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Aston Villa sacks coach Dean Smith, Board thanks Dean

07.11.2021 15:25 of  E.B. TransferMarketWeb   see readings
OFFICIAL - Aston Villa sacks coach Dean Smith, Board thanks Dean
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Through a press release, Aston Villa formalized the dismissal of its English coach Dean Smith, two days after the defeat at Southampton (2-0). The Villains are going through a complicated period in the league this season, currently 17th in the Premier League. The streak of 5 consecutive defeats and the elimination of the English League Cup by Chelsea did not work in favor of the West Bromwich native, who had brought the club back into the top flight after his debut season in 2019 and had managed to maintain the Birmingham club thereafter.

“However, after a good start to the season, this year we haven't seen the continuous improvement in results, performance and position in the Premier League that we have all been looking for. For this reason, we have decided to make a change now to allow time for a new head coach to make an impact. The Board of Directors would like to sincerely thank Dean for his many excellent accomplishments, on and off the field, during this time. Everyone knows what Aston Villa means to Dean and his family. He has represented the club with distinction and dignity - appreciated and respected by all associated with Aston Villa - our staff, players and supporters. We wish him the best, ”club CEO Christian Purslow said of the 50-year-old technician.