David Ornstein has revealed how Daniel Levy is feeling about the mass protests from Spurs fans against him and whether the Tottenham chairman would consider taking a step back after the appointment of a new CEO.
There have already been several huge protests at Tottenham this season, and Spurs fans are now planning for another major march against the owners in May as they aim to turn up the pressure on the club’s hierarchy.
Last week, Tottenham announced that Vinai Venkatesham is set to take over as the club’s new CEO in the summer, and some supporters are hoping that the 44-year-old’s arrival sees Levy’s influence reduced.
However, it was reported a few days ago by the Telegraph that Levy is not planning to give up any control of Spurs for the time being.
David Ornstein reveals what Daniel Levy is thinking at Tottenham
Ornstein has now revealed that the fan protests have not had the sort of impact that Tottenham supporters would want, explaining that the criticism has only strengthened Levy’s resolve to be the man who brings success to the club.
He suggested that Venkatesham’s impending arrival at Spurs is certainly not to be taken as a sign that the Tottenham supremo is closer to leaving.
The Athletic journalist said on NBC Sports: “Daniel Levy remains in charge of things. There are more Tottenham fan protests planned, but he’s not going anywhere. No signs of leaving, and in fact, when he gets this sort of criticism, those around him say he becomes even more determined to eventually bring success to the club.
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“They’re strengthening their executive operation with the addition of Vinai Venkatesham, appointed to the newly-created role of chief executive. He’ll be starting in the summer. He previously held that role at Arsenal, and he’ll be in charge of all operational matters on and off the field.”
Levy is fighting against Tottenham protests and pundit criticism
While the protests from Tottenham fans might not have brought about a change at the top, what it has done is put the media spotlight on the way the club is being run, thus putting more pressure on the club’s top brass.
We have already seen several pundits call out the Tottenham chairman, with Joe Cole stating a couple of days ago that Levy, not Postecoglou, is Spurs’ biggest problem.