| 02 Mar 1985 | Aston Villa | 1-0 | Villa Park | League Division One | |
| 09 Mar 1985 | Sheffield Wednesday | 3-1 | League Division One | ||
| 16 Mar 1985 | Arsenal | 0-2 | Highbury | League Division One | |
| 20 Mar 1985 | Newcastle United | 4-1 | St James' Park | League Division One | |
| 23 Mar 1985 | West Ham United | 1-0 | League Division One | ||
| 30 Mar 1985 | West Bromwich Albion | 0-2 | The Hawthorns | League Division One | |
| 03 Apr 1985 | Manchester United | 1-2 | Old Trafford | League Division One | |
| 06 Apr 1985 | Liverpool | 0-1 | Filbert Street | League Division One | |
| 09 Apr 1985 | Southampton | 1-3 | League Division One | ||
| 13 Apr 1985 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1-2 | League Division One | ||
| 20 Apr 1985 | Norwich City | 3-1 | League Division One | ||
| 23 Apr 1985 | Ipswich Town | 0-2 | League Division One | ||
| 27 Apr 1985 | Nottingham Forest | 1-0 | League Division One | ||
| 04 May 1985 | Queens Park Rangers | 3-4 | League Division One | ||
| 06 May 1985 | Sunderland | 2-0 | League Division One | ||
| 11 May 1985 | Luton Town | 0-4 | League Division One | ||
| 17 Aug 1985 | Everton | 3-1 | League Division One | ||
| 21 Aug 1985 | Manchester City | 1-1 | Maine Road | League Division One | |
| 24 Aug 1985 | Oxford United | 0-5 | League Division One | ||
| 28 Aug 1985 | Chelsea | 0-0 | League Division One | ||
| 31 Aug 1985 | Arsenal | 0-1 | Highbury | League Division One | |
| 04 Sep 1985 | Watford | 2-2 | League Division One | ||
| 08 Sep 1985 | Nottingham Forest | 0-3 | League Division One | ||
| 14 Sep 1985 | West Ham United | 0-3 | Upton Park | League Division One | |
| 21 Sep 1985 | Birmingham City | 1-2 | St Andrews | League Division One | |
| 28 Sep 1985 | Ipswich Town | 1-0 | League Division One | ||
| 02 Oct 1985 | Oxford United | 4-4 | League Division One | ||
| 06 Oct 1985 | Coventry City | 0-3 | League Division One | ||
| 08 Oct 1985 | Derby County | 1-1 | Milk Cup | 2nd Round 2nd Leg | |
| 12 Oct 1985 | West Bromwich Albion | 2-2 | League Division One | ||
| 19 Oct 1985 | Sheffield Wednesday | 2-3 | League Division One | ||
| 26 Oct 1985 | Tottenham Hotspur | 3-1 | White Hart Lane | League Division One | |
| 02 Nov 1985 | Liverpool | 0-1 | Anfield | League Division One | |
| 09 Nov 1985 | Southampton | 2-2 | League Division One | ||
| 16 Nov 1985 | Queens Park Rangers | 0-2 | League Division One | ||
| 23 Nov 1985 | Manchester United | 3-0 | League Division One | ||
| 30 Nov 1985 | Newcastle United | 1-2 | St James' Park | League Division One | |
| 07 Dec 1985 | Manchester City | 1-1 | League Division One | ||
| 14 Dec 1985 | Everton | 2-1 | Goodison Park | League Division One | |
| 26 Dec 1985 | Aston Villa | 3-1 | League Division One | ||
| 28 Dec 1985 | Watford | 1-2 | League Division One | ||
| 01 Jan 1986 | Luton Town | 1-3 | League Division One | ||
| 04 Jan 1986 | Bristol Rovers | 1-3 | FA Cup | 3rd Round | |
| 11 Jan 1986 | West Ham United | 0-1 | League Division One | ||
| 18 Jan 1986 | Arsenal | 2-2 | League Division One | ||
| 01 Feb 1986 | Chelsea | 2-2 | Stamford Bridge | League Division One | |
| 08 Mar 1986 | Coventry City | 2-1 | League Division One | ||
| 12 Mar 1986 | Birmingham City | 4-2 | League Division One | ||
| 15 Mar 1986 | West Bromwich Albion | 2-2 | The Hawthorns | League Division One | |
| 18 Mar 1986 | Sheffield Wednesday | 0-1 | League Division One | ||
| 22 Mar 1986 | Nottingham Forest | 3-4 | League Division One | ||
| 29 Mar 1986 | Luton Town | 0-0 | League Division One | ||
| 31 Mar 1986 | Aston Villa | 0-1 | Villa Park | League Division One | |
| 05 Apr 1986 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1-4 | League Division One | ||
| 08 Apr 1986 | Ipswich Town | 2-0 | League Division One | ||
| 12 Apr 1986 | Southampton | 0-0 | League Division One | ||
| 30 Apr 1986 | Liverpool | 0-2 | League Division One | ||
| 03 May 1986 | Newcastle United | 2-0 | League Division One | ||
| 23 Aug 1986 | Luton Town | 1-1 | League Division One | ||
| 30 Aug 1986 | Wimbledon | 0-1 | League Division One | ||
