LONDON: Dean Smith has been fired as Aston Villa manager after five straight premier league defeat, the club announced on Sunday.
Villa Guided Smith returned to England’s main flight in 2019 but has paid the price for a disappointing form this season, with a 1-0 Friday defeat in Southampton proving the last straw for the club boss.
The former European champion was 15 at the Premier League table ahead of the match after taking only 10 points from their 11 matches.
Smith’s departure came on the day after the club under Norwich fired their manager Daniel Faske.
Chief Executive Villa Christian Purslow said in a statement on the club’s website: “After a good start for last season, this year we haven’t seen a continuous increase in the results, shows and the position of league we all search.” For this reason we have decided to make changes now to give time for the new head coach to make an impact.
“Former Brentford Manager Smith, 50, took over the villa in October 2018 and led them to promotions through the play-off at his first.
The season.
The following campaigns he guard them and they reach the League Cup final, which they lost to Manchester City.
After the 11th season but lost the star of Jack Greal’s player to the city in the transfer window.
The club’s statement added: “Want sincerely thank Dean for a lot of extraordinary achievements, and turn off the field, during this time.
“Everyone knows how much over Villa means Dean and his family.
He has represented the club with differences and dignity.” Greals Tweeted: “No1 will compare, real goats (greatest all time).” Smith is a fifth managerial victim in the Premier League this season.