'Their pain is also my pain'- Daniel Levy opens up on Tottenham fans’ protests; takes pot-shot at critics

As a result, the fans showcased their frustrations towards him and ENIC and held several protests before home games last season. They were upset with the Spurs board who have prioritised financial growth over sporting success. When the loyal fans have been paying among the highest season ticket prices and matchday prices in the top flight, they expect success in terms of trophies in return which have been few and far in between during Levy’s era.

Daniel Levy opens up on fans criticism and protests

Plenty of supporters feel Levy has been stopping Tottenham from progressing and should resign from his post. From mishandling managers, lack of investment to poor recruitment, the Englishman has done it all at White Hart Lane.

Now, in an episode on The Overlap via YouTube, Levy was asked by former Manchester United defender Gary Neville about fans criticism and demonstrations over the years, including last season, for lack of success on the pitch. The club honcho has confessed watching Tottenham lose games “hurts” and he wants to “win” every competition they participate.

“Of course it hurts but their pain is also my pain you know I want to win and when we’re not playing well and we’re not winning believe me I suffer as well,” Levy said on The Overlap.

“Ruins the whole weekend. You’re in this to win. Yeah. And when you don’t win, it’s uh it’s no fun.”

Daniel Levy has to prove himself to the fans

After appointing Thomas Frank as the new head coach, Levy said that Tottenham are aiming to win the Premier League and the Champions League in the coming years. It was refreshing to see him highlight the north London club’s goals and ambitions as they look to kickstart a new era under Frank.

However, promises are shallow until they are delivered, which is something the English businessman must deliver on and off the pitch to rebuilt his image in the eyes of the fans. The 63-year-old would need to put the money where his mouth is, back the Danish tactician and help him succeed so that the move to replace Ange can be justified. After years of mediocrity was broken with the Europa League trophy, our fans will want to see the