Levy denies Jol exit
talk
Recent speculation dismissed as 'wholly inaccurate'
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has dismissed reports that
the club have agreed a compensation package to part company with
under-pressure manager Martin Jol.
Jol's position at White Hart Lane has been the subject of constant
speculation after the club's disappointing start to the season
following a further summer of investment in new players.
It had been suggested that an emergency board meeting was held on
Monday where a deal was struck for the Dutchman to leave his
post.
Undermined
But Levy told the club's official website: "There has been no board
meeting, let alone any emergency board meeting, and reports that we
have agreed a compensation package with Martin are wholly
inaccurate - we have not even discussed the subject and there is no
reason to do so.
"We will not allow ourselves to be side-tracked or undermined by
external agendas or media hype. Our focus is on winning
games.
"For the record Damien (Comolli) was not in Barcelona this weekend,
he was watching Southampton v Barnsley."
Disregarded
And a statement on the club's official website read: "Normally we
only have to remind fans to ignore speculation during transfer
windows, and we do that in the best interests of our playing staff
and our supporters.
"Given the level of speculation about Martin and his position at
the club we feel it is necessary to do the same thing now.
"Much of the reporting that has been carried since mid-August has
been speculative and unfounded and accurately provided information
has been disregarded."