The Scotsman

Villa name Smith as boss with Terry No 2

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Dean Smith has been appointed as the new head coach of Aston Villa, with John Terry named as his assistant.

Smith, a lifelong Villa fan, leaves Brentford, while Terry moves into coaching having just announced his retirement as a player.

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers had been linked with the managerial vacancy along with Thierry Henry.

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