Dean Smith shares why some of Aston Villa’s players really aren’t happy with him

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Aston Villa have won 10 games on the spin in recent weeks.

Dean Smith has told Aston Villa’s official website that some of his fringe players are not happy about their lack of game time.

Villa have now won 10 games on the spin, which has set a new club record.

Smith’s men have been absolutely magnificent over recent weeks, as they have firmly established their place in the play offs.

And Smith believes that Villa’s whole squad are playing at the very top of their game right now.

“I said to the players this morning that I was walking my dog and I wasn’t sure how we’d won nine on the spin and thought ‘are we on to a good thing,” he said.

“Then we came in on Saturday morning and 12 players who hadn’t played on Friday trained – and the training session was outstanding.

“I have players knocking on my door because they’re not happy that they’re not playing. We have really competitive, small-sided games the day before games with players nose to nose at times.

“They are taking ownership of their own debrief meetings. When you’ve got that, you’re on to something.”

Villa’s players all have reason to force their way into the starting line-up, as they could become heroes this season.

The Villans will head into the play offs as the form team in the league, after their current winning run.

Villa beat Millwall 1-0 in their most recent outing, with Jonathan Kodjia scoring the only goal of the game.

The Villans have just two games remaining this term – against Leeds United and Norwich City.