Ramos appointed Spurs manager

Spaniard Juande Ramos has been named manager of English Premier League Tottenham Hotspur in place of the sacked Martin Jol.

The 53-year-old, who quit as Sevilla head coach on Friday, has signed a contract until the end of the 2010-11 season, Spurs said on their web site.

"Juande's arrival is great news for Tottenham Hotspur. He brings with him a wealth of experience, a proven track record and a winning pedigree," sporting director Damien Comolli said.

Marcos Alvarez, a fitness trainer who worked with Ramos's coaching team at Sevilla, has also joined the staff at Spurs.

Tottenham said they had asked Leeds United for permission to speak to former Spurs player Gus Poyet and invite him to join the club to work with Ramos alongside Alva