Dean Smith

Smith is delighted to bring the winger to the club as Villa get another one through the door ahead of their season's opener

Villa secured their place in the top-flight under Smith on the final day of the season after a 1-1 draw at West Ham.

The Villa boss also enthused about club talisman Jack Grealish after another vital contribution.

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith knows his side realistically have to beat Arsenal to keep their Premier League survival dream alive.

Dean Smith admitted that Aston Villa were "devastated" to miss out on beating Everton, but backed his "resilient" squad to keep fighting

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith hit out at another VAR controversy as Manchester United chief Ole Gunnar Solskjaer demanded more from his side

Dean Smith claimed that Aston Villa deserved to get a draw against Wolves, while he once again hit out at the scheduling of their fixtures.

Dean Smith admitted that he was disappointed to miss out on all three points against Newcastle, describing the draw as "annoying".

Dean Smith claimed that Aston Villa are as likely to stay up as any of their relegation rivals, despite being winless since their return

The Premier League has been on hold for over three months, but play will get back underway when Villa play Sheffield United on Wednesday.

Villa relaunch the return of the Premier League on Wednesday evening - but Dean Smith is unhappy at one particular law change.

A worried Dean Smith has conceded that Aston Villa are running out of games to save themselves from relegation.

Villa were 1-0 down when the penalty was awarded, but the Premier League strugglers went on to lose 4-0 at the King Power

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has revealed that John McGinn could be in line to make his return from injury against Chelsea next weekend.

Dean Smith says the outcome of Sunday's Carabao Cup final will not impact Jack Grealish's future at Aston Villa, amid links with a move away

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has handed his backing to Jack Grealish amid reports of a new deal for the midfielder

Dean Smith is confident his players will "finish the season well" after seeing what he claims are "real green shoots of recovery".

The Villa duo were understandably ecstatic after securing their EFL Cup final place at Wembley.

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith admitted he was "embarrassed" by their 6-1 defeat to Man City and action must be taken in the transfer window

Manager Dean Smith has admitted he is not confident of Aston Villa signing a striker before their clash with Manchester City on Sunday

The Villa boss was content with the performance as Tyrone Mings and Ørjan Nyland's heroics ensured all is to play for in the second leg.

The Villa boss has been talking about his side's long wait to win a trophy as well as their interest in Chelsea's Olivier Giroud.

It could be a busy month ahead for the newly-promoted club after the serious injuries suffered by Wesley Moraes and Tom Heaton

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has joked about the chances of Jack Grealish leaving the club in January.

Dean Smith insists Aston Villa are not in a crisis and has urged his players to roll their sleeves up for the battle at Burnley.

The Villa boss is adamant his future is not in doubt despite an alarming run of form that culminated in a heavy defeat at 10-man Watford.

Villa spent heavily upon their return to the Premier League, but could be forced to sell in order to comply with FFP rules

Dean Smith has extended his contract as Aston Villa boss as part of the club's long-term plan to consolidate their status in the top flight

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith backed his side to kick on following their win over Newcastle on Monday...