For a long time, people have believed that Daniel Levy's power at Tottenham as the club's president is so great that he can decide the time to leave the chair for himself. However, his sudden announcement of his resignation quickly erased that illusion.
The 63-year-old took office in March 2001 and has gradually established himself as one of the most respected football operators. Under him, Spurs are proud to own one of the most modern stadiums in the world and a luxurious training center. Even coach Jose Mourinho once compared the bedroom in the training area, with "huge pillows", no different from a 6-star hotel.
That is Levy - a manager who is meticulous to every detail. His vision and perfection are clearly demonstrated through Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a compact pitch and a craft brewery located right in the stadium. He is famous for being a person who rarely sleeps and always sets strict standards.
Under Levy's leadership, the "Roosters" have grown to become part of the "Big Six" Premier League. They built the image of a club with strong finances in the context of increasingly spendthrift and uncontrolled English football.
With Joe Lewis - ENIC's owner, Tottenham's largest shareholder, often showing indifference, Levy's management authority is increasingly expanded. He directly supervises the recruitment and dismissal of coaches, strictly controls the transfer budget and personally is behind many player trafficking deals.
Although Spurs have appointed experts such as Fabio Paratici or Johan Lange, Levy's influence in building the squad is still absolute.
However, over time, the gap between Lewis and his daily work and Levy's over-controlling level have turned him into the focus of criticism. Fans are gradually realizing that the most important piece is still missing: success on the pitch.
On social networks, the hashtag #LevyOut often appears. The matches at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium sometimes resounded with lagroms in protest. In January this year, in the 1-2 home loss to Leicester City, a group of dissatisfied fans raised a bieuener: "24 years, 16 coaches, one title and it's time for change".
Despite the changes, Tottenham still managed to bring home a second title under Levy in May, when they defeated Manchester United in the Europa League final. However, just 16 days later, coach Ange Postecoglou was fired, because the European championship could not cover up the disappointing 17th place in the Premier League.
A stormy summer continues to sweep Spurs away. Key figures left, a new CEO was appointed, and Thomas Frank took the hot seat to replace Postecoglou.
However, the biggest shock came from the upper floors. That was Levy's sudden departure.
Anyone who walks on Tottenham High Road and experiences a Spurs home game must recognise Levy's mark. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is now considered one of the world's leading multi-purpose facilities, regularly hosting major concerts, F1 events and bringing in huge revenues for the club for many years to come.
In terms of achievements, despite the lack of consistency that has disappointed many people, Tottenham under Levy still leave their mark with unforgettable memories. Typical examples include the League Cup 2008, the Champions League final 2019 and the Europa League championship 2025. However, he is still a dividing figure, as many fans believe that away legacy and finance cannot compensate for the desire for success on the pitch.
Levy once commented on his legacy in a rare interview last month: "I think this is one of those situations that when I'm no longer here, people will see it as fair.
When you see this wonderful stadium, and see other clubs trying to copy our model, it must be proof that we have done something bold and right."
