Daniel Levy told to answer ‘serious questions’ about Tottenham revenue latest
Tottenham Hotspur fans should be angry with Daniel Levy for the amount of club revenue invested into wages, according to Ian Darke.
The TV commentator, speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, has admitted supporters will be frustrated following the recent release of Deloitte Football Money League report for the 2023-24 financial year.
It has made for brutal reading for those of a Spurs persuasion in comparison to fans of other leading Premier League clubs.
Tottenham investing just 42% into wages
The figures published on 23 January (via Stefan Borson) that Spurs are investing 42 per cent of their annual revenue into their wage bill.
By contrast, rivals such as Aston Villa, Liverpool and Arsenal are ploughing 96 per cent, 63 per cent and 53 per cent into salaries respectively.
Fans are therefore livid with Levy as they perceive the owner can do more to attract top talent to N17.
“I don’t know whether it’s the cause of their problems on the pitch, but I would understand fans asking some serious questions about why the wage percentage is as low as it is compared to other clubs,” Darke said.
“But they got Tel and Danso, so they did strengthen to an extent in the end.”
Postecoglou often front and centre to criticism
The wage investment figures – of which Spurs spend £220million per year but still less than half of their annual income – are the latest in a long line of reasons among the fanbase to show their wrath at Levy.
The 24-year chief has overseen numerous controversial schemes which at times carry a negative optic towards match-going supporters, especially since the opening of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2019.
As a result, when performances on the pitch nosedive, Ange Postecoglou doesn’t just take the stick for what fans have seen on the pitch, but also bears the brunt after matches of the general Lilywhite anger towards the club.
Tottenham have been eliminated from both domestic cup competitions within the last week and will now seek the Europa League as their one form of solace left this season.