US EditionDaniel Levy Steps Down as Tottenham Executive Chairman
Levy's 25-year leadership transformed Tottenham into a global football powerhouse with a new stadium and Europa League win; fan frustration grew over limited squad investment and managerial changes.
- Daniel Levy has stepped down as the executive chairman of Tottenham Hotspur after nearly 25 years, marking a significant change in club leadership.
- Vinai Venkatesham has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, while Peter Charrington will take on the role of Non-Executive Chairman.
- During Levy's tenure, Tottenham won two trophies, the 2008 League Cup and the 2024 Europa League, and saw substantial infrastructure development.
- Levy expressed pride in his work, stating, 'I am incredibly proud of the work I have done,' acknowledging the challenges faced during his leadership.
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The End Finally Comes For Daniel Levy, The Man Tottenham Hotspur Fans Loved To Hate
There are two ways to become popular as a sports owner. The harder of the two is to win a championship and not act like an ass about it; the simpler one is firing someone your customers dislike. At Tottenham Hotspur, the first is apparently out of the question, which meant the owners went to Option B and binned polarizing chairman Daniel Levy. Suddenly, backing Spurs no longer came with the requisite "Yeah, but..." Levy had been on the job for 2…
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Levy steps down as Tottenham executive chairman
Tottenham’s long-serving executive chairman Daniel Levy has stepped down after almost 25 years at the helm of the club. Levy was appointed in March 2001 and leaves after Spurs won the Europa League in May to end a 17-year wait for a trophy. The 63-year-old was the Premier League’s longest-serving chairman and earned an estimated £50m-plus during his time in charge, but he was also the target of regular protests from Spurs fans, especially last s…
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