Tag: Dean Smith

How Villa could line up vs Watford: Buendia boost, key Watkins decision

Aston Villa face Watford at Vicarage Road in our Premier League season opener on Saturday, and here’s how Dean Smith’s starting XI could look. After…

Aston Villa team news: Watkins, Bailey and Buendia updates vs Watford

Aston Villa face Watford in our Premier League season opener on Saturday, and Dean Smith has delivered the latest team news and injury updates on…

Official: Richard O’Kelly leaves Aston Villa coaching role, Dean Smith reaction

Just two days before our first Premier League game of the new season, Aston Villa will have to deal with another departing member of the…

Photos: Leon Bailey arrives at Bodymoor Heath for first day at Aston Villa

The wait is finally over as Leon Bailey reported for duty at Bodymoor Heath on Thursday for his first day at Aston Villa following his…

Smith on Buendia and Villa signings, Watkins role and formation flexibility

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has been discussing the signing of Emiliano Buendia and where Ollie Watkins will play in an exciting new-look attack. Despite…

Five talking points as Villa end pre-season with win over Salernitana

Aston Villa wrapped up the pre-season schedule with a 3-1 win over Salernitana on Sunday afternoon, and Dean Smith will largely be pleased with what…

How Villa could line up after Buendia, Bailey and Ings signings

While Aston Villa suffered a blow with Jack Grealish’s exit this week, the signings of Emiliano Buendia, Leon Bailey and Danny Ings mean we’ll still…

Smith on Grealish exit, signings and Villa objective this season

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has spoken to Villa TV and addressed the departure of Jack Grealish and the squad’s hopes for the upcoming campaign….

Five talking points as Villa secure 3-0 win at Bristol City in pre-season clash

Aston Villa secured a 3-0 win over Bristol City on Saturday afternoon as Dean Smith returned to the sideline while speculation rages on over Jack…

Five key talking points after Villa’s 4-0 win over Walsall in pre-season

Aston Villa kick-started the pre-season schedule with a 4-0 win over Walsall on Wednesday night, with Emiliano Buendia putting on a show in his first…