Unai Emery thanks Dean Smith in Sky Sports interview and reveals Aston Villa secret
Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive brings you a chat between Dean Smith and Unai Emery at Villa Park
Former and current Aston Villa managers Dean Smith and Unai Emery were bought together for Sky Sports' Super Sunday coverage for the clash with West Ham United.
Smith, who spent three seasons in charge at B6, was on punditry duty for the live broadcast. The pair met on the pitch as Emery was interviewed by Smith.
After a handshake, Emery said: "Thanks for everything," before Smith asked about the impressive home record thus far, with Villa targeting an 11th straight win against David Moyes' team.
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Revealing the secret to the home success, Emery said: "I always thought to be organised and for [games] to be special here at Villa Park. Because here with our supporters, we can feel the connection with us, full energy, positive energy.
"We have to be connected with them as well, to try and do something on the pitch, and I think we can feel strong like that."