Tag: Dean Smith
Smith explains why Bolasie missed Villa’s meeting with Norwich
Updated: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…
Read more »Aston Villa fans react to Axel Tuanzebe display vs Norwich City
Updated: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…
Read more »Smith says ‘good’ Tuanzebe is a ‘big prospect’
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…
Read more »Ross McCormack comments on Aston Villa future
Updated: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…
Read more »Predicted Aston Villa starting line-up vs Norwich
Updated: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…
Read more »Dean Smith raves about Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham
Updated: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…
Read more »Smith says Nyland delivered a “very good” performance on Saturday
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…
Read more »Smith says “outstanding” Grealish needs help with “goals and assists”
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…
Read more »Evans says Smith is considering signing Collins for Villa
Updated: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…
Read more »Smith says Richards could return to the Aston Villa first-team
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…
Read more »Has a clue just emerged about who Aston Villa could be signing in January?
Updated: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…
Read more »Christian Purslow says Aston Villa boss Dean Smith will have money to spend in January
Updated: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….
Read more »Dean Smith delivers verdict on Aston Villa squad
Updated: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…
Read more »Aston Villa interested in Scott McTominay
Updated:According to reports from The Sun, Aston Villa and Leeds United are interested in Scott McTominay on loan, and they might get their wish as Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho could…
Read more »Report: Aston Villa boss Dean Smith could move for Ollie Watkins
Updated:With every new manager at the club, there is always the expectation that he will bring one or two players from his previous club(s) with him. It doesn’t always work…
Read more »Should Dean Smith try to make Neal Maupay his first signing at Aston Villa?
Updated:According to reports from the Sun (7 October, page 60), Huddersfield are prepared to pay £10 million to sign the highly rated Brentford striker Neal Maupay in January. The 22-year-old is seemingly…
Read more »Report: Richard O’Kelly and Thomas Frank set to join Dean Smith at Aston Villa
Updated:After a week of intense speculation, Aston Villa appointed Dean Smith as their new boss on Wednesday. Just when it felt like Smith has dropped down the pecking order in…
Read more »Dean Smith responds to Aston Villa job speculation – fans react on Twitter
Updated:Aston Villa confirmed yesterday that they have parted ways with Steve Bruce following a run of poor results in the Championship. The club is yet to appoint a new manager…
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