To be honest I thought that was horrific. Not the fans, who were incredible, but the way the news broke. In that vid Jol looks like he wants the world to swallow him up.
The club handled that disgracefully.
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To be honest I thought that was horrific. Not the fans, who were incredible, but the way the news broke. In that vid Jol looks like he wants the world to swallow him up.
The club handled that disgracefully.
Happy Birthday!!
Jol brought pride back to Spurs IMO, he took us from a club that was going nowhere fast for about a decade back into European football, and would have brought us to the Champions League if not for a PL conspiracy that made sure Woolwich got there instead despite them having their worst season for years at that point.
(And yes I fully believe that's what it was, it was way too convenient that almost our entire squad came down with illness right before a crucial game and a postponement is also conveniently denied).
(And yes I fully believe that's what it was, it was way too convenient that almost our entire squad came down with illness right before a crucial game and a postponement is also conveniently denied).
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The way he was sacked is still pretty sickening honestly
Always have a place in my heart , love the guy
Love Martin Jol. He was the start of our progression and the club treated him badly. Glad he was invited to the farewell day and also that he agreed to come. I'm grateful for his part in our progression.
Loved him for the fact he put a bit of pride and resilience back into the team. We were exciting to watch and started to challenge top 6 and play in Europe.
His sacking by spurs was an absolute disgrace. Regardless of what was said or promised by whom behind the scenes, the club acted disgracefully, a match was being played and most people knew he would gone that night.
Jol has remained classy since then and always speaks highly of the team and the WHL crowd at the time.
His sacking by spurs was an absolute disgrace. Regardless of what was said or promised by whom behind the scenes, the club acted disgracefully, a match was being played and most people knew he would gone that night.
Jol has remained classy since then and always speaks highly of the team and the WHL crowd at the time.
God, I miss the feeling around the club when he was the manager.
I’d love for him to return in some form of coaching or ambassador role.
More than building foundations it was the way it felt good to be a Spurs man for the first time in ages, he restored some pride after years of fucking shit. If I look back to when our fortunes started to change it would be with Big Martin.
I wonder whether it was a turning point for Levy too. The way he sacked MJ was appalling, possibly a personal low point in Levy's tenure (well that and the flirting with Stratford), but perhaps afterwards he began on his own gradual path to realising we needed to do things differently...
Martin Jol, Martin Jol, Martin Martin Jol. He's got no hair but we don't care, Martin Martin Jol.
I loved him and thought the way we got rid was a real "shoot yourself in the foot" moment. I will always have a soft spot for him, thought the way he conducted himself at Bill Nick's memorial service was so dignified and respectful. A true gentleman and would always wish him well in life.
I loved him and thought the way we got rid was a real "shoot yourself in the foot" moment. I will always have a soft spot for him, thought the way he conducted himself at Bill Nick's memorial service was so dignified and respectful. A true gentleman and would always wish him well in life.
