Appoint Jol now - Editorial.

This time last year Spurs had no manager, the fool Pleat was just keeping our head above water and everything was not quite right at Spurs. One year later Spurs have no manager, there isn't even a fool in charge and it could all very well go pear shaped.

However, I think Spurs are in a much better position than when Hoddle was given the boot last season. For a start we have a far more experienced Director of Football. Arnesen has denied that there was a rift between Santini and I think it's the media trying to stir things up that is suggesting there was a problem in the first place. I wait to be proved wrong but I think the "personal reasons" line is probably true.

Anyway, Arnesen was appointed to oversee all football matters. When he was at PSV I believe they won lots of things in 10 years, played in the Champions League etc but had 5 managers. That suggests to me that this continuity thing that Levy wants could work. So Spurs need to look for continuity right now instead of going on another 9 month search to appoint "the right man" leaving the club in limbo.

Thus, Martin Jol should be appointed ASAP to ensure continuity. It was no secret that he was being groomed for the job and Santini's resignation has just brought it forward. Jol knows the setup, is a well respected coach in Holland and has a good track record. He knows the team, the strengths and weaknesses and will provide the continuity that Tottenham Hotspur so desperately need. Doing anything else on Monday would be a disaster.