Dean Smith - Confirmed

[exigo]

Thanks for posting that Villabear. Dementia killed my dad over 20 years ago, and I still well up at the first rendition of Holte Enders in the sky every other week.

[FrankyH]

Looks like he's featuring on Football Focus today.

Yes.Should be worth a watch...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/48073419

[dave shelley]

A great read, thank you for posting it for us.

[andyh]

A lovely read and quite moving.

[olaftab]

It's a bitter and sweet world at times. If his dad was not suffering from this cruel disease of course he would be immensely proud but probably outwardly tell him  "Dean it's just a job get on with it" ? As is the dad's way.

[The Edge]

Thanks for posting that article. What a superb insight into Deanos background. He's living the dream and we are privelidged to have him. Maybe im being over sentimental but i really think we're on the cusp of something special for our fantastic football club. I'd love him to be able to visit his dad and plonk a trophy on the table with claret and blue ribbons on and say "look what i've done dad" Who knows if it would register with him but it would be a wonderful moment for Dean and his family.   Long live the Villa.

[JD]

Thanks for posting that Villabear, it's a great article.
The more I see and read about Dean Smith, the more I think that it is so good that he is Villa's Manager/Coach.
 

[amfy]

I wonder if Sporting Memories could be involved with Dean’s dad?

[danno]

Dean Smith reminds me of Sir Brian, there's a quiet authority to him if that makes sense?

I look at the incident today and his post match reaction to the sending off and contrast it with how Mourinho Taggart Warnock would probably have handled it.

I can't imagine anybody but Sir Brian being calm enough/polite to suggest the goal being given back. Not just that but trying his best to move on and defuse/play down the whole thing after the match too.

[Lizz]

Great article. Like the fact he likes chess.

[Rudy65]

Dean Smith reminds me of Sir Brian, there's a quiet authority to him if that makes sense?

I look at the incident today and his post match reaction to the sending off and contrast it with how Mourinho Taggart Warnock would probably have handled it.

I can't imagine anybody but Sir Brian being calm enough/polite to suggest the goal being given back. Not just that but trying his best to move on and defuse/play down the whole thing after the match too.

I was thinking similar to Bobby Robson as well. Old school, in a positive way and v much the gentlemen, with a touch of steel about him as well.  A great combination

[purpletrousers]

Looks like he's featuring on Football Focus today.

For the UK
Football Focus, 27/04/2019: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0004pqj via @bbciplayer

45.30-49.20

[Dominic22]

Not sure if this link is correct but there is a great video of an interview with Dean Smith's mom

https://twitter.com/villareport/status/1122914810168057856?s=09&fbclid=IwAR0wpzIL4Ax7Zh8ttNme1hTgzYxR85_AUmJCZQW8M_WLWfqzrMBG6_p71yM

[Brend'Watkins]

Seen that earlier, brilliant isn’t it?

[Steve67]

A down to earth Brummie, salt of the earth. All hail Deano' s mum.