After Thursday night’s efforts against a very good Sevilla side, I am watching with interest both the papers and the Internet for items about Spurs replacing Martin Jol. They will appear, mark my words. At first it will be a few comments, and then a rapid increase...but why?

Do you think Jol was inept in both team selection and tactics in the 4-3 aggregate defeat against the Spaniards? I believe personally that he was; however, there were mitigating circumstances that caused us no end of problems.

I think selecting Ledley King was a mistake as it was apparent he was off the pace; Pascal Chimbonda would have been preferable in the centre, as opposed to being completely useless on the left-hand side. King has been absent for almost four months, and another game wouldn’t have made any difference one way or the other. But coming back too early could have caused him irreparable damage.

Paul Ifill is a full back of promise, why not play him? If he's not up to it, then why keep him - he's passed the 'potential ' stage now. This sounds as if I am attacking Jol, but it's answers to obvious questions that I'm really seeking. I think Martin Jol is the best thing to have happened to Spurs in many a long year, and I hope that our continued upward surge coincides with his extended period at the helm.

The injuries are an unavoidable part of football, and we have had more than our fair share in the past; but it’s the selection and tactics that mystify me. In the first 20 minutes we should have been four down at least. Freddie Kanoute, in particular, missing a gilt-edged chance. But as BMJ (Jol) says, all credit to Spurs for hanging in there and restoring some pride

On a brighter note, what an atmosphere! Breathtaking, to say the least. Spurs and Seville fans were a credit to themselves, their clubs and football in general, but I bet a pound to penny that would not make the headlines as readily as last week’s altercations with the police!