Daniel Levy - Former Chairman

[SirPercyHotspur]

Early days with Vinai now running the day to day business with Levy gone , would assume Vinai had a hand in Romero signing a new contract , however, if you believe Capology figures Romero experienced international, world cup winner on around £10 mill a year, Stones at City on £13 mill a year, so are ENIC under the Lewis children still going to keep the wage bill in check ?
Haven't bothered looking at CB's pay at other top clubs just picked Stones expect others probably higher but with Romero the captain and senior figure at the club is that our wage limit around £10 mill ?

 

[Lemonade Money]

Early days with Vinai now running the day to day business with Levy gone , would assume Vinai had a hand in Romero signing a new contract , however, if you believe Capology figures Romero experienced international, world cup winner on around £10 mill a year, Stones at City on £13 mill a year, so are ENIC under the Lewis children still going to keep the wage bill in check ?
Haven't bothered looking at CB's pay at other top clubs just picked Stones expect others probably higher but with Romero the captain and senior figure at the club is that our wage limit around £10 mill ?

I can't believe we kept Kane and Son for so long without paying the going rate, whether that be basic or bonuses or whatever. Wenger realised he had to spend his money on high wages, to keep players, rather than try and match other teams transfer fees. Vinai will be aware of that.

 

[BrentwoodSpur]

The more I think about this, the less sense it makes. IF the Lewis family are about to release more funds for player purchases, salaries etc, or the club is to be sold, why would levy step down? Surely he’d just say ok, I’ll spend your money as you see fit and it’ll help my vision of winning the PL or CL.

After 25 years I’d be seriously tinkled off if I was pushed/encouraged to step down just as the club is about to have a cash injection which could see us improve on the football front.



It just doesn’t make sense to my layman’s eyes

 

[Gazza]

Right, because that’s exactly the same thing.

Yeah because painting a roundabout because you are proud of your country means that you despise levy…

That’s completely relatable.

But I guess you are right your comment didn’t harm anyone as roundabouts don’t have feelings but with my comment many many many were and are harmed.

 

[Muttley]

A couple of days on from him leaving and I am even less convinced anything is going to change much.

Talk of 100 cash injection from Enic? What is that actually going to achieve ? 1 top player?

We might see transfer deals speed up slightly and clubs will be more inclined to deal with us, but im not sure that will effect much

More likely to negate all the interest we've incurred on the transfer debt which has been rising considerably in the last 2 years. Once again we've not sold anyone of significance to offset it. Our transfer debt is probably in the region of 60-80% of revenue after the summer window. In April it was reported in the press as £337m.

 

[Baleforce]

Yeah because painting a roundabout because you are proud of your country means that you despise levy…

That’s completely relatable.

But I guess you are right your comment didn’t harm anyone as roundabouts don’t have feelings but with my comment many many many were and are harmed.

Painting a round about means you are thick as brick.

Thinking Levy was doing a bad job also means you are thick as brick.

Very relatable.

 

[Gazza]

Painting a round about means you are thick as brick.

Thinking Levy was doing a bad job also means you are thick as brick.

Very relatable.

Jeez really? You don’t sound very clever with that comment.

So levy didn’t do a bad job in aspects of his job?

 

[ricky2tricky4city]

But that cash would go to Levy then
No guarantee that any would be reinvested

That's what I said in my other post.

 

[Lilbaz]

More likely to negate all the interest we've incurred on the transfer debt which has been rising considerably in the last 2 years. Once again we've not sold anyone of significance to offset it. Our transfer debt is probably in the region of 60-80% of revenue after the summer window. In April it was reported in the press as £337m.

As far as i'm aware. There's no interest in transfer debt. The price is agreed and you pay in installments. It's not getting a loan.

 

[Lilbaz]

The more I think about this, the less sense it makes. IF the Lewis family are about to release more funds for player purchases, salaries etc, or the club is to be sold, why would levy step down? Surely he’d just say ok, I’ll spend your money as you see fit and it’ll help my vision of winning the PL or CL.

