Real Madrid Hire Spurs Reject

By: Daryl | December 9th, 2008

Big news from Real Madrid today: Bernd Schuster out, Juande Ramos in. Seems the only thing worse than nearly getting Spurs relegated is saying that Real have no chance of winning El Clásico.

Here’s what Schuster told the Spanish press yesterday:

“Right now it’s not possible to win at the Nou Camp.”

Now, I’ve never managed Real Madrid, but even I know you’re not supposed to say that.

It’s possible that Schuster’s comments were taken out of context a little. Maybe it was just a bit of dark humour. Maybe. But he must have known what that would look like in print. So is it possible that Schuster was just daring Real to get rid of him by saying the most unforgivable thing he could think of?

If so, then the man got his wish. With the team fifth in La Liga, nine points behind Barca and already out of the Copa del Rey, he’s been thanked for his work (they always are) and sent on his way.

Which brings us back to Ramos. Despite his disastrous spell at Spurs, Ramos is still highly regarded in Spain for his work at Sevilla. But apparently not highly regarded enough to get a proper contract.

Ramos is on a six month deal to see him through to the end of the season, and whether he gets the job full time will depend on results. Winning a supposedly unwinnable El Clásico on Saturday would be a good way to start.

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Nicko

They wanted a Spaniard, Spain won the Euro championships so why would they want someone who wasn't Spanish!.

You have to understand this isn't a football club... this is Real Madrid. They expect better than the best.

Capello won a la liga title with Madrid there first in quite a few years I believe) and they sacked him becuase they didn't play good enough football.
Drew

...Schuster was clearly using reverse psychology when he made those comments. i mean could he really have been that dim? well i guess we'll never know. as far as ramos goes, i guess we'll see if the fact that he can't speak the queens English was the only thing keeping him from leading spurs to victory. either way...what a circus real has been this season.
Jack

Mancini? Laughable. Ramos is a good fit for Real; tactically astute, and will be respected.

However, I totally disagree with you on Schuster's comments. It was simply a tactical decision. By saying what he did, Schuster threw all the pressure onto Barcelona. Basically, he said, for Barca to lose or even be in a close match with Real -- or anyone else for that matter -- would be a failure. It was an interesting -- albeit desperate -- decision, but not what everyone thinks.
Julien G.

You look at Spanish coaches first then you turn to Italian, lets face it Mancicn is no Capello. Mancini has won an european cup and he hasn't got as much experince as Juande. The coach that is hired has to be somewhat familiar with the league either as player or manager must have a good playing style.
Sebastián Mejía

I don't get it. First and foremost, the coach is not the one to blame for what's been going on right now, I mean, it would be difficult for a manager to really know when most the players are going to get hurt, plus I wouldn't hire a reject like Juande Ramos. Come on!!! If I were Real Madrid, I would be after Roberto Mancini. He is young, he won two Coppa Italia 2005 and 2006, two Supercoppa Italiana 2005 and 2006 and three Scudettos 2005–06, 2006–07 and 2007-08. So, there you have it!
Sam

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Drabik

Its only a contract until the end of the season, and i dont see them winning the league or the champions league (or even coming close to doing so). Therefore, i dont see him being there next season, but I could be wrong, he does know what hes doing, and I always supported him at Spurs and felt sorry for him when he lost his job (although everyone knew it was coming)
Julien G.

'Spurs Reject' c'mon don't say that. This is a fresh start for Ramos.

Keep in mind that 'One persons trash is another psersons treasure'
Corey

Just put my article up Daryl, thanks for the link. I do manage Real Madrid, in WSM though....