Martin Jol

Martin Jol (born January 16, 1956 in Den Haag, Netherlands) is the current head coach of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.

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January 16 - 1956 - Den Haag - Netherlands - Tottenham Hotspur Football Club

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As a player, Jol played at FC Den Haag, winning Dutch Player of the Year in 1987. He also played for English sides Coventry City and West Bromwich Albion during the 1980s and had spells at German side Bayern Munich and Dutch side FC Twente. In 1989 he ended his career as a player.

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FC Den Haag - English - Coventry City - West Bromwich Albion - German - Bayern Munich - FC Twente

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His coaching career began in 1991 when he took over amateur side ADO Den Haag. In four years he took the club from the Third Division to the First Division.

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Between 1998-2004, Jol managed Dutch side RKC Waalwijk where he was the Dutch Football Writers Coach of the Year in 2001 and Dutch Players and Coaches Coach of the Year in 2002. In 2004 he moved to Tottenham Hotspur to be assistant to Jacques Santini. Santini left the job after just a few months and Jol was made caretaker manager.

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RKC Waalwijk - Tottenham Hotspur - Jacques Santini

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His first game in charge was a thrilling 4-5 defeat at home to arch rivals Arsenal. He has since been appointed full-time head coach and led Spurs into an impressive run of form and won the FA Manager of the Month award. He has also become a well respected and popular figure with football fans throughout England.

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Arsenal - England

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