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Some Aston Villa fans want Dean Smith rather than Thierry Henry

Brentford manager Dean Smith during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brentford and Leeds United at Griffin Park on November 4, 2017 in Brentf...
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Aston Villa have been linked with Thierry Henry, but some of their supporters much prefer Dean Smith as an option.

Dean Smith, Manager of Brentford during the The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Notts Country at Griffin Park on January 6, 2018 in Brentford, England.

Some Aston Villa fans have called for Dean Smith to take over rather than Thierry Henry, if Steve Bruce is to be sacked.

Bruce is set to meet with Villa’s new owners later today for talks over his future, according to the Daily Star.

And if Bruce is let go, it is thought that Henry will become the claret and blues’ top choice.

Former player and TV commentator Thierry Henry lookson prior to kickoff during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final, first leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Muenchen at Camp Nou...

Henry has never managed before, but Villa’s new owners believe he could be a great choice for them.

However, Villa fans are not unanimously behind the idea of Henry taking charge next term and many have called for Smith to be given a shot before the former Arsenal forward.

Smith has done an impressive job at Brentford and grew up as a Villa supporter.

He boasts a vast amount of experience of managing in the Football League, and although he would be making a step up to manage Villa, he would arguably be a safer bet than Henry.