Tim Sherwood has spoken publicly for the first time since being sacked by Aston Villa on Sunday morning, expressing his disappointment at being relieved of his duties.
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Wenger’s aforementioned take on Garde’s work with youth players has a few relevance for the Birmingham club.
It is believed that despite being a favourite with the bookies the former Leicester boss has not spoken to Villa over their vacant position. Despite being substituted at half-time on more than one occasion this season, the former England worldwide holds the record for being the highest scoring defender in one season (8 for Everton in 2007/08), will thrive under a new manager. Has looked assured in Villa’s back-four since returning from the ACL injury, but is yet to make an appearance this season due to off-season surgery.
Villa also have a significant number of young French or formerly France-based players like the three Jordans (Veretout, Amavi and Ayew) and other promising talent to unlock like Jack Grealish, Adama Traore and Carles Gil. The French worldwide is considered to be the best crosser of the ball in the Premier League after a string of strong attacking displays.
Similarly to Brendan Rodgers, who also released a statement through the LMA following his sacking from Liverpool earlier this month, Sherwood ended by wishing the club luck in the future, saying “I wish the club all the best for the rest of the season and indeed for the future”.
Match Day referee Stroud (Hampshire) has officiated one Southampton game so far this season – the Capital One Cup six nil victory over MK Dons.
“The most I ever spent was on Christian Benteke, I spoke to a few really top players but we just couldn’t do it. The players I wanted to bring to Aston Villa were big players, I spoke to Lukaku and Bony when I was there”.
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If Richards is banned for three games he will miss the encounters with Spurs, Manchester City and Everton.
