"Tottenham Hotspur's executive chairman Daniel Levy - who has "stepped down" after almost 25 years - will always be regarded as one of the most contentious figures in their history. He was the driving force behind the world-class infrastructure the club now boasts, from the magnificent new 1bn stadium that stands comparison with any in the sport, to the spectacular training headquarters at Hotspur Way in Enfield."
"And yet, instead of being lauded for these towering achievements, Levy's time at the top always be overshadowed for many fans by the lack of success associated with his reign. While he still retains a minority ownership but will not be involved in the day-to-day running of the club, the news of Levy's exit will be greeted with undisguised delight by a large percentage of the Spurs fanbase."
"Levy will also be forever associated with instability, including a revolving door of 12 sacked managers as Spurs reached 16 semi-finals and seven finals, not including the recent Uefa Super Cup. History will be kind when his achievements off the field are reflected upon - but there can be no escaping the failures on it. Spurs competed in Europe on a regular basis and had an almost permanent presence in the top half of the Premier League, but meaningful success escaped them and Levy."
Daniel Levy stepped down after almost 25 years while retaining a minority ownership and no day-to-day role. Levy delivered major infrastructure, including a £1bn stadium and state-of-the-art training headquarters at Hotspur Way, and achieved financial and structural success. The tenure was marked by managerial turnover, with 12 managers sacked, and repeated deep cup runs—16 semi-finals and seven finals—without consistent trophy success. Spurs won the League Cup in 2008 and the Europa League last season, followed by the controversial sacking of Ange Postecoglou 16 days after the Bilbao victory. The Champions League final appearance in 2019 was the closest approach to the biggest prize.
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