Tim Sherwood fears his friendship with Harry Redknapp will be damaged if he accepts an offer to become the new QPR manager before Saturday’s clash with Southampton. Sherwood is mindful of a perception within the game that he had been lined up to replace Redknapp before his dramatic decision to quit Loftus Road just hours after the transfer window closed. After working for him at White Hart Lane, Sherwood is likely to speak with Redknapp — who insists he quit because he needs two knee operations — before accepting an offer to succeed him at Loftus Road. Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood has opened talks with QPR as the club seek a new manager
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Harry Redknapp resigned as QPR manager on Tuesday morning
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Tim Sherwood is favourite to replace his friend Redknapp
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Sherwood doesn't want to upset Redknapp by making swift entrance
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Les Ferdinand has been handed a new role as director of football
Sherwood, pictured leading @placeholder training last year, was sacked by the club at the end of last season