TIM Sherwood was simply making a gesture of thanks to the fans when he threw his Rovers shirt to the supporters in Lyon on Tuesday night.

Many of those who travelled to France were worried that it was a signal of the skipper's impending departure.

But, while Tottenham are believed to be back on his trail, the two things are unconnected and Sherwood explained today that his action was just a spur of the moment thing.

"It was just a gesture to say thanks for some great support in France," he said. "We didn't get much help from anyone else. I felt I would rather give my shirt to our fans than to an opposing player."

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