Daniel Levy did something ‘inexcusable’ at Tottenham that led to Mauricio Pochettino sack
Tottenham may get laughed at for what has happened over the years, but they have possessed some truly dynamic sides.
Last season, Spurs lifted the Europa League trophy, making it the second piece of silverware in Daniel Levy’s tenure.
Then, Levy recently left his post as Tottenham executive chairman, with many split over his 24-year reign.
However, the 63-year-old has now been criticised for failing to build on the success of Mauricio Pochettino.
This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.
Lack of signings set Tottenham back under Daniel Levy
Spurs supporters have criticised Levy for his lack of player investment, with protests held against his ownership.
However, the North London outfit are undergoing an era of change that could be inherently different from life under Levy.
Reflecting on his divisive tenure, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has pinpointed where the 63-year-old went wrong.
“We go back to that Pochettino team that got the same number of points as the Arsenal Invincibles, that reached a Champions League final.
- Spurs lost 2-0 to Liverpool in the 2019 Champions League final
- They finished on 86 points in the 2016/17 season
- Regularly finished in the top four
“This wasn’t a couple of Carabao Cups; this was competing for the real biggest honours that the likes of Real Madrid and Liverpool win, and Pochettino took us that close.
“And that team, when you look at it in hindsight, was as good as some of those teams, and unfortunately, he went two transfer windows without signing anybody, which is just inexcusable not to build on our position of strength, to really push on.”
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How good were Spurs under Mauricio Pochettino?
When Pochettino arrived in the Premier League, he spoke no English, and nobody really expected much.
However, at Southampton, he built a team full of future stars, including Virgil van Dijk, Sadio Mane, and Luke Shaw.
While in North London, the former Argentina international got Tottenham playing magical football and built a side studded with talent.
The Lilywhites were regularly in the top four and producing points tallies that they would simply love to have now.
Furthermore, the likes of Harry Kane, Son Heung-min, and Dele Alli were formidable, highlighting how the 53-year-old could get the best out of his players.
Looking back, his team were the greatest of recent times in North London, and Thomas Frank must be looking to replicate his success.
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