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Offline TopDeck113

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #120 on: October 10, 2018, 10:47:13 PM »
10/10

Remember the date.  It is when Aston Villa Football Club halted a decade of decline and began the journey that will make us once again one of the English game's pre-eminent clubs.

Offline bobcat

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #121 on: October 10, 2018, 10:48:21 PM »
Really pleased with this appointment, the right man at the right time. Same as John Gregory was.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #122 on: October 10, 2018, 10:49:01 PM »
Really pleased with the decision and pleased for him that he has got this opportunity.  I think concerns about him maybe not being a 'name' are offset by Terry being there as well.  Will be a great ride if he gets it right.
Weren’t you hanging out for Eddie Howe a few hours ago?

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #123 on: October 10, 2018, 10:49:32 PM »
You know it's a good appointment when the bridge trolls across the way can do little more that mouth breathe hatefully.

https://www.that lot.com/read.php?1,2568396,page=22

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #124 on: October 10, 2018, 10:50:04 PM »
At last we have a management team who will make in-game tactical decisions to change something instead of standing like a fat statue.  No more shit half/good half crap.  I'm really enthused now by the new CEO too. 

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #125 on: October 10, 2018, 10:51:18 PM »
Really pleased with the decision and pleased for him that he has got this opportunity.  I think concerns about him maybe not being a 'name' are offset by Terry being there as well.  Will be a great ride if he gets it right.
Weren’t you hanging out for Eddie Howe a few hours ago?

No he wasn't. But says a lot about you that your first comment when we have a new head coach is try to score points over another poster.

Offline Chris Harte

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #126 on: October 10, 2018, 10:51:38 PM »
He's one of our own, he's one of our owwwwwwwn, Dean Smith, he's one of our own....

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #127 on: October 10, 2018, 10:51:42 PM »

Offline Dante Lavelli

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #128 on: October 10, 2018, 10:53:56 PM »
I still cant shake the feeling that what he did at Brentford was down to their unusual backroom setup etc, but on the other hand he has had both his teams playing attcking football so whatever happens at least thatll be a nice change.

That's my feelings too.  Tempered by the fact that the new DoF was announced at the same time.  Implying that they are a team of three and that there is an intention to build something similar at Villa.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #129 on: October 10, 2018, 10:55:47 PM »
I still cant shake the feeling that what he did at Brentford was down to their unusual backroom setup etc, but on the other hand he has had both his teams playing attcking football so whatever happens at least thatll be a nice change.

That's my feelings too.  Tempered by the fact that the new DoF was announced at the same time.  Implying that they are a team of three and that there is an intention to build something similar at Villa.

He may not have been in charge of certain aspects, but he wouldn't have been kept in a dark room whilst it all went on. You would hope he could bring some of what he will have learnt from their set up with him.

Offline PeterWithesShin

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #130 on: October 10, 2018, 10:56:25 PM »
This looks a bit of a better attempt at the 'Villa engine' than last time.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #131 on: October 10, 2018, 10:58:00 PM »
I think the fact that we shelled the entire Bruce staff means Deano can bring in his own men. I do also hope Terry’s presence also unlocks access to some brilliant coaches that maybe Dean wouldn’t have access to alone. I’m looking forward to hearing from both of them.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #132 on: October 10, 2018, 10:58:11 PM »
Absolutely brilliant appointment, he will be like a breath of fresh air!

Just can't wait to get down to Villa Park now, look out Swansea!

Welcome Dean, back to your roots!

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #133 on: October 10, 2018, 10:58:14 PM »
I hope he gets the time and support as previous managers.

Offline Dante Lavelli

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #134 on: October 10, 2018, 11:01:03 PM »
This looks a bit of a better attempt at the 'Villa engine' than last time.

Yeah, that seemed to stop around the first team's door.  There should be more buy in from the key parties on the basis that they're starting from a blank piece of paper and can develop it together.

 


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