Dean Smith
Born: March 19, 1971 (age 48)
Height: 6'0.5" (185cm)
Hometown: West Bromwich, England
Nationality: 
English
EnglishPosition: Centre-back
Team: Aston Villa
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 1989-1994 | Walsall |
| 1994-1997 | Hereford United | |
| 1997-2003 | Leyton Orient | |
| 2003-2004 | Sheffield Wednesday | |
| 2004-2005 | Port Vale | |
| Managerial | 2011-2015 | Walsall |
| 2015-2018 | Brentford | |
| 2018- | Aston Villa | |
Sports Mole has 461 articles about Dean Smith. Articles 1 to 40:
Ezri Konsa: 'Troy Deeney celebrations inspired Aston Villa comeback'
Villa climbed out of the relegation zone after a late win over Watford.
Jan 22, 22:36
Dean Smith calls for concentration as Villa move out of drop zone
Tyrone Mings deflected in Ezri Konsa's shot to earn Aston Villa a crucial victory.
Jan 22, 07:40
Dean Smith full of praise for Watford skipper Troy Deeney ahead of PL clash
Troy Deeney has scored five goals in his past three matches against Villa.
Jan 20, 22:40
Villa complete £8.5m deal for Genk striker Mbwana Samatta
The Tanzanian scored 61 goals in 165 games for the Belgian club Genk.
Jan 20, 21:24
Lovre Kalinic leaves Villa for Toulouse loan
Lovre Kalinic has not played for Villa for almost a year.
Jan 20, 17:35
Dean Smith confirms Samatta deal almost done
Mbwana Samatta has scored 61 goals in 165 appearances for Genk.
Jan 20, 16:09
Dean Smith confident Jack Grealish can make step up to England
The Aston Villa midfielder has scored nine goals in all competitions this season.
Jan 19, 22:45
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Tuesday's Premier League showdown between Aston Villa and Watford.
Jan 19, 16:15
Dean Smith hails "great finish" from Jack Grealish
Aston Villa picked up a precious point at Brighton.
Jan 18, 19:43
Result: Jack Grealish earns Villa point at Brighton
The Villa captain has a fine goalscoring record against the Seagulls.
Jan 18, 17:20
Graham Potter reveals he grew up following Aston Villa
The Brighton boss grew up watching the Aston Villa side of the 1980s.
Jan 17, 22:59
Dean Smith confident Pepe Reina can help Aston Villa avoid relegation
The former Liverpool goalkeeper has joined on loan from AC Milan for the rest of the season.
Jan 17, 22:49
Manchester United 'fail with Jack Grealish move'
Aston Villa knock back an approach from Manchester United for Jack Grealish, according to a report.
Jan 17, 20:45
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League meeting between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, including predictions and team news.
Jan 16, 22:55
Preview: Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Crystal Palace, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jan 16, 20:03
Aston Villa 'closing in on Mbwana Samatta signing'
Villa are close to striking a deal for Genk forward Mbwana Samatta.
Jan 16, 14:54
Pepe Reina completes loan move to Aston Villa
Pepe Reina, 37, is set to replace the injured Tom Heaton.
Jan 13, 20:51
News extra: Dembele 'not leaving Lyon', Gerrard on succeeding Klopp, Roma want Batshuayi?
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Lyon's refusal to sell Dembele in January, Gerrard's thoughts on taking over from Klopp at Liverpool and Roma's reported interest in Batshuayi.
Jan 13, 16:56
Pep Guardiola: 'Sergio Aguero one of the best after Lionel Messi'
Sergio Aguero is now the Premier League's record overseas scorer with 177 goals.
Jan 12, 20:08
Manchester City 'enter race for Jack Grealish'
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish emerges as a transfer target for Manchester City, according to a report.
Jan 11, 23:12
Dean Smith dismisses criticism of Pep Guardiola
Aston Villa host Manchester City on Sunday with the champions trailing in the title race.
Jan 11, 15:10
Saturday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen, Paul Pogba
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Saturday, January 11.
Jan 11, 11:07
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Rayan Ait-Nouri, Gedson Fernandes, Federico Chiesa
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 11, 06:57
Dean Smith: 'Aston Villa will not lie down against Manchester City'
The injury-hit Premier League strugglers are without a fit senior striker with Jonathan Kodjia ill and Wesley out for the season with a knee injury.
Jan 10, 22:38
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jan 10, 21:44
Smith doubtful Aston Villa will bring in new striker before City game
Villa are likely to host Manchester City without a senior striker.
Jan 10, 15:52
Friday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Christian Eriksen, Calum Chambers, Ashley Young
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Friday, January 10.
Jan 10, 11:07
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Merih Demiral, Vincent Kompany, Juan Foyth
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 10, 06:57
Kelechi Iheanacho expecting tougher test against Southampton this time
Leicester beat Southampton 9-0 at St Mary's in October.
Jan 9, 22:52
Agent: 'Pepe Reina not joining Aston Villa until AC Milan sign replacement'
Pepe Reina previously spent nine years at Liverpool, making 394 appearances.
Jan 9, 17:40
Iheanacho "really happy" to salvage cup draw for Leicester
Villa host Leicester in the second leg on January 28.
Jan 9, 14:54
Dean Smith: 'Aston Villa can take confidence from Leicester draw'
The visitors were thrashed 4-1 during a Premier League visit last month.
Jan 9, 09:46
Brendan Rodgers talks up importance of "big talent" Kelechi Iheanacho
The Nigerian salvaged a draw for the Foxes.
Jan 9, 09:29
Wednesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Moussa Dembele, Olivier Giroud, Jerome Boateng
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Wednesday, January 8 ahead of the January transfer window.
Jan 8, 11:07
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Dylan McGeouch, Phil Parkinson, Mario Gotze
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 8, 06:57
Wednesday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Moussa Dembele, Olivier Giroud, Wilfried Zaha
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Wednesday, January 8.
Jan 8, 06:15
Dean Smith aims to forge "new history" for Villa in EFL Cup
Villa have not won a major domestic trophy since 1996.
Jan 8, 06:09
Aston Villa offered AC Milan keeper Pepe Reina?
Aston Villa are reportedly offered the chance to sign AC Milan keeper Pepe Reina over the January transfer window.
Jan 7, 23:46
Dean Smith: 'Danny Drinkwater has a lot to prove at Villa'
The midfielder has played in just 25 matches over the last two-and-a-half years.
Jan 7, 17:14
Aston Villa confirm loan signing of Danny Drinkwater
The 29-year-old midfielder will spend the rest of the season at Villa Park.
Jan 7, 14:11