After 25 years I’d be seriously tinkled off if I was pushed/encouraged to step down just as the club is about to have a cash injection which could see us improve on the football front.



It just doesn’t make sense to my layman’s eyes

Or they want to sell and think levy might be holding up a deal.

No idea.

 

[Mikey10]

Or they want to sell and think levy might be holding up a deal.

Could very well have hit the n ail on the head with that one.

I’ll be surprised if the Lewis family still own us in 18 months time.

 

[Lilbaz]

Not sure how someone painting a georges cross on rubbish means they are levy out. Think it's meant to be a joke as the council seem very quick to clean up flags but can leave rubbish for a while.
They did potholes as well.

 

[SpiderSpurs]

Micky Hazard...

"A Farewell to Daniel Levy ….. A Complex, Enduring Legacy

Daniel has finally stepped down from his role. Some say he’s been successful; others disagree. But who truly gets to decide? And from what angle should we judge?

On one hand, he brought about incredible financial stability to a club once valued at £85 million, today, that figure stands at around £3.5 billion. He has overseen one of the largest investments in players in the Premier League. And he built what many believe to be the greatest stadium in the world, alongside unmatched training facilities that offer a long-term foundation for success.

Yet, despite the investment, success on the pitch hasn’t materialised in the way we all hoped. As many clubs have learned, just ask Manchester United, spending hundreds of millions doesn’t guarantee silverware. Signing ‘top’ players doesn’t always translate into performances, and identifying truly generational talent is one of the hardest tasks in football.

The managerial front was equally challenging. Daniel tried it all, serial winners like Mourinho and Conte, but they failed to deliver the brand of football that resonates with the Tottenham faithful. Results and style often fell short.

Still, the legacy Daniel leaves will, in time, be recognised as a great one. The stadium, the facilities, the infrastructure, all are second to none. These are lasting gifts that put the club in a position to succeed for decades to come.

On the pitch, two trophies in over two decades may feel underwhelming. But that’s not necessarily a criticism, winning trophies is brutally hard, I know that for sure. Only three domestic and one European trophy are available each year, and dozens of elite clubs compete fiercely for them. One injury, one bad signing, one bad decision, or a bit of bad luck can end your season. Often, so much is out of your control.

I wish Daniel and his absolutely delightful wife nothing but happiness and success in whatever they choose to pursue. You both deserve it. One day, I believe the Tottenham faithful will fully appreciate the role you played in making our club great again.

Until then, I look forward to seeing you both back at Spurs games, supporting the team, sharing your warmth, and being part of the family you helped build.

Be lucky. Go and smash whatever comes next. "

 

[Baleforce]

Jeez really? You don’t sound very clever with that comment.

So levy didn’t do a bad job in aspects of his job?

He did a good job overall, we are in a much better place than when he took over.

The twitter narrative, from those who are thick as brick, is that almost everything he did was bad.

I’m smart enough to see nuance.

I’m also smart enough to not vandalise road furniture, which actually embarrassed the country some claim to be proud of.

 

[Glenda's Legs]

Micky Hazard...

"A Farewell to Daniel Levy ….. A Complex, Enduring Legacy

Daniel has finally stepped down from his role. Some say he’s been successful; others disagree. But who truly gets to decide? And from what angle should we judge?

On one hand, he brought about incredible financial stability to a club once valued at £85 million, today, that figure stands at around £3.5 billion. He has overseen one of the largest investments in players in the Premier League. And he built what many believe to be the greatest stadium in the world, alongside unmatched training facilities that offer a long-term foundation for success.

Yet, despite the investment, success on the pitch hasn’t materialised in the way we all hoped. As many clubs have learned, just ask Manchester United, spending hundreds of millions doesn’t guarantee silverware. Signing ‘top’ players doesn’t always translate into performances, and identifying truly generational talent is one of the hardest tasks in football.

The managerial front was equally challenging. Daniel tried it all, serial winners like Mourinho and Conte, but they failed to deliver the brand of football that resonates with the Tottenham faithful. Results and style often fell short.

Still, the legacy Daniel leaves will, in time, be recognised as a great one. The stadium, the facilities, the infrastructure, all are second to none. These are lasting gifts that put the club in a position to succeed for decades to come.

