Tottenham Hotspur's non-executive chairman Peter Charrington has issued a scathing open letter to supporters, admitting the club endured 'uncomfortable truths' after two consecutive 17th-place finishes and a narrow escape from relegation on the final day of the Premier League season. Charrington took a clear swipe at former chairman Daniel Levy, stating that the qualities that make Spurs distinct—'our football, our ambition, the connection between the team and its supporters—had been allowed to fade.'
Charrington confirmed that the club is not for sale, despite speculation, and that the Lewis family is committed to a 'full reset.' He said: 'Last September, we recognised that something seismic had to change at Spurs. The Lewis family stepped in and authorised a full reset. That decision was not taken lightly, and it came later than it should have.' He added that the club 'did not have the right expertise in key roles' and 'did not build squads good enough to compete in the most demanding league in the world.'
New manager Roberto De Zerbi has been handed a five-year contract with a huge survival bonus, and the club insists it will invest heavily to build a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League title. Charrington vowed: 'We must be in the fight with the best teams in this league, every season, and we are rebuilding this Club with that standard in mind.'
