Tottenham Hotspur Fan Revolt: Protests Against Daniel Levy and Club Ownership Intensify

On a tense Sunday evening, more than 1,000 Tottenham Hotspur fans gathered to voice their discontent with the club's ownership and chairman Daniel Levy ahead of their match against Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The protest, orchestrated by the fan group Change for Tottenham, featured chants of "Levy out" and "Enic out", along with prominent banners proclaiming "Time for change" and "24 years, 16 managers, one trophy".

March to the Stadium

The pre-match protest saw fans marching to the stadium, waving flags and holding up banners, reflecting their frustration with the club's management. A planned sit-down protest was also set to occur after the match, where fans would remain in the ground to continue their demonstration.

Voices from the Protest

Jay Coughlin, one of the protest's organizers, expressed his concerns to BBC Sport:

"I think all of the fans are done with how the club is being run. We want to be winning on the field. There are positives off the field, but we deserve better on it." He also highlighted issues with managerial backing and the ownership's track record.

Lynden Wade, co-founder of Change for Tottenham, added:

"We ultimately want Levy out but we know with the shares he has in Tottenham that it may not be realistic. But there are other things that could change to make a positive impact for the fans."

On-Field Struggles

Heading into the match, Spurs were languishing in 15th place in the Premier League table, having secured just one win in their last eight matches. The club's trophy cabinet has remained nearly empty since Levy and Enic took over almost 25 years ago, with their only triumph being the 2008 League Cup.

Off-Field Success

Despite on-field struggles, Tottenham has been the most profitable Premier League club during this period, with Levy overseeing the construction of a state-of-the-art £1.2bn stadium and training facilities.

Internal Reactions

BBC Sport reported that Daniel Levy was personally "hurt" by the protests and the club's poor domestic performance this season. This protest marks a significant moment of fan activism, as supporters push for changes in the boardroom and better results on the pitch.

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