Levy assured of Jol ambition

12 April 2012

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has been given assurances by Martin Jol during a "full and frank" meeting that his aim for the season is to qualify for the Champions League.

Jol's grip on his position as boss at White Hart Lane has looked fragile since reports in Spain of a meeting between Spurs officials and Sevilla boss Juande Ramos, compounding the club's poor opening week of the Premier League.

But Jol said: "We had a full and frank conversation and I fully understand the ambitions of the club - they are the same as those of the supporters."

He added: "He (Levy) has put a lot of hard work into this club and with the squad of players we have assembled, it is realistic that we should look to challenge for a top-four position and I have assured him and the board that is what I shall aim for.

"The last two seasons we have finished fifth and this season we start with an even better team. So we should be optimistic.

"Yes, it is pressure to deliver, but that is what we managers should expect. Hopefully all the media will relax now - all I shall be concentrating on is each and every game."

Levy admitted in a statement that the board "constantly assess our position and performance", and underlined his determination to finish in the top four following his meeting with Jol.

He said: "We have had two good, progressive seasons with fifth place finishes. I am an ambitious chairman, we are an ambitious club and we want Champions League football at White Hart Lane.

"We, the board, owe it to the club and the supporters to constantly assess our position and performance and to ensure that we have the ability to operate and compete at that level.

"We have made a massive investment in the squad and as a result we have the best squad of players this club has had for over 20 years and they are equally hungry for success and silverware."

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