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Robinson offers Jol backing

23 Aug 2007 - 08:29:49

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Goalkeeper Paul Robinson has slammed the treatment of Tottenham Hotspur head coach Martin Jol, whose position has been called into question in the past week.

Robinson, who is under pressure himself after an error in England's 2-1 defeat by Germany, feels that the Dutchman should be in no danger after guiding Spurs to fifth-placed finishes in the last two seasons.

He said: "What's been happening at the club is very disappointing. The manager has the full support of the players.

"When you see how far Martin Jol has taken the club and the way he's managed it in the last two years, to then go behind his back to obviously seek other options is very disappointing.

"I think it is very difficult for him. There's been a lot that's happened and what the club has done is very disappointing. The players are behind the manager and we just hope he stays as long as possible.

"I think it is known throughout the club the way the players feel about the manager. I think there are a lot of players who are disappointed with the way things have unfolded this week.

"To question somebody's job after three games of the season is ridiculous, especially after what the man has done in the last two years.

"We've started the season better than Manchester United, we are above them in the league, but nobody has said anything about Sir Alex Ferguson, so why should our manager be questioned?"