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.