Wolves have got to grips with marathon season – Raul Jimenez
Raul Jimenez believes Wolves have finally got to grips with their marathon season.
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Dean Smith questions Aston Villa’s desire in defeat at Wolves
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith accused his side of lacking desire after their defeat at Wolves.
Smith seeks to stem flow of late goals
Aston Villa’s players have been urged to step up their concentration levels if they are to avoid any more late heartbreak in matches this season.
Villa boss Smith backs Grealish to carry on shining despite England snub
Jack Grealish has been urged to prove Gareth Southgate wrong after the Aston Villa captain was overlooked by the England manager for the forthcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers.
Referees’ authority is being challenged by VAR – Aston Villa boss Dean Smith
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith believes referees’ authority is being challenged by VAR.
Mane impressed by below-par Liverpool’s never-say-die spirit at Villa Park
Match-winner Sadio Mane hailed the never-say-die attitude shown by Liverpool in their thrilling late comeback at Aston Villa.
Klopp urges Liverpool to learn from last-gasp escape at Villa
Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool must learn from their narrow escape at Aston Villa after the Reds required some dramatic late heroics.
Villa boss Smith understands why Liverpool are unhappy over fixtures
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith sympathises with Liverpool as the Premier League leaders try to thrash out a solution to their fixture congestion.
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish expected to be fit for Liverpool clash
Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish is winning his race to be fit to face Liverpool.
Dean Smith urges Aston Villa to go on and win Carabao Cup
Boss Dean Smith insisted Aston Villa must target Carabao Cup glory after their 2-1 win over Wolves.
Grealish enjoying new Villa role as they prepare for Man City clash
Jack Grealish prepares to take on Manchester City believing his new role for Aston Villa is getting the best out of Brazilian striker Wesley.
Villa boss Smith wary of free-scoring City star Sterling
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith joked that tying Raheem Sterling’s shoe laces might be the only way to stop the free-scoring England star on Saturday.
Smith lauds Grealish display as Villa beat Brighton
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith hailed a “captain’s performance” from Jack Grealish as his side hit a last-gasp winner to beat 10-man Brighton 2-1 at Villa Park.
Smith urges caution as hotshot Connolly comes to Villa Park
Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith is wary of teenage striker Aaron Connolly ahead of Brighton’s visit to the midlands on Saturday afternoon.
Dean Smith talks up Tyrone Mings’ character after England debut in Bulgaria
Dean Smith believes it was entirely in keeping with Tyrone Mings’ character that the Aston Villa defender spoke up to officials after being the subject of racial abuse on England duty.
Smith wowed by Wesley as Brazilian bags brace in big Villa win at Norwich
Dean Smith hailed Wesley as a “terrific player” after he struck with two early goals as Aston Villa stormed to a 5-1 Premier League win at Norwich.
Villa boss Dean Smith wary of Norwich firepower
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith will lock horns with Norwich once again wary of the firepower which has already seen them claim a major Premier League scalp.
Smith backs Wesley to shine for Villa
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has backed £22million striker Wesley Moraes to come good after taking him to task over his performance against Burnley.
Smith defends Villa after latest lost leads
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith insists there is no mental block for his players when they hit the front after they twice lost the lead to be held to a draw at home to Burnley.
Smith set to bring back Villa regulars
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is expected to make wholesale changes again for his side’s home game against Burnley.
Smith believes Villa’s performances so far have deserved better
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith insists his side’s Premier League position is not a fair reflection of their performances this season.
Aston Villa boss Smith backs Jota to become key man
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has backed attacking midfielder Jota to become more influential once he fully adapts to his new surroundings.
‘Amazing’ Arsenal character leaves Emery beaming
Unai Emery hailed the “amazing” character of his Arsenal side as their 10 men battled from being a goal down twice to beat Aston Villa.
Villa boss Smith excited about another ‘chess match’ with Gunners boss Emery
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is ready to pit master against apprentice at Arsenal on Sunday.
Dean Smith: I’m not worried by lack of goals – at least we’re creating chances
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is not concerned by a lack of goals in his team and insists his new-look squad are still adjusting to life in the Premier League.
It was sorted very quickly – Dean Smith plays down Mings-El Ghazi clash
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith played down the headbutt incident involving Tyrone Mings and Anwar El Ghazi after his players shook hands in the dressing room at half-time.
Dean Smith won’t change Aston Villa’s positive approach in the Premier League
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has vowed to adopt a positive approach to stay in the Premier League.
Grealish reflects on ‘favourite year yet’ as Villa return to league action
Jack Grealish returns to Premier League action hoping to better his favourite year in football to date.
Jonathan Kodjia undergoes surgery on fractured cheekbone
Aston Villa forward Jonathan Kodjia has had surgery to repair a fractured cheekbone, manager Dean Smith has confirmed.
Smith defends Grealish and questions officials after Villa lose to Palace
Dean Smith criticised the officials for ruling out what he considered to be a “perfectly good” last-gasp equaliser as 10-man Aston Villa were beaten at Crystal Palace.