Dean Smith - Confirmed

[Risso]

We've just had the equivalent of a close season and we seemed to have settled into being a comfortable mid-table side. Obviously there are a lot of unique factors to consider, but that's a step in the right direction.

We've got 9 points from 9 games since the restart.  If that was replicated over the season we'd be in exactly the same position we are now, not mid-table.

Win tomorrow and its 12 from 10. Over a season that ratio would have us 13th and 11 points clear of relegation...

That would be brilliant, so let's just hope it happens.

[SoccerHQ]

This run has kept him in a job whatever happens now I think. I at least wanted us to go down fighting and belatedly that at worst will happen.

[ozzjim]

Let's get today out the way before we can think about what happens next. This is villa. Breaking our hearts is what they do.

[PaulWinch again]

Quite. Just win the game today and then let’s see.

[andyh]

Let's get today out the way before we can think about what happens next. This is villa. Breaking our hearts is what they do.

My thoughts exactly.

[Ian.]

Well I’ve woken up pretty nervous so I can’t image how Smith feels today. Good luck all!

[Drummond]

Promotion, Cup Final, secures place in Premier League.

Well done Dean!

[Steve67]

I was all for removing him and I think, unless there is a major upgrade, because that it football for you, then he deserves another crack for next season.  I hope for improvements to the playing squad and for Dean to have learnt from this season.  Well done for proving me wrong Dean Smith.  I salute you.

[richtheholtender]

Well done Dean

[PaulWinch again]

Well done Dean. Must be better next year though.

[Risso]

Well done Dean, pulled it out of the bag these last four games.

[PeterWithesShin]

Promoted, kept us up, cup final. Only Super Ron and Mercer have bettered that for us when in charge of us in the second division.

[Axl Rose]

Thank you, Dean. Well done.

[aldridgeboy]

Deserved a lot of criticism in the season. ESP since Xmas. Poor tactics and game management.

But. Credit for raising us for those last 4 games. I thought we were dead and buried.

Learn from the mistakes this year Dean. Have more than one senior striker next season. And some tried and tested premier players.

I think the consensus was we’d take 17th at the start. And a Wembley final thrown in.



But well done.

[Legion]

Really pleased for him. Hope he learns from his mistakes next season and we have a better run of luck regarding injuries. Still need to strengthen up front and get rid of some of the deadwood.