Will Levy’s legacy of progress be forgotten by the absence of glory?

Daniel Levy steps down after almost 25 years, having transformed Tottenham off the pitch, but many fans will not mourn his departure. 

Daniel Levy leaves his role as Tottenham Hotspur chairman as one of the most influential and divisive figures in the club’s history.  

His nearly quarter of a century in charge delivered world-class infrastructure and financial strength, yet ended under a cloud of frustration over the lack of trophies. 

Levy oversaw the building of the £1bn Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, widely lauded as one of the finest in the world. The former chairman was also the driving force behind the addition of the club’s state-of-the-art training complex in Enfield.  

Spurs were lauded by finance experts as among the most profitable sides in the Premier League, with the stadium generating vast new revenues and a disciplined wage bill setting them apart from rivals. 

But while the business was booming, the football brought far less joy. Tottenham won only the League Cup in 2008 under Juande Ramos and the Europa League last season under Ange Postecoglou.

Even though Spurs had finally achieved European glory again for the first time since 1984, Postecoglou was dismissed just 16 days after lifting the trophy in Bilbao for failing to secure backing in the transfer market. 

Across his reign, Levy dismissed 12 managers, his ruthlessness creating an atmosphere of constant change. The high point on the pitch came in 2019 when Mauricio Pochettino’s side reached the Champions League final, only to lose to Liverpool. 

For supporters, the story of Levy’s Tottenham is one of missed opportunities. Protests became a regular feature, banners declaring “Our game is about glory, Levy’s game is about greed.” Many felt that financial caution cost the club its chance to turn progress into silverware. 

Levy departs still owning a minority stake but no longer running the club day to day. History may look kindly on his role in transforming Tottenham into a modern, global powerhouse.  

For fans, however, the absence of glory means his reign will be remembered as much for what it lacked as for what it built. 

Saudi Arabia signals intent over potential Tottenham takeover 

Reports suggest that Tottenham could soon attract significant interest from the Middle East, particularly from Saudi Arabia, via state-linked investors. talkSPORT’s Alex Crook indicates this may represent the first step toward a broader shake-up in ownership.   

Additional sources confirm heightened speculation around Saudi involvement, signalling a potential shift in the club’s financial and strategic direction. 

Fans and pundits alike are now asking, with Levy gone and potential investment on the horizon, could Tottenham finally reconcile their financial strength with on-pitch ambition?