Tim Sherwood has described his short tenure as Swindon Town's director of football as a waste of time. The former Tottenham and Aston Villa manager revealed he had no real authority in the role during a brief stint at the County Ground.
Sherwood, who was appointed in 2020, said he was brought in to help the club's recruitment but found his influence limited.
He explained that his recommendations were often ignored, leaving him with a title but no power to shape the squad. The 57-year-old said he was asked to identify potential signings, but the club's hierarchy would then pursue different targets. Sherwood's appointment came during a period of instability for the Robins, who have since been working to rebuild under different leadership.
The club currently sits 13th in League Two with 10 points from seven games, a position that highlights the ongoing challenge at SN1. Their recent form has been poor, with four consecutive defeats including a 2-0 home loss to Newport County last Tuesday.
Sherwood's comments shed light on a difficult chapter for Swindon Town, who are now focused on their next match. They host Accrington Stanley this Saturday, looking to end their losing run and climb the table. The full schedule is on our fixtures page. The squad that will attempt that turnaround is listed in our squad section.
The original report is at Swindon Advertiser
