The Dutchman was furious with his players after the defeat to Newcastle on Monday when defensive lapses cost them again, keeping them in the bottom three of the Premier League.

"I told them, I'm angry with you but you have to be angry with yourself," said Jol.

"We know the answers. We know that we have to be on the end of the crosses and free-kicks and corner kicks."

Jol has not spoken to chairman Daniel Levy since the Newcastle clash when he looked undermined after substitute Dimitar Berbatov appeared reluctant to warm-up.

The Spurs boss came out fighting again ahead of the UEFA Cup clash against Getafe tomorrow evening, painting the picture of unity in the dressing room while also defending his methods on the training ground.

Former Spurs midfielder Tim Sherwood, a television pundit for the Newcastle clash, was outspoken in his criticism of Jol and believes the squad have not been training properly.

But Jol said: "I do more on the training pitch on set-plays than at any other club because we've got to. Still, it's about physical presence and mental toughness.

"That was a total misjudgement. Paul Robinson was in the studio and told him as well, he was there and told him we were working on that."

Even before the St James' Park defeat, Berbatov had been criticised for his body language this season after making a huge impact in his rookie campaign in the Premier League.

His impressive season led to interest from Manchester United and also the possibility of a new contract at White Hart Lane, although nothing has been agreed yet.

"Dimitar has a long-term contract," said Jol. "I always talk to him - if he's not playing well and not scoring goals, or if he's playing well and scoring goals.

"If I talked to him, it was nothing to do with Newcastle."

Keeping Berbatov, Jermain Defoe and Darren Bent happy has proved difficult, especially as Robbie Keane's recent form means it is difficult to leave the Republic of Ireland striker out.

"It is not easy to have good players and have to tell them they are not playing but I think I am good at this job otherwise I would not be in this industry," said the Dutchman.

"It is more a matter of players having to do better. But I won't blame them if the mentality is good."

Jol's future has been uncertain since Spurs officials met Juande Ramos at the start of the season.

With Jose Mourinho also reported to have been approached, it has created a perception of Jol keeping the seat warm for the next manager.

"It would be nice for any manager to come here and have the big bonus of Europe but the one we can't change is our position in the league," he said. "We are all in the same position, now let's get out of it.

"It has brought us together but the only thing is if you are in this position for two or three weeks it is not a problem but we have been in it since the start of the season."

Mark Hughes and Harry Redknapp have also been linked with the Spurs job but Jol insists nothing has changed from when he received Levy's backing.

"If I have to look at those sorts of manoeuvres then I would be crazy," he added. "There have been five or six names and I'm still here.

"The only thing changing is the different faces but it is the same position, believe me."

Jol stated again that he should be judged at the end of the season.

"At the end of the year there could be a problem because if we underachieve you can always say 'they didn't do well'," he said.