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King tears into Daniel Levy amid fresh Tottenham exit news

The tension at Tottenham Hotspur has reached boiling point as chairman Daniel Levy faces mounting criticism from disillusioned supporters, despite Ange Postecoglou’s recent Europa League success offering temporary respite.

Thursday’s gritty 1-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, which secured a semifinal berth, may have bought the Australian manager time, but it’s done little to quell the growing discontent toward Levy’s leadership during what’s shaping up to be Tottenham’s worst Premier League campaign in recent memory.

While the European run provides a glimmer of hope, Spurs’ domestic form tells a damning story. Languishing in 15th position with just 37 points – behind traditional mid-table clubs like Wolves and West Ham – Tottenham’s Premier League campaign has been nothing short of disastrous.

This stark underperformance has turned the spotlight squarely on Levy’s decision-making, with protests becoming a regular feature at matches both home and away. The chairman’s perceived mishandling of key appointments and transfer strategy has left fans questioning whether he’s still the right person to lead the club forward.

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The impending departure of Chief Football Officer Scott Munn underscores the instability behind the scenes. Tasked with investigating last season’s injury crisis, Munn’s tenure will likely be remembered for Geoff Scott’s dismissal rather than any meaningful structural improvements.

Former Tottenham scout Bryan King didn’t mince words when assessing the situation: “Munn’s been as unsuccessful as the team. But supporters see through this – isn’t Levy ultimately responsible? He collects a massive salary while the recruitment of both players and staff continues to fail spectacularly.”

King’s scathing assessment cuts to the heart of Tottenham’s problems. Despite boasting one of the league’s most impressive stadiums and training facilities, the club has repeatedly fallen short in the transfer market.

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High-profile misses like Tanguy Ndombele and Richarlison have cost millions, while the managerial carousel since Mauricio Pochettino’s departure has left the squad lacking identity.

Postecoglou’s appointment initially promised a new direction, but the team’s Premier League collapse suggests deeper systemic issues that no manager can quickly fix.

Munn’s expected exit represents just the beginning of what could be a brutal summer of reckoning at Hotspur Way. With Tottenham likely to miss out on European football entirely unless they win the Europa League, the club faces difficult decisions about its direction.

Levy’s challenge is twofold: he must convince disillusioned supporters that he’s capable of learning from past mistakes while simultaneously attracting top talent without Champions League football as bait.

The coming months will prove decisive for Levy’s legacy. Will he acknowledge the need for change and bring in fresh leadership with real football expertise? Or will he continue to micromanage operations while results suffer?

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One thing is certain – Tottenham’s passionate fanbase is running out of patience, and no amount of Europa League heroics will paper over the cracks of what’s been a season of profound disappointment in North London.

As the protests grow louder and the pressure mounts, Levy finds himself at a crossroads. The decisions he makes this summer won’t just shape next season – they’ll determine whether he remains the man to lead Tottenham into their next chapter or becomes the architect of his own downfall.

For a chairman who prides himself on financial prudence, the cost of getting these calls wrong could be far greater than any transfer fee.

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