Not even Mourinho could have done better here, says Jol

TOTTENHAM boss Martin Jol has suggested getting rid of him would be a backward step for the club and feels his board understand the progress the team has made in the last three years.

His view is backed up by chairman Daniel Levy who this week denied a package was being agreed for Jol’s departure, although there has been a lingering suspicion of the Dutchman keeping the seat warm since Spurs officials met Sevilla coach Juande Ramos last month.

Spurs were also linked with Jose Mourinho after the Portuguese coach left Chelsea, yet Jol is confident that his consecutive fifth-placed Premier League finishes have been recognised.