What will be Levy’s legacy as his Spurs era ends?published at 10:01 British Summer Time
10:01 BST
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer
Tottenham Hotspur’s executive chairman Daniel Levy – who has “stepped down” after almost 25 years – will always be regarded as one of the most contentious figures in their history.
He was the driving force behind the world-class infrastructure the club now boasts, from the magnificent new £1bn stadium that stands comparison with any in the sport, to the spectacular training headquarters at Hotspur Way in Enfield.
And yet, instead of being lauded for these towering achievements, Levy’s time at the top always be overshadowed for many fans by the lack of success associated with his reign.
While he still retains a minority ownership but will not be involved in the day-to-day running of the club, the news of Levy’s exit will be greeted with undisguised delight by a large percentage of the Spurs fanbase.
Levy will also be forever associated with instability, including a revolving door of 12 sacked managers as Spurs reached 16 semi-finals and seven finals, not including the recent Uefa Super Cup.
And it is the lack of silverware that will always cast a dark cloud over his chairmanship.
History will be kind when his achievements off the field are reflected upon – but there can be no escaping the failures on it.
In his time at the helm, Spurs won only the League Cup under Juande Ramos in 2008, then the Europa League last season, with Levy then courting criticism after their first glory in 17 years by sacking manager Ange Postecoglou 16 days after the win against Manchester United in Bilbao.