Coral Suspend Betting on Jol to get the Sack

By Sam Jenkins

Coral has suspended betting on the next Premiership manager to leave his job after taking a series of big bets on Martin Jol in quick succession.

"The pattern of bets was unusual in a number of ways including the size of the bets, the source of them and their timing.

"There are also rumours circulating about the subject but these could be something or nothing so we have decided to suspend betting until the dust settles," said Simon Clare, Coral spokesman.

The betting has sent the alarm bells ringing. Sources claim that one individual bet an amount believed to be in the region on £20,000.00. These large bets placed in quick succession have scared the bookmakers as it's likely that the unnamed individuals making the bet has some inside knowledge.

Other bookmakers have left the bet open.

Rafael is a real target

Article by Jaymes Marsh

Dutch international playmaker, Rafael van der Vaart, was withdrawn from the Hamburg squad for last nights UEFA Cup clash with Honved, increasing speculation that he will be leaving the club for either La Liga or the Premier League.



Hamburg have stated to the press that van der Vaart has a niggling back problem which is keeping him out of the side. Other sources have claimed that he has been omitted from the squad so as not to harm his chances of a move away from the Bundesliga.

The Guardian stated that Rafael van der Vaart was talked about in the meeting between Spurs chairman, Daniel Levy, and head coach, Martin Jol.

Valencia have declared their interest in the player as have Real Madrid. It's to be seen if Spurs can match the £12 million price tag that been placed on the attacking midfielder.