Next Aston Villa boss: Five to replaced sacked Tim Sherwood

Nigel Pearson

Would relish the opportunity of a new challenge having been let go by Midlands and relegation rivals Leicester City.

Pearson was almost solely responsible for the Foxes’ revival towards the end of last season, even if his methods were somewhat unorthodox. He could be exactly what Villa need to get to start getting results, and Pearson is 10/1 to be their next boss.

Michael Laudrup

Danish playing great Laudrup was inspirational while at Swansea and his in-depth knowledge of players across Europe could prove pivotal in the transfer market.

As well as this, 20/1 chance Laudrup is a fan of attractive football; something which Villa fans want to see once more. The jury is out, however, on whether he would bring much long-term stability, with a track record for walking away or being axed when the going got tough at other teams.

Harry Redknapp

A true Premier League favourite, ‘Arry has certainly done the rounds. Having managed West Ham United, Portsmouth, Tottenham and QPR among others, he has earned a reputation as a wheeler-dealer, putting together some good teams in his time.

Also rated a 20/1 chance to take over at Villa, Redknapp may be tempted by one last top-flight job, but there are other, younger candidates in front of him.

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