Source :Sky sports


Martin Jol admits he is not unduly concerned at Jermain Defoe's reaction to being substituted at the weekend, despite the fact his striker appeared to strike the dugout as he left the field.
Defoe seemed to be less than enamoured with his manager's decision to replace him in the second half of the 1-1 stalemate with Fulham, as the England international made way for Robbie Keane.
In fine form this season after last term's disappointment, Defoe has struck 14 goals already and clearly felt he could have added to that total at Craven Cottage.
While Jol believes the manner in which Defoe reacted is not ideal, it would appear that he understands, to a certain extent, the frustration he must have felt.
"We always talk about that and we do what we have to do," said Jol. "The team is the most important thing. It's about team spirit.
"They can be disappointed and not show it - that is always what we like. But they are human beings and sometimes they do that. Robbie Keane did it against Birmingham, so it can happen - once.
"But I will have a chat with Jermain."
Jol concedes that the pressure to deliver is perhaps felt most strongly by the club's strikers and with Tottenham housing four top quality hit-men in their ranks, the Dutchman is full of praise for the manner in which Defoe has not grumbled when left out at times.
"It is an awful situation for a striker because if you play you always have to score," said Jol. "And if you don't score there are always other strikers to come on.
"If you know Jermain he is one of the best team players around because he has put up with this situation for the last two-and-a-half years.
"I thought we didn't look dangerous and we had Robbie there.
"But don't forget the other day (against Cardiff in midweek) Jermain was there and he came on and within minutes he scored. "Robbie did the same against Middlesbrough before he was injured."