Aston Villa boss Smith embarrassed after Southampton defeat
Angry Dean Smith told his under-performing Aston Villa players they have played themselves out of next week’s League Cup final after the 2-0 defeat at Southampton.
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Aston Villa boss Smith focusing on individual mistakes
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has warned his side that individual mistakes are harming their fight for Premier League survival.
McGinn making positive progress – Aston Villa boss Smith
Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn is making positive progress in his return from injury, according to manager Dean Smith.
Mourinho jokes about Man City’s 2018 title win after Spurs’ victory at Villa
Jose Mourinho insisted he was only focused on Tottenham after Sunday’s 3-2 win at Aston Villa – but still offered a cheeky swipe at Manchester City following their European ban.
Dean Smith says Jack Grealish will not leave Aston Villa without a major fight
Dean Smith has promised Aston Villa fans the club’s owners will be doing everything in their power over the next few months to keep hold of captain Jack Grealish.
Villa boss Smith hopes Terry can help mastermind win over Mourinho
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is hoping with John Terry in his corner he can “plot the downfall” of the former England defender’s old Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.
Aston Villa boss Smith sees ‘green shoots of recovery’
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith is confident his players will “finish the season well” after seeing what he claims are “real green shoots of recovery”.
Villa teenager Louie Barry sets sights on first team before end of season
Aston Villa’s new teenage striker Louie Barry has set his sights on making his first-team breakthrough by the end of the season.
5 unexpected deadline day signings
Friday proved to be the quietest transfer deadline day for many a year with just £25million spent by Premier League clubs, the lowest total since 2010.
Smith says Tyrone Mings ‘a big influence’ at Villa ahead of Bournemouth reunion
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has hailed Tyrone Mings “a big influence” who has won himself a place in the hearts of the supporters.
Smith not ruling McGinn out of Carabao Cup final
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has not ruled out John McGinn from making a quicker than expected recovery from an ankle injury and playing in the Carabao Cup final.
Aston Villa boss Smith boosted by Manchester United win
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith believes Manchester United’s victory over Manchester City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night has offered up hope of a surprise final win over Pep Guardiola’s side.
Hause: Villa resorted to dark arts of fouling to reach cup final
Kortney Hause has revealed Aston Villa resorted to “the dirty side of the game” to help clinch their place in the Carabao Cup final.
FA investigating Villa Park pitch invasion following semi-final victory
The Football Association is investigating the pitch invasion that followed Aston Villa’s Carabao Cup semi-final victory on Tuesday night.
Carabao Cup semi-final win can boost Premier League survival hopes – Dean Smith
Dean Smith is confident Aston Villa’s dramatic Carabao Cup victory over Leicester can galvanise his side to secure Premier League survival.
‘It’s a good habit to have’ – Targett enjoying Villa’s run of late goals
Matt Targett believes Aston Villa are now proving they possess the resilience and fitness levels to finally see off teams after reaching the Carabao Cup final.
Dean Smith hails ‘goal made in Egypt’ as Villa beat Leicester
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith hailed a “goal made in Egypt” after substitutes Trezeguet and Ahmed Elmohamady combined in injury time to send the club to the Carabao Cup final with victory against Leicester.
Smith’s so proud to be taking Villa to Wembley
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith spoke of his pride after leading his boyhood club to the League Cup final with a dramatic late victory against Leicester.
Trezeguet scores late winner to send Aston Villa to Wembley
Aston Villa reached their first league cup final for a decade with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Leicester in the second leg of their semi-final at Villa Park.
Dean Smith backs ‘bright young kid’ Louie Barry to become a star at Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith is excited by the potential of teenage striker Louie Barry and is confident the new signing will be a hit at the club.
Mbwana Samatta in line for Aston Villa debut in Carabao Cup semi-final
New striker Mbwana Samatta comes into contention for Aston Villa’s second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at home to Leicester on Tuesday night following his recent £8.5million move from Genk.
Smith hopes Samatta can make immediate impact for Aston Villa
Dean Smith has called on new signing Mbwana Samatta to immediately bring his quality to bear as Aston Villa bid for a third visit to Wembley in 21 months.
Smith focused on survival after win over Watford.
Boss Dean Smith has thrown down the survival gauntlet to Aston Villa after their last-gasp win over Watford.
Smith hopeful his players can deal with Deeney when Watford visit Villa Park
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith fears Watford striker Troy Deeney could again return to haunt his side.
Villa seal Samatta deal to boost Smith’s attacking options
Aston Villa have moved to solve their striker shortage by signing Genk’s Mbwana Samatta.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Kalinic joins Toulouse on loan
Aston Villa goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic has joined French Ligue One side Toulouse on loan until the end of the season.
Villa set to secure Samatta move but Smith admits he still needs extra firepower
Aston Villa are set to clinch an £8.5million move for Mbwana Samatta but with boss Dean Smith confirming he still needs another striker.
Smith backs Jack as the Greal deal for England
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith believes Jack Grealish possesses “star quality” and is doing everything possible to earn a maiden England call-up.
Dean Smith delighted with Jack Grealish and Villa debutant Pepe Reina after draw
Dean Smith is running out of superlatives for Jack Grealish and hailed the “telling contribution” of debutant Pepe Reina after Aston Villa hit back to draw 1-1 at Brighton.
Smith backs Reina to help Villa avoid relegation from Premier League
Boss Dean Smith has backed Pepe Reina to help lead Aston Villa to safety.