Lambert's replacement

[myf]

I've always liked Jol for some reason. I felt he got pinged at Spuds early to be honest.

Experienced, worked in Germany and Netherlands at Ajax and Hamburg so has managed big clubs. Would complement our squad of players.

Has a soft spot for us and most of all is available now.

Agreed. He's a big character as well

[garyfouroaks]

All things I won't give a toss about if he keeps us up, and he stands a better chance than Lambert did. Or indeed than Hoddle would, or Lennon who all the same comments have been made about prior to being at Bolton.

Sherwood is vastly less experienced than Lambert was when he took the job.

Hoddle's record pisses all over Sherwoods

I am no fan of Lennon, but he is a far more rounded candidate than Sherwood ( who isn't?).

[Eigentor]

Sometimes the argument "if we can't compete with the best, why can't we at least try to do what Swansea and Southampton do?" crops up.

I doubt that Swansea or Southampton would consider hiring someone like Tim Sherwood.

Possibly because they are paying attention that what is happening in the world of football.

[citizenDJ]

The general Spurs fan consensus is that almost anyone could have put together a few decent results with that team. I'll give him a chance etc etc - I don't have a choice - but I have a very bad feeling about this appointment. It's embarrassing to the club that we've been taken in by this absolutely obvious chancer and charlatan. I'd go so far as to say it's embarrassing to the city because this is all a big cockney deal, a wide boy and his mates in the London press corps.

Hmm. Is it not possible that in his talks with Fox he has laid out an impressive vision for the future of the club? Could he not have demonstrated that he is willing to give youth it's head, outlined a coaching team and approach that will enable the club to get the best from its players? Might he have agreed to work within a clear club structure, laying the foundations for stability and consistency throughout? Might he have highlighted players who he could bring in during the summer? Could he have demonstrated that he learned a lot during his tenure in charge of Tottenham? Perhaps he has outlined how he intends to use sport sciences to develop the players abilities?

I doubt it, to be honest, but it's possible.

[freethinker]

I'm absolutely flabbergasted that Sherwood is even being considered.

If Mourinho was to be sacked as Chelsea manager and I was to take over, I'm pretty sure I would have a win ratio of at least 50% over the next 20 matches. It wouldn't mean I was a competent football manager though.

On top of Sherwood's lack of experience, he's an arrogant tool who openly blames his players in public for his own tactical failings.

The euphoria of Lambert leaving has vanished already. How depressing.

[Toronto Villa]

Swansea hired Gary Monk who most had never heard of and most thought would fail. He hasn't so I don't know that they wouldn't hire someone like him. Both of those sides over the past few years have given opportunities to inexperienced managers.

[Ger Regan]

Why are people talking about this like it's a done deal? The way I'm reading it is that Sherwood is leaking the stories to his mates in the press about the job being his to turn down. That's a world away from him actually being appointed.

[Monty]

In Redknapp's own words 'he won't change'. He might have laid out an impressive vision, but I bet most managers could do that. Lambert probably did that. I just have no faith at all that Sherwood can follow through with any great plans he might have.

[paulcomben]

Have not checked above but has anyone asked Spurs fans on their forums for insight?

[garyfouroaks]

Swansea hired Gary Monk who most had never heard of and most thought would fail. He hasn't so I don't know that they wouldn't hire someone like him. .

A misleading argument.

Monk was appointed because he was known very well, so the risk was reduced.

[andyh]

How many teams,jobs has sherwood been linked with since bombed out by spurs?
Why hasn't any of those resulted in him being appointed?

[Clampy]

The general Spurs fan consensus is that almost anyone could have put together a few decent results with that team. I'll give him a chance etc etc - I don't have a choice - but I have a very bad feeling about this appointment. It's embarrassing to the club that we've been taken in by this absolutely obvious chancer and charlatan. I'd go so far as to say it's embarrassing to the city because this is all a big cockney deal, a wide boy and his mates in the London press corps.

Embarrassing to the city? Don't be so fucking ridiculous.

If Villa are representing the city, then we're not doing so well by falling for this London propaganda. I don't mean 'the city should be embarrassed/ashamed of itself' or anything ludicrous - I mean Villa are letting the city down.

We'd be letting the city down by appointing a cockney? Wow. Just wow.

[garyfouroaks]

Why are people talking about this like it's a done deal? The way I'm reading it is that Sherwood is leaking the stories to his mates in the press about the job being his to turn down. That's a world away from him actually being appointed.

That is Sherwood all over.

[Ger Regan]

Why are people talking about this like it's a done deal? The way I'm reading it is that Sherwood is leaking the stories to his mates in the press about the job being his to turn down. That's a world away from him actually being appointed.

That is Sherwood all over.

And I do not believe that this wouldn't be noticed by the club.

[garyfouroaks]

How many teams,jobs has sherwood been linked with since bombed out by spurs?
Why hasn't any of those resulted in him being appointed?

Because his terms ( wages, back room staff, length of contract, transfer budget) were unacceptable.

That shouldn't prove a problem to Randy, should it...?