Adam2003 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Love that he’s a fan. He must be buzzing to get the job. Good luck to him! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtend4life Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 13 minutes ago, ciggiesnbeer said: Meh. Oh well. Welcome, I guess. The good news is John Terry is back and we have a progressive new DOF so hopefully they can push Smith towards good football. He has my support but I cant deny I am very disappointed in yet another same old same old British manager. Same old, same old? You’re blinkered by Bruceball mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Have a good feeling about this. The real dream team Finally we might have our very own identity. Finally we might have our very own brand of football. Finally we might go onto a football pitch prepared and drilled (ooohhhh.jpg). Finally we may see some tactics, and counter reactions to whats going on on the pitch. Finally some of the kids who are deserving may be blooded, and finally we might just have players playing in their natural positions. Only gripe is this should have happened in the summer. But it is what it is now. Welcome Dean and welcome back JT. Really pleased with this appointment, looking forward to the pair of you motivating this bunch again, and getting the most out of that Gresford kid again. When was the last time we had a fan managing the club? UTV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeAVFC Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Welcome Dean! I'm sure at least the football will be better now. Bring on the Swansea game 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: However his record decent if not outstanding For a club the size of Brentford it’s pretty close to outstanding. It will need time to completely change the culture of the club, but I think having Terry with him helps to hit the ground running. Very interesting times ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morley_crosses_to_Withe Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, NurembergVillan said: I've seen some posts here about first choices falling through, and "third choice Dean". But Rui Faria was seemingly never approached even though he said he wasn't interested, Brendan Rodgers said he was never approached, and the Belgian FA said Henry was never approached. Perhaps the board and CEO had a vision for success, and a structure to get there? Perhaps they identified people to suit that structure? Perhaps they've got their first choice targets for all of those roles? Perhaps the delay was just getting compensation agreed for Smith? Surely the media and the bookies weren't just blagging it all along?! I suppose it’s easy to spin it like this. And yeah - I hope this is true. But maybe, just maybe, Smith WAS third choice? Perhaps Henry WAS approached and wasn’t interested? Perhaps the journalist who suggested the Belgian FA hadn’t received an approach was wrong? Perhaps Faria was on our radar which is why he purposely decided to rule himself out the job? Perhaps a number of things happened & Dean Smith WAS amongst a number of candidates, BUT not necessary first choice? I guess it depends what news sources you read and want to believe. Edited October 10, 2018 by Morley_crosses_to_Withe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 minute ago, holtend4life said: Same old, same old? You’re blinkered by Bruceball mate. Scarred by more like But yeah, I am behind Dean. Hopefully he will dispel my concerns very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Morley_crosses_to_Withe said: I suppose it’s easy to spin it like this. And yeah - I hope this is true. But mate, just maybe Smith was third choice? Perhaps Henry WAS approached and wasn’t interested? Perhaps the journalist who suggested the Belgian FA hadn’t received an approach was wrong? Perhaps Faria was on our radar which is why he purposely decided to rule himself out the job? Perhaps a number of things happened & Dean Smith WAS amongst a number of candidates, BUT not necessary first choice? I guess it depends what news sources you read and want to believe. I've heard if Smith and Terry turned us down we were going to take on Peter Withe and Dwight Yorke as his assistant. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Swansea aint got a chance. 5-0 next week. Calling it now if we Get promoted- first signing will be Ollie Watkins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaninoz Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Over the moon with this appointment. Get in! i think we'll see him get the best out of a number of players, none more so than Jack, and Hogan will hopefully be like a new signing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said: For a club the size of Brentford it’s pretty close to outstanding. It will need time to completely change the culture of the club, but I think having Terry with him helps to hit the ground running. Very interesting times ahead. Yes and no. Howe got Bournemouth promoted, who I would say are a similar sized club. But 3 top 10 finished is not to be sniffed at either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NurembergVillan Posted October 10, 2018 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2018 8 minutes ago, Morley_crosses_to_Withe said: I suppose it’s easy to spin it like this. And yeah - I hope this is true. But maybe, just maybe, Smith WAS third choice? Perhaps Henry WAS approached and wasn’t interested? Perhaps the journalist who suggested the Belgian FA hadn’t received an approach was wrong? Perhaps Faria was on our radar which is why he purposely decided to rule himself out the job? Perhaps a number of things happened & Dean Smith WAS amongst a number of candidates, BUT not necessary first choice? I guess it depends what news sources you read and want to believe. But apparently Henry turned us down last night, Faria at about 3pm today and within 7 hours we've negotiated a contract with Smith, compensation with Brentford and put out a press release? 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompedyret Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 A very strong third choice for me, with the added, twist of John Terry being second in command. Terry is a strong character and a leader, it's not a given that Terry and Smith goes well together. However, if they do the Terry factor might just provide the missing piece for this setup to be something amazing. I'm prepared to give them time to turn around things, especially considering the style Smith is presumably going for. Though the petulant child in me would really like them to start winning every match 4-0 from the get go! So, obviously I'm going to be very crossed as soon as the first plucky 3-1 victory comes. UTV! Exciting times ahead, if we manage to muster patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Press conference when ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I was in favour of the idea and bravery of Henry but Smith makes perfect sense and he has my full backing. Looks like an NFL set up with a head coach under a Director or General Manager. Better for continuity. Im delighted with Terry back in the fold too. I strongly believed most good things last season came from his leadership and example and not Bruce. Looking forward to getting this show back on the road. I hope he can do it soon as we have ground to make up but its still very possible. Not expecting miracles though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Very good appointment and we might see some good football. Our attackers and footballers must be loving this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Sunderland fans views on it https://www.readytogo.net/smb/threads/villa-appoint-dean-smith-with-john-terry-as-assistant.1448404/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifamad Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Underwhelming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, Adam2003 said: Love that he’s a fan. He must be buzzing to get the job. Good luck to him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 At last an appointment to inspire hope. I'm so happy for him. Can you imagine the passion he will have to make this club the place it should be. I'm licking my lips at the thought of the football we'll be playing. I bet Scott Hogan's got a smile on his face 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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