Jack Grealish sent an emotional message to ex-Aston Villa boss Dean Smith (Picture: Getty)Manchester City star Jack Grealish led the tributes for Dean Smith after his former manager was sacked by Aston Villa. Smith had been in the role since October 2018 and steered Villa from the Championship into the English top flight in his first season at the helm. The England international was quick to pay tribute to Smith when the news of his dismissal broke, labelling his former boss ‘the GOAT’ and ‘the best’. No1 will ever compare 💙❤️ the real goat ❤️❤️ https://t.co/Spp6ADIAo6 — Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish) November 7, 2021‘The best’ – Grealish paid tribute to Smith (Picture: Instagram)Current Villa players Emiliano Martinez, Matty Cash and Ezri Konsa – all signed by Smith – sent emotional messages to the manager on their social media pages. ‘The process of replacing Dean will now begin and the club will update supporters in due course,’ Purslow said.

Source: Metro November 07, 2021 16:04 UTC