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Daniel Levy has five reasons to quit Tottenham and finally end nightmare for good
Tottenham supremo Daniel Levy is in the spotlight with the club sacking Cristian Stellini and naming Ryan Mason as manager until the end of the season.
Cristian Stellini criticises Tottenham for failing to hold on against Everton
While Tottenham have put Cristian Stellini out of his misery, it’s not the Italian many are blaming for their current plight. Instead, both fans and pundits alike are taking aim at Daniel Levy as Spurs’ season stoops to another new low. So, with that being the case, Express Sport now takes a look at five reasons why the 61-year-old would be wise to turn his back on the club despite his clear love of Spurs and determination for them to be doing far better.
Fans have had enough
Levy has been Tottenham chairman ever since 2001, making him the longest-serving in his position in the whole of the Premier League.
But fans have, simply put, had enough.
Tottenham have experienced some good moments under Levy, with reaching the Champions League final in 2019 the highest point of them all.
Yet Spurs have regressed ever since that moment four years ago and now look unrecognisable from a team that was once feared across Europe.
Levy is subject to chants at virtually every Tottenham home game now - and that speaks volumes about what fans want from him. His head, rather than his commitment.
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One trophy isn’t good enough
While Levy has been Tottenham chairman for 22 years, the trophies just haven’t come as he’d have hoped.
Their last piece of silverware was claimed back in 2008 when Juande Ramos was manager, with Chelsea beaten in the Carabao Cup final that year.
Tottenham have made just four finals in the time since, however.
While Spurs have never had the riches many of their rivals possess, they’ve still had players such as Harry Kane, Son Heung-Min, Christian Eriksen, Dele Alli, Hugo Lloris and countless others who, at varying stages, have been considered among the elite.
Spurs lack a winning mentality and that starts with Levy at the head.
Shambles with managers
When Tottenham were at their brilliant best under Mauricio Pochettino, they had a clear strategy.
Levy employed the Argentine because he wanted somebody who would play attacking football, give youth a chance and make Spurs a force to be reckoned with.
Ever since, however, they have gone for three bosses with three very different ways of playing.
Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte have all failed to get Tottenham firing with their differing methods and ideas.
That all points to a lack of direction and clarity at the top, while also suggesting Levy has got a little desperate amid the club’s long wait for a trophy.
Shambles with recruitment
Levy has signed some big players at Tottenham during his reign.
Dimitar Berbatov, Luka Modric, Gareth Bale, Teddy Sheringham and Heung-min Son are just several names that come to mind.
But recruitment has, particularly in recent years, been a widespread disappointment.
Kane and Son aside, would any of the existing squad get into any other team in the Premier League top six? Not even Newcastle would conduct a raid on this group of underwhelming players.
Tottenham have spent consistently big in recent years - but they’ve never got anywhere near enough bang for their buck.
Tottenham need a change
Sometimes, people overstay their welcome.
And Tottenham, as they lurch from one crisis to another, are clearly a club in need of change.
Levy is an astute business and fierce negotiator. He is a knowledgeable football man, which is why he’s been able to stay in power for so long.
But the Spurs chief is overseeing a nightmare period and a separation would be best for all involved.
Tottenham need a new direction. Levy doesn’t seem to be the right man capable of steering the ship right now.