"When Daniel Levy took over as Tottenham's chair in 2001 I was introduced to him by Alan Sugar and promised that, as director of football, I would help him get his feet under the table as quickly as possible. The club he leaves behind almost 25 years later is one many players from around the world would love to be part of. Daniel very swiftly understood the difficulties of running a big football organisation with so much emotion attached."
"He got the finances required at an interest rate the club could cope with and dealt with the delays caused by issues involving the local council. It was difficult at the same time for Spurs to raise funds to afford the exorbitant wages paid to players and the enormous transfer fees. But Daniel recognised you have to run a club in a sustainable way according to its resources and that it's very difficult to compete with the mega-money at certain clubs."
Daniel Levy became Tottenham chairman in 2001 and prioritised steady stewardship, understanding the emotional weight of a major football club. He maintained a constant presence at the training ground and worked diligently on club operations. Levy led the construction of a new stadium and an unrivalled training facility, securing financing at manageable interest rates and navigating local council delays. He prioritised sustainable finances over competing with clubs spending mega-money, constraining transfer and wage expenditure. Levy appointed a succession of managers from high-profile names to lesser-known coaches and generally avoided interfering with business or coaching decisions. A Europa League win could mark a pivotal transition for the club.
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