comolli and ramos did *try* to learn the basics.
As a seemingly fitting anniversary present for us and nearly exactly one year since his dismissal as head coach at White Hart Lane, (along with Damien…); Juande Ramos is once again out of a job. Seems that he can’t keep one these days for love nor money. We can suspect that losing 3-1 at home to FK Moscow was the final straw on the camel’s back this time; a result which saw CSKA Moscow drop to fifth in the Russian Premier League. Whilst it is somewhat ironic that Ramos would consider taking a job in Russia, with his specific weaknesses in adapting his language and style of coaching to the culture that his team are from. Simply put; what was the crazy bastard thinking!? Especially seeing as he restored some of his credibility with a somewhat successful stint as the top dog, (or indeed bitch) at Real Madrid.
I hold no real massive grudge against Ramos; as it was his impetus that brought Modric and some of our other good prospects to the club that fateful summer. (Though Bentley and Gio haven’t really made too much headway so far; I think we can still consider them purchases which were, for the most part ambitious when compared to our previous dips into the market). Whilst it can be seen as a bit of a linear way of consoling what can be seen as a largely haphazard stint at the Lane for Ramos, there was always a sense that under the surface he knew what he was talking about, despite the fact that seemingly none of the players themselves had a clue. Inspired performances and eventually taking home the tin cup was the evidence of this, and whilst Harry’s campaign last year was nearly as fruitful you can perhaps argue that we weren’t looking to win the cup in such a considered style.
Whilst Ramos’ tenure can largely be seen as a inkblot on the exercise book; his removal did coincide with that of the much hated Damien Comolli, who in charge of transfers could arguably be seen as the man who single handedly saved Ramos, (and indeed our headhunting chairman), from total and utter travesty, as it was Ramos’ reputation that allowed us to attract a different breed of player and for the most part be the equivalent of the ambitious Manchester City if only for one window.
Times have changed now, and whilst we can look back frowning at a wasted season last year, (if only Harry had come in earlier?) it can be argued that despite their resemblance to a shower of fecal matter, the dastardly duo managed to set us up with a squad that with some development can give the oil teams a fierce run for their money and even (maybe) get us back on the european stage once more.
Tomorrow’s post: What If… We Made the Champion’s League?
