James Chamberlin:, external Sherwood gave youth a go at Spurs and they are now reaping the rewards. I think he will do the same at Villa.

Just Adam:, external Tim will keep us up, just because he's not Paul Lambert. Players didn't want to play for him, it's the 'new' factor that will work.

Shaltangy, external: Tim Sherwood would give the players attacking freedom to score goals, which has been Villa's problem. Similar to what he did at Spurs.

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So is Tim Sherwood the man to lead Aston Villa to safety? You have been voting since 10:30 GMT and it is a big YES with 60.5% saying he can keep them in the Premier League.

The people have spoken, Tim, and you are their man.

Joe Jordan
Former Tottenham assistant manager on Radio 5 live

On Tim Sherwood being outspoken at Spurs: "I think he said after his volley of words that he wouldn't change and he is an emotional man. Sometimes you've got to try and control that for the benefit of the dressing room, so maybe he has learned from that.

"I don't think he will step down from voicing that, but maybe he will take the opportunity to close the door and say it in the dressing room to the players. On one or two occasions he voiced it to the media, but that was in the early part of his managerial career at Spurs.

"You look at the experienced managers and there's been one or two of the big clubs who went out early in the FA Cup against lower division clubs. Those managers wouldn't have been too happy, but they would have closed the door with the experienced players expected to win that game and told them what they thought about it."

Fancy a change from Jonathan Pearce and Robbie Savage as your live commentary team?

Blue Peter presenters Radzi Chinyanganya and Barney Harwood are having a crack at the Aston Villa v Leicester City FA Cup tie too. Just click the 'Live Coverage' tab at the top of this page to listen.

They're also teaming up with the FA to give one lucky viewer the chance to design the new FA Cup mascot for this year's Cup Final.

Match of the Day

Don't forget, you can catch up on all the FA Cup action in Sunday night's Match of the Day highlights programme.

That programme runs from 22:30 - 23:20 GMT on BBC One - except in Scotland, where you will be able to watch Sportscene from 22:30 - 23:25 GMT, with FA Cup highlights following after that.

BBC Radio 5 live

All three of Sunday's FA Cup fifth round ties are live on BBC Radio 5 live, kicking off with Aston Villa versus Leicester City at 12:30 GMT with Alan Green and Jason Roberts. Coverage begins at 12:00 with build-up coming from Bradford City's Valley Parade.

John Murray and Kevin Kilbane will guide you through Bradford versus Sunderland at 14:30 GMT and Ian Brown and Pat Nevin are on duty for Arsenal versus Middlesbrough, with coverage from 16:25 GMT.

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Aston Villa are drawing on history - as well as a new manager - for motivation ahead their FA Cup tie with Leicester City, tweeting: "Villa Park tunnel shows off our seven #FACup final victories."

Leicester manager Nigel Pearson, speaking to BBC Sport: "Today's an important game for us and our form in terms of results. It becomes a very important chance for us to get back to winning ways. I'm sure Villa will feel the same way. There has been quite a bit going on here, but it is about the performance of players today, for both sides.

"We want to try and build on what was a very positive result in the week. Speculation is external, it's something I can't control. The important thing is to try and focus on the job in hand. Today we are looking forward to this cup tie.

"When you look at the sides in the competition a number of clubs will be thinking this is a really good opportunity. For us it is a chance to get a result which we can then take into our league form. It has been a difficult season for us but the majority of our performances have been good. We have to take those positives into remainder of the season. A good cup run would be a real bonus for us, to keep things positive."

Ronnie Hutchison: He's got a lot to prove. He inherited a decent squad at Tottenham and led them to fifth. It'll be interesting to see how he gets on with a lower calibre squad and less money. This job will determine whether he does have what it takes to manage a top club. Jury is still out.

Scott Jones: Nothing. Sadly, too many people look at the manager and nothing else. Villa have a poor squad and a chairman who hasn't given them the funds they need. Maybe the manager was to blame, but there are other reasons why they are where they are.

Pete Clark: I hope he makes you all eat your words. As a Spurs fan I thought he did a great job with us last season with what he had at his disposal. He had a team of misfits that he didn't buy and he led us to our second highest ever points tally in the Premier League. Good luck Tim hope you keep them up!

