JOL KENA SACK

kesempitan · Post time 27-10-2007 01:28 AM

Tottenham sack manager Jol

(adds chairman quotes, detail) By Mike Collett LONDON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur have sacked their Dutch manager Martin Jol, the Premier League club said in a statement on Thursday.

We can confirm that the board has this evening asked Martin Jol, the club manager, and Chris Hughton, the first team coach, to stand down from their positions with immediate effect," the statement read.
In a bizarre end to his three-year reign at the north London club, Jol was in the dugout for the 2-1 UEFA Cup defeat by Spanish side Getafe despite rumours circulating around the ground that he had already been sacked. Fans sang the Dutchman's name in the closing stages as a stony-faced Jol stood largely in silence on the touchline. Jol's departure has been widely tipped since Tottenham, regarded as potential top-four challengers this season after successive fifth-placed finishes, lost their opening league game against promoted Sunderland. Tottenham officials were photographed meeting Seville's Juande Ramos in August, although chairman Daniel Levy publicly offered his backing to the beleaguered Jol. The team's performances have not improved and a 3-1 defeat at Newcastle United on Monday left them third from bottom with just one win from their opening 10 games. They have the second worst defensive record in the division. "I can understand the position of the club in light of the results," Jol said on the club's Web site (www.spurs.co.uk). "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 Ramos 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. PLAYING CAREER Chairman Levy said sacking Jol and Hughton, who enjoyed a distinguished playing career with the club, had been regrettable. "Our greatest wish was to see results turn in our favour and for there to be no need for change," Levy said. "We feel honoured that Martin has been manager at our club, having seen us qualify twice for Europe. "Chris has been with us since 1977, bar a three-year period, both as player and coach and he has been an excellent ambassador for the club. "They have been professional, popular and respected members of the coaching staff and there will always be a warm welcome for them both at the Lane." Jol originally joined Tottenham from Dutch side RKC Waalwijk in 2004 as assistant to Jacques Santini, but took over when the Frenchman left the club just three months into the season. After years of mid-table mediocrity Jol revived Tottenham's fortunes in the league and they failed to make the Champions League qualifiers only on the final day of the 2005-06 season with a defeat at West Ham United. He followed that with another fifth-place finish, raising hopes that Spurs could break the stranglehold of the established big-four teams in England, Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool.

kesempitan · Post time 27-10-2007 01:36 AM

Martin Jol: Factfile

1956: Born January 16 in The Hague, Holland.

1973: Begins playing career at his hometown club Den Haag.
1976: Wins Dutch Cup with Den Haag.
1977: Transferred to German giants Bayern Munich.
1979: Returns to Holland with FC Twente.
1980: Makes Holland debut in 1-1 draw against West Germany.
1981: Moves to West Brom to fill void left by Bryan Robson's sale to Manchester United. Reaches the semi-finals of both the FA and League Cups but loses both. West Brom beaten by Tottenham over two legs in the League Cup.
1984: Moves to Coventry.
1985: Returns to end his playing career with a successful second stint at Den Haag.
1991: Begins coaching career at amateur side ADO Den Haag and leads them to two promotions in three years.
1995: Coaches Scheveningen, who are crowned Dutch non-league champions.
1996: Takes over at Roda JC.
1997: Roda win the Dutch Cup, their first trophy in 30 years.
1998: Moves to RKC Waalwijk and transforms club from relegation candidates to European challengers on a limited budget.
2001: Named Dutch Football Writers' Coach of the Year.
2002: Named Dutch players' and coaches' Coach of the Year.
2003: September - Claims he has been approached by Sir Alex Ferguson with a view to succeeding Carlos Queiroz as Ferguson's number two at Old Trafford.
2004: Moves to Tottenham as first assistant to head coach Jacques Santini.
November 5 - Santini stands down and Jol is asked to take charge of first-team affairs for Premier League game against Charlton.
November 8 - Jol announced as new Spurs head coach at start of club's AGM.
December - Named Premier League Manager of the Month.
2005: August - Signs new three-year deal with Tottenham.
2006: May - Spurs finish fifth in the league, securing UEFA Cup football for the first time in the Premier League era. Fourth place - and Champions League football - lost on the final day of the season when a Tottenham side weakened by illness loses and Arsenal win.
2007: Despite losing influential midfielder Michael Carrick to Manchester United, Spurs finish fifth for a second consecutive season as well as reaching the semi-final of the FA Cup and last eight in both the UEFA Cup and Carling Cup.
June: Spurs splash around #16million on record signing Darren Bent.
August - A poor start to the 2007-08 season sees Jol hold talks with Daniel Levy after the Spurs chairman met Sevilla boss Juande Ramos.
Aug 21: Details of a meeting between Jol, chairman Daniel Levy and sporting director Damien Comolli are revealed on the club's website with the manager reminded that he is expected to deliver Champions League football.
October 22: A 3-1 defeat to Newcastle keeps Jol's men rooted in the bottom three and there is further drama when star striker Dimitar Berbatov is reluctant to warm up after being left on the bench.
Oct 25: Tottenham confirm they have asked Jol to stand down as manager with immediate effect.

Nara_Gaara · Post time 27-10-2007 01:50 AM

Performance spurs teruk giler sizen ni. No wonder la dia kna sacked. Tapi la, kalu spurs menang lawan libepul aritu aku rasa jangka hayat jol ni panjang lagik.