Jermaine Jenas Recalls Bizarre Episode Under Juande Ramos at Tottenham

Jermaine Jenas has revealed a peculiar story about former Tottenham Hotspur manager Juande Ramos, shedding light on the strict dietary regime enforced during Ramos’ tenure.

Speaking on That Peter Crouch Podcast, Jenas discussed Ramos’ stringent expectations regarding player diets at Spurs, recalling an incident involving a peculiar beverage concocted by the fitness coach under Ramos’ guidance.According to Jenas, Ramos prohibited sauces with pasta and replaced Lucozade with a peculiar blend of potatoes, rice, water, and pasta, blended with ice, which players were instructed to drink at half-time. Jenas described the drink as “like wallpaper paste” and recounted Ramos’ attempt to improve it by adding bourbon biscuits for a chocolatey version, resulting in a “disgusting” mixture.Jenas also mentioned the involvement of a “weird guy” flown in from Spain every week, who would assess players’ physical condition by measuring body fat and providing feedback.The extreme dietary measures implemented by Ramos, coupled with his unconventional methods, led to discontent among players and ultimately contributed to his downfall at Tottenham. Ramos was dismissed after a poor start to the 2008-09 season, with Harry Redknapp succeeding him as manager.Jenas’ anecdote provides insight into Ramos’ rigorous approach during his time at Tottenham, highlighting the contrasting managerial styles between Ramos and subsequent managers.