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A large contingent of Tottenham Hotspur supporters gathered outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday to voice their discontent with club chairman Daniel Levy and owners ENIC ahead of the team’s clash with Manchester United.
Chanting slogans such as "Levy out" and "ENIC out," more than 1,000 fans marched towards the stadium, carrying banners demanding change. The demonstration, organized by the fan group Change for Tottenham, is the latest in a growing movement against the club’s leadership.
Following the match, some fans remained inside the stadium in a sit-down protest, continuing to display signs reading, "Time for change" and "24 years, 16 managers, one trophy." The frustration stems from what many supporters see as the club’s lack of ambition on the pitch despite financial success off it.
Fan representative Jay Coughlin expressed the group’s frustrations, stating, "We are tired of how the club is being run. There have been positives off the field, but on it, we deserve better. The managers have not been backed sufficiently, and this ownership has a track record of falling short."
Lynden Wade, a co-founder of Change for Tottenham, added, "While we ultimately want Levy out, we recognize that it may not be feasible given his stake in the club. However, there are changes that can be made to improve the experience for fans."
Despite the unrest in the stands, Spurs delivered a crucial 1-0 victory over Manchester United, with James Maddison securing the win. However, discontent among supporters remains high, as Tottenham sat 15th in the Premier League table before the match, having won only one of their previous eight fixtures.
Since ENIC and Levy took over nearly 25 years ago, Tottenham has secured just one major trophy—the 2008 League Cup—despite significant financial growth. The club boasts one of the league’s most modern stadiums and training facilities, yet fans feel this success has not translated to silverware.
Reports indicate that Levy has been personally affected by the backlash, with sources stating he is "hurt" by both the protests and Tottenham’s struggles on the pitch this season. Former Spurs striker Jermain Defoe acknowledged Levy’s position, saying, "He will be hurt today. You have to be thick-skinned, but he is human and will be feeling it. He has given a lot to the club, but fans want more."
With frustrations at an all-time high, supporters hope their continued demonstrations will prompt significant changes at the club, either through a shift in strategy or a change in ownership. The question now remains—will the Spurs hierarchy respond to the mounting pressure?
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