Davkaus Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, jim said: “Passion, enthusiasm and energy” Was Smith talking about West Ham? I saw those things in the 10 minutes following the red, and that was about it. Sounds like a man in denial bargaining for his future. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 i'm a big fan of Smith but any manager is only a few defeats away from the sack. 4 defeats in a row is poor, regardless of circumstances. I desperately hope he turns it around but the board won't accept many more defeats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Next 3 games to save his job for me. Far from easy games, but not the worst run. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 My opinion has hardened somewhat after hearing that interview. Seems to be completely in denial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 6 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I don’t think it was lack of effort. Confidence is shot to bits. If people think a new manager will change that they will be very disappointed. But I guess somebody has to be held accountable. This is my worry too. Something needs to change, I get that, otherwise we’re heading for another relegation battle. However, if we do sack Smith and we realise that actually, squad harmony, low confidence and a general lack of ability is the reason we are where we are, we’re in big trouble. The thing that has always concerned me with Smith has been the form without Grealish. There just isn’t any getting away from it. To be honest, I don’t know if he’s the right man for the job anymore, I just worry that a new manager will struggle just as much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 6 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I don’t think it was lack of effort. Confidence is shot to bits. If people think a new manager will change that they will be very disappointed. But I guess somebody has to be held accountable. Teams always pick up short term under new managers though. Think back to how awful we were under Lambert in 14/15....Sherwood comes in and we win what 4 out of his first 6 (including FA cup SF). Even Garde's first game was a 0-0 v Man. City which was easily best result of the horrible 15/16. Bruce got us on a decent unbeaten run when he first came in aswell. If there's no confidence we can do any better with a new manager mid season well it dosen't say much for owners and Purslow's vision does it. Looking at fixture list though I wouldn't want a new manager to start with December games though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Leeds fan on BBC radio 5 slagging Villa fans off for wanting Smith out, and TBH he has a very big point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted October 31, 2021 Moderator Share Posted October 31, 2021 Just now, Wurzel said: Leeds fan on BBC radio 5 slagging Villa fans off for wanting Smith out, and TBH he has a very big point. No, no he doesn’t 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Confidence is shot to bits. If people think a new manager will change that they will be very disappointed. Well, maybe it could change it... Confidence is one of those intangible, irrational things, and a the right manager with the right personality could restore confidence. That said, we still don't know everything that's going on behind the scenes. Have the players lost confidence in their individual abilities? In the system? In Deano personally? In each other? If the problem is psychological, is there a manager out there who has the personality to steady the ship, who's not merely a good tactician? Does Deano have the ability to steady the ship? If I'm Purslow or NSWE, those are the things I'd be asking. They have more information about the behind-the-scenes goings on than any of us do, so we're just going to have to trust them. I just hope that they get it right. Edited October 31, 2021 by TomC Corrected spelling error 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Wurzel said: Leeds fan on BBC radio 5 slagging Villa fans off for wanting Smith out, and TBH he has a very big point. Does he? Our record under Smith without Grealish across several seasons is diabolical. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Genie Posted October 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) Sacking Smith and bringing in our old, inexperienced assistant manager would be one of the stupidest things I’d ever seen Villa do. Edited October 31, 2021 by Genie 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, Wurzel said: Leeds fan on BBC radio 5 slagging Villa fans off for wanting Smith out, and TBH he has a very big point. Really ? Smith has had great backing financially and look where we are now - yes he did what we brought him to do but he has reached his limit - totally correct now to part company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Arteta/OGS turned it around. Smith can and will too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, supermon said: 4 minutes ago, Wurzel said: Leeds fan on BBC radio 5 slagging Villa fans off for wanting Smith out, and TBH he has a very big point. Who gives a shit what Leeds fan thinks, he isn't watching us day in day out for full 90mins. Who gives a shit what any random phone-in fan thinks. If anyone has the opinion that Smith should be given more time, I'd love them to give some reasons why other than "he got us promoted" or "he's a nice guy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Just now, Eastie said: Really ? Smith has had great backing financially and look where we are now - yes he did what we brought him to do but he has reached his limit - totally correct now to part company IF we can bring in someone better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted October 31, 2021 Moderator Share Posted October 31, 2021 Just now, momo said: Arteta/OGS turned it around. Smith can and will too. Irrelevant and I don’t think he will. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, Wurzel said: Leeds fan on BBC radio 5 slagging Villa fans off for wanting Smith out, and TBH he has a very big point. Do the home and away every week fans want him out? Not sure they do tbf . Football fans are fickle , so you’ll always get plenty that do want him out after a bad run . Money spent and the last few results haven’t been great. Not sure he’s got it in him to take us to the next level but happy to be proved wrong for a few more games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Hopefully Purslow starts the search now, give smith to years end to turn it around, if not all change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, villalad21 said: I'd rather a new manager taking over before a more favorable set of fixtures instead of throwing him into the hellfire. I think he deserves a few more games but maybe I’m being too soft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 I think Smith should probably have 3 games to save his job but with the international break coming up he may only get 1 more game. It would be better to sack him and replace him while we have a break from league games 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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