Sherwood is not a calm influence on a dressing room

The players are devoid of confidence at the minute and their records both in terms of points and goals tell you everything you need to know.

The man they needed to come in and replace Lambert was someone who could have installed some much needed confidence, restore the faith the players had in themselves and calm things down.

That is not in Sherwood’s nature and we saw at Spurs how antagonistic and provoking he can be – be prepared for a fair few bruised egos in the Villa side.