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Match of the Day

The studio is ready for Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Dion Dublin. Match of the Day will be coming to you live from Villa Park at 12:15 GMT on BBC One this afternoon.

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The Leicester players have arrived at Aston Villa and having a stroll on the pitch.

I've also just spotted a bespectacled Nigel Pearson walking into the stadium, looking relaxed. It has been a strange old week for the Leicester boss. Seven days ago, the rumours were rife that he had been sacked after his tangle with James McArthur last Saturday.

Pearson will be keen for his side to secure a win today, and help take the spotlight off him.

Sue ‏Evernals:, external Tired of the notion that Darren Bent is Aston Villa's messiah when the problem is we don't even create enough chances for Bent to miss open goals.

Andrew Priestley:, external Tim Sherwood appointed Aston Villa manager. Prepare to say goodbye to Premier League football Villa fans.

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Leicester City

Leicester make just one change from the side who played so well in the 2-1 defeat at Arsenal in midweek. On-loan Stoke defender Robert Huth is cup-tied and is replaced by Marcin Wasilewski. Record signing Andrej Kramaric is again the lone gun up front.

Leicester XI: Schwarzer, Simpson, Wasilewski, Morgan, Upson, Konchesky, Mahrez, Cambiasso, James, Schlupp, Kramaric

Aston Villa

Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar is back from injury in a side which has five changes from the lifeless showing at Hull in midweek.

Veteran Shay Given is back in goal, Christian Benteke is back up front and Tom Cleverley replaces Carles Gil.

Villa XI: Given, Hutton, Cissokho, Clark, Vlaar, Bacuna, Cleverley, Westwood, Delph, Weimann, Benteke

Match of the Day

The Holte Suite at Villa Park. There can't be many more spectacular entrances than this in football, although the whiff of the nearby burger van somewhat lessens the sense of grandeur.

Match of the Day will be coming to you live from Villa Park at 12:15 GMT on BBC One this afternoon.

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Just one hour until kick off in our first game today so let's get some of your thoughts.

Is Tim Sherwood the correct choice for Aston Villa? If yes, why and if not, why not?

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David Coleman
Match of the Day commentator at Layer Road

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"David Simmons, it's there! The scenes at this crowd... but what could one expect? Fourth division Colchester three, Leeds United nil and no one can complain about that score not being a true reflection. Colchester have been good value throughout."

"The whistle has gone. Leeds United are beaten (3-2). And look at the celebrations of this record crowd at Colchester. The fans are invading the pitch. So many people are trying to climb the barriers. The players racing to get off. And this a magnificent performance from the Fourth Division side. You cannot argue with the result, it is just about right."

Aston Villa caretaker coach Scott Marshall, speaking to BBC Sport: "It is not an ideal situation by any means with the manager leaving earlier in the week, that has been a disappointment for everyone but now we just try to get into the next round of the FA Cup.

Who picked the team? "All the staff have stepped up and helped out and we have come into an agreement with the team today.

"Tim Sherwood is an enthusiastic guy and I am sure he will be keen to stamp his authority on the team."

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The weekend's FA Cup action does not end today with Manchester United making the trip to Preston on Monday.

Just over 30 miles separate the two clubs, and there are plenty of links between the two from down the years. You may be aware that David Beckham went on loan to Preston, while David Moyes cut his managerial teeth, but did you know about the FA Cup hat-trick hero's near miss in the Munich air disaster, or Lawro's time under Bobby Charlton at Deepdale?

Read about those stories and more in our feature.

Joe Jordan - 'Sherwood will enlighten players'
Former Tottenham assistant manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"I never thought at the beginning or during the season Villa would find themselves in the position they are in now.

"I think they had to make a change to kick-start some of the players, like Christian Benteke for example, who's been out for quite a while with an injury, to get the best out of them.

"They see in Tim Sherwood the man that can do that. He did it for Spurs after Andre Villas-Boas had gone. He enlightened some of the young players there. Not just the young players, but the likes of Emmanuel Adebayor and got the best out of them."