New Delhi: Tottenham Hotspur supporters took to the streets in a large protest against the club’s chairman, Daniel Levy, expressing growing frustration with his 24-year reign. The protest, which took place hours before Spurs’ match, saw fans march through the streets holding banners that read, “24 years, 16 managers, one trophy, time for change.”
The demonstration symbolized a boiling point for a fanbase that has long felt let down by Levy’s leadership. As the protest grew louder and more visible, it became evident that the issues were not just about poor results on the pitch but a deep-rooted discontent with the club’s direction under Levy’s stewardship.
Tottenham fans’ frustration grows over club direction
At Spurs today, the protest against the ownership looks to be a couple of thousand I would guess. March to the ground before the game, sit-in planned after it pic.twitter.com/Knl4jqNQEH
— Tom Barclay (@TomBarclay_) February 16, 2025
The protest marked the culmination of years of tension, with supporters becoming increasingly vocal about their dissatisfaction. As early as two hours before kick-off, the streets around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium were filled with passionate fans holding yellow “Time for Change” scarves and chanting anti-Levy slogans.
The march started at the junction of Lordship Lane and High Road and quickly gained momentum, with a few thousand supporters taking part. The protest was not just about one bad season or a single poor performance—it was about years of frustration over a lack of progress.
A key issue is Tottenham’s failure to invest sufficiently in the squad, despite being one of the most commercially successful clubs in England. Fans point to the club’s wage bill, which is considerably lower than most of their top-flight rivals, and the consistently high ticket prices that fans are expected to pay.
Tottenham supporters, some of whom are paying upwards of £1,600 for a season ticket, feel they are not receiving the value for money they deserve. “We are paying some of the most expensive prices in Europe,” said one fan, Aniel, highlighting the growing divide between the fans and the ownership. They want to see ambition on the pitch, not just off it.
Tottenham supporters were protesting against the club’s ownership prior to their game against Manchester United.#THFC | #TOTMUN pic.twitter.com/vKa8qnJ5eL
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) February 16, 2025
The protests outside the stadium reached their peak as fans gathered outside the western entrance, waving their banners and singing their songs of frustration. This display felt like a pointed message to Levy, who has been criticised for his rigid approach to decision-making.
Fans had long argued that Spurs needed fresh investment to match the ambition of their rivals. With players returning from injury and a vital match on the horizon, however, the team did manage to get some backing from the fans during the game. But despite the team’s performance, the underlying issues remained unresolved.
The protest ultimately raises an important question: is this the start of a broader movement? Fans are no longer content with the way the club is being run. Whether or not this protest signifies a turning point for Tottenham Hotspur remains to be seen, but it certainly represents a critical moment in the relationship between the supporters and the club’s ownership.
If Tottenham continues to underperform and fans feel their voices are not being heard, this may only be the beginning of much larger protests.
Tottenham fans took to the streets, protesting Daniel Levy’s 24-year reign. With chants and banners, they voiced frustration over the club’s lack of progress, demanding change both on and off the pitch. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
