Jol: Robinson will stay put

Martin Jol is convinced Paul Robinson will still be a Tottenham player next season.

The England goalkeeper, who is in talks with the club over an improved contract, has been linked with Manchester United and Barcelona.

But head coach Jol said: "Paul likes it here, he is a big player for us and he is much appeciated. There is not a shadow of doubt in my mind that he is even thinking about leaving."

Before yesterday's goalless draw with Blackburn, Robinson told White Hart Lane fans: "I am talking to chairman at the moment about my contract. I am happy here and I want to stay."

The stalemate meant Spurs finished ninth in the Premiership and missed out on a guaranteed UEFA Cup place.

However, the club could still qualify for the competition through UEFA's bizarre Fair Play reward system, which gives UEFA Cup slots to teams with good disciplinary records.

Chelsea topped England's Fair Play table but will be entering the Champions League so secondplaced Spurs are due to be entered into a six-team draw for the two wildcard entries. Jol added: "Maybe it will be a little bonus for us this year."