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Tottenham supporters are far from convinced by the board’s fresh promises of investment, with many questioning whether anything will truly change despite the departures behind the scenes.
The departure of Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has inevitably sparked speculation surrounding the ownership of the club, with fans eager to see whether this shift would open the door for a new direction and fresh ambition.
In the immediate aftermath, rumours quickly gathered pace, with reports claiming that PCP International Finance Ltd, as well as an Asian consortium led by Dr Roger Kennedy and Wing-Fai Ng through Firehawk Holdings Ltd, were both weighing up an approach to take over the club.
Tottenham, however, were quick to pour cold water on such talk, issuing an official statement that made it crystal clear the club is not for sale, shutting down the speculation before it could spiral any further.
Tottenham fans doubt CEO Vinai Venkatesham investment claim
Tottenham chief executive Vinai Venkatesham has now doubled down on that stance in an interview, insisting the Lewis family remain committed to the club and will continue to provide backing for the future.
Yet those words have done little to reassure a frustrated fanbase, with many Tottenham supporters taking to social media to voice their doubts, pointing out that promises of ambition have been made before without materialising into anything meaningful.
One fan asked pointedly: “Where has the backing been the last 25 years?” while another responded with a hint of sarcasm: “Adds another 15M to transfer budget.”
Others shared similar scepticism, with one supporter writing: “So why did not they already then?” while another simply added: “Won’t believe it till I see it.”
Another was blunt: “Stop the cap.” A different Tottenham fan demanded action rather than words: “Prove it and then we will support you.” There was also a tongue-in-cheek reference to financial regulations, with one comment stating: “He also followed that with talking about FFP, ain’t s**t changed but the year 😂😂.”
Another pointed out that only time will reveal the truth: “Only time will tell, hope it is true, the kids do have ambitions and invest in both teams because they both need it badly.”
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“It’s very fair to say that we have firm backing from the Lewis family when it comes to our ambitions to be successful on the pitch on both the men’s and women’s side. They know that’s going to require investment, and we have their firm backing.”… pic.twitter.com/ujrSIEMv85
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Tottenham fans still sceptical of ENIC backing
It is clear that Tottenham supporters remain deeply sceptical of the board despite the sweeping changes that have taken place behind the scenes.
Daniel Levy may no longer be chairman, but ENIC continue to hold the majority shareholding and remains the club’s primary owner, and the lack of ambition that defined the Levy era is not expected to vanish overnight while the same ownership structure is in place.
That said, reports do suggest that fresh investment from the Lewis family is expected to run into nine figures, with Tottenham’s transfer strategy thought to be shifting towards targeting marquee names rather than spreading funds too thinly, though whether that will be enough to sway a disillusioned fanbase remains to be seen.
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