Former Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has broken his silence on the club's precarious Premier League situation, admitting he could never have foreseen such a dire predicament at the start of the season.
The 64-year-old, who departed abruptly last September after nearly 25 years at the helm, watched from afar as Spurs plunged into a relegation battle under new manager Roberto de Zerbi. Speaking after receiving a CBE at Buckingham Palace, Levy told Sky Sports: 'All I'm focused on is making sure Tottenham stays in the Premier League.'
Levy expressed his deep disappointment, stating: 'I could never have envisaged this at the beginning of the season. Obviously incredibly disappointed but let's look forward and very much hope we'll see them in the Premier League.' He added: 'I'm feeling the pain. But I'm optimistic we will get through it.'
Reflecting on the emotional toll, Levy remarked: 'It's been a very, very difficult (watch). But Spurs is in my blood and I'm hopeful that we will be ok in the end.'
Tottenham currently sit two points above relegation rivals West Ham with just two matches remaining. Their next fixture is a daunting trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea. On that crucial encounter, Levy commented: 'Always tough, never a good place for us but hopefully this year it will be different.'
More updates to follow as the season reaches its climax.
