More than a thousand Tottenham Hotspur fans made their voices heard before Sunday’s clash against Manchester United, staging a passionate protest against chairman Daniel Levy and the club’s ownership. Chanting “Levy out” and “Enic out,” supporters marched to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, demanding a new direction for their club.
Organized by the fan group Change for Tottenham, the demonstration was a direct response to years of perceived mismanagement. Banners reading “Time for change” and “24 years, 16 managers, one trophy” reflected deep-seated frustrations. After the match, fans planned a sit-in protest to continue their message.
The unrest stems from Tottenham’s stagnation on the pitch. Despite being one of the Premier League’s most profitable clubs, silverware has remained elusive, with the 2008 League Cup their only triumph under Levy’s tenure. Currently languishing in 15th place, Spurs had won just one of their last eight league games heading into the United fixture.
Fan sentiment is clear. “I think all of the fans are done with how the club is being run,” said Change for Tottenham organizer Jay Coughlin. “These managers have not been backed sufficiently… It is time to move on and cash in.” Co-founder Lynden Wade acknowledged that Levy’s exit might be unrealistic but insisted changes must be made to improve fan experience.
Levy, who has overseen the club’s transformation off the pitch including the £1.2bn stadium and a world-class training ground reportedly feels “hurt” by the backlash. But for fans, the balance sheet is no substitute for on-field success.
