Jol nearing the Chop?
Are Tottenham getting ready to sack Martin Jol or is it just the media trying to make the situation bigger than it is? Many papers and websites have been reporting that the Tottenham board have been lining up a package to Jol, for him to leave the club and he receive a large sum of money. Many people believe his position as Tottenham boss is untenable and that his sacking will come sooner rather than later. Jol has hit back at these people and has warned the Tottenham board that if they sacked him, it would be a mistake.
Jol told BBC Radio 5live: "The fans know how difficult it is if they change management again, they know you could easily go back for years. "I hope people are realistic - you can get anyone in the world to come, but to do better you must finish fourth." Jol continued: "The speculation isn't a nice position to be in, but I can't do anything about it.
"The continuity is important - we were fifth two years in-a-row, I don't think anybody else could do any better. "The continuity of the club is important and we did that here with my staff over the last couple of years. "We won a lot of points, had nine wins in Europe and got back into Europe via the league, which probably didn't happen for 25 years or so. "So the fans realise and they appreciate my work and that is a good feeling."
This speculation has arisen largely down to the fact that Tottenham have got of to a dyer start to this season. The speculation began after Spurs' second straight defeat of this season to Everton and apparently Tottenham chairman David Levy was seen along with his representatives talking with Sevilla boss Juande Ramos. Now, I personally feel Jol may be on his way out, and so do the bookies making him the 8/11 favourite to be the next Premier League manager to leave.
Now if Jol is to leave Tottenham in the near future (which I think is about 75% certain) then would Ramos be the man to take over. My personal opinion is no. I think he still wants to stay with Sevilla and try and win the La Liga in Spain, so who would be up for the job. Well I think maybe Jurgen Klinsman would be the man to step in, despite him saying he would only be interested in managing a team in the Champions League. He has a great affection with the club and I think the Spurs fans would love him their.
So, do you think Jol will go, and if so ,who will take over the helm at Spurs?