Tottenham sack coach Ramos, to appoint Redknapp

London, Oct 26 (DPA) Bottom placed English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur sacked coach Juande Ramos after their worst ever start to a season.

The Spaniard was given his marching orders, along with sporting director Damien Comolli and first-team's assistant coaches Gus Poyet and Marcos Alvarez. The club is now set to appoint Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp as Ramos's replacement.

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'Once Tottenham came in and once the offer was made it was difficult for the club to turn down a 5-million-pound ($8 million) offer for a manager,' Redknapp told Sky Sports.

'The club were pleased to take it and hopefully people will remember what I've done there. I've got some good memories and I have had some great times there.'

Redknapp said the 5 million pounds would cover the compensation payment to Portsmouth to secure his early departure.

The 61-year-old Redknapp will take charge of a Spurs side that are bottom of the league, with just two points from their opening eight matches.

Ramos led Spurs to Carling Cup joy in his first season in charge.