We’re all assuming Smith is a good long term option on the basis that he'll build a squad that can play his way. Is there any actual evidence that this is his remit? Or is a better measure of his suitability his ability to coach loan-to-buy signings who think they’re better than us?
I don't think we will have wingers next season. We will have 5 in midfield who will have better energy, pace and ball retention skills than any of these wankers we have now. What Smith is realizing very quickly is that most of these fuckers are worthless and the sooner they are of the books the better.
My theory is the players have given up, knowing that the owners, manager and back room staff have already agreed that promotion this season is not required.Any players that might be here next season, will start performing then, any that know they will be shipped out are just going through the motions.Hard to motivate a team when there is no incentive to win games. Expectations at Villa are now to stay in this league until next season, so the players and staff are meeting that expectation, and the owners are happy with it too. It's only us fans that aren't happy with it.