*** NEWCASTLE v SPURS *** Official Match Thread
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Even though what he actually says is reasonable, he's just written the pep talk for Newcastle. Timing is everything. Marvellous.
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JOL: TOON AREN`T IN OUR LEAGUE
Posted 22/10/07 07:23
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Martin Jol believes Tottenham's success over the last two seasons means it is impossible to compare them to Newcastle, their opponents on Monday evening.
Pundits have grouped the two clubs together in the clutch of teams looking to qualify for Europe and eventually break into the top four of the Barclays Premier League.
Jol feels that consecutive top-five finishes mean Spurs have already reached the heights that teams such as Newcastle aspire to.
"We had European football for the last two years and they didn't," Jol said. "Why would they be in the same boat?
"It would be fantastic for them if they were in the first six or seven - playing European football next season would be a good achievement for them.
"We already did that twice so it's different. We are in the group stages of the UEFA Cup and they would love to do that as well."
Jol added: "It's always about the end of the season. We finished above all the other teams including Bolton.
"The only conclusion you can make over the last couple of years is that teams like Aston Villa, Manchester City - they would be delighted to be in the top six."
Dutchman Jol has defied the odds to keep his job at White Hart Lane, although they will stay in the bottom three if they do not pick up a point or more at St James' Park tonight.
Spurs appeared set to change their manager after their infamous meeting with Juande Ramos, then after defeat to Arsenal a month ago it was widely reported Jol's position would be reviewed during the international break.
They have not been defeated since their rivals beat them, and it is Jose Mourinho and Sammy Lee who have been the managerial casualties in the top flight so far. The international break last week passed with Jol doing his usual work at Spurs Lodge.
"Everybody was wrong," said Jol. "I'm not someone who doubts. It's confidence but it's to do with what happened in the past - the results.
"We are in the last 16 of the Carling Cup, we are in the UEFA Cup and there are a lot of clubs who would like to do the same."
He added: "There are peaks and troughs, one day you are marvellous the next day look at Robbie Keane (getting criticised) with Ireland, look at Steve McClaren, look at me."
Striker Dimitar Berbatov took a knock on international duty but Jol is hopeful the Bulgaria striker will be fit.
http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_2817047,00.html
JOL: TOON AREN`T IN OUR LEAGUE
Posted 22/10/07 07:23
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Martin Jol believes Tottenham's success over the last two seasons means it is impossible to compare them to Newcastle, their opponents on Monday evening.
Pundits have grouped the two clubs together in the clutch of teams looking to qualify for Europe and eventually break into the top four of the Barclays Premier League.
Jol feels that consecutive top-five finishes mean Spurs have already reached the heights that teams such as Newcastle aspire to.
"We had European football for the last two years and they didn't," Jol said. "Why would they be in the same boat?
"It would be fantastic for them if they were in the first six or seven - playing European football next season would be a good achievement for them.
"We already did that twice so it's different. We are in the group stages of the UEFA Cup and they would love to do that as well."
Jol added: "It's always about the end of the season. We finished above all the other teams including Bolton.
"The only conclusion you can make over the last couple of years is that teams like Aston Villa, Manchester City - they would be delighted to be in the top six."
Dutchman Jol has defied the odds to keep his job at White Hart Lane, although they will stay in the bottom three if they do not pick up a point or more at St James' Park tonight.
Spurs appeared set to change their manager after their infamous meeting with Juande Ramos, then after defeat to Arsenal a month ago it was widely reported Jol's position would be reviewed during the international break.
They have not been defeated since their rivals beat them, and it is Jose Mourinho and Sammy Lee who have been the managerial casualties in the top flight so far. The international break last week passed with Jol doing his usual work at Spurs Lodge.
"Everybody was wrong," said Jol. "I'm not someone who doubts. It's confidence but it's to do with what happened in the past - the results.
"We are in the last 16 of the Carling Cup, we are in the UEFA Cup and there are a lot of clubs who would like to do the same."
He added: "There are peaks and troughs, one day you are marvellous the next day look at Robbie Keane (getting criticised) with Ireland, look at Steve McClaren, look at me."
Striker Dimitar Berbatov took a knock on international duty but Jol is hopeful the Bulgaria striker will be fit.
nikosramone
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hmmm - I think Keano will start up front with Bent.
Berbs as a sub?
Berbs as a sub?
dynamoSpurs
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Robbie Keane's gonna have a howler against Castle, I can see it now.
theShiznit
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everyone look out for the freak of nature that is Radek Cerny;
with his Left foot Kicking and Right arm throwing :shrug:
(however i do wish the afforementioned freak good luck :wink
with his Left foot Kicking and Right arm throwing :shrug:
(however i do wish the afforementioned freak good luck :wink
yiddotilidie
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I really fancy us tonight, and I really think tonight will be about Berbs. 2-0 win Berbs to get both.
dynamoSpurs
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Ahh good ole optimistic Spurs fans!!!
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Looking forward to tonight and would like to see Bent in the starting line-up alongside Keane. Newcastle can be a little flat-footed at the back and play a high line, so I think he can take advantage of that. However, it could be a great game for Berbatov to make his first real impression this season, which would be good as he's in my fantasy football team and I'm currently one from bottom!!!
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Bugger me, knilly. Hope you didn't put too much on it
JamesTheYiddo
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COME ON YOU SPURS
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nightgoat
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Aaah, who needs context?...
TheChosenOne
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C'mon you lillies, a win tonight and up to 12th please !
Not Big Fat Sam I fear. He'll pin up the headline and have 'em all geed up. Wouldn't surprise me if they battered us early on.
Of course it's taken out of context. But what did anyone expect? Almost as stupid as Mido calling Sol Campbell an easy player to play against.
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Pffft. Low rent imitation.
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ChRiStOpHe
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**** :lol:
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