'I am not shirking any responsibility' - Tim Sherwood reacts to Tottenham fans' criticism

 
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Standard Sport30 March 2014

Tim Sherwood bore the brunt of Tottenham fans' criticism after chants of 'Where is our manager?' were directed at him as he sat unmoved in the directors' box at Anfield on Sunday.

Spurs crumbled to another heavy defeat at the hands of title-chasing Liverpool, but Sherwood opted for a different approach at the full-time whistle.

He publicly criticised his players following a 4-0 defeat to Chelsea earlier this month, but chose to keep his squad in the dressing room for 45 minutes after the final whistle at Anfield.

"They are entitled to have an opinion," Sherwood said of the away supporters' chants.

"I have sat up there for the last few games and got a better view but it is a learning curve for me.

"I am not shirking any responsibility. At 2-0 and the game going away at 3-0 I am going to learn more from my players from sitting up there rather than getting in trouble on the touchline.

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"You have seen enough of me ranting and raving but I have to analyse it. Our performances against the top four have not been good enough."

Despite being destroyed by Liverpool over two games this season Sherwood still favours their rivals for the title.

"I would still go with Manchester City," he added.

"Liverpool have done a fantastic job, from last season to this is chalk and cheese. They are still in this race.

"The players they have in the final third are sensational. They run and graft. If they tighten up a bit I think they have a good chance."

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