Eddie Howe noncommittal on future at relegated BournemouthTroy Deeney says he could leave Watford after their relegationAn emotional Dean Smith paid tribute to his late father after securing Aston Villa’s Premier League survival on a pulsating final day of the season. A long and emotional campaign culminated in a 1-1 draw at West Ham, and afterwards it was only natural for Smith’s thoughts to turn to his father Ron, who died of Covid-19 at the end of May aged 79.“It’s been an emotional period,” said Smith, after emerging from a jubilant Villa dressing room with a beer in hand. “I’ve just spoken to the whole family in their living room, and they’re immensely proud. A lot of people have lost their lives due to the pandemic, including my father, and he’ll be looking out for us, I’m sure.” Related: Aston Villa cling on at West Ham to clinch Premier League survival Related: Bournemouth's victory in vain as five-year stay in top flight comes to an end Continue readingreadfullarticle
