Under manager Martin Jol, Tottenham Hotspur finished 5th in the Premier League, narrowly missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification but securing a UEFA Cup spot. The team combined defensive stability with attacking flair, led by captain Ledley King in defence and creative influence from Tom Huddlestone and Jermaine Jenas in midfield. Up front, Jermain Defoe emerged as a key goalscorer, supported by Dimitar Berbatov and Benoît Assou-Ekotto’s runs from wide positions. In domestic cups, Spurs had mixed results, with early exits in the FA Cup but a memorable League Cup semi-final run. The season reflected steady progress under Jol’s management.
