Ramos ends up at Real

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/7773422.stm

After being let go from Tottenham, Ramos ends up back in Spain running one of Europe's most famous sides - Real Madrid. Is this a surprise? No. First Schuster has been on the hot seat for a while, and the fact he publicly came out and said that Real Madrid had no chance of defeating Barca in their next domestic league match....um not really a smart statement if you are looking to keep your job and give your team motivation. Second, Ramos came to Tottenham with a world of expectations after leading Sevilla to back to back UEFA cup titles. He quickly demonstrated his ability to win cups by leading Tottenham to the Carling Cup. Of course he made some questionable choices in the off season by allowing his top two strikers leave without a true replacement plan. This showed with Tottenham having the worst start to a championship season. However, he knows Spain very well and is heading to a club that is one of the top 2 teams in the nation, at Tottenham he was not even at a top 2 club in his city.

Ramos should have some success, he has talent, even with all the injuries at Real. Will Schuster come out and over turn the deficit to bring back the league title? Doubtful. But he should give the team some direction and structure. He might even make a good run at the Champions League, much like Benetiz he is a master at game to game planning in a knock out competition.

The true conclusion to all is - the Real Madrid merry go round continues, for such a storied club they appear to have very little stability....just think how good they could be if they had a SAF or Wenger there for 10 years....

Arsenal lose....ugh

In a London derby, Arsenal lost today 1-0 to Fulham...ugh....Fulham? Shouldn't they be in the Championship??? Granted Arsenal had plenty of chances and got beat on a set piece....reminds me of watching Les Bleus. Arsenal clearly lacked the final touch, something that seems to haunt them over the past few seasons. Van Persie, Adebayour, et al had some very good chances but either hit posts or shot wide. I hope this is not a sign of things to come....

On another note, Tottenham...2 games....2 loses......somewhere in Germany Martin Jol is snickering.

Ex- Arsenal winger Bentley heads to cross North London rival Tottenham

Once again the news from the transfer market is another team, not named Arsenal, is adding some depth and talent to their squad while the Gunners just sit still. Of course the irony is that Bentley used to be Arsenal property, and would actually look good roaming one of the wings at the Emirates. Instead he will be at White Hart Lane with the likes of Ramos' other additions Modric, Dos Santos and Gomes. The Spurs midfield could look very potent this season while their North London rivals stand still - okay they added the 21 year old Franco-Portuguese Bischoff....but he is unproven.

Tottenham is looking to build from the midfield with talent and youth. Which appears to be the oppposite to the Gunners who keep letting their midfielders go....not good.