Tag: Dean Smith

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has been public about his desire to sign a centre-back, with the Midlands outfit lacking depth in defence following Tommy Elphick’s loan move to Hull…

Dean Smith has been full of praise for Yannick Bolasie, admitting the on-loan Aston Villa winger “looked powerful, quick and strong” against Bolton Wanderers on Friday. Villa picked up all…

Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish was full of praise for manager Dean Smith, saying he loves playing under the new boss and has been working hard to take his advice…

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has revealed the truth about what he said to Jack Grealish during half-time of Friday’s Championship clash with Bolton Wanderers, admitting the player can become…

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has opened the door to the prospect of Tommy Elphick returning in January, revealing the out-of-favour centre-back could be recalled to fix Villa’s defensive crisis….

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says John McGinn “was magnificent” against Bolton Wanderers on Friday night. The Midlands outfit returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory at Villa Park…

Aston Villa will be looking to get back to winning ways when they face Bolton Wanderers in the Championship clash at Villa Park on Friday night. After winning the first…

Aston Villa lost back to back Championship games under Dean Smith after winning against Swansea in his first game in charge. With results not going in their favour, and Villa…

Aston Villa have confirmed midfielder Birkir Bjarnason will miss Friday’s Championship clash with Bolton Wanderers due to a groin injury. It’s a blow for the out-of-form Midlands outfit, but Glenn…

Aston Villa defender Axel Tuanzebe has aimed two digs at former manager Steve Bruce, suggesting he was being played out of position prior to Dean Smith’s appointment and suggesting the…

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says he “can add” James Collins “to the squad” to solve their centre-back problem. Tommy Elphick’s temporary departure for Hull City has left Smith short,…

Dean Smith made a comment about Aston Villa’s defensive options that may offend Steve Bruce, the manager Smith replaced earlier this month, reports Birmingham Live. The Villa boss was asked…

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith revealed Tammy Abraham “got a kick in the head” but “will be fine” for Friday’s Championship clash with Queens Park Rangers. The 21-year-old joined the…

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says Albert Adomah “has a knock” and “is a worry” for Friday’s Championship clash with Queens Park Rangers. The 30-year-old was withdrawn in the 50th…

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith revealed why Yannick Bolasie missed out of Tuesday’s Championship clash with Norwich City, saying the winger was left at home because he “could do some…

In only his second game in charge of Aston Villa, Dean Smith tasted defeat after his side lost 2-1 against Norwich City at Carrow Road on Tuesday night. Former Villa…

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says Axel Tuanzebe is a “good player” and a “big prospect”. The 20-year-old re-joined Villa on loan in August and has gone on to make…

Aston Villa owned striker Ross McCormack is more or less confident that the sacking of Steve Bruce will not make any difference to his situation at Villa Park. The 32-year-old joined…

Aston Villa finally returned to winning ways after securing a slender 1-0 win against Swansea City at Villa Park on Saturday in the Championship clash. The Villans managed just one…

New Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has showered praise on Tammy Abraham after his match winning performance in the Championship this week. Abraham, who joined Villa on loan in the…

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith was full of praise for Orjan Nyland after Saturday’s victory over Swansea City, reports Sky Sports. The 28-year-old goalkeeper has come under a lot of…

New Aston Villa manager Dean Smith was full of praise for Jack Grealish in the aftermath of Saturday’s 1-0 win over Swansea City, calling the midfielder “outstanding” but also admitting…

According to Gregg Evans of Birmingham Mail, new Aston Villa manager Dean Smith is considering signing James Collins. The 35-year-old has been without a club after leaving West Ham United…

New Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says Micah Richards could return to the first-team, two years after his last appearance, reports the Mirror. The 30-year-old joined Villa from Manchester City…

Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow has suggested that the club will support the new management with transfer funds in the January window. Dean Smith was officially unveiled yesterday and he…

Aston Villa unveiled Dean Smith as their new boss on Monday. The former Brentford manager sat along with chief executive Christian Purslow and took questions from reporters on various subjects….

Dean Smith has officially taken charge of Aston Villa after he was unveiled as the club’s new head coach on Monday. The former Brentford boss, who replaced Steve Bruce at…