Levy Reflects on Criticism and Hopes for Future Recognition
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy believes fans will only truly appreciate his work after he’s stepped down. “Levy: Spurs fans will praise me when I’m gone,” he said in a candid conversation on The Overlap podcast with Gary Neville. Despite years of criticism from supporters who have blamed him for the club’s lack of trophies and failure to build on earlier title pushes, Levy is confident that the legacy he’s creating will eventually be valued.
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Struggles Despite Big Moments
Spurs have faced their fair share of near-successes over the years. Under Levy, the club challenged for the Premier League title in 2016 and 2017 and reached the Champions League final in 2019. However, no silverware followed those milestones, which intensified fans’ frustrations. Even though the team managed to win the Europa League last season—its first trophy since 2008—many supporters remained critical, especially after Spurs finished 17th in the league, their lowest ever Premier League standing. Ange Postecoglou, the former manager who was dismissed shortly after the Europa League victory against Manchester United, was spared most of the fans’ anger, which was instead aimed at Levy for the club’s downturn.
Achievements Beyond the Pitch
Levy pointed to Tottenham’s modern stadium as an example of bold and successful decision-making. Built on the old White Hart Lane site and opened in 2019, the 60,000-seat venue has gained recognition as one of Europe’s top stadiums. It regularly hosts NFL games, major concerts, and various other events, which Levy believes demonstrates forward-thinking leadership that other clubs are now trying to replicate.
Ambitions Remain High
Despite the setbacks, Levy insists that the club’s ambition hasn’t changed. “Winning the Europa League gave us a taste of success, but we want more. We’ve reached over a dozen semi-finals and several finals, but two trophies in over 20 years simply isn’t enough,” he admitted. Levy also acknowledged that he isn’t directly responsible for on-pitch results, saying, “I don’t pick the team or motivate the players.”
A New Chapter Begins
Spurs are entering a new season with Thomas Frank, formerly of Brentford, taking over as head coach. His first competitive match will be against Burnley on August 16. However, the team will have to adapt without longtime star Son Heung-min, who received an emotional farewell during a friendly in South Korea, confirming his departure this summer.
