Aston Villa boss Smith keen to tap Terry's experience


Soccer Football - Championship - Brentford v Reading - Griffin Park, London, Britain - September 29, 2018 Brentford manager Dean Smith Action Images/Adam Holt

(Reuters) - New Aston Villa boss Dean Smith expects his assistant John Terry to be heavily involved in decision-making despite the arrival of Richard O'Kelly as assistant head coach on Monday.

The Championship (second-tier) side last week named former Brentford manager Smith as head coach following the sacking of Steve Bruce. Former England skipper Terry was handed his first senior coaching role as Smith's assistant.

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