It’s been a hectic week for the 50-year-old, who only recently flew back to the UK from New York before being introduced to the club’s staff, as well as an unveiling to the press on Wednesday afternoon. The new City boss is focused on the Saints, however, and recognised the tough opposition they’ll provide in his first game in charge.
Dean Smith said: “We know there are big problems. We need to create more chances. We know how difficult it is at this level, especially against a Southampton team who aren’t conceding many at all. We want to make Carrow Road a hard place to come for the opposition and we can start that on Saturday, although I’m very respectful of Ralph (Hasenhüttl) and his team; they’re in a good run of form and they’re a tough team to play against. My abiding memory [of Carrow Road] is that the supporters are very welcoming. I want them to be welcoming to Norwich City on Saturday, but not so much to Southampton.”
