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In the past few weeks, thousands of fans have asked for changes in how the club is being run. They took it to the streets to voice their anger at the current state of the Spurs. Moreover, they protested after matches, remaining in their seats even after the final whistle was heard. Now Tottenham are currently 4/1 odds on to win the Europa League according to GGBet online, but even winning their first trophy in 17 years may not be enough to stop the pressure on Daniel Levy.
Their emotions are directed mainly towards Daniel Levy. Fans have been chanting for him to leave or holding banners during the protests. But why is that much anger directed at the ownership of the Spurs?
Anger Towards Postecoglou and Levy
Back in January, Tottenham Hotspur found itself in a tough spot. Ange Postecoglou was in his second season in charge at the club. Still, in November 2024, the team had already been defeated by Ipswich. Then, it lost to Liverpool at home in December with a 6-3 match score. In January, it needed extra time to get past Tamworth, a non-league team.
It got even worse when Hotspur lost to Leicester City. Tottenham’s defeat placed it in the 15th spot in the Premier League. Before this, Leicester had been on a seven-match losing streak.
It didn’t take too long for fans to react to this. The stadium quickly erupted, and the club’s supporters showed their anger towards Ange Postecoglou and Daniel Levy. Postecoglou admitted that he wasn’t sure what the future holds for him.
Tottenham Hotspur Fans Attend Protest Before the Manchester United Match
There were a few reasons why fans were so disappointed after Tottenham’s loss to Leicester. For instance:
- Tottenham Hotspur was 15th in the Premier League.
- Only one of the club’s last 11 matches in the Premier League was a win, with another being a draw and the other nine being losses.
- Failing to win any of the team’s last seven matches in the Premier League marked its longest winless streak since 2008.
- The Spurs were eight points above the relegation zone.
Thus, it doesn’t come as a surprise that over 1,000 Tottenham fans went to protest against the club’s chairman and ownership before the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at Manchester United.
Participants were seen holding banners at the protest that said, “24 years, 16 managers, one trophy” and” Time for Change”. They were also chanting “Enic out” and “Levy out”. Then, after the match, some fans decided to do a sit-down protest by staying in their seats following the last whistle.
The main protest, which included a march to the stadium, was organized by the Change for Tottenham group.
According to Jay Coughlin, one of the organisers, the fans are tired of the people in charge of the club and want to win on the field. Despite the positives, the supporters believe that they deserve much more. Coughlin also criticized Daniel Levy.
“For us, there is no change with Daniel Levy. For us, change means a change in the boardroom. They have more than quadrupled their investment, so it is time to move on and cash in.”
At the same time, Lynden Wade, one of the founders of Change for Tottenham, admitted that while people want Levy to go, they are aware that it may be unrealistic considering the shares he has in Tottenham.
How Did Levy React to the Protests?
Even though some fans are unhappy with Levy, Tottenham is the Premier League’s most profitable club since Levy and Enic took over. Levy has given the club a £1.2 stadium and a state-of-the-art training ground.
According to some inside sources, Levy was hurt by both the form of the club this season and the protests. Jermain Defoe, former Tottenham striker, said that while Levy has to be thick-skinned when dealing with such comments, he will still be hurt as he’s human.
“He’ll be thinking ‘I have given so much’. I do believe if you spoke to him, he’ll be hurt because of what he has put into the club,” Defoe said.
New Protests Took Place in April
The anger towards Daniel Levy did not go away. At the beginning of April, hundreds of Spurs supporters participated in another protest where they voiced their desire for the current chairman to leave. This protest took place before the club’s Premier League match at home to Southampton.
Once again, it was the Change for Tottenham group organising the protest. Everyone was able to purchase scarves and flags from the demonstration. The money from these sales is to be donated to the Tottenham Food Bank and Noah’s Children’s Hospice.
Many of the flags had different messages against the ownership of Tottenham Hotspur. One said, “Built a business, killed a football club,” while others said, “Time for change”.
Change for Tottenham revealed that many lifelong supporters of the team feel disappointed to see the Spurs’ results.
“For years the team has lacked investment in key areas, particularly in defence, while transfer windows have felt reactive instead of proactive. The result? Another trophy-less season looms, extending a drought that has lasted since 2008,” the group said.
Another protest took place at the home game against Crystal Palace. Supporters refused to take their seats when the second half began. The group is doing its best to put pressure on Levy and Enic. According to the fans, the ownership group must stop putting profit above glory. There were multiple consultations held by Spurs with some fan groups to listen to their concerns.
Daniel Levy’s Reaction
Levy spoke about the unfolding events in a Tottenham statement. He said that there were many investments made, with recruitment being the main focus. According to him, purchases must be made smartly based on their financial possibilities.
He doesn’t think that requests from fans to spend more are justified considering the club is ranked as the world’s ninth richest one.
“Our capacity to generate recurring revenues determines our spending power. We cannot spend what we do not have, and we will not compromise the financial stability of this club.”
If nothing changes, the pressure from the club’s supporters will grow. It’s hard to figure out what will happen with Levy and Enic if things don’t improve for Tottenham, but the future’s not looking good.
