The "seismic" change Charrington referred to began last September when the Lewis family, who own the club, authorised a total reset of the sporting department. This overhaul sawLevy step down after nearly 25 years at the helm, a move intended to refocus the club on pitch performance rather than just commercial growth. However, Charrington admitted the change "came later than it should have," leaving the team in a perilous position for much of the season.
"Last September, we recognised that something seismic had to change at Spurs," Charrington explained. "The Lewis family stepped in and authorised a full reset. That decision was not taken lightly." Despite the upheaval, the club insists that the Lewis family remains "wholly committed" to the project, rejecting reports of a potential sale to American tech investors.