Dean Smith
Smith explains why Chelsea star will ‘thrive’ at Villa as loan deal agreed
Dean Smith has had his say after Aston Villa completed an exciting loan deal for a Chelsea star
Dean Smith talks up one aspect of Aston Villa play after Fulham rout
Villa are now unbeaten in eight games, including six wins, stretching back to last season.
Smith delighted as Traore deal takes Villa spending close to £80m
Smith is delighted to bring the winger to the club as Villa get another one through the door ahead of their season's opener
Portuguese media claims Villa to axe Smith; appoint former Benfica boss
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.
Smith reveals how Villa used lockdown to propel them to safety
The Villa boss also enthused about club talisman Jack Grealish after another vital contribution.
Dean Smith acknowledges that Villa must beat Arsenal to avoid drop
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith knows his side realistically have to beat Arsenal to keep their Premier League survival dream alive.
Smith insists ‘resilient’ Aston Villa can still stay up despite Everton draw
Dean Smith admitted that Aston Villa were "devastated" to miss out on beating Everton, but backed his "resilient" squad to keep fighting
Solskjaer and Smith disagree, as Aston Villa boss left fuming
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith hit out at another VAR controversy as Manchester United chief Ole Gunnar Solskjaer demanded more from his side
Smith outlines what Villa need after losing ‘nothing game’ to Wolves
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.
Smith defends contrast between Villa style against Chelsea and Newcastle
Dean Smith admitted that he was disappointed to miss out on all three points against Newcastle, describing the draw as "annoying".
Dean Smith explains why Aston Villa still have chance of survival
Dean Smith claimed that Aston Villa are as likely to stay up as any of their relegation rivals, despite being winless since their return
An ‘honour’ to play in first game back, says Villa boss Dean Smith
The Premier League has been on hold for over three months, but play will get back underway when Villa play Sheffield United on Wednesday.
Dean Smith hits out at ‘unfair’ rule change that hampers Villa
Villa relaunch the return of the Premier League on Wednesday evening - but Dean Smith is unhappy at one particular law change.
Dean Smith in relegation admission after surveying costly Leicester spanking
A worried Dean Smith has conceded that Aston Villa are running out of games to save themselves from relegation.
Dean Smith bemoans penalty decision in Aston Villa’s loss to Leicester
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
Smith reveals key Aston Villa man is targeting return against Chelsea
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has revealed that John McGinn could be in line to make his return from injury against Chelsea next weekend.
Smith reveals when future of Man Utd target Grealish will be decided
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
Smith warns Man Utd as reports link Villa with incredible new Grealish deal
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has handed his backing to Jack Grealish amid reports of a new deal for the midfielder
Dean Smith sees shoots of recovery and has a cheeky swipe at Arsenal
Dean Smith is confident his players will "finish the season well" after seeing what he claims are "real green shoots of recovery".
Dean Smith picks out unlikely star for special praise; Grealish mocks Villa form
The Villa duo were understandably ecstatic after securing their EFL Cup final place at Wembley.
Smith confirms Aston Villa are in market for new players after Man City loss
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
Smith issues Aston Villa striker search update amid links with Chelsea duo
Manager Dean Smith has admitted he is not confident of Aston Villa signing a striker before their clash with Manchester City on Sunday
Dean Smith whips up Villa crowd for second leg after defensive stand
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.
Dean Smith sets Villa challenge; comes clean on Giroud interest
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.
Dean Smith to discuss Aston Villa transfer strategy after suffering double injury blow
It could be a busy month ahead for the newly-promoted club after the serious injuries suffered by Wesley Moraes and Tom Heaton
Smith jokes about ‘big target’ Grealish leaving Villa as Man Utd linked
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has joked about the chances of Jack Grealish leaving the club in January.
Dean Smith reacts to Aston Villa crisis talk
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.
Dean Smith plays down sack talk as he questions Villa stars’ desire
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.
Dean Smith responds to claims Villa will be forced to sell key players
Villa spent heavily upon their return to the Premier League, but could be forced to sell in order to comply with FFP rules