Tim Sherwood was often confident during his public appearances while he held the managerial position at White Hart Lane. Sometimes he was too glib for Tottenham Hotspur. But maybe he’s a better fit for a smaller club like Aston Villa.
Tim Sherwood has emerged as the overwhelming favorite to replace Paul Lambert and take over the Villans. Sports book Paddy Power has Tim Sherwood at 1-2 odds of taking over at AVFC. There had been talk Team USA Manager Jurgen Klinsmann was a favorite to take the vacant gig in Birmingham. Now not so much.
….here’s what the rumor mill is what saying.
-(The Telegraph) Aston Villa are closing in on former Spurs boss Tim Sherwood as the replacement for Paul Lambert as manager.
-(Daily Mail) Tim Sherwood has held discussions with Aston Villa and is understood to have told the club he is interested in taking over as manager.
And a quick update on the current managerial situation with the club right now.
-(Daily Express) Aston Villa caretaker boss Scott Marshall admits he is likely to consult axed boss Paul Lambert ahead of tomorrow’s FA Cup with Leicester.
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