Aston Villa Will Sign Emmanuel Adebayor - Tim Sherwood

Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood would jump at the chance to sign Emmanuel Adebayor if he showed the right attitude and desire but fears the Togo forward may now be frozen out of football until January after leaving Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs said on Sunday that Adebayor had been released from his contract by mutual agreement. The 31-year-old has not played for Spurs this season and was left out of both their Premier League and Europa League squads.

Adebayor had reportedly rejected moves to Villa and West Ham during the recent transfer window but was told late last week by Spurs' boss Mauricio Pochettino he had no future at the club.

Gabriel Agbonlahor Still Has Big Role To Play At Aston Villa - Tim Sherwood

Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood insists the club's new faces will not usurp stalwart Gabriel Agbonlahor.

The 28-year-old striker is the club's longest serving player and has watched on as the playing staff has undergone a summer overhaul.

New attackers Rudy Gestede, Jordan Ayew and Adama Traore have all been added to the forward line but Sherwood insists Agbonhalor is still the main man.

No Adebayor Loan Deal For Aston Villa - Sherwood

Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood has confirmed the club failed to convince Tottenham's Emmanuel Adebayor to make a loan switch to Villa Park.

Tim Sherwood has conceded Aston Villa's chase for Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor has hit the buffers after discussions with the Togo international.

Adebayor had been linked with a reunion with Sherwood - who coached him at Tottenham - after being frozen out at White Hart Lane, with a loan move the more likely option.

Christian Benteke Won't Become A Liverpool Player - Tim Sherwood

Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood does not expect Liverpool’s reported interest in Christian Benteke to prise the Belgium striker away from Villa Park.

Goal revealed in April that Villa will not settle for anything less than £30 million for Benteke, who has a £32.5m release clause in his current contract.

The completion of Raheem Sterling's £49m switch from Liverpool to Manchester City on Tuesday has further stoked speculation that Brendan Rodgers will look to the Belgian to bolster his Anfield forward line.

ASTON VILLA 1 STOKE 2: Victor Moses Scores Late Penalty To Secure Three Points

The Senegal international scored a late first-half equaliser to earn the Potters a draw after Scott Sinclair had opened the scoring for the home side after just 20 minutes. A late victory Moses penalty earned all three points for Stoke at Villa Park as they earned a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa.

EPL: Gabriel Agbonlahor Passes Fitness Test To Face Stoke City

Gabriel Agbonlahor and Carles Gil have been passed fit for new Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwod's first game in charge against Stoke City on Saturday. Striker Agbonlahor (hamstring) and midfielder Gil (groin) missed the 2-1 FA Cup victory over Leicester City last weekend due to injury, but Sherwood revealed that the duo will face Mark Hughes' men at Villa Park.

But the former Tottenham head coach did not have such positive news of defenders Philippe Senderos (calf) and Nathan Baker (knock).
"Gabby was on fire today. Everyone is flying and can't wait to get started." Sherwood said at a press conference on Thursday.
"They just all want to play and it's great to see.

Tim Sherwood Spits Fire On Tottenham's Top Four Hopes

Tim Sherwood says Tottenham are a striker short of securing a top-four place in the Premier League. New manager Mauricio Pochettino strengthened significantly in the summer, acquiring goalkeeper Michel Vorm, defenders Eric Dier, Federico Fazio, DeAndre Yedlin and Ben Davies before purchasing Benjamin Stambouli from Montpellier on transfer deadline day.

"I’ve been encouraged with the start, obviously Daniel Levy’s backed a manager again," Sherwood said.

Fulham FC Eyes Tim Sherwood As Felix Magath' Replacement

Fulham have reportedly shortlisted former Tottenham Hotspur boss Tim Sherwood to replace manager Felix Magath at Craven Cottage.

The German has found himself under increasing pressure after the Cottagers endured a nightmare start to life in the Championship by losing their first four games. Sherwood is said to have declined offers to join West Bromwich Albion and Crystal Palace since leaving Spurs but, according to The Mirror, the 45-year-old could be tempted to West London.

Tottenham & Sherwood Refuse To Confirm Sacking Report

Tottenham Hotspur's rapidly unravelling season took another twist on Monday with first team coach Tim Sherwood set to be replaced in the summer, according to media reports.

The former England midfielder, a Premier League title winner with Blackburn Rovers, was handed an 18-month contract in December following the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas but results since have been inconsistent.

Tottenham would not comment on a Sky Sports report that the 45-year-old Sherwood would be relieved of his duties in the summer, although more light should be shed on the matter later when Spurs host Sunderland in the Premier League.

HORROR: West Brom Star Saido Berahino Injured After Baggies Punch Each Other

On Saturday West Brom somehow conceded a 95th minute equaliser to draw 3-3 with Cardiff City. In the build-up to Cardiff’s goal, youngster Saido Berahino gave away the ball far too easily.

According to tomorrow’s Sun, a dressing room bust-up followed the final whistle.It’s unclear who else was involved but the 20 year Berahino was reportedly left with a head injury.

All those rumours of a Spurs dressing room fight but the only bust-up was in the West Midlands.

Tottenham vs Arsenal Match Preview

Neither Tottenham nor Arsenal will feel they can afford to lose the north London derby at White Hart Lane on Sunday. The Gunners make the short trip to their closest rivals needing three points to ensure they do not lose further ground to Chelsea in the Premier League title race.

Arsene Wenger's side currently trail the leaders by seven points, albeit with a game in a hand, and know a loss this weekend could well represent a fatal blow to their challenge for top spot.

The Frenchman will be seeking a response after Arsenal exited the Champions League in midweek courtesy of a 3-1 aggregate defeat to holders Bayern Munich.

BIG MOUTH!!! Jesus Has No Class Says Tim Sherwood

Tim Sherwood has accused Benfica coach Jorge Jesus of lacking class following their touchline spat in a stormy Europa League clash at White Hart Lane on Thursday.

The Portuguese side beat Tottenham 3-1 in the first leg of the last 16 tie and the two coaches appeared to exchange words on several occasions during the match. Sherwood accused Jesus of celebrating the third Benfica goal by raising three fingers and waving goodbye - and the Spurs boss refused to shake hands with his counterpart at the end of the game.

“I thought his team were very good and showed a lot of class,” Sherwood said. “It’s a shame he wasn’t the same.

TIM SHERWOOD: You can't stop in form Adebayor

Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood feels Emmanuel Adebayor in his present form is almost unstoppable.

The Togo striker scored his fourth goal in five outings under Sherwood in the 2-1 win at Manchester United on New Year’s Day prompting praise from the Spurs manager.

“We know he is one of best in league and when he performs as he is at the moment he’s almost unstoppable,” said Sherwood.

“I have no reason to believe he won’t keep it going. “He’s massively important to us. He seems happy in himself and wants to play every minute. “I am amazed (how quickly he has reintegrated) because he’s not had too much of a pre-season either.”

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TOTTENHAM GAMBLE: Spurs appoint Tim Sherwood as new Coach

Tottenham have appointed Tim Sherwood as head coach on a full-time basis. The former England midfielder guided Spurs to a 3-2 win at Southampton on Sunday as interim boss and has now been handed a contract until the end of the 2014-15 Premier League season. Sherwood, 44, replaces Andre Villas-Boas who was sacked by Spurs last week. Read more after the cut....