Dean Smith - Confirmed

[ChicagoLion]

How many points have we lost from winning positions?

Compared to years gone by that we were in winning positions should be commended, no?

#silverlinings

I just don’t think he is proactive enough and it’s becoming a bad habit.

[Uknowthescore]

We’ve gone 1-0 up in our last 5 games and won 1 drawn 1 against a shit West Brom and lost 3. Not good enough

[SoccerHQ]

How many points have we lost from winning positions?

Hardly any up to the Burnley game. Since then it's mainly just been against the likely top 4 at end of the season, we held on for wins v Leeds, Southampton and Everton in last three months.

It's night and day compared to last season.

More of a problem is we get very few points when we're losing with half an hour left.

[villa for life]

In recent interviews, Dean has been on and on about how he had a complete group of novices last season and how much of a challenge it was to stay up. I’ve actually never seen him admit that he’s a complete novice who has just as much to learn.

I think our squad is way better than what it is currently showing, and he should own it...


Luiz used to be good .

McGinn used to be amazing

Martinez is not at the same standard he was

Barkley is nowhere near what he was when he first joined.

I think Cash is also not as good as earlier in the season.

Watkins would get more goals in a better system.

Traore could be much more consistent.

We are so quick to blame players, but a coach’s job is  to “coach”. In other words Improve players..

So I ask

how many of our players have improved this season.(from last season or if they are new from when they first joined?

For me: just one player / Matt Targett , possibly Konsa

[CT]

“Possibly Konsa”.

Possibly??

[Mister E]

In recent interviews, Dean has been on and on about how he had a complete group of novices last season and how much of a challenge it was to stay up. I’ve actually never seen him admit that he’s a complete novice who has just as much to learn.

I think our squad is way better than what it is currently showing, and he should own it...
...

I think they just look knackered - not enough quality to rotate players, and not enough cover to keep players on their toes.
Deano would probably admit that he is on a massive learning curve as well as the players.

[villa for life]

Don’t get you. Yes, possibly. He was always brilliant

[brontebilly]

In recent interviews, Dean has been on and on about how he had a complete group of novices last season and how much of a challenge it was to stay up. I’ve actually never seen him admit that he’s a complete novice who has just as much to learn.

I think our squad is way better than what it is currently showing, and he should own it...


Luiz used to be good .

McGinn used to be amazing

Martinez is not at the same standard he was

Barkley is nowhere near what he was when he first joined.

I think Cash is also not as good as earlier in the season.

Watkins would get more goals in a better system.

Traore could be much more consistent.

We are so quick to blame players, but a coach’s job is  to “coach”. In other words Improve players..

So I ask

how many of our players have improved this season.(from last season or if they are new from when they first joined?

For me: just one player / Matt Targett , possibly Konsa

The novices last season included Deano himself whose tactics were insane at times (Grealish at 8 early in season for example). Konsa and Targett particularly have improved out of all recognition this season. His signings in the main have improved the starting team significantly.

Luiz for me is the big worry, he has regressed alarmingly from his post restart form. McGinn was only ever amazing in the championship. Thought he played well today, mind.

[CT]

Don’t get you. Yes, possibly. He was always brilliant

You think he’s no better this season than last season?

[jwarry]

In recent interviews, Dean has been on and on about how he had a complete group of novices last season and how much of a challenge it was to stay up. I’ve actually never seen him admit that he’s a complete novice who has just as much to learn.

I think our squad is way better than what it is currently showing, and he should own it...


Luiz used to be good .

McGinn used to be amazing

Martinez is not at the same standard he was

Barkley is nowhere near what he was when he first joined.

I think Cash is also not as good as earlier in the season.

Watkins would get more goals in a better system.

Traore could be much more consistent.

We are so quick to blame players, but a coach’s job is  to “coach”. In other words Improve players..

So I ask

how many of our players have improved this season.(from last season or if they are new from when they first joined?

For me: just one player / Matt Targett , possibly Konsa

Jesus Christ I bet you struggle to get out of bed in the morning

[N'ZMAV]

Smith needs to be able to switch systems, but to be able to do that he needs better players - the squad depth isn't there - some games when some of our average players have their occasional good game it makes the depth appear better. When realistically, we have one good striker, no real quality in centre midfield or out wide on a consistent basis if Grealish isn't available. It's difficult to finish in the top ten with one system and only a handful of good players.

[Sexual Ealing]

How many managers actually change systems?

[paul_e]

How many managers actually change systems?

and more importantly how often does it improve things?

[villa for life]

Jwarry , instead of a snarky comment, why not talk football? And if I do struggle to get out of bed, that’s certainly nothing to make fun of..

Just a frank discussion:
Which players are playing better than they have ever been or have massively improved? (I bet, Leeds fans could name a fair few)

[villadelph]

Jwarry , instead of a snarky comment, why not talk football? And if I do struggle to get out of bed, that’s certainly nothing to make fun of..

Just a frank discussion:
Which players are playing better than they have ever been or have massively improved? (I bet, Leeds fans could name a fair few)

Jack became one of the best players in the league under his tutelage, McGinn became a PL mainstay, Ollie works hard and leads the line with no experience at this level, Konsa has been phenomenal for the majority of the season, Targett has been great and Cash coming into his own.. This club is on an upward trajectory. A few favorable moves in the summer and we can continue to push on.