Daniel Levy’s Tottenham – 24 Years of Failure
When Daniel Levy took control of Tottenham Hotspur in February 2001, there was optimism that the club would finally break into English football’s elite after decades away from the top. Over two decades later, that optimism has been destroyed by repeated failure, poor decision-making, and a mentality that has seen Spurs become synonymous with falling short when it matters most. One League Cup in 24 years is the sum total of his reign. And the worst part? Nothing looks like changing. Levy’s tenure began amid turbulence. A revolving door of managers followed, with Spurs cycling through Glenn Hoddle, David Pleat, the brief and disastrous reign of Jacques Santini, and Martin Jol, before Juande Ramos delivered silverware in 2008 with a 2-1 win over Chelsea in the Carling Cup final – Tottenham’s first trophy since 1999. It should have been a stepping stone, a platform for greater success. Instead, it became little more than an anomaly. Ramos was dismissed the following season, and in ...