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Breaking News: Martin Jol Resigns from Spurs

Started by The Gaffer · 10 months ago

Martin Jol’s career as manager of Tottenham Hotspur has come to an end.
The Dutchman tendered his resignation shortly before the UEFA Cup match against Getafe, a game that was so typical of a Spurs match under Jol. The North London side went one-nil up before losing the match 2-1. ... Continue reading »

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classicspurs
1 year ago

First,I like to take this opportunity to wish Martin Jol, a dignified man, all the best and thanks for giving this club something to cheer about for the last couple of years.
Now being a Tottenham supporter for over 35 years and being understandable frustrated to watch spurs not compete with the clubs that are riding high in the premier league I for one want to see players bought to this club who show FIGHT, COMMITMENT, STRENGTH and the ability to read the GAME. These players will wear the Tottenham Shirt with the sort of pride that players such as Graham Roberts, Steve Perryman,Gary Mabbutt,etc. Whoever they appoint as the New Manager will also require the bottle to be ruthless in bringing the best out of the players at his disposal. Come On You SPURS

The Scout
1 year ago

Gaffer, The BBC is reporting that Tottenham have issued a statement confirming that Jol had been sacked, along with first-team coach Chris Hughton, ending a reign of nearly three years.

Jol was on the sidelines for the Getafe match.

The Scout
1 year ago

Ohh and apparently the rumour now is that Sevilla coach Juande Ramos has agreed to become Spurs' new manager at the start of next season.

Mike
1 year ago

Jol did some great things for the club over the past few years but, like the Yankees with Joe Torre, the time has come for a change. (Ok, so Torre was a tad more successful than Jol, but you get the idea).

My point, really, is that Jol was a good manager who did some great things, but was not going to take the team any further. His tactics and inability to put a team on the field that could play passable defense just aren't what this team needs to break into the top 4.

(of course, spending those millions on some defensive and midfield help could have made things easier on the guy.)

Is this betting
1 year ago

Although I was not his biggest fan (just something about him), it saddens me that he is leaving because of the record he achieved at the club.

Finishing just behind the Big 4 on two occasions and bringing some glory European ties to White Hart Lane was a fantastic achievement.

The speed of his departure after a poor start to the season is a surprise but it's the same old story - it's the fans who got rid of him not the board.....and don't let any Spurs fan tell you different.

Anonymous
1 year ago

I agree with the last two posts. With the money he had, he made some very very bad purchases and he can't take the club any further. The big question is: which is worse: Tottenham's defense or midfield. I am not going to list the names of the absolutely useless players Jol bought.
Sorry, Martin, game set and match. I won't lose any sleep over you leaving.

The Scout
1 year ago

How many of those purchases were really Jol's choice? Don't forget that he had a Sporting Director above him. Damien Comolli is likely the one making those deals.