On the pitch, two trophies in over two decades may feel underwhelming. But that’s not necessarily a criticism, winning trophies is brutally hard, I know that for sure. Only three domestic and one European trophy are available each year, and dozens of elite clubs compete fiercely for them. One injury, one bad signing, one bad decision, or a bit of bad luck can end your season. Often, so much is out of your control.

I wish Daniel and his absolutely delightful wife nothing but happiness and success in whatever they choose to pursue. You both deserve it. One day, I believe the Tottenham faithful will fully appreciate the role you played in making our club great again.

Until then, I look forward to seeing you both back at Spurs games, supporting the team, sharing your warmth, and being part of the family you helped build.

Be lucky. Go and smash whatever comes next. "

That’s a lovely tribute from Mickey Hazard.
I’m sure there will be some saying “well he’s employed by the club, he has to say nice things”. But he doesn’t. He could say nothing.
He speaks a lot of sense and comes across as very genuine.

 

[Lilbaz]

Levy's problem was that historically smaller clubs got owners that went mental spending on players which meant they overtook us in the historical pecking order.
Fans want owners that will do what chelsea and city have done.
They want trophies.
Also we have regressed from where we were under poch and redknapp. Spending large amount of money with little to show for it.

 

[Muttley]

As far as i'm aware. There's no interest in transfer debt. The price is agreed and you pay in installments. It's not getting a loan.

Didn't know that.

It's still a phenomenal debt to be carrying based on our sustainability model history. Mad to think we could soon have player transfer debt to the same value as half that amazing stadium.

 

[parklane1]

As a supporter for getting on 60 plus years i would like to thank Levy for what he has done for OUR great club. He has put us in a posistion where we can compete with the top teams and the future looks very good.

 

[Lemonade Money]

Micky Hazard...

"A Farewell to Daniel Levy ….. A Complex, Enduring Legacy

Daniel has finally stepped down from his role. Some say he’s been successful; others disagree. But who truly gets to decide? And from what angle should we judge?

On one hand, he brought about incredible financial stability to a club once valued at £85 million, today, that figure stands at around £3.5 billion. He has overseen one of the largest investments in players in the Premier League. And he built what many believe to be the greatest stadium in the world, alongside unmatched training facilities that offer a long-term foundation for success.

Yet, despite the investment, success on the pitch hasn’t materialised in the way we all hoped. As many clubs have learned, just ask Manchester United, spending hundreds of millions doesn’t guarantee silverware. Signing ‘top’ players doesn’t always translate into performances, and identifying truly generational talent is one of the hardest tasks in football.

The managerial front was equally challenging. Daniel tried it all, serial winners like Mourinho and Conte, but they failed to deliver the brand of football that resonates with the Tottenham faithful. Results and style often fell short.

Still, the legacy Daniel leaves will, in time, be recognised as a great one. The stadium, the facilities, the infrastructure, all are second to none. These are lasting gifts that put the club in a position to succeed for decades to come.

On the pitch, two trophies in over two decades may feel underwhelming. But that’s not necessarily a criticism, winning trophies is brutally hard, I know that for sure. Only three domestic and one European trophy are available each year, and dozens of elite clubs compete fiercely for them. One injury, one bad signing, one bad decision, or a bit of bad luck can end your season. Often, so much is out of your control.

I wish Daniel and his absolutely delightful wife nothing but happiness and success in whatever they choose to pursue. You both deserve it. One day, I believe the Tottenham faithful will fully appreciate the role you played in making our club great again.

Until then, I look forward to seeing you both back at Spurs games, supporting the team, sharing your warmth, and being part of the family you helped build.

Be lucky. Go and smash whatever comes next. "

Class act is our Hazard. As a boy I was always gutted he didn't play more as I loved watching him play. Being kept out by Hoddle, one of, if not the best player to wear our shirt, is no discredit.

 

[Gazza Dazzla]

I didn’t see him at Spurs the first time around but he was class in the 90’s for us in his mid 30’s, think he got player of the season?