J.spurs
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Yeah it’s already being reported that this is about attracting new investment. I’m not sure it will be a total buyout though. Imagine how hard it would be to bargain with Levy over his 30% of shares.
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Imagine that. Negotiating with Levy when it comes to his OWN money.
Surely he'll want 4B pounds just for his 30%.
It will probably take another 30 years to negotiate as he'll move the goalposts from London all the way to Japan.
Said in Mr. T's voice "I pity the fool".
Yid
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Who is Peter Charrington?
Charrington is the director of ENIC and former CEO of Citi Private Bank.
ENIC holds a majority stake in Spurs, while Levy has a 29.88 per cent stake in ENIC itself.
Charrington, meanwhile, spent 26 years at Citi, running the Global Private Banking business, which was based in New York.
He is also a senior partner at Nexus Luxury, a company that runs the Albany resort in the Bahamas. That resort is co-owned by Tavistock Group, which is former ENIC majority owner Joe Lewis’ investment portfolio.
Sounds to me like this is Uncle Joe moving the goal posts and placing another useful piece onto his chess board...
I'd imagine this is about Joe wanting to actually sell the club and Levy not wanting his stake to be rolled into that deal...
Who is Peter Charrington?
Charrington is the director of ENIC and former CEO of Citi Private Bank.
ENIC holds a majority stake in Spurs, while Levy has a 29.88 per cent stake in ENIC itself.
Charrington, meanwhile, spent 26 years at Citi, running the Global Private Banking business, which was based in New York.
He is also a senior partner at Nexus Luxury, a company that runs the Albany resort in the Bahamas. That resort is co-owned by Tavistock Group, which is former ENIC majority owner Joe Lewis’ investment portfolio.
Sounds to me like this is Uncle Joe moving the goal posts and placing another useful piece onto his chess board...
I'd imagine this is about Joe wanting to actually sell the club and Levy not wanting his stake to be rolled into that deal...
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ClemFandango
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Even the BBC are now reporting that the decision was "taken out of Levy's hands" for him to go.
www.bbc.co.uk
Daniel Levy: Tottenham executive chairman exits role after 24 years in charge
Daniel Levy has left Tottenham after almost 25 years as executive chairman of the Premier League club.
www.bbc.co.uk 
Dave
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Jaysus....its all a bit surreal!!
ClemFandango
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YES !!!
SpiderSpurs
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Levy shares are in ENIC not the club.
ENIC owns around 85% of our club and if the Lewis family decide to sell that stake I don't think there's a lot Levy could do about it to be honest.
Yid
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Fair shout...
I think this is what's being lined up...
Saudi Arabia FC here we come...
J.spurs
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Probably right, assuming the Lewis family are of one mind about it and it's not a Succession-type thing.
spurious
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This is what I've been thinking all summer. What's coming could be a massive sale to an even more unscrupulous entity (most likely scenario),but it could be like what happened down the road: Kroenke comes in, runs a tight ship like he does with all his other sports businesses, then hands it off to the kid, who wants growth and glory both. Maybe the Lewis offspring like the toy and want it to be flashier.
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Daniel Levy’s business sense boosted Tottenham but he failed to reach for glory
Good piece on Levy's tenure/potential legacy. The line that sums it up for me:
Good piece on Levy's tenure/potential legacy. The line that sums it up for me:
Yid
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Yeah, whatever billionaire buys us it's going to be a bitter pill to swallow...
Billionaires shouldn't exist...
ClemFandango
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I read a quote earlier that made me laugh. Something like Levy walking off into the sunset amidst rumours of big investment into the team, he turns and looks over his shoulder and says "That used to be a property development business over there .." 
SpiderSpurs
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I think it'll be Qataris, been rumoured for a while, ever since Amanda Stavely arrived on the scene around 8-9 months ago.
Levy's son is CEO of Tavistock - I find that really interesting. Did he have sanction the removal of his old man?
Maybe better the devil you know...
ClemFandango
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Obviously this is all pure speculation as you can't really rely on a lot of the sources but it's been interesting reading more about the situation.
Apparently the machinations started in January to work towards getting rid of him and he supposedly had no idea. One account claimed he even had meetings in his diary for that particular day and he only found out the day before that he was out.
It was bittersweet in a way because someone else posted a picture of the whiteboard that Poch wrote his goodbye message on due to the manner of his departure and wrote "Maybe now he knows how it feels".
Apparently the machinations started in January to work towards getting rid of him and he supposedly had no idea. One account claimed he even had meetings in his diary for that particular day and he only found out the day before that he was out.
It was bittersweet in a way because someone else posted a picture of the whiteboard that Poch wrote his goodbye message on due to the manner of his departure and wrote "Maybe now he knows how it feels".
Yid
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I'm struggling to feel any sympathy for him...
He has made a shit boat load of cash while making a multitude of catastrophic footballing decisions that has held us back...
