Daniel Levy Told He Made A Very “Terrible Mistakes” That He Will Never Understand

Daniel Levy, Tottenham Hotspur’s chairman, has long been a figure of controversies, particularly regarding his management decisions at the club.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 12: Daniel Levy, Chairman of Tottenham Hotspur looks on from the stands prior to the Adobe Women’s FA Cup Final match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on May 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

From his involvement in the Super League to the controversial sacking of Harry Redknapp after a fourth-place finish, Levy’s choices have often raised eyebrows.

Recently, Glenn Hoddle shared his thoughts on Levy’s controversial tenure during a discussion on the Stick to Football podcast, focusing on a pivotal moment from early 2021.

Just days before Tottenham’s League Cup final against Manchester City, Jose Mourinho was controversially sacked, a decision that continues to shock many, including Hoddle.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – APRIL 16: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur speaks to Sergio Reguilon of Tottenham Hotspur as they leave the field of play for the half-time break during the Premier League match between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park on April 16, 2021 in Liverpool, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Reflecting on that moment, Hoddle remarked, “Jose got them to a cup final… but he sacked him on Monday, that doesn’t make sense to me and it never will.”

He emphasized the ridiculous of Levy’s timing, especially considering Mourinho’s track record against City and his role in guiding Spurs to that crucial match at Wembley.

Mourinho himself expressed disbelief over his sacking, labeling it “the most ridiculous” decision he encountered during his career.

He noted, “A club that has an empty trophy room sacks me two days before a final,” highlighting the weight of Tottenham’s long trophy drought.

He added, “Every time I went to Wembley with Chelsea, I won… the reality is, we had a good feeling going into that match.”

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 30: Dominic Solanke and Timo Werner of Tottenham Hotspur celebrate 1st goal during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 30, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)

Ultimately, the match went on without Mourinho at the touchline, resulting in a narrow 1-0 defeat to Manchester City under interim manager Ryan Mason.

This loss extended Tottenham’s trophyless streak, raising questions about what might have been had they retained a manager with Mourinho’s extensive experience.

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