article_snippet.sent: Tim Sherwood's has revealed Tim Sherwood's is still in touch with Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy and even thanks the club's board for ending Tim Sherwood's time at White Hart Lane –
article_snippet.sent: as the decision has led to Tim Sherwood's taking over at Aston Villa.
article_snippet.sent: Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy sacked Tim Sherwood's as Spurs head coach at the end of last season and brought in Mauricio Pochettino, ending the 46-year-old's five-month stay in charge and six-year relationship with the club at development level.
article_snippet.sent: But rather than express bitterness at the split, Sherwood, who takes Aston Villa to north London on Saturday, had nothing but praise for Levy, who joined in 2001, and his former employers.
article_snippet.sent: I wouldn't be sitting here as Aston Villa manager if wasn't for Tottenham Hotspur,' Tim Sherwood's said. '
article_snippet.sent: Daniel Levy got rid of George Graham and brought in Glenn Hoddle, that was in the weeks building up to the FA Cup semi final. '
article_snippet.sent: You have to say Tottenham Hotspur is a far better club now than when Daniel Levy found Tottenham Hotspur.
highlights_snippet.sent: Aston Villa take on Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Saturday, KO at 3pm .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: The match is Tim Sherwood's first game back at Spurs after being sacked .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Tim Sherwood's is thankful for the opportunity he was given by Daniel Levy .
  
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