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Former Villans manager Dean Smith reportedly among candidates for new head coaching job11:15 a.m., December 6, 2023
Dean Smith left Aston Villa in 2021 (Image: Getty Images) Dean Smith is reportedly “in the running” for the Charlotte FC head coaching job.
The 52-year-old managed Aston Villa between 2018 and 2021, returning the Villans to the Premier League after two seasons in the Championship.
He was sacked in November 2021 after a series of poor results before being replaced by Steven Gerrard.After leaving Villa Park, Smith continued to manage Norwich City, but left in December 2022.
He most recently served as caretaker manager of Leicester City during the final months of the 2022/23 season, but did not could not help them avoid relegation from the top. theft To prevent the league.
And now GOAL claims Smith could be in line for a return to management as Charlotte FC have reportedly interviewed the former Villa boss. Chelsea legend Frank Lampard is also rumored to be in the running.
Smith is said to have ties to the area. His son Jamie is said to have played college football at NC State and currently plays for Greenville Triumph in North Carolina.
Charlotte is looking for a new manager after parting ways with Christian Lattanzio following his MLS playoff wild card exit.
