Despite managing two of our main rivals i am a fan of his.
We saw how Martin Jol transformed Tottenham into a midtable side to a side challenging for 4th, two 5th place finishes in his two full season's and probally would have got 4th if it weren't for that lasange kerfuffle.
Quietly he brought in the likes of Berbatov, Lennon (not sure if he brought him in but he promoted him i think) and co and in 2007 they looked a very decent side. He also brought in Bale who is doing well for them today.
Looking at the signing's he has made for Fulham he has been very clever. Riise, Ruiz, Kasami, Sa and Frei and all off a sudden they look a pretty decent side (the football they played at times against Arsenal was breathtaking).
Getting Fulham to challenge for 4th is probally too much but they could quite easily be a top 8 side under Jol imo.
Martin Jol is he doing it again?
posted on 3/1/12
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posted on 3/1/12
They are currently only 12th but more performances like vs Arsenal and less like the ones vs United and he could be up there with Newcastle and Liverpool challenging for Europa
posted on 3/1/12
I have nothing but respect for Martin Jol, great manager, good guy.
Think it was damien comolli that made most of them signings!
posted on 3/1/12
And Frank Arnesen, what happen to him.
posted on 3/1/12
Everyone loves Jol.....and he has taken 5 of 9 points off Arsenal and Chelsea this season....He's still a yeeedo at heart!
posted on 4/1/12
Saw them against Chelsea and I think Chelsea were unlucky. They were fabulous second half against Arsenal though. Have to give them credit. One of the best things about English football is the ability of the so called 'smaller clubs' to upset the odds.