Were the 7th most profitable sports team in the world across all sports... We should be winning titles and accolades on a regular basis...
The correlation between our fiscal and sporting success does not work... That needs to be the absolute main priority for anyone coming in...
He has made a shit boat load of cash while making a multitude of catastrophic footballing decisions that has held us back...
Were the 7th most profitable sports team in the world across all sports... We should be winning titles and accolades on a regular basis...
The correlation between our fiscal and sporting success does not work... That needs to be the absolute main priority for anyone coming in...
J.spurs
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Levy is a great example of something we're seeing in many walks of life at the moment--being good at making money means only that you're good at making money. It doesn't necessarily qualify you to do anything else. Levy is a good businessman. But he made one bad footballing decision after another.
Dave
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He wanted it EVERY way....but could only do it one way.
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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.
"
"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.
" J.spurs
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Trust statement on the departure of Daniel Levy
The surprising departure of Daniel Levy after 24 years as Executive Chairman of the Club provides the new leadership with the ideal opportunity for deepened engagement with fan groups on the future direction of the Club. They should take it.
Daniel’s legacy is self-evidently the construction of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, widely regarded as one of the finest football stadia in the world, as well as related infrastructure such as the training ground. Building such a stadium in the dense, urban heart of our home, Tottenham, is no mean feat. While some may still hanker after the more intimate White Hart Lane, it is clear that THS was needed to allow Tottenham Hotspur to compete on an equal footing with Europe’s football elite. Our thanks go to Daniel for his vision and drive in delivering the stadium.
And yet, the laser focus on cost and value for money necessary for completing the stadium didn’t serve the Club so well on the pitch. Our members and other respondents to our annual surveys have consistently valued the Club’s development off the pitch over many years, but have wanted a greater focus on the football. As welcome as the Europa League win was, it was only the second trophy during Daniel’s 24-year reign. The failure to kick on under Mauricio Pochettino and after the opening of THS was a missed opportunity and seemed to reflect an approach, particularly in the transfer market, that was too cautious and too focused on extracting monetary value rather than addressing weaknesses that were obvious to all.
Genuine fan engagement didn’t come naturally to Daniel. While on paper there was commitment, in practice, this often meant telling us what the Club planned to do at short notice. Earlier engagement may have avoided missteps such as the proposed move to Stratford, the ESL, furloughing staff in the pandemic and curtailing senior season ticket concessions.
Legally, there is no change in ownership, but there is no doubt that Daniel’s departure represents a switch in leadership to that of the Lewis family interests. There is talk of outside investment, and we would remind the Club of its support for the Trust’s 5 Principles upon which we will judge any owner of the Club. It also provides an opportunity for more meaningful engagement with fans; there has already been an encouraging start under the new CEO, Vinai Venkatesham.
The Trust will continue to play a constructive role in the engagement process and fulfil its role as a critical friend to the Club. The change in leadership provokes questions about future strategy, the timing of the change, plans for outside investment and reassurance that the Club is in good hands. The Trust will be asking those questions both directly and via its participation in the FAB.
We want to thank Daniel Levy for his achievements during his 24 years of service to the Club and wish him well in his future endeavours.
COYS
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September 6th, 2025
jaxdermot
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I've never understood how people/chairman/CEO/ ECT . .. of a professional sports team doesn't prioritize winning. Levy was a good money maker but would rather save or make money than win. At least that's what I summarize from his years in charge. I know most sports teams nowadays are printing money, so why save a pound or two and have a lesser team. If he sucked at picking players/coaches it would be easy to move on. Instead he just did"good business"...and never went all in., It was always half measures( I will say this year was pretty damn good, might be a great coach and a few really good upgrades with players)
I guess I'm saying I won't miss Levy and I'm optimistic about the future
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I guess I'm saying I won't miss Levy and I'm optimistic about the future
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J.spurs
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The big problem is that in the modern game more than ever financial success is disconnected from competitive success. Levy’s kind of a victim of that in terms of fan opinion but it’s also very much something he helped create.
There was always a vision on the financial and marketing side of things, but never with the actual football. For me there was no return after Poch, hiring Mourinho, and the super league fiasco.
There was always a vision on the financial and marketing side of things, but never with the actual football. For me there was no return after Poch, hiring Mourinho, and the super league fiasco.
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Make what you will of this, but it's interesting:
Spurs say they have rejected two takeover approaches and club ‘not for sale’
Spurs say they have rejected two takeover approaches and club ‘not for sale’
spurious
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Seems pretty definitive. The kids want to play in the new sandbox. They'll take investments to get coin out of the current valuations, but they'll retain control. This could get interesting.
ClemFandango
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I read that they've allegedly "front loaded" £100m for the January transfer window because we've got shirt and stadium sponsorship deals on the horizon so it could get very interesting if true.
Yid
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£100m doesn't buy an Isak...