Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has ruled out any possibility of John Terry taking the Bristol City manager’s job.
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The Robins have been without a manager since Lee Johnson‘s departure at the start of July.
Speculation in the national media had linked the former Chelsea and England skipper to the vacant Bristol City role.
A report in the Daily Express on Sunday (July 19) claimed Terry was ready to become a manager after nearly two years under Villa boss Dean Smith
They added that the recent success of Terry’s England teammates Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard, the 39-year-old is keen for a role of his own.
But, according to Smith, Terry is fully focussed on his current role at Villa Park.
Asked whether it was a discussion the duo had had, Smith said: “I answered it a couple of weeks ago.
“I spoke to JT about the Bristol City link and he said no.
“He’s fully focussed on the job here.
“We have a really good working relationship and a good relationship away from work as well.
“We really enjoy working together.”
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A number of individuals have already been linked with the role, each with varying levels of experience.
Chris Hughton is the bookies’ favourite having had a successful time managing clubs in the Championship; he has taken Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United to the Premier League from the second-tier.
Steven Gerrard is another big name associated with the role; however, the Sunday Express claims he has withdrawn himself from the race.
Plymouth Argyle boss Ryan Lowe and the currently unemployed Mick McCarthy are further names linked.
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