LONDON (Reuters) - There was something symbolic about Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood allowing a supporter to sit in his seat on the touchline during the latter stages of the 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday.
Sherwood may have had a smile on his face with Spurs on the way to his 13th victory in 22 Premier League games in charge, earning sixth place in the table and a Europa League berth, but he was also probably aware by then that a new man would be in one of English football's hottest seats by next season.