Sherwood expresses interest in Aston Villa vacancy

Matt Stead

Tim Sherwood has expressed an interest in the managerial vacancy at his former club, Aston Villa.

Sherwood acted as manager of Villa for eight months, guiding the club to Premier League safety upon his appointment in February 2015, before being sacked with the club bottom of the table by the following season in October.

The 47-year-old has been out of work since on the managerial scene, but is open to returning to Villa Park after Roberto Di Matteo’s sacking on Monday.

The Italian was fired just 123 days after being appointed as manager, with the club currently 19th in the Championship, with one win from 11 games.

Speaking to talkSPORT, Sherwood expressed his interest in the job, while he also blamed the problems posed by former owner Randy Lerner for his struggles in his first spell.

“I don’t know these owners. I was there under a different regime,” he said.

“The guy I was with wanted out so it was a really difficult situation for me.

“When you go into a club where someone wants to really pick it up and take it forward then it’s a great opportunity for any young manager.

“I’d be no different to anyone else (in being interested).”