Capello among early fancies to replace AVB

Fabio Capello, Glenn Hoddle and Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino have emerged as contenders for the vacant Tottenham manager’s position after Spurs sacked Andre Villas-Boas yesterday.

The 36-year-old’s spell as manager at White Hart Lane came to an abrupt end after the club announced he had been sacked, a day after their 5-0 home defeat to Liverpool.

Tim Sherwood, who is already on the coaching staff at the club, will be in charge for the Capital One Cup quarter-final at home against West Ham tomorrow night.