Tim Sherwood to take charge of Tottenham Hotspur against West Ham United?

Speculation has claimed that Tim Sherwood will be placed in charge of Tottenham Hotspur for Wednesday's League Cup tie against West Ham United.

The 44-year-old is thought to have been placed in interim charge of the senior side following the departure of head coach Andre Villas-Boas earlier today.

While he is not expected to be given the job on a permanent basis, Sherwood, who was part of Villas-Boas's coaching staff, will be in control until a replacement is appointed, according to numerous reports.

Former midfielder Sherwood spent four years as a player with Spurs up until 2003.