| 03 Sep 1986 | Liverpool | 2-1 | League Division One | ||
| 06 Sep 1986 | Manchester United | 1-1 | League Division One | ||
| 13 Sep 1986 | Sheffield Wednesday | 2-2 | League Division One | ||
| 17 Sep 1986 | Norwich City | 1-2 | League Division One | ||
| 20 Sep 1986 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1-2 | League Division One | ||
| 23 Sep 1986 | Swansea City | 2-0 | Littlewoods Cup | 2nd Round 1st Leg | |
| 27 Sep 1986 | Queens Park Rangers | 1-0 | League Division One | ||
| 04 Oct 1986 | Manchester City | 2-1 | Maine Road | League Division One | |
| 08 Oct 1986 | Swansea City | 4-2 | Littlewoods Cup | 2nd Round 2nd Leg | |
| 11 Oct 1986 | Nottingham Forest | 3-1 | League Division One | ||
| 18 Oct 1986 | Charlton Athletic | 0-2 | Selhurst Park | League Division One | |
| 25 Oct 1986 | Southampton | 2-3 | League Division One | ||
| 29 Oct 1986 | Liverpool | 1-4 | Anfield | Littlewoods Cup | 3rd Round |
| 01 Nov 1986 | Aston Villa | 0-2 | Villa Park | League Division One | |
| 08 Nov 1986 | Newcastle United | 1-1 | League Division One | ||
| 15 Nov 1986 | Everton | 0-2 | League Division One | ||
| 22 Nov 1986 | Watford | 1-5 | League Division One | ||
| 29 Nov 1986 | Chelsea | 2-2 | League Division One | ||
| 06 Dec 1986 | Coventry City | 0-1 | League Division One | ||
| 14 Dec 1986 | Oxford United | 2-0 | League Division One | ||
| 20 Dec 1986 | Manchester United | 0-2 | Old Trafford | League Division One | |
| 26 Dec 1986 | Arsenal | 1-1 | League Division One | ||
| 28 Dec 1986 | Everton | 1-5 | Goodison Park | League Division One | |
| 01 Jan 1987 | West Ham United | 1-4 | Upton Park | League Division One | |
| 03 Jan 1987 | Sheffield Wednesday | 6-1 | League Division One | ||
| 10 Jan 1987 | Queens Park Rangers | 2-5 | FA Cup | 3rd Round | |
| 24 Jan 1987 | Luton Town | 0-1 | League Division One | ||
| 07 Feb 1987 | Wimbledon | 3-1 | League Division One | ||
| 14 Feb 1987 | Liverpool | 3-4 | Anfield | League Division One | |
| 21 Feb 1987 | Norwich City | 0-2 | League Division One | ||
| 25 Feb 1987 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0-5 | White Hart Lane | League Division One | |
| 07 Mar 1987 | Southampton | 0-4 | League Division One | ||
| 14 Mar 1987 | Charlton Athletic | 1-0 | League Division One | ||
| 22 Mar 1987 | Nottingham Forest | 1-2 | League Division One | ||
| 25 Mar 1987 | Queens Park Rangers | 4-1 | League Division One | ||
| 28 Mar 1987 | Manchester City | 4-0 | League Division One | ||
| 04 Apr 1987 | Newcastle United | 0-2 | St James' Park | League Division One | |
| 11 Apr 1987 | Aston Villa | 1-1 | League Division One | ||
| 18 Apr 1987 | West Ham United | 2-0 | League Division One | ||
| 20 Apr 1987 | Arsenal | 1-4 | Highbury | League Division One | |
| 25 Apr 1987 | Watford | 1-2 | League Division One | ||
| 02 May 1987 | Chelsea | 1-3 | Stamford Bridge | League Division One | |
| 04 May 1987 | Coventry City | 1-1 | League Division One | ||
| 09 May 1987 | Oxford United | 0-0 | League Division One |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Full apps | Subs | Goals | Yellows | Reds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 - 1983 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1982 - 1983 | Leicester City | League Division Two | 35 | 4 |
14 |
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| 1982 - 1983 | Leicester City | Milk Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1983 - 1984 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1983 - 1984 | Leicester City | League Division One | 38 | 2 |
15 |
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| 1983 - 1984 | Leicester City | Milk Cup | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1984 - 1985 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 4 | 3 |
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| 1984 - 1985 | Leicester City | League Division One | 36 | 3 |
12 |
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| 1984 - 1985 | Leicester City | Milk Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1985 - 1986 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1985 - 1986 | Leicester City | League Division One | 37 | 3 |
