"If it hadn't been for the football, Daniel Levy would be regarded as one of the great club executives. He oversaw the construction of what is widely regarded as the best club stadium in England. Tottenham's training ground is one of the best in Europe. He kept costs low. He has diversified the business, so the club hosts NFL, rugby, boxing, monster trucks and major concerts."
"He even had the chutzpah to get Tottenham into Super League conversations, despite the fact they haven't won the league since 1961. Yet over the past year, Levy has faced constant fan protests. Daniel Levy steps down as Tottenham chairman with immediate effect The news he had stepped down on Thursday came as a shock, although in retrospect there is perhaps a suggestion that he could feel the end approaching."
"In February he said all options are open in response to fan demands for his resignation. Last month, in a rare extended interview, given to Gary Neville, he remarked: When I'm not here I'm sure I'll get the credit, a suggestion perhaps he was beginning to contemplate his legacy. He is 63 and missed the Uefa Super Cup final to help his daughter settle in at university in the US, perhaps an indication of somebody beginning to reassess their life priorities."
Daniel Levy oversaw construction of a widely regarded best club stadium in England and a top European training ground, maintained low costs and diversified revenue by hosting NFL, rugby, boxing, monster trucks and major concerts. He pushed Tottenham into Super League talks despite a long league title drought. Over the past year he faced constant fan protests and stepped down as chairman with immediate effect. He previously said all options were open and suggested his absence might later be seen positively. At 63 he missed the Uefa Super Cup final to help his daughter settle at college. Tottenham appointed Vinai Venkatesham as CEO and Peter Charrington as nonexecutive chair amid apparent succession planning; Enic owns 86.91% while Levy and family hold 29.88%.
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