Dean Smith - Confirmed

[KRS]

If our new owners hadn't taken time to consider alternative options then they would have been rightly criticised, so criticising them for going about it the right way by approaching a short list of identified management options rather than the same old same old has beens (which are pretty much the only ones who would offer a "consistent" style of football) is futile. You can't have it both ways, and it only came across as a mess because that's how it was played out in and by the media to fill their column inches.

[Ian.]

https://twitter.com/davidanderson_1/status/1051027246109118466?s=21 Worth a read on Dean Smith Villa fans, from a Brentford fan in peace.

It lost me before I got to read about Dean Smith nearly. So utterly ignorant pish about us and Bruce.

Yep, me too. Utter nonsense. Why write about a subject if you have no actual idea?

[LeeB]

https://twitter.com/davidanderson_1/status/1051027246109118466?s=21 Worth a read on Dean Smith Villa fans, from a Brentford fan in peace.

It lost me before I got to read about Dean Smith nearly. So utterly ignorant pish about us and Bruce.

Yep, me too. Utter nonsense. Why write about a subject if you have no actual idea?

Are you new to the internet mate?

[Rudy65]

There's a little Villa podcast on youtube that some might of watched/ heard. Has a bloke from Soccer AM on there who's a Brentford fan giving some views and opinions on Dean Smith, quite interesting.

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I listened to this the other day.  You can tell the Brentford fan just loves Smith and he sounds genuinely excited to see what he can do with our squad.  After listening to I feel really positive about this appointment

Really enjoyed that. Thanks for posting

About 90 mins of interviews with John Gregory on that site as well. Recommended

[Ian.]

https://twitter.com/davidanderson_1/status/1051027246109118466?s=21 Worth a read on Dean Smith Villa fans, from a Brentford fan in peace.

It lost me before I got to read about Dean Smith nearly. So utterly ignorant pish about us and Bruce.

Yep, me too. Utter nonsense. Why write about a subject if you have no actual idea?

Are you new to the internet mate?

Well my colleague at work now believes the earth is flat. Actually, he really does believes it. Fucking numpty.

[VILLA MOLE]

https://twitter.com/davidanderson_1/status/1051027246109118466?s=21 Worth a read on Dean Smith Villa fans, from a Brentford fan in peace.

It lost me before I got to read about Dean Smith nearly. So utterly ignorant pish about us and Bruce.

Yep, me too. Utter nonsense. Why write about a subject if you have no actual idea?

Are you new to the internet mate?

Well my colleague at work now believes the earth is flat. Actually, he really does believes it. Fucking numpty.

so where does he/she think we would all off then

[Ian.]

https://twitter.com/davidanderson_1/status/1051027246109118466?s=21 Worth a read on Dean Smith Villa fans, from a Brentford fan in peace.

It lost me before I got to read about Dean Smith nearly. So utterly ignorant pish about us and Bruce.

Yep, me too. Utter nonsense. Why write about a subject if you have no actual idea?

Are you new to the internet mate?

Well my colleague at work now believes the earth is flat. Actually, he really does believes it. Fucking numpty.

so where does he/she think we would all off then

Ha ha! I'll ask him, I'm sure he's found the answer somewhere on Facebook.

[OCD]

Listening to that Podcast, what comes to my mind is how much Smith sounds like Graham Taylor in terms of personality and style of play.

[Monty]

Listening to that Podcast, what comes to my mind is how much Smith sounds like Graham Taylor in terms of personality and style of play.

Personality for sure, but I'm not sure 'don't expect crosses' sounds much like SGT's style of play.

[brontebilly]

https://twitter.com/davidanderson_1/status/1051027246109118466?s=21 Worth a read on Dean Smith Villa fans, from a Brentford fan in peace.

I have to agree with criticism of our strategy to replace Bruce. From considering Marquee names like Henry to heavyweights like Rodgers and ending up with salt of the earth smith does seem a bit strange.

And yet all options included John Terry harpooned in. Really hasn't been a good start from the new regime at Villa Park.

[VILLA MOLE]

https://twitter.com/davidanderson_1/status/1051027246109118466?s=21 Worth a read on Dean Smith Villa fans, from a Brentford fan in peace.

I have to agree with criticism of our strategy to replace Bruce. From considering Marquee names like Henry to heavyweights like Rodgers and ending up with salt of the earth smith does seem a bit strange.

And yet all options included John Terry harpooned in. Really hasn't been a good start from the new regime at Villa Park.

oh I don't know saving us from going bust was a good start .  Smith has a track record at this level and is an up and coming manager and now has a Marquee assistant learning his trade ,  I am quite excited

[olaftab]

Listening to that Podcast, what comes to my mind is how much Smith sounds like Graham Taylor in terms of personality and style of play.

Personality for sure, but I'm not sure 'don't expect crosses' sounds much like SGT's style of play.

Main thing is that Smith must stick to his belief and does not compromise either for owners or fans or after a visit to a coaching seminar in Munich/Madrid/Barcelona etc.

[PeterWithesShin]

https://twitter.com/davidanderson_1/status/1051027246109118466?s=21 Worth a read on Dean Smith Villa fans, from a Brentford fan in peace.

I have to agree with criticism of our strategy to replace Bruce. From considering Marquee names like Henry to heavyweights like Rodgers and ending up with salt of the earth smith does seem a bit strange.

And yet all options included John Terry harpooned in. Really hasn't been a good start from the new regime at Villa Park.

Yeah apart from stopping us going bust, bringing in players the envy of the division, looking we are finally set up like a modern day football club and bringing in a manager most fans are pleased with, what have they done for us the chancers!

[VillaAlways]

https://twitter.com/davidanderson_1/status/1051027246109118466?s=21 Worth a read on Dean Smith Villa fans, from a Brentford fan in peace.

I have to agree with criticism of our strategy to replace Bruce. From considering Marquee names like Henry to heavyweights like Rodgers and ending up with salt of the earth smith does seem a bit strange.

And yet all options included John Terry harpooned in. Really hasn't been a good start from the new regime at Villa Park.

Not sure if serious.

[Dante Lavelli]

Listening to that Podcast, what comes to my mind is how much Smith sounds like Graham Taylor in terms of personality and style of play.

Personality for sure, but I'm not sure 'don't expect crosses' sounds much like SGT's style of play.

Main thing is that Smith must stick to his belief and does not compromise either for owners or fans or after a visit to a coaching seminar in Munich/Madrid/Barcelona etc.

That horse has bolted.  He's demonstrated (and one of the reasons for being appointed at brentford) was his willingness to implement plans/tactics that were dictated by overloads above him.