TOTTENHAM will attempt to appoint Martin Jol's successor swiftly as they look to salvage something from their season, with Sevilla players bracing themselves for Juande Ramos' departure.

Jol's sacking was described by League Managers' Association chief executive John Barnwell as "extremely disturbing".

The decision to sack Jol had already been made before the match and although the club insist he was only told after the game, the body language of the Dutchman suggested he knew it was his final evening as Spurs boss.

News had filtered through to fans during the 2-1 defeat and they sang in appreciation of the man who guided Spurs to consecutive fifth-placed finishes in his two full seasons at the club.

"It's extremely disturbing," said LMA chief Barnwell.

"We've been having discussions with Martin for five or six weeks on his situation.

"I think he has handled himself extremely well under the extreme treatment."

Jol's assistant Chris Hughton was also dismissed and he has been in contact with the LMA, while goalkeeping coach Hans Segers has been asked to step down.