Aston Villa in advanced talks with Tim Sherwood over manager’s job

• Villa targeting progressive manager to replace Paul Lambert
• Club has not been in contact with Glenn HoddleAston Villa are closing in on Tim Sherwood and the Midlands club are in advanced talks with the 46-year-old with a view to him replacing Paul Lambert as manager. Although nothing has been formally agreed, Sherwood has held discussions with Tom Fox, the Villa chief executive, and it is possible that an announcement could be made before fifth-round FA Cup tie at home against Leiceste