Dean Smith - Confirmed

[ChicagoLion]

I think the ill discipline that we are seeing is a worrying trait.  Players seem to be losing their heads with Mings and Watkins particularly cutting frustrated figures at the way we are playing. We are top of the league for yellow cards and I got the feeling watching those players 1st half running around, chipping at the opposition,  hacking the ball anywhere, was the players telling Smith...we aren't happy with this formation

the players do not look happy or together.

[Demitri_C]

I think the ill discipline that we are seeing is a worrying trait.  Players seem to be losing their heads with Mings and Watkins particularly cutting frustrated figures at the way we are playing. We are top of the league for yellow cards and I got the feeling watching those players 1st half running around, chipping at the opposition,  hacking the ball anywhere, was the players telling Smith...we aren't happy with this formation

Key point for me. The system is pissing them off you can see it. Yet smith persistents with. Smiths making ollie look terrible. Ings not used to his strengths. Buendia looking crap. Defensive horror show. I dont blame them for getting frustrated its the terrible formation

[Abbeyfealeavfc]

Dean was a tactical genius a few weeks back after the MU result, but things can change quickly in football. I don’t think this is the time for change (or dummy throwing), but he’s not helping himself by sticking with something that clearly isn’t working. He needed to change things last night after 30 mins but didn’t. In fact he shouldn’t have started that game with the tactics and some of the players he did. If we approach the next few games in the same way he will be bringing pressure on himself.
As regards Villa’s next manager that’s for the future not now obviously, as we already have a manager who has got more right than wrong over the seasons he’s been at Villa.

[Walmley_Villa]

The Utd result has covered over the fact Dean is getting outthought by the opposition in the last 3 games. One big mistake last night was starting Axel, he didn’t deserve the start after the Wolves game. Alarm bells rang for me post-match last week when Dean stated he though Jimenez would start hence Axel’s inclusion. If that was the case changes should have been made especially based on Axel’s performance. Last night showed vulnerability from corners again and we missed Hause in there.
Dean should have switched formation mid first half when it was obvious we were getting battered. Norwich fans repeatedly have told us Buendia is no good in the middle. For me he should have taken Axel and Watkins off and brought on Ramsey and Leon. Watkins is struggling, highlighted by his early yellow.
Massive game next weekend, West Ham are very effective and physical, bullied us at VP last year.

I really hope Dean turns it round but I don’t think the owners will have a lot of patience.

[TonyD]

Dean was a tactical genius a few weeks back after the MU result, but things can change quickly in football. I don’t think this is the time for change (or dummy throwing), but he’s not helping himself by sticking with something that clearly isn’t working. He needed to change things last night after 30 mins but didn’t. In fact he shouldn’t have started that game with the tactics and some of the players he did. If we approach the next few games in the same way he will be bringing pressure on himself.
As regards Villa’s next manager that’s for the future not now obviously, as we already have a manager who has got more right than wrong over the seasons he’s been at Villa.

It was Jack that got more right than wrong.  Just look at the stats. 

[N'ZMAV]

Dean was a tactical genius a few weeks back after the MU result, but things can change quickly in football. I don’t think this is the time for change (or dummy throwing), but he’s not helping himself by sticking with something that clearly isn’t working. He needed to change things last night after 30 mins but didn’t. In fact he shouldn’t have started that game with the tactics and some of the players he did. If we approach the next few games in the same way he will be bringing pressure on himself.
As regards Villa’s next manager that’s for the future not now obviously, as we already have a manager who has got more right than wrong over the seasons he’s been at Villa.

a tactical genius would have more than one plan.

[Beard82]

Does anyone know if any of this was true:
https://twitter.com/amc89avfc/status/1451842493197213696

[dave.woodhall]

Does anyone know if any of this was true:
https://twitter.com/amc89avfc/status/1451842493197213696

It's incredible how many people with a new blog/podcast just happen to see things and hear stories that the rest of us don't.

[N'ZMAV]

it needs a few players to kick off to be honest - the ship is beginning to sink and I don't want them all accepting it.

[Risso]

Does anyone know if any of this was true:
https://twitter.com/amc89avfc/status/1451842493197213696

It's incredible how many people with a new blog/podcast just happen to see things and hear stories that the rest of us don't.

One of the replies to that is from somebody I trust completely and who was at the game, and she said it kicked off massively with Sanson and Smith. I've asked her if it's true, as if it is, it's deeply concerning. You wouldn't expect anybody to be happy after a performance like that, but there's a line that can't be crossed.

[Risso]

She's confirmed it is true, and others have also said they saw it. Sanson chucked a bottle at Smith and gave him the finger. Last we see of him ever then, I guess.

[Villan82]

Does anyone know if any of this was true:
https://twitter.com/amc89avfc/status/1451842493197213696

It's incredible how many people with a new blog/podcast just happen to see things and hear stories that the rest of us don't.

One of the replies to that is from somebody I trust completely and who was at the game, and she said it kicked off massively with Sanson and Smith. I've asked her if it's true, as if it is, it's deeply concerning. You wouldn't expect anybody to be happy after a performance like that, but there's a line that can't be crossed.

Of course it's true. From the moment Watkins got his stupid petulant booking you knew all was  not well in our camp.

[TonyD]

Buendia was not a happy bunny when he came off. 
Words were definitely aimed at the coaches.

[Risso]

Buendia was not a happy bunny when he came off. 
Words were definitely aimed at the coaches.

Yeah saw that, he refused a hand shake and chucked his training top away.

[Ian.]

She's confirmed it is true, and others have also said they saw it. Sanson chucked a bottle at Smith and gave him the finger. Last we see of him ever then, I guess.

If true I’m not sure our owners will want their investments involved in these sort of incidents and will get to the bottom of it. If a few fans have seen it I’m sure everyone within the club will know about it.

Football is a high passion game for the players, managers and owners. Not just the fans. Emotions run high and during bad times they obviously spill out in public.

We need to deal with it and start look like we enjoy playing football again because since Man Utd we haven’t looked quite right at all.