20 |
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| 1985 - 1986 | Leicester City | Milk Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1986 - 1987 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1986 - 1987 | Leicester City | League Division One | 42 | 17 |
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| 1986 - 1987 | Leicester City | Littlewoods Cup | 3 | 2 |
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| 1987 - 1988 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 1987 - 1988 | Arsenal | League Division One | 36 | 3 |
11 |
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| 1987 - 1988 | Arsenal | Littlewoods Cup | 8 | 4 |
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| 1987 - 1988 | Football League | Centenary | 1 |
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| 1988 - 1989 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1988 - 1989 | Arsenal | League Division One | 36 | 23 |
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| 1988 - 1989 | Arsenal | Littlewoods Cup | 5 | 2 |
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| 1988 - 1989 | England | FIFA World Cup | 2 |
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| 1988 - 1989 | England | International | 1 | 1 |
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| 1989 - 1990 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1989 - 1990 | Arsenal | League Division One | 37 | 1 |
10 |
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| 1989 - 1990 | Arsenal | Littlewoods Cup | 3 | 1 |
3 |
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| 1989 - 1990 | England | B International | 1 | 2 |
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| 1990 - 1991 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 8 | 2 |
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| 1990 - 1991 | Arsenal | League Division One | 35 | 2 |
23 |
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| 1990 - 1991 | Arsenal | Rumbelows League Cup | 4 | 3 |
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| 1990 - 1991 | England | A v B | 1 | ||||
| 1990 - 1991 | England | England Challenge Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1990 - 1991 | England | European Championship | 1 | ||||
| 1991 - 1992 | Arsenal | European Cup | 4 | 4 |
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| 1991 - 1992 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1991 - 1992 | Arsenal | League Division One | 33 | 6 |
12 |
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| 1991 - 1992 | Arsenal | Rumbelows League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1991 - 1992 | England | B International | 2 | 2 |
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| 1991 - 1992 | England | European Championship | 2 | 2 |
1 |
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| 1991 - 1992 | England | International | 1 | 1 |
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| 1992 - 1993 | Arsenal | Coca-Cola League Cup | 7 | 2 |
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| 1992 - 1993 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 5 | 2 |
1 |
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| 1992 - 1993 | Arsenal | Premier League | 27 | 4 |
3 |
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| 1993 - 1994 | Arsenal | Coca-Cola League Cup | 4 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1993 - 1994 | Arsenal | European Cup Winners Cup | 7 | 2 |
2 |
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| 1993 - 1994 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1993 - 1994 | Arsenal | Premier League | 21 | 4 |
3 |
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| 1994 - 1995 | Arsenal | Coca-Cola League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 1994 - 1995 | Arsenal | European Cup Winners Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 1994 - 1995 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1994 - 1995 | Arsenal | Premier League | 17 | 2 |
3 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.