Peter Griffin Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 4 hours ago, Jas10 said: Refreshing to have a manager that is honest and straightforward when commenting on team performances and results. He has standards… Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted August 21, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 21, 2021 Got it right today under severe pressure, appears to have players who want to succeed with him as gaffa. I'm well happy for us and him. UTV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Just said on MOTD that the target for this year is to improve on last and get into that top half. Those who want him sacked if we don't get europe are going to be gutted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 minute ago, DCJonah said: Just said on MOTD that the target for this year is to improve on last and get into that top half. Those who want him sacked if we don't get europe are going to be gutted. Doesn't sound unreasonable that. But even improving on 11th will prove to be very difficult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 minute ago, DCJonah said: Just said on MOTD that the target for this year is to improve on last and get into that top half. Those who want him sacked if we don't get europe are going to be gutted. Otherwise known as progress which Dean has delivered every year he has been here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 5 hours ago, sne said: Ugly jacket on the sideline, Smith out! I'm convinced that Kappa has created some of the latest merch as a f*ck you knowing we'll be sacking them come end of season. lol 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Sorry if already mentioned… but I liked the way Deano was asked on MOTD whether the set piece routine was his or his set piece coach’s, and he gave the credit to the set piece coach. He’s a man who doesn’t often let his ego get in the way. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, KentVillan said: Sorry if already mentioned… but I liked the way Deano was asked on MOTD whether the set piece routine was his or his set piece coach’s, and he gave the credit to the set piece coach. He’s a man who doesn’t often let his ego get in the way. That actually gave me some insight into just how important, quality specialist coaches can be to be honest. Ings goal was directly/indirectly? As a result of a set piece routine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, KentVillan said: Sorry if already mentioned… but I liked the way Deano was asked on MOTD whether the set piece routine was his or his set piece coach’s, and he gave the credit to the set piece coach. He’s a man who doesn’t often let his ego get in the way. Agreed, I think just about all Villa fans like Dean and would love to see him succeed at Villa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 27 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Doesn't sound unreasonable that. But even improving on 11th will prove to be very difficult Loads of teams we can finish above...Palace haven't scored a goal yet, Burnley and Newcastle obviously, promoted three, Southampton don't look great at all so there's 7 there. We shouldn't be finishing lower than last season at all. I agree top half is a good season in the circumstances. 12 months off a proper european challenge imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Woody1000 said: Yes, because it’s the fans who speak in favour of the manager who have an agenda….. Most fans speak in favour of Smith. On here yesterday everyone was speaking in favour of Smith. But fans can also discuss his weaknesses. And like every single person on this planet, he too has weaknesses. For some reason some fans appear to deny this and continually post sarcastic comments trying to dismiss the views of these fans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Obviously, we have no idea what Deano's targets are (that Purslow gave him), but my own expectation is a top half finish. I think, with the summer we have had (Mike Lubb drama and the new signings), to be roughly where we were last season, but maybe with a slight improvement (ie: 10th or above), would actually be pretty good overall. If i had to say specifically: Top 6 - Dreamland, unrealistic, amazing if achieved, defo dont expect it ofc... 7th to 8th - over achievement. 9th to 10th - expected achievement. 11th to 12th - Underachievement, but not the end of the world. 13th to 17th - underachievement. 18th to 20th - urm.....ye.....nuff said. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 minute ago, MaVilla said: Top 6 - Dreamland, unrealistic, amazing if achieved, defo dont expect it ofc... 7th to 8th - over achievement. 9th to 10th - expected achievement. 11th to 12th - Underachievement, but not the end of the world. 13th to 17th - underachievement. 18th to 20th - urm.....ye.....nuff said. That is exactly my view / expectation too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, MaVilla said: Obviously, we have no idea what Deano's targets are (that Purslow gave him), but my own expectation is a top half finish. I think, with the summer we have had (Mike Lubb drama and the new signings), to be roughly where we were last season, but maybe with a slight improvement (ie: 10th or above), would actually be pretty good overall. If i had to say specifically: Top 6 - Dreamland, unrealistic, amazing if achieved, defo dont expect it ofc... 7th to 8th - over achievement. 9th to 10th - expected achievement. 11th to 12th - Underachievement, but not the end of the world. 13th to 17th - underachievement. 18th to 20th - urm.....ye.....nuff said. I think all these targets will move as the season progresses. I've always said, my realistic good season target, would be top 8, and good cup runs. If we get top 10, play some good football and show long term signs of progress, I'd be ok. However their are many variables to that, to the positive and negative. As it could be considered a season of " transition " some things might get a pass. If we are honest with ourselves though, the owners and CEO didn't come here, to settle on mid table. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QldVilla Posted August 22, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Peter Griffin said: Most fans speak in favour of Smith. On here yesterday everyone was speaking in favour of Smith. But fans can also discuss his weaknesses. And like every single person on this planet, he too has weaknesses. For some reason some fans appear to deny this and continually post sarcastic comments trying to dismiss the views of these fans And what does the continual pointing out of ‘alleged’ weaknesses achieve? Just because you believe Smith should be doing something, doesn’t mean it hasn’t been considered by him and the coaching staff. It may just be another tactic will get a better outcome from the team. No two coaches are the same, they will have different methodologies on how they want to play, there’s no rule book. Im all for concise criticism, but it needs to be constructive. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 1 minute ago, QldVilla said: And what does the continual pointing out of ‘alleged’ weaknesses achieve? Isn't this a Villa forum and a thread titled 'Dean Smith'? I would expect that this is exactly the right place for fans to discuss Smith and to discuss both the positives and the negatives. Why the continual avoidance of not just discussing but even recognising his weaknesses? 3 minutes ago, QldVilla said: Just because you believe Smith should be doing something, doesn’t mean it hasn’t been considered by him and the coaching staff. It may just be another tactic will get a better outcome from the team. 100% agree, but as per above, is this not the place to discuss it? 4 minutes ago, QldVilla said: Im all for concise criticism, but it needs to be constructive. Please point out anything I have said that is not constructive, from the last few days the only unconstructive comments I see on this thread are from people complaining and posting childish oneupmanship comments to people that may post something that suggests an area in which Smith could improve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepal_villan Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Smith himself said there was a lot to improve on the Newcastle performance, so I think raising concerns post match is in order. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubbs Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 On the subject of specialist coaches do we have a coach for shooting? Sometimes you look at Mcginn or AEG for example and think of put them in a shooting position around the box in a match situation, how many times would they hit the target? And how many times do we have less attempts than the opposition. If last seasons have at home to Liverpool proved, buy a ticket cuz you might win the lottery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jareth Posted August 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2021 I am going to watch MOTD this morning - quite crazy that someone who has had a career in the game cannot see the obvious influence of a set piece coach on Villa's game so far. Dean Smith has got to be one of the most flexible managers out there, no ego on him, sees a weakness in his side and brings someone in to address it - he should be applauded. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 14 minutes ago, Jareth said: I am going to watch MOTD this morning - quite crazy that someone who has had a career in the game cannot see the obvious influence of a set piece coach on Villa's game so far. Dean Smith has got to be one of the most flexible managers out there, no ego on him, sees a weakness in his side and brings someone in to address it - he should be applauded. I’m loving the new long throw. It’s just such an obvious weapon as well. As soon as you win that first header (Mings), it’s pandemonium in the box. I absolutely hate defending against it so it’s great to see us using it against other teams. It’s not pretty, but if it gets us 5 goals this season, job done. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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