Jol on brink after Berba bust-up
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Martin Jol is on the brink of the axe at Spurs after an amazing row over Dimitar Berbatov.
Boss Jol stunned club chairman Daniel Levy last week by wanting to sell his star striker.
And it was JolÂ’s astonishing outburst which prompted Levy to sound out Seville coach Juande Ramos about taking over at White Hart Lane.
SunSport can reveal a number of Spurs players have expressed their dismay over JolÂ’s team selections and tactics, especially away from home.
Many believe the Dutchman has got certain favourites who are chosen to the detriment of the team.
Matters came to a head when Jol hauled off last seasonÂ’s 23-goal top scorer Berbatov during the 1-0 opening-day defeat at Sunderland.
Berbatov reacted angrily to the decision, prompting Jol to seek a meeting with Levy on the following Monday to demand the Bulgarian hitmanÂ’s sale.
Jol argued Berbatov, a £10.9million signing from Bayer Leverkusen last year, was not a team player and had to go.
But Levy, who has already rejected a bid from Manchester United for the 26-year-old player, insisted that Berbatov is staying.
Levy now seems convinced changes have to be made.
FridayÂ’s meeting between RamosÂ’ agent Alvaro Torres, Spurs vice-chairman Paul Kemsley and club secretary John Alexander was held with LevyÂ’s full backing.
And Spurs are sure Ramos will agree to move following hours of detailed discussions at SevilleÂ’s King Alfonso Hotel.
Levy has made it clear that he wants a coach who will uphold TottenhamÂ’s tradition of attacking, entertaining football.
And Ramos fits that bill after leading his side to two UEFA Cup triumphs. -
jol sure is threading on a thin line.
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Jol is not a good manager to begin with. He's only good when dealing with transfer but not as good tactically and man-management.
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jol cmi.
spurs hardly changed since he took over. -
I thot he guided Spurs to fifth...
if you judging by EPL standards, RB of Pool would have been booted to the stars. -
come on come on! sell BERBATOV!
and manutd go get him! sounds great but unrealistic...it would have solved united's scoring problems and need for a target man now... -
Whatever it is, I want Berbatov to start scoring.
He's collecting dust in my fantasy team. -
why didn't jol sign any left wingers is beyond me.
its quite clear that its that department that is lacking in spurs. -
berbatov is not a team player ?
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well, aaron is out right? they also missing good players...
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isn't he injured also?? MUFC injury room, too full...no more sick chickens please..Originally posted by F.raon.I.R:come on come on! sell BERBATOV!
and manutd go get him! sounds great but unrealistic...it would have solved united's scoring problems and need for a target man now...
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ah..but his injury not long term. i think a few weeks niaOriginally posted by iceFatboy:isn't he injured also?? MUFC injury room, too full...no more sick chickens please.. -
Spurs to sack Jol 'later this week'
Martin Jol's days at Tottenham appear to be numbered, with numerous newspaper reports tipping the Dutchman to be sacked later this week.
Although Jol still retains the support of the majority of Spurs supporters following a difficult start to the Premier League season, the White Hart Lane hierarchy are believed to have lost faith in Jol's ability to secure Champions League football.
Sevilla coach Juande Ramos is poised to be appointed as his successor.
Tottenham officials met with Ramos in Spain on Friday and The Guardian believes that he is keen on taking the job. 'Ramos could even take charge for Sunday's fixture against Manchester United,' the newspaper suggests.
Were Jol to be fired this week, it would be the fourth time in the past 10 years when the Tottenham manager was the first top-flight casualty of the season following the ousting of Gerry Francis in 1997, Christian Gross in 1998 and Glenn Hoddle in 2003. -
get rid of both of them. berba will be most welcome at manu
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i dont tink man u will splash the cash after tevez
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what cork is he tokking about - Berbatov not a team player??
then pls explain how come he scored so much goals & bring Tottenham to where they are????
oh yes, please sell Berbatov, Man U will drool to buy him....they will have cash believe me, they can jolly sell Heinz and Saha come December....Rooney and Bebartov with Tevez behing wow.... -
Berbatov dismisses Jol row claims
Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov has no problem with Martin Jol, despite some senior club officials losing confidence in the under-fire coach.
But Berbatov's agent Emil Dantchev told BBC Sport: "I can tell you for sure is that there is not a problem." -
bye jolOriginally posted by omgukilledkenny:
Martin Jol is on the brink of the axe at Spurs after an amazing row over Dimitar Berbatov.
Boss Jol stunned club chairman Daniel Levy last week by wanting to sell his star striker.
And it was JolÂ’s astonishing outburst which prompted Levy to sound out Seville coach Juande Ramos about taking over at White Hart Lane.
SunSport can reveal a number of Spurs players have expressed their dismay over JolÂ’s team selections and tactics, especially away from home.
Many believe the Dutchman has got certain favourites who are chosen to the detriment of the team.
Matters came to a head when Jol hauled off last seasonÂ’s 23-goal top scorer Berbatov during the 1-0 opening-day defeat at Sunderland.
Berbatov reacted angrily to the decision, prompting Jol to seek a meeting with Levy on the following Monday to demand the Bulgarian hitmanÂ’s sale.
Jol argued Berbatov, a £10.9million signing from Bayer Leverkusen last year, was not a team player and had to go.
But Levy, who has already rejected a bid from Manchester United for the 26-year-old player, insisted that Berbatov is staying.
Levy now seems convinced changes have to be made.
FridayÂ’s meeting between RamosÂ’ agent Alvaro Torres, Spurs vice-chairman Paul Kemsley and club secretary John Alexander was held with LevyÂ’s full backing.
And Spurs are sure Ramos will agree to move following hours of detailed discussions at SevilleÂ’s King Alfonso Hotel.
Levy has made it clear that he wants a coach who will uphold TottenhamÂ’s tradition of attacking, entertaining football.
And Ramos fits that bill after leading his side to two UEFA Cup triumphs. -
he keeps building and rebuilding his team so i can understand some of the frustration of the players.....honestly, he just really need to settle on what his team really is and he'll be fine.....start by not playing central midfielders in wide areas anymore....