Tim Sherwood
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Timothy "Tim" Sherwood is an English former professional footballer who was captain of Blackburn Rovers
' Premiership title-winning side. He also made three appearances for the England national team
and is currently assistant first-team coach of Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur
.
against Sheffield Wednesday on 12 September 1987. 31 more league appearances followed in Division Two. He moved to Norwich City
in July 1989 and notched up a total of 88 games and 13 goals in Norwich colours before joining Blackburn Rovers
in February 1992.
As one of Kenny Dalglish
's first signings for Blackburn, he initially struggled to make the first team but became an integral part of Dalglish's big spending Rovers side. Under Sherwood's captaincy, Blackburn finished second in the Premiership in 1993-94
before winning it the following season. At this point it was a surprise that he did not gain international recognition, adding only an England B
cap to the England Under 21
honours he picked up whilst at Norwich. During his time at the club Dalglish had wanted to sign both Zinedine Zidane
and Christophe Dugarry who were playing in France for FC Girondins de Bordeaux
, however Rovers Chairman Jack Walker
reportedly said to Dalglish: "Why do you want to sign Zidane when we have Tim Sherwood?"
With Sherwood unsettled in 1999 and having family and business links in Hertfordshire
, Tottenham Hotspur
and Arsenal
were the firm favourites for his signature, with George Graham
again prepared to offer £4million for his services. This speculation became reality in the first week of February 1999 as Sherwood joined Spurs reportedly for £3million. He made his debut as an 87th minute substitute for Mauricio Taricco
in the 0-0 draw with Coventry on 6 February 1999. Sherwood won a runners-up medal with Tottenham Hotspur in the 2002 League Cup Final, ironically being beaten by his old club Blackburn.
In January 2003, Sherwood informed the press that he had had a major argument with Spurs manager Glenn Hoddle
and that Hoddle had told him that he would never play for the club again. He left Tottenham, moving to Portsmouth on an initial four month contract on 29 January 2003. Upon signing he immediately became a regular in the side that went on to win the First Division Championship
that season, scoring once in the process against Millwall. Sherwood remained an important member of the Pompey squad for the first half of the 2003/04 Premiership season
, scoring a brace against Northampton in the League Cup, before breaking his leg against Tottenham on 26 December 2003. It was to be his last match for the club as, along with fellow veteran
Teddy Sheringham
, he was released in the 2004 close season.
Sherwood signed for Peter Reid
's Coventry City
on 9 July 2004 and vowed to win his third promotion to the Premiership. Coventry were not promoted, and at the end of the season announced that Tim could leave on a free transfer. He parted company with the Sky Blues by mutual consent on 1 July 2005.
He was reported on 27 October 2008 to be considering a job offer as a coach with Tottenham Hotspur by new manager Harry Redknapp. He took up the offer and joined the Spurs coaching staff on 31 October 2008.
in their 3-1 victory over Poland at Wembley on 27 March 1999, his debut being handed to him by new England manager Kevin Keegan
. However, Tim only made a total of 3 full England appearances.
on their Premier League coverage. Since 2005 has run Icon Magazine
with Jamie Redknapp
and Louise Redknapp
, a role he will maintain alongside his responsibilities at White Hart Lane.
Tottenham Hotspur
Portsmouth
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
' Premiership title-winning side. He also made three appearances for the England national team
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
and is currently assistant first-team coach of Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
.
Career
Sherwood made his debut for WatfordWatford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
against Sheffield Wednesday on 12 September 1987. 31 more league appearances followed in Division Two. He moved to Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
in July 1989 and notched up a total of 88 games and 13 goals in Norwich colours before joining Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
in February 1992.
As one of Kenny Dalglish
Kenny Dalglish
Kenneth Mathieson "Kenny" Dalglish MBE is a Scottish former footballer and the current manager of Liverpool F.C.. In a 22-year playing career, he played for two club teams, Celtic and Liverpool, winning numerous honours with both. He is the most capped Scottish player, with 102 appearances, and...
's first signings for Blackburn, he initially struggled to make the first team but became an integral part of Dalglish's big spending Rovers side. Under Sherwood's captaincy, Blackburn finished second in the Premiership in 1993-94
1993-94 in English football
The 1993-1994 season was the 114th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:From the start of this season, the FA Premier League would be sponsored by Carling Breweries - an association which would last for eight years...
before winning it the following season. At this point it was a surprise that he did not gain international recognition, adding only an England B
England B national football team
England B is a secondary football team run occasionally as support for the England national football team. At times they have played other nations' full teams; they have also played matches against 'B' teams from other football associations...
cap to the England Under 21
England national under-21 football team
England's national Under-21 football team, also known as England Under-21s or England U21, is considered to be the feeder team for the England national football team....
honours he picked up whilst at Norwich. During his time at the club Dalglish had wanted to sign both Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Yazid Zidane is a retired French footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Zidane was a leading figure of a generation of French players that won the 1998 World Cup and 2000 European Championship...
and Christophe Dugarry who were playing in France for FC Girondins de Bordeaux
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season....
, however Rovers Chairman Jack Walker
Jack Walker
Jack Walker was a British industrialist and businessman, from Blackburn, Lancashire. Walker invested tens of millions of pounds in Blackburn Rovers football club after amassing a personal fortune of £600 million...
reportedly said to Dalglish: "Why do you want to sign Zidane when we have Tim Sherwood?"
With Sherwood unsettled in 1999 and having family and business links in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England. The county town is Hertford.The county is one of the Home Counties and lies inland, bordered by Greater London , Buckinghamshire , Bedfordshire , Cambridgeshire and...
, Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
and Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
were the firm favourites for his signature, with George Graham
George Graham (footballer)
George Graham is a Scottish former football player and manager. He is best remembered for his success at Arsenal, as a player in the 1970s and then as manager from 1986 until 1995.-Early life:...
again prepared to offer £4million for his services. This speculation became reality in the first week of February 1999 as Sherwood joined Spurs reportedly for £3million. He made his debut as an 87th minute substitute for Mauricio Taricco
Mauricio Taricco
Mauricio Ricardo Taricco is an Argentinian professional footballer and football coach who is currently assistant manager to Gus Poyet at Football League Championship team Brighton & Hove Albion. Taricco notably played Premier League football for Tottenham Hotspur, having also appeared for...
in the 0-0 draw with Coventry on 6 February 1999. Sherwood won a runners-up medal with Tottenham Hotspur in the 2002 League Cup Final, ironically being beaten by his old club Blackburn.
In January 2003, Sherwood informed the press that he had had a major argument with Spurs manager Glenn Hoddle
Glenn Hoddle
Glenn Hoddle is an English former footballer and manager who played as an attacking midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur, AS Monaco, Chelsea and Swindon Town and at international level for England....
and that Hoddle had told him that he would never play for the club again. He left Tottenham, moving to Portsmouth on an initial four month contract on 29 January 2003. Upon signing he immediately became a regular in the side that went on to win the First Division Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
that season, scoring once in the process against Millwall. Sherwood remained an important member of the Pompey squad for the first half of the 2003/04 Premiership season
2003-04 in English football
The 2003-04 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Arsenal completed the entire campaign without losing a single league game....
, scoring a brace against Northampton in the League Cup, before breaking his leg against Tottenham on 26 December 2003. It was to be his last match for the club as, along with fellow veteran
Veteran
A veteran is a person who has had long service or experience in a particular occupation or field; " A veteran of ..."...
Teddy Sheringham
Teddy Sheringham
Edward Paul "Teddy" Sheringham MBE is a retired English footballer, and the father of footballer Charlie Sheringham. Sheringham played as a striker, and had a successful career at the club level, winning almost every domestic honour available with his clubs, most notably the Treble with Manchester...
, he was released in the 2004 close season.
Sherwood signed for Peter Reid
Peter Reid
Peter Reid is an English football manager, pundit and retired player, who is currently without a club since his departure from Plymouth Argyle.A defensive midfielder in his playing days, Reid enjoyed a long and successful career...
's Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
on 9 July 2004 and vowed to win his third promotion to the Premiership. Coventry were not promoted, and at the end of the season announced that Tim could leave on a free transfer. He parted company with the Sky Blues by mutual consent on 1 July 2005.
He was reported on 27 October 2008 to be considering a job offer as a coach with Tottenham Hotspur by new manager Harry Redknapp. He took up the offer and joined the Spurs coaching staff on 31 October 2008.
International career
Sherwood made an impressive début at the age of 30 for EnglandEngland national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
in their 3-1 victory over Poland at Wembley on 27 March 1999, his debut being handed to him by new England manager Kevin Keegan
Kevin Keegan
Joseph Kevin Keegan, OBE is a former international footballer and former manager of the England national football team and several English clubs, most notably Newcastle United....
. However, Tim only made a total of 3 full England appearances.
Life after football
Before joining the coaching staff at Spurs Sherwood was a pundit for Setanta SportsSetanta Sports
Setanta Sports is an international sports broadcaster based in Dublin, Ireland. Setanta Sports was formed in 1990 to facilitate the broadcasting of Irish sporting events...
on their Premier League coverage. Since 2005 has run Icon Magazine
Icon Magazine
Icon Magazine is a bi-monthly magazine set up in 2005 by ex-professional footballers Tim Sherwood and Jamie Redknapp along with Redknapp's wife Louise. The magazine is the first venture of Redknapp Publications and its readership is exclusive as it is not sold in shops and it is aimed at a...
with Jamie Redknapp
Jamie Redknapp
Jamie Frank Redknapp is a retired English footballer who was active from 1989 until 2005. He is now a football pundit with Sky Sports, and an editorial columnist with the Daily Mail....
and Louise Redknapp
Louise Redknapp
Louise Elizabeth Redknapp is an English singer and media personality. She was a member of the girl group Eternal from 1992 to 1995, before becoming a solo singer . She has presented several television shows and served as a judge on the UK version of So You Think You Can Dance...
, a role he will maintain alongside his responsibilities at White Hart Lane.
Club
Blackburn Rovers- FA Premier LeagueFA Premier LeagueThe Premier League is an English professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the English football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 20 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with The Football League. The Premier...
- Champion: 1994-95
- Runner-up: 1993-94
- FA Charity ShieldFA Community ShieldThe Football Association Community Shield is English football's annual match contested between the champions of the previous Premier League season and the holders of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium. If the Premier League champions also won the FA Cup then the league runners-up provide the opposition...
- Runner-up: 19941994 FA Charity ShieldThe 1994 FA Charity Shield was the 72nd FA Charity Shield, an annual football match played between the winners of the previous season's Premier League and FA Cup competitions...
, 19951995 FA Charity ShieldThe 1995 FA Charity Shield was the 73rd FA Charity Shield, an annual football match played between the winners of the previous season's Premier League and FA Cup competitions. The match was played on 13 August 1995 at Wembley Stadium and contested by Blackburn Rovers, who had won the Premier League...
- Runner-up: 1994
Tottenham Hotspur
- Football League CupFootball League CupThe Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
- Runner-up: 20022002 Football League Cup FinalThe 2002 Worthington Cup Final was played between Blackburn Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday, 24 February 2002. Blackburn won the match 2–1....
- Runner-up: 2002
Portsmouth
- Football League Division OneFootball League ChampionshipThe Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
- Champion: 2002-03