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Levy 'Never Imagined' Spurs Would Face Relegation Battle

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Former Tottenham Hotspur executive chairman Daniel Levy has expressed shock that the club is fighting Premier League relegation, stating he "never imagined" such a scenario during his 25-year tenure. After stepping down in September, Levy admitted that "relegation was not something we ever considered" during his leadership. The club's wretched run of form in 2026 has seen them slip into the drop zone, though they currently sit two points above third-bottom West Ham with two games remaining. Levy, who was recently appointed a CBE for his charitable work, described feeling "emptiness" at the team's league position but remained optimistic about avoiding the drop. Despite overseeing the construction of Tottenham's new stadium and reaching the 2019 Champions League final, Levy's trophy haul was limited to the 2008 League Cup and last season's Europa League, with the Premier League title remaining elusive during his time in charge.

Key Points:

  • Daniel Levy expressed shock that Tottenham is facing relegation, stating he "never imagined" such a scenario during his 25-year tenure
  • The club has slipped into the Premier League drop zone after a poor run of form in 2026, currently sitting two points above third-bottom West Ham
  • Levy was recently appointed a CBE for his services to charity and the community, but described feeling "emptiness" at the team's league position
  • Despite building the new stadium and reaching the Champions League final, Levy's trophy haul was limited to the 2008 League Cup and last season's Europa League

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