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發表於 2007-10-27 11:04:01
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Spurs poised as Ramos quits Sevilla
Juande Ramos has moved closer to succeeding Martin Jol as Tottenham manager after resigning from his post at Sevilla.
Spurs want a swift appointment as they look to salvage something from their season, with signs pointing to Ramos taking over.
Luis Fabiano was among the Sevilla players bracing themselves for Ramos' departure from Spanish football and Gus Poyet, the man tipped to assist him, will not be in the dugout as assistant boss of Leeds at the weekend.
In the best interests of the team he will not be in attendance at Elland Road for the fixture against Millwall to allow the players to fully focus on the game without any distractions,' read a statement from Leeds.
Spurs were revealed to be interested in Ramos on the first week of the season when officials famously met him at the Alfonso XIII hotel in Sevilla.
Jol looked undermined but was not sacked until Thursday after the UEFA Cup defeat to Getafe at the end of a bizarre evening at White Hart Lane which has been described by League Managers' Association chief executive John Barnwell as 'extremely disturbing'.
The decision to fire Jol had already been made before the match and although the club insist he was only told after the game, the body language of the Dutchman suggested he knew it was his final evening as Spurs boss.
News had filtered through to fans during the 2-1 defeat and they sang in appreciation of the man who guided Spurs to consecutive fifth-placed finishes in his only full seasons at the club.
'It's extremely disturbing,' said LMA chief Barnwell.
'We've been having discussions with Martin for five or six weeks on his situation.
'I think he has handled himself extremely well under the extreme treatment.''
Jol's assistant Chris Hughton was also dismissed and he has been in contact with the LMA, while goalkeeping coach Hans Segers has been asked to step down with immediate effect.
Jol was expected to take a few days holiday before considering his options.
Spurs are less laid back about their own situation and Clive Allen's appointment as caretaker for the Blackburn game on Sunday is seen as extremely short term, unlike when David Pleat took over for most of the 2003-04 season.
Ramos' decision now clears the way for a similar 'dizzying' offer he spoke of earlier in the season from Spurs.
Chairman Daniel Levy is intent on getting the club into the Champions League although they are currently in the bottom three of the Premier League.
Despite Jol's success, there were doubts over his tactical ability and also a noticeable change in demeanour when he returned this summer.
There were expectations of a top-four finish, with Arsenal looking vulnerable at the time, and there were questions at board level over whether Jol was the man to take them to the next level.
Ramos has an unblemished record at Sevilla after consecutive UEFA Cup victories - they beat Spurs on the way to glory last season - and after earning a place in the Champions League.
Brazilian striker Fabiano was not convinced Ramos would stay.
The Brazilian told the club's website, www.sevillafc.es: 'It's not good news but what can we do if there is a change of coach?'
Levy will be hoping the next man will have a better record against the clubs in the top four, as Jol only masterminded a single win over Chelsea.
Arsenal's success, as well as their new stadium, has been seen as a blueprint but significantly Arsene Wenger has always had the support of his board.
The Gunners boss felt sympathy for Jol, particularly after the Ramos meeting.
'After that it becomes difficult to carry on,' said Wenger.
'I was lucky in my managerial life. I always had the faith of the board at my clubs.
'I don't know if I would have walked out on a club if they had behaved like Tottenham did. Certainly, if there was no contractual situation involved that would affect the decision.'' |
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發表於 2007-10-27 16:09:15
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