Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given says Tim Sherwood is from the same school as Newcastle United legend Sir Bobby Robson.
?Republic of Ireland veteran Given spent five years under Robson during his near-decade spell at St James' Park so is well-versed to make a judgement on the influence of new Villa boss Sherwood.
?"Bobby Robson is one of the best man-managers I've ever worked with, he knew how to get the best out of players, and that's one of Tim's biggest traits too," he told talkSPORT's 'Call Collymore' program.
?"He speaks to people on a man-to-man level as well, he takes players aside, he puts his arm around them and he knows if players need a rollicking or a pick-me-up.
"Tim has spotted that from day one, and today at half-time you could see the fire in his belly, and you could see a few of the lads thinking, 'he's up for this'."?
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