Daniel Levy ‘barred from Tottenham’ as his possessions returned to him in a van
Tottenham were quick to distance themselves from Daniel Levy following his sacking.
Levy departed Tottenham on 4 September after 25 years as the club’s chairman.
The British businessman’s exit from the North London club came as a shock not only to the footballing world, but to the man himself.
Daniel Levy barred from collecting possessions from Spurs training ground
Under Levy‘s stewardship, Tottenham beat Man United in the Europa League final last season, ending a 17-year trophy drought.
However, that was not enough to keep him in the job, nor does it seem that it was enough to earn the 63-year-old a respectful send-off.
As reported by The Athletic, Levy was barred from collecting his possessions from Tottenham’s training ground.
And the same applied to his wife Tracey, who worked at the club until the former chairman was removed from his post.
Instead, the pair’s personal belongings were eventually returned to them in a van from the club.
Tottenham respond to Brooklyn Earick’s takeover bid
The surprising treatment of Levy points towards the Lewis family’s desire to consolidate their power within the club.
The former chairman was angling for a sale of the North London side to foreign investors in a deal that may have seen him retain his power, with the benefit of more money to work with.
Tottenham have been heavily linked with a takeover and on 26 September rebuffed a bid from tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick.
The Lewis family have categorically rejected any suggestions that they may be willing to part ways with the club, and released a statement shortly after firing Levy, quashing rumours of a sale [Tottenham].
Interestingly, a situation just a stone’s throw away at the Emirates is unfolding in much the same way.
Tim Lewis was abruptly shown the door by Arsenal after 18 years at the club, and the executive vice-chair is now considering legal action.
It will be fascinating to see how each club transitions in the coming weeks, months, and years, with new leadership at the helm, particularly in the January transfer window.