Daniel Levy Steps Down as Tottenham Hotspur Chairman After 25 Years

Posted : 05 September 2025

Tottenham Hotspur’s executive chairman Daniel Levy has stepped down after nearly 25 years at the helm, leaving behind a legacy marked by both remarkable infrastructure achievements and a frustrating lack of on-field success.

Transforming Spurs’ Infrastructure

Levy was the driving force behind Tottenham’s world-class facilities, overseeing the construction of the £1bn Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the state-of-the-art training complex at Hotspur Way in Enfield. These projects positioned Spurs among the elite clubs in terms of infrastructure, rivaling any stadium or training facility in world football.

Despite these accomplishments, many fans felt that Levy’s time in charge was overshadowed by the team’s limited success on the pitch. While he will retain a minority ownership stake and step away from day-to-day operations, his departure is expected to be welcomed by a significant portion of the fanbase.

On-Field Frustrations and Managerial Instability

Levy’s tenure was also synonymous with managerial instability. Over 25 years, 12 managers were sacked, including high-profile figures like Mauricio Pochettino and, most recently, Ange Postecoglou, who was dismissed just 16 days after guiding Spurs to the Europa League title.

Silverware remained scarce, with only the 2008 League Cup under Juande Ramos and the 2023 Europa League trophy punctuating his reign. The club came closest to major glory in 2019, reaching the Champions League final, but fell 2-0 to Liverpool in Madrid. The aftermath of that defeat, which led to Pochettino’s sacking six months later, intensified criticism of Levy’s cautious approach.

Balancing Financial Prudence with Ambition

While Levy’s financial stewardship of Spurs was widely respected—football finance expert Kieran Maguire described the club as “the most profitable in Premier League history”—this focus on fiscal stability often drew criticism for a perceived lack of ambition. Spurs regularly competed in Europe and finished in the top half of the Premier League, but the pursuit of trophies often took a backseat to financial caution.

Fans’ frustration with Levy’s approach was evident in protests and chants outside the stadium. Banners such as “Our game is about glory, Levy's game is about greed” and “24 years, 16 managers, 1 trophy – time for change” highlighted the growing discontent, while stadium chants often expressed a mixture of exasperation and support for the players over the chairman.

Levy’s Complex Legacy

Levy leaves Spurs with a mixed legacy: a club transformed structurally and financially, yet one that struggled to translate this off-field success into silverware. His tenure will be remembered for both the financial and infrastructural growth of the club, as well as the frustration of a fanbase hungry for trophies.

Daniel Levy Steps Down as Tottenham Hotspur Chairman After 25 Years

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