The Lewis family, the majority owners of Tottenham Hotspur, have issued a pledge to restore faith with supporters and implement meaningful reforms following the club's second straight 17th-place finish in the Premier League.
Owners Express Disappointment and Accept Responsibility
In an open letter to fans, the Lewis family admitted they were "bitterly disappointed" with recent performances and acknowledged they bear ultimate responsibility for the club's current predicament. "Finishing 17th this and last season does not reflect the stature or potential of this football club," they wrote. "We are bitterly disappointed and share your frustration. You, and we, expect more than this. We know this must never happen again."
Fan Anger Directed at Enic and Leadership
Supporters have frequently directed their anger at Enic, the holding company run by the Lewis family, and chief executive Vinai Venkatesham after a tumultuous 12 months. In September, long-serving chairman Daniel Levy, who had been the key decision-maker, was asked to step down following a review commissioned by the family at the start of 2025.
Commitment to Investment and Rebuilding
The family promised that a rebuild has already begun and that investment will drive "deep" change. "Our approach to running the club is, and has been, to trust the experts to do that, while backing them to be successful. The problems we found were deeper than we realised and were allowed to build over the last few years. We know that has eroded trust and we have to win that back. As owners, we take ultimate responsibility for the situation in which the club finds itself."
They added: "We also take responsibility for rebuilding Spurs. Our ambition is to recapture the spirit of the club and bring back the excitement, the fearlessness and the bold football we have always felt defined us. That means football comes first. The board and executive team have laid out their plans to meet this ambition. This will require investment – in our teams, the academy, our backroom functions and more – and we are fully committed to this."
Addressing speculation about a potential sale, the Lewis family stated unequivocally: "We are not selling the club. We are all in. We are investing in it. You will see more of this in the coming months. We care deeply about Spurs. The rebuilding the club needs, and you deserve, has begun. The change required is deep. It will take time and commitment, but change is happening. We know that actions will speak louder than words."
