Dean Smith - Confirmed

[chrisw1]

I didn't mean to imply it was as I assumed it wasn't you but rather some sad twat.

It's ok.  In hindsight, apologies to Flinstone for highlighting it on here.

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[Damo70]

I welcomed the appointment of Bruce as the right move at the time and I welcomed his sacking as the right move at the time. I didn't think sacking a manager who had turned the club around in the right direction for the first time in several years so close to the start of a new season would have been a good idea. I credit the new owners with giving the man in the job a chance and I also credit them for acting quickly and decisively when it clearly wasn't working and wasn't likely to change.

[brontebilly]

I welcomed the appointment of Bruce as the right move at the time and I welcomed his sacking as the right move at the time. I didn't think sacking a manager who had turned the club around in the right direction for the first time in several years so close to the start of a new season would have been a good idea. I credit the new owners with giving the man in the job a chance and I also credit them for acting quickly and decisively when it clearly wasn't working and wasn't likely to change.

That Preston game had a real end of days feel. Mark Bunn in goal, throwing them in after Bruce had lost faith in his long scouted new keeper, Nyland. Didn't we end up with three right backs on the pitch for a finish when Chester went off? Daniel Johnson tearing our midfield a new one. And yet incredibly Whelan missing a pen at end for us to win and possibly keeping Bruce in a job. Even when we won games that time, Rotherham at home sticks out, we really looked a rabble. Change was inevitable.

Smith certainly has a definitive philosophy which is far more progressive and sustainable. But results under him, like with Bruce, are still far too aligned to the fitness and form of Jack Grealish I'd argue. Needs a win tonight.

[dave.woodhall]

I welcomed the appointment of Bruce as the right move at the time and I welcomed his sacking as the right move at the time. I didn't think sacking a manager who had turned the club around in the right direction for the first time in several years so close to the start of a new season would have been a good idea. I credit the new owners with giving the man in the job a chance and I also credit them for acting quickly and decisively when it clearly wasn't working and wasn't likely to change.

I can't argue with any of that.

[BC Villain]

I welcomed the appointment of Bruce as the right move at the time and I welcomed his sacking as the right move at the time. I didn't think sacking a manager who had turned the club around in the right direction for the first time in several years so close to the start of a new season would have been a good idea. I credit the new owners with giving the man in the job a chance and I also credit them for acting quickly and decisively when it clearly wasn't working and wasn't likely to change.

Smith certainly has a definitive philosophy which is far more progressive and sustainable. But results under him, like with Bruce, are still far too aligned to the fitness and form of Jack Grealish I'd argue. Needs a win tonight.

Not according to "Mr Passion for fancy cars" Lescott on Sky.  Cant see a a set way of playing apparently.

[PeterWithesShin]

Lescott has a real chip on his shoulder about us these days, even saying he doesn't support us any more.

https://twitter.com/astonforza/status/1192571662002249728

[Lastfootstamper]

Never had a particular axe to grind with Bruce, he managed to get in some very talented players, and then seemingly had little plan on how to set them up into anything more than an expensive group of individuals. He was quite open about not understanding or seeing the benefits of modern tactics. Which is why the more inquisitive Smith did far better with those similar resources.

He didn’t do as well as we all thought he should have done, he won’t be the last. He’s had a very profitable managerial career based on being a solid player at a high profile club and a motivator, a nice bloke. I think clubs will now be looking for far more in a manager.

He's been gone 13 months, and landed two jobs in that time. I'd say that as long as he wants to keep working, there'll be clubs in the top two divisions that reckon he "could do a job" for them.

[Toronto Villa]

Lescott has a real chip on his shoulder about us these days, even saying he doesn't support us any more.

https://twitter.com/astonforza/status/1192571662002249728

did he tweet that accidentally from his arse pocket?

[usav]

Lescott has a real chip on his shoulder about us these days, even saying he doesn't support us any more.

Not sure if the club will survive that.

[Yeltzer]

Signed a new 4 year deal to 2023

[PeterWithesShin]

Aston Villa is pleased to announce Dean Smith has signed a new four-year contract.

Dean, who joined as Head Coach in October 2018, successfully led the club back to the Premier League at the first time of asking thanks to a 2-1 victory over Derby County in the Play-Off Final at Wembley in May.

The new deal, which runs until 2023, will see Dean continue an association with Aston Villa that stretches back to his childhood as a supporter on the Holte End.

Smith said: “I’m really happy to have committed my long term future to the Club. I’m looking forward to all the challenges that come with re-establishing Aston Villa as a top Premier League club.”

Christian Purslow, CEO, added: “The Board is delighted that Dean has signed a new four-year contract which puts him at the heart of the Club’s long term rebuilding plans.”

[SoccerHQ]

I had my doubts earlier on in the season about his suitability at this level but he's done well since early October. Little formaiton tweaks like moving Jack and we were unlucky we ran into Man. City and Liverpool when on a good run.

Now needs to get a few results off the top teams and improve his in game reading but like the team he's adapting fine to this level so overall continues the stability we now have.

[simon ward 50]

He gets my election vote!

[aldridgeboy]

Just nearly crashed the car when the radio said “ Breaking News at Aston Villa concerning Dean Smith”

But good news !! I hope he’s here for the full term, and beyond.

[Demitri_C]

This really is great news. Smith has saved this club from utter chaos.

Me for me he will be up there with the villa greats for years to come. Deanos claret and blue army.