Former Tottenham boss Martin Jol has rejected an approach (and that is official ... not just a rumour), while reports claim Paul Jewell and Harry Redknapp have done likewise.The Premiership Job No-one Wants!
Former Tottenham boss Martin Jol has rejected an approach (and that is official ... not just a rumour), while reports claim Paul Jewell and Harry Redknapp have done likewise.Co-owner David Sullivan has revealed Jol is unwilling to take another job so soon after leaving White Hart Lane.
In addition, the Daily Mirror claims Redknapp and Jewell have turned down the job after being approached over the weekend.
Sullivan: "The usual suspects will be on everyone's lips but this could be a fresh start for Birmingham City.
"We are looking at candidates of a certain level. It is a difficult one to try and get someone in who the dressing room will respect.
"Do you take a chance on an unproven coach at this level with a group of young players who need guidance and inspiration?
"Or do you go for a more experienced voice, someone respected in the world of football?
"For example we did speak to Martin Jol over the weekend. Martin thanked us for our interest but said it was too early for him to consider coming back into football such a short time after leaving Spurs.
"That is the type of coach we are looking at; someone with a pedigree that will excite the supporters."