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da bwin： Aston Villa do not have Brentford boss Dean Smith in their sights as a replacement for under-fire boss Steve Bruce, The Birmingham Mail reports.
What’s the word?
Winning just one of their last nine matches across all competitions, Aston Villa’s promotion hopes are in danger of being sunk prematurely and there has been plenty of gossip surrounding potential changes at Villa Park.
Manager Steve Bruce is under an increasing amount of pressure following his side’s run of form and candidates are already being named by the press as potential replacements. However, The Birmingham Mail says Brentford’s Dean Smith is not under consideration.
Brentford are currently flying high and occupy the final spot in the play-offs, although it is still very tight as just three points separate fifth-place Norwich and 14th-placed Aston Villa – which shows just how crucial any decision will be.
Smith the right fit?
Dean Smith’s performances at Brentford have caught the eye and the most positive boost that the 47-year-old can provide is an exciting brand of football that will help get fans at Villa Park back on side after a difficult start to the campaign.
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On top of this, Smith is a boyhood Villa fan and that appears to make things a match made in heaven. However, his limited managerial experience when it comes to winning promotion is surely an issue for a side desperate to return to the Premier League after falling at the final hurdle last season.
Having spent four years at Walsall, Smith has guided Brentford to three consecutive mid-table finishes with the Bees and Villa may well aspire for something greater – which is probably necessary to rejuvenate their charge for promotion.