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Aston Villa manager coverage — news, analysis, stories and history on every Villa boss. From the managers who built something to the ones who didn’t last the season, the decisions made in the dugout and the boardroom that shape Aston Villa on the pitch.
Unai Emery Pays Tribute to Pep Guardiola
Unai Emery Shows Big Respect to Pep GuardiolaAfter beginning to face Pep Guardiola's Barcelona when he was manager of Valencia in the 2008/09 season, Unai Emery had failed to beat Guardiola in their first 14 match-ups in Spain, and when he was the Arsenal manager. He had to wait until he was at Aston Villa to break his duck. Emery will be the last...
Emery Warns Against Complacency – Lille Are Dangerous on the Road
A Slender Lead, a Stuttering Home Record and a Side That Travels WellAston Villa hold a slender 1-0 advantage heading into Thursday's Europa League last-sixteen second leg at Villa Park, but Unai Emery has been unequivocal in his message to supporters and players alike: the tie is far from over.Ollie Watkins' header in Lille gave Villa a precious away goal and a first European...
Steven Gerrard Tests Positive as Aston Villa Hope to Have Enough Players Against Chelsea
Steven Gerrard Misses Chelsea GameAston Villa's troubles with Covid-19 continue as Head Coach Steven Gerrard was confirmed to be unable to attend Villa's next...
Dean Smith’s Statement on Leaving Aston Villa
Dean Smith's StatementBelow is Dean Smith's statement on leaving Aston Villa, as published on the League Managers Association website.“To be appointed the Head Coach...
View on Dean Smith From Villa Park is Currently Different Than Twitter
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The Good Bad and Ugly of Dean Smith’s Three Years at Aston Villa
The Good Bad and Ugly of Dean Smith’s Three-Year AnniversaryBy Phil ShawHas it been three years already? Wow… Time flies when you are on the...
On the Couch: Dean Smith’s Therapy Session Looking Back at April 2021
On the Couch With Dean SmithBy Eleanor PetersIn a new column, My Old Man Said's resident doctor, Dr Ellie Peters, takes up her...
How Dean Smith Has Managed a Difficult January to Further Increase Optimism in Team
By Calum SlaterFinding a Greater Attacking Threat in Difficult MonthIt was easy viewing for Villa fans as two first half goals saw off a...
Dean Smith’s Words That Provide the Clue to Villa’s January Transfer Window Approach
The January transfer rumour nonsense has already started. The Grealish to United headlines continue. Yawn. Konsa to Liverpool? LOL. Christian Eriksen to Villa? Oh,...
Dean Smith Tackles Pressing Concern After Postponement Before Wolves Game
Stop-Start VillaIn the last month or so, Aston Villa's season has become distinctly stop-start in nature. With international breaks and postponements breaking up the...
Dean Smith Admits to the Villa Game This Season That Disappointed Him the Most
Check out Special Offer MOMS Merch Below for USA-based Readers/ListenersFirst, the Good Stuff...There's been some debate already this season to what Aston Villa's most...
Aston Villa Make Potentially One of Their Most Pivotal Signings of the Window
If you were to pick anybody for Dean Smith to solidify his coaching staff in a practical fashion for a second Premier League campaign,...
As Villa Search for Another Gear, What’s Dean Smith’s Future if They Can’t Find it?
By Kevin HughesHere we are, again. The conclusion of an interrupted Premier League season draws near, and Villa are at the wrong end of...
Dean Smith Has a Stronger Squad With a Wild Card to Play in the Cup Semi-Final Second-Leg
Use the code MOMS10 to get an extra 10% off belowStrongerIn the first leg Dean Smith had the bizarre situation of not having a...