‘Get the credit I deserve after I’ve left’ – Daniel Levy sends defiant message to Tottenham fans

Daniel Levy believes other clubs are trying to copy the work he has overseen at Tottenham.

The long-serving Spurs chairman is set to reach 25 years in the role during the upcoming season.

Since his appointment in 2001, Levy has overseen the club’s move to a new training ground and stadium.

However, he has faced criticism in recent seasons for the perceived lack of transfers by supporters.

Spurs’ trophy drought also angered fans prior to their Europa League triumph after 17 years without silverware.

Meanwhile, new boss Thomas Frank is the 13th permanent manager appointed by Levy during his tenure.

Levy believes he will ultimately receive the credit he deserves once his time at the club comes to an end.

Speaking to Gary Neville on The Overlap, he was asked if you get the credit you deserve for managing the controllables such as the stadium, training ground and revenue.

The 63-year-old explained: “I think it’s one of those situations – when I’m not here I’m sure I’ll get the credit.

“When you come here and look at this wonderful building [Tottenham Hotspur Stadium], and the fact that other clubs are now trying to copy what we’re doing, that should be a sign that maybe we did do something bold, and something right.”

How much did Tottenham’s stadium cost?

Spurs left White Hart Lane in 2017 after 118 years at the ground to build their new £1billion home.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was subsequently opened in 2019 with a capacity of 62,850 supporters.

Levy believes the club timed the building of the venue to perfection as he reflected on the process.

Revealing his role in the project, he said: “I used to head up a meeting every Tuesday with the contractors and all the designers – we were very engaged.”

As for the timing of the project, Levy added: “It was luck. We hit the market at the right time, interest rates were low, so we managed to borrow 35-year money at just over 2.5%.

“This stadium today to build is probably more than £2 billion.

“When we started building this stadium, construction costs were around £400 million.

“When you design a building, you keep adding things – and it takes longer, and there were problems in the ground that you weren’t anticipating. It just always costs more.”

Last season saw Spurs finish just one place above the relegation zone in 17th, their lowest league finish for 48 years.

However, winning the Europa League earned the club a place in the Champions League this term.

Frank’s side begin their Premier League campaign at home to Burnley on August 16th.

Their Champions League opponents will then be confirmed on August 28 ahead of the start of the league phase in September.