article_snippet.sent: Tim Sherwood's jacket did not survive beyond the first 10 minutes and after this astonishing contest it remains to be seen if either of these sides fare much better.
article_snippet.sent: But the grit, desire and determination Aston Villa's animated manager forwards had demonstrated was lacking at the opposite end of the field and a QPR side every bit as desperate to maintain their top flight status did a fine job of exposing exactly the weaknesses Tim Sherwood's  had highlighted.
article_snippet.sent: Sherwood walked off the pitch at half-time with Sherwood hands planted casually in Sherwood pockets, comforted by the fact that Sherwood side were sitting five points clear of relegation danger.
article_snippet.sent: But when Charlie Austin followed Chint Hill's second half equaliser with a third goal for the visitors, Villa had replaced Chris Ramsey's spirited side in the bottom three.
article_snippet.sent: Both sides have some difficult games ahead but when Tottenham and Manchester City come next for Villa, there is plenty to concern Sherwood.
article_snippet.sent: Such frailties could yet drag Villa down this season, and Sherwood knows it. '
article_snippet.sent: As a game it was something of an emotional rollercoaster, even if the warmth of the embrace between Sherwood and Ramsey before kick-off was soon replaced by the cold reality of a dire situation for both teams.
article_snippet.sent: Sherwood's decision to play a midfield diamond and exploit the pace of Benteke attackers was working well for Villa.
article_snippet.sent: Not everyone seemed to agree, and at one stage Sherwood seemed to be placating a fan who didn't seem quite so impressed.
article_snippet.sent: Good friends Chris Ramsey (left) and
article_snippet.sent: Sherwood know each other well and were going head-to-head in the dugout for the first time .
article_snippet.sent: Sherwood urges the supporters packed inside Villa Park to up the ante as they looked to move clear of trouble .
article_snippet.sent: Sherwood said Ramsey was one of the finest coaches Ramsey had worked with and Ramsey certainly impressed here.
article_snippet.sent: Ramsey had seen how Ramsey forwards had been starved of service in the first half and responded after six minutes of the second by making two substitutions.