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Offline ChicagoLion

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #12540 on: April 28, 2021, 09:08:48 AM »
What did I say? To get to where you want you have to become what you despise.
I truly hope we don’t, but the day we move from Villa Park would be the day that this comes true.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #12541 on: April 28, 2021, 09:09:39 AM »
It's similar to when Arsenal spanked us at Wembley. We left pretty much straight after the final whistle, to find the queue for the tube station was already thousands deep of Arsenal fans who'd clearly left before the final whistle, and hadn't stuck around for the end of the game or to see them lift the cup.

I had the same experience and got fairly unreasonably annoyed at the pathetic plastic Arsenal fans who couldn't even be arsed to stick around to see their team win the FA Cup.

I'm yet to meet an Arsenal fan that isn't a twat.

A lot of my friends are Arsenal fans and they're no bigger twats than I am...ah.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #12542 on: April 28, 2021, 09:11:34 AM »
It's similar to when Arsenal spanked us at Wembley. We left pretty much straight after the final whistle, to find the queue for the tube station was already thousands deep of Arsenal fans who'd clearly left before the final whistle, and hadn't stuck around for the end of the game or to see them lift the cup.

I had the same experience and got fairly unreasonably annoyed at the pathetic plastic Arsenal fans who couldn't even be arsed to stick around to see their team win the FA Cup.

I'm yet to meet an Arsenal fan that isn't a twat.
I have good mate who is Arsenal, also know someone who has 8 seats just in case his  family all decide to go.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #12543 on: April 28, 2021, 09:21:43 AM »
The conversation about Citeh reminds me that I lived up there 1980-82 as a student. My then-girlfriend / now-wife lived on Maine Road and I would sometimes go to the games: proper stadium and proper fans. I never went to the 'other place' because even then it was seen as full of plastics (although we didn't refer to them as such at the time).

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #12544 on: April 28, 2021, 09:35:31 AM »
Well I see Dean only improving interesring he has an expiring contract in 2023. So I see him staying full length of his contract for next 2 years and beyond as he continues to build and improve the squad.
I think there is more than 2 seasons left here for him and he could go on another 4/5 years with a legacy because he has the right character that his players have bought into.
That said I think next season 2021/22 will define ultimately if he gets a new contract/contract extension.

Personal I would give him to 2026. Literally 5 years to implement what he wants in playing style and players. Give the man time and he be noting short of successful . In my mind's eye overall that's all Dean Smith has been as head coach of Villa. A success and raised levels from a decade of dross.
I'll forever be fond of Smith. A wonderful personality who is a credit to representing the mighty Villa
Guardiola has 6 years , Klopp 7 years they have become successful being given the time to implement their style and squads.
Dean has had 3 years let's have a few more with him at the helm before we talk about any change of management.

In Dean we trust!

« Last Edit: April 28, 2021, 09:37:10 AM by Footy-Vill »

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #12545 on: April 28, 2021, 09:37:44 AM »
I'm down with that, Footy.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #12546 on: April 28, 2021, 09:52:30 AM »
I guess not finishing as high as we could have gives him more time to improve again because a top 6 place and Europe would only raise expectations and a budget with a different playing squad to negotiate 2021/22 season.
As well as sustained challenge for top 4 and competitive in the domestic cups with a solid squad and introducing academy players into the cup matches.

That said I can already see Deano strategizing on what keeps our beloved side up their in the higher echolens for a whole season. And a squad that can win trophies. Challenge for top 4.  Discussing this with his management team and putting his requirements forward to Purslow and Lange.

That would be an improved playing squad quality.
A depth. That he needs to be afforded to be competitive
And whatever other tweaks needed in recovery and performance for player fitness and availability.

This season was like no other and have missed out I feel to a real chance of at least Europra league or a cup. However having nearly won the league cup last season and having a much improved season in league this a continuous progress is being made.
« Last Edit: April 28, 2021, 09:55:49 AM by Footy-Vill »

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #12547 on: April 28, 2021, 10:06:41 AM »
I think we’ve misinterpreted your very blunt answer though Chicago. Apologies to you as I see what you mean now.
Thanks mate,I was a little surprised by the reactions.
Some people seem to look out for things to take offence, when there is none meant.

I don't think you can blame anyone else for the reaction.

Munich is a pretty sensitive subject, known to have been used in an abusive way in the past.  It's hardly surprising that it got interpreted in different ways when you wrote it as a one-word post with zero context.
In fairness to Chicago I thought the reactions were well over the top.  It was obvious to me what he meant.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #12548 on: April 28, 2021, 11:21:06 AM »
Obvious to me too. Somewhat surprised by the reaction.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #12549 on: April 28, 2021, 11:50:25 AM »
Thanks Aldridge and Chrisw1.
Threatened with a ban aswell, Orwellian.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #12550 on: April 28, 2021, 11:51:12 AM »
Zzzzzzz...

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #12551 on: April 28, 2021, 12:25:40 PM »
Thanks Aldridge and Chrisw1.
Threatened with a ban aswell, Orwellian.


I didn't take offence, but you do have a habit of occasionally throwing out some obnoxious replies which can seem jarring, so I understand why some would see it that way.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #12552 on: April 28, 2021, 01:03:36 PM »
Thanks Aldridge and Chrisw1.
Threatened with a ban aswell, Orwellian.


If this place is so bad, go somewhere else.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #12553 on: April 28, 2021, 01:13:55 PM »
Fuck that! End up on Villatalk!! Eek! 😍

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #12554 on: April 28, 2021, 01:20:58 PM »
Fuck that! End up on Villatalk!! Eek! 😍

Or Tbar.

 


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