Former Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has admitted he never foresaw the club’s current relegation battle, describing it as something he could not have imagined 'in a million years'. Speaking at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Levy expressed his shock at Spurs’ precarious position in the Premier League.
Tottenham currently sit 17th in the table, just two points clear of the relegation zone with only two matches remaining. Despite a four-game unbeaten run under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, the club faces a genuine threat of dropping into the Championship for the first time in decades.
Levy, who left his role after 25 years in September, said he felt 'emptiness' when asked about his overriding emotion. 'I'm feeling the pain but I'm optimistic that we'll get through it. It's been very, very difficult - Spurs is in my blood,' he added. 'I could never have envisioned this at the beginning of the season.'
The former chairman also revealed he had spoken to Prince William at the Windsor Castle event, thanking him for allowing Tottenham to beat Aston Villa earlier in the season. The Prince reportedly wished Spurs luck for their decisive fixtures against Chelsea and Everton.
Despite the grim outlook, Levy remains confident that Tottenham will avoid relegation. 'I'm optimistic that we will remain in the Premier League. I think Tottenham has a great coach, and all the fans and all the employees and everyone now are behind this coach. Let’s hope that the players can do it for the last two games,' he said.
