'That should be appreciated!' - Daniel Levy defended from Tottenham fan criticism by Eric Dier following removal from chairman position

This changing of the guard is the latest chapter in a wave of sweeping boardroom changes. Tottenham have been in the midst of a shake-up since January, when the Lewis family ordered a full-scale review into the club’s operations. American consultancy firm Gibb River was drafted in to grill staff and identify areas for improvement. The domino effect has been relentless. Charrington joined the board in March, and by April, the club had unveiled Vinai Venkatesham as the new CEO. Long-serving executive director Donna-Maria Cullen was shown the door in June, officially departing earlier this week.

Levy’s reign, spanning over two decades, was always divisive. While some admired his business acumen and ambition, a significant portion of the Spurs faithful never forgave him for the lack of trophies won between 2008 and 2025. Many accused him of prioritising financial gain over footballing success, painting him as a chairman more concerned with profit margins than silverware.

Yet one man who refuses to pile on is Dier. The Spurs stalwart publicly backed Levy in the aftermath of his exit, insisting the outgoing chairman had been unfairly targeted.

In an interview with The Times, he said: "I sent him a message after he left, because I always had a good relationship with Daniel. The way I saw it was he was always defending Tottenham’s interest, all the time, right to the tips of his fingernails. As a fan that should be appreciated, you know? If your owner is looking after your club like that.

"Just look at what has happened to a lot of huge football clubs financially. Tottenham managed to build the best training ground in the world, best stadium, while still competing and being financially stable. For Tottenham to do that is remarkable. I don’t think anyone can argue with that."

New manager Thomas Frank has wasted little time putting his stamp on the side. Spurs have collected three wins, a draw, and a single defeat from their opening five Premier League matches under the Dane, leaving them sitting comfortably in third place, while they also were victorious in their Champions League opener. This weekend brings a tricky clash with Wolves in the Premier League before attention shifts back to the Champions League. A showdown with Bodo/Glimt awaits, a fiery rematch of last season’s Europa League semi-final, where Spurs edged through on their way to lifting the trophy.