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A thread on why Aston Villa are currently an example of a failing project of a football club.
*Note: this is just my opinion, not indisputable fact - if you disagree, then that is absolutely fine!*
*Note: this is just my opinion, not indisputable fact - if you disagree, then that is absolutely fine!*
In simple terms, Dean Smith's tactical inflexibility, lack of consistency, and predictable substitutions have cost Villa on numerous occasions.
However, laying the blame solely on his door is foolish - many contributing factors influence why Aston Villa are currently regressing.
However, laying the blame solely on his door is foolish - many contributing factors influence why Aston Villa are currently regressing.
To me, a club like Brentford is the benchmark for how a football club, like Aston Villa, should be run.
It is self-sustainable, has a clear footballing identity/vision, and is primed for success without breaking the bank.
It is self-sustainable, has a clear footballing identity/vision, and is primed for success without breaking the bank.
Brentford are successful because their progressive vision of football is a requirement instilled by those above - Smith had to adhere to it.
Dean was a replaceable cog in a larger well-oiled machine - when he left Brentford, the cogs kept turning, the philosophy remained intact.
Dean was a replaceable cog in a larger well-oiled machine - when he left Brentford, the cogs kept turning, the philosophy remained intact.
Brentford have steadily progressed every year, and currently sit 3rd in the Championship.
The bees have stuck to their principles, recruited players that align with their progressive vision, while maintaining a positive brand of football.
They are a superbly run football club.
The bees have stuck to their principles, recruited players that align with their progressive vision, while maintaining a positive brand of football.
They are a superbly run football club.
In comparison, Aston Villa is an unstructured mess full of "Suso" signings, and "Smith" signings - neither, seem to blend.
This hybrid of differing styles on the pitch has gotten Villa 2 points in 4 games (post-lockdown), and highlights a clear lack of identity and direction.
This hybrid of differing styles on the pitch has gotten Villa 2 points in 4 games (post-lockdown), and highlights a clear lack of identity and direction.
Sacking Smith would be a temporary fix, but Suso and Purslow are equally as culpable for this mess.
This is a systemic problem that lies deep within the roots of our club - we NEED an identity overhaul.
Sadly, Jack Grealish IS our identity at the present time - I feel for him.
This is a systemic problem that lies deep within the roots of our club - we NEED an identity overhaul.
Sadly, Jack Grealish IS our identity at the present time - I feel for him.
My negativity is not a resignation of defeat, I will back the lads/Deano for the remainder of the season in the hope we can stay up - it's still possible! 
But, however the season ends, I hope NS & WE enforce positive, systemic change to give Villa an identity once again! #UTV
But, however the season ends, I hope NS & WE enforce positive, systemic change to give Villa an identity once again! #UTV
