Jamie Smith has praised Aston Villa on Twitter for the appointment of Unai Emery after he was announced as Steven Gerrard’s replacement on Monday evening.
After sacking Steven Gerrard last Thursday, Villa didn’t waste any time in bringing in a new face, with Emery leaving Villarreal to join the Midlands outfit – Gabby Agbonlahor is hoping for the Europa League in a few years.
It has been 12 months of decline for Villa, after sacking Dean Smith last November, with fans being unhappy at the lack of progression made under Gerrard.
The manner in which the fans reacted to the former midfielder during their defeat to Fulham tells you everything you need to know about what was thought about him.
Even Villa’s 4-0 win against Brentford, the manner of win and performance from the players, was perhaps a sign that they didn’t like what was happening under Gerrard – Alan Shearer eluded to that on Match of the Day.
Nonetheless, Emery is the new man in the dugout and whilst Jamie Smith would have enjoyed his dad once donning the dugout, he has backed the appointment of the former Arsenal man.
SWIFT AND SHARP FROM VILLA
Whilst Wolves are still waiting to replace Bruno Lage, after sacking him on October 3, those across the Midlands have wasted no time in bringing in a new face.
Their fans must be wondering just how abjectly run their club is, especially after losing 4-0 to Leicester City on Sunday.
But whilst Villa are swift, sharp and clever off the field of play, that isn’t matched by the football they play on the pitch.
Villa fans will be hoping with the appointment of Emery, all of that changes because supporters are craving a return to Europe.
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