Bye Bye Mr Jol
Bye Bye Mr Jol
Word has it at half time that Jol and Spurs have agreed a severence
package and the UEFA cup game on now is his last.
From sportingLife live feed:
2100: There could be some incredible scenes at White Hart Lane
tonight. There are reports on the websites of both The Sun and The
Times that Tottenham have already reached agreement over a
severance package with Martin Jol and that this is his last match
in charge. More if we get it.
and: 2106: Albin lashes in a shot from distance for Getafe and
Dawson deflects it behind for a corner. Spurs fans are chanting the
name of Martin Jol. Perhaps they've heard the 'news'.
Its a shame really coz now they are more likely to be relegated
than get into the top 5 with a new manager.
I feel a little sorry for Jol tbh. He (or indeed any other coach)
was never going to be able to achieve the lofty ambitions of the
club.
Still, that 30:1 for Tottenham to be relegated is looking pretty appealing.
Still, that 30:1 for Tottenham to be relegated is looking pretty appealing.
2118: Martin Jol is getting a terrific send-off - if that is what
it is - from the Tottenham crowd. A chant of 'Stand Up For Martin
Jol' has just rung around the stadium and there were very few bums
left on seats. Maybe we're reading too much into it, but Jol looks
moved.
2144: The latest news is that apparently Martin Jol tendered his
resignation before Spurs' match with Getafe.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/t/tottenham_hotspur/7063013.stm
Jol is gone.
Tottenham manager Martin Jol has parted company with the north London club.
Jol tendered his resignation before taking charge for the game against Getafe - a 2-1 defeat in the Uefa Cup.
Jol is gone.
Tottenham manager Martin Jol has parted company with the north London club.
Jol tendered his resignation before taking charge for the game against Getafe - a 2-1 defeat in the Uefa Cup.
Rumour that Clive Allen will take charge this week followed by the
appointment of Ramos from Seville and Gus Poyet as #2
Sad to see him go. He has my respect - even though he looked like
Muttley.
international page of soccernet - Jol quits
england headline - Jol "i'll turn spurs around"
although i do think they are more disadvantaged now, and sorta
liked jol in a way
Good to see Spurs give him a good sending off too, going down 1-2
to Getafe at home.
Nothing more than you'd expect
He put them in Europe, so it's only fitting they should come out on
the day he leaves.
Sad to see him go. He has my respect - even though he looked like
Muttley.
Never heard of Muttley. He looked like super-intendent Chalmers off the Simpsons (or as Ralph called him, super-nintendo Chalmers).
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Lonegunmen2007-10-26 22:35:27
LONDON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur have sacked their Dutch manager Martin Jol, the Premier League club said in a statement on Thursday.
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Bizarrely Jol, who took over from Jaques Santini in 2004, was in the dugout for Tottenham's 2-1 UEFA Cup defeat by Spanish club Getafe on Thursday as rumours circulated that his three-year reign was at an end. The 51-year-old has been tipped for the sack all season since highly fancied Tottenham lost their opening Premier League game against newly promoted Sunderland. After consecutive fifth-placed finishes in his two full seasons in charge of the north London club, this season has been a huge letdown. Tottenham are currently third from bottom with just one win from their opening 10 games. 'I can understand the position of the club in light of the results,' Jol said on the club's website. 'I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Tottenham Hotspur is a special club and I want to thank the terrific staff and players. 'For me the fans were always amazing with their support so I would also like to say thank you - I shall never forget them.' The club did not say who would replace Jol, although Seville's Juande Ramos, who was approached in August, is expected to take over. Former Tottenham striker and current development coach Clive Allen will be in charge of the first team on Sunday at home to Blackburn Rovers.
Sad to see him go. He has my respect - even though he looked like
Muttley.
Never heard of Muttley. He looked like super-intendent Chalmers off the Simpsons (or as Ralph called him, super-nintendo Chalmers).
Muttley was Dick Dastardly's dog on Stop the Pigeon.
Jol had the same lower jaw.