Dean Smith - Confirmed

[themossman]

I've doubted him in the past, and of course he's made mistakes, who hasn't, but by Christ today was one of the most astonishing vindications of a manager in Villa history, an almighty repaying of his faith in the players, and an extraordinary demonstration of his vision for how we should play. A famous day for Dean Smith.

This for me pretty much. That game vindicates him in every way - tactics, players, philosophy. Nice one Dean.

[Toronto Villa]

Sometimes we cannot visualize the destination because we are so obsessed with the details of the journey.

[Sexual Ealing]

We can't keep missing chances like that though. The better teams will punish us(!)

Monty says it all, and better than I would. I love Dean Smith, and I want him signed up to a ten year contract.

[hilts_coolerking]

I've doubted him in the past, and of course he's made mistakes, who hasn't, but by Christ today was one of the most astonishing vindications of a manager in Villa history, an almighty repaying of his faith in the players, and an extraordinary demonstration of his vision for how we should play. A famous day for Dean Smith.

This for me pretty much. That game vindicates him in every way - tactics, players, philosophy. Nice one Dean.

Yep, the way he used the break to alter his approach, to coach the team, and build confidence says a great deal about him.  The transformation has been remarkable.

[Legion]

Agreed.

[The_ads]

I’m old enough to remember June when people were calling for Sam Allardyce. UTFV

[dave.woodhall]

I’m old enough to remember June when people were calling for Sam Allardyce. UTFV

Every June.

[PeterWithesShin]

I'm still irked that we didn't score 10, I'm keeping an eye on you Dean!

[Toronto Villa]

I’m old enough to remember June when people were calling for Sam Allardyce. UTFV

Yes. Nice of you to roll in tonight. Many of us just wanted to stay up and had the break not happened we might have gone down. But don't let that stop you ignore how things were.

[The_ads]

I’m old enough to remember June when people were calling for Sam Allardyce. UTFV

Yes. Nice of you to roll in tonight. Many of us just wanted to stay up and had the break not happened we might have gone down. But don't let that stop you ignore how things were.

You are always so defensive. I wasn’t having a direct pop at any body.

[gpbarr]

Time to join in eating humble pie - I wasn’t convinced but frankly I’d walk to Aston to polish his shoes after that.

Give him the keys now.

[Toronto Villa]

I’m old enough to remember June when people were calling for Sam Allardyce. UTFV

Yes. Nice of you to roll in tonight. Many of us just wanted to stay up and had the break not happened we might have gone down. But don't let that stop you ignore how things were.

You are always so defensive. I wasn’t having a direct pop at any body.

Not defensive at all. Why bring it up at all tonight?

[Legion]

No real need at the moment, is there?

[charleeco7]

Whatever the future brings Smith will certainly go down in our history books as a manager who broke a few records and brought us some good times. Top man.

[olaftab]

Sometimes we cannot visualize the destination because we are so obsessed with the details of the journey.

Thank you Mr Lama