Daniel Levy admitted he could scarcely believe Tottenham would be dragged into a fight to stay in the Premier League this season after leaving his role as executive chairman in September. Reflecting on the club’s alarming decline, he said the possibility of Spurs being involved in such danger had never crossed his mind during his 25 years in charge.
Daniel Levy admitted he could scarcely believe Tottenham would be dragged into a fight to stay in the Premier League this season after leaving his role as executive chairman in September. Reflecting on the club’s alarming decline, he said the possibility of Spurs being involved in such danger had never crossed his mind during his 25 years in charge.
Levy made clear that relegation had never been part of Tottenham’s thinking while he was leading the club, describing the current situation as unimaginable. His comments came as Spurs continue to battle near the bottom after a disastrous spell earlier in 2026 pushed them into the relegation zone.
Despite the crisis, Tottenham have given themselves a chance of avoiding the drop by collecting eight points from their past four matches. That run has lifted them two points clear of third-bottom West Ham with only two fixtures left to play.
Levy said he still believes the club can preserve its top-flight status, even while acknowledging his disappointment over its league position. He described his feelings as one of emptiness but maintained confidence that Spurs would remain in the division.
The former chairman spoke after receiving a CBE at Windsor Castle as part of the New Year Honours for his work supporting charity and the wider community. The recognition arrived during a turbulent campaign for the north London side, creating a sharp contrast between personal celebration and the club’s struggles.
When asked whether he had ever foreseen Tottenham being pulled into such a desperate situation, Levy’s response was emphatic, insisting there had been no indication whatsoever that this could happen.
During Levy’s long tenure, Tottenham transformed off the pitch, most notably through the building of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. On the field, however, major domestic and European triumphs largely proved elusive.
Although Spurs reached the Champions League final in 2019, the only silverware secured under his leadership came in the 2008 League Cup and last season’s Europa League. Levy acknowledged that his greatest ambitions were to win both the Premier League and Champions League, while also recognising how difficult those achievements are.
