The BBC have reported that an agreement has been reached between Sevilla
for Tottenham to talk to Jaunde Ramos about the vacant managerial position at
White Hart Lane. Sources close to the Spaniard understand that he will sign a
four year contract on Monday, with former Spurs' player Gus Poyet set to join
as his number two from Leeds United.
The capture of Ramos would represent a sizable coup for Daniel Levy who
has been heavily criticised for the way in which he has undermined one of the
most likeable figures in British football. After news circulated about Jol's
departure, managers from across the game spoke out in his support. "I feel
sorry, it's sad because I think he did a great job there" commented Arsene
Wenger who was also joined by Sir Alex Ferguson in praising the Dutchman, who
said: "He is a decent man who has showed his integrity but he is probably
relieved it is all over".
As for our new coach, Spanish journalist Guillem Ballugue, said that it
was Ramos' dream to coach in England but that it was unlikely Tottenham was his
first choice. Football journalist Graham Hunter echoed this sentiment, saying:
"I would just say very clearly that Juande Ramos thought Spurs was the least he
could achieve and he genuinely thought there was a chance that, if the Chelsea
job came up, he might be a contender at the end of the season. So this was a
man who was eyeing the English market in general, not just Spurs".
Hunter, however, was full of praise for the manager who had guided
Sevilla to not only two UEFA Cup triumphs but into the Champions league: "He's
brilliantly regarded at Seville, he's a sergeant-major type, he's gruff and
expects 100% commitment every minute of your career. He will put noses out of
joint. He speaks English, just, but that will be a struggle."
The appointment of Poyet, who spent the twilight years of his career at
White Hart Lane is surprising element to the deal and it is expected that he
will use his knowledge of Spanish and England to act as an interpreter between
the players and Ramos while the Spaniard improves upon his English.
Whatever the result of the negotiations over the next few days, the
tumultuous times do not look like abating. It would take a brave man to bet
that the drama was over at White Hart Lane but the appointment of Ramos could
take the club in an exciting new direction.
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