Ramos revolution taking shape

Having taken a week to digest what was an enthralling Carling Cup Final, what is the future of Tottenham Hotspur away from the euphoria of victory?

The fact that Spurs reached the final in the first place is no great surprise, they’ve become something of a cup specialist in recent seasons, doing well in competitions domestically and on the continent.

 However, to win the Carling Cup is something completely different. Yes, win. It is a strange notion  to many fans, particularly those too young to remember the “glory years” most supporters frequently reminisce about.

 

Now I was quite vocal in my disapproval of Martin Jol’s sacking. The amiable Dutchman was a popular figure around White Hart Lane and having after the failure of numerous managers to change the fortunes of the club, to finish 5th in the Premiership for consecutive seasons was a great achievement.

But change can be good and so it has proved. Juande Ramos and his team of nutritional experts and fitness coaches have helped to shape a Spurs team that is almost unrecognisable from the one which preceded it. Yes, the faces are the same, but the performances are different in their style, efficiency and ruthless nature.

There are sceptics of course. Many believe Spurs fans are living in a bubble created by ‘one victory’. A judgement I believe to be unfair. They may not be title challengers next year, or Champions League contenders. But it is possible that Spurs will break into the ‘big four’ and be successful, just as it’s possible that Everton will do so this season.

So the Ramos revolution is taking shape and perhaps a shake-up of the Premiership is to follow.