An interesting report has now shed light on why Daniel Levy does not make many public appearances and whether he truly cares about Tottenham. They also reveal what those who have worked with the Spurs chairman consider to be his biggest shortcomings.
Daniel Levy is hesitant to face the media at Tottenham
Some pundits feel that the way Daniel Levy is perceived by Tottenham supporters is unfair, but the Spurs chairman has not helped his cause by being so reclusive and media-shy.
A new report in BBC Sport has now shed light on what Levy is like and why he does not like to give interviews, with the outlet speaking to several sources on and off the record about their experiences working with the Tottenham chairman.
Levy is described by club insiders as “quiet and hard-working” and a man who loves the club and is affected by fan criticism.
Why does Daniel Levy not give more interviews?
One source with knowledge of the inner workings of Tottenham told the publication that Levy can be “very ruthless” but “genuinely wants the best for Spurs“.
The source explained that he failed to successfully deliver his message about caring for the club as he is not a strong enough public speaker, which he why he chooses to avoid media appearances.
Another source who has worked with Levy in the Spurs hierarchy also backed up his passion for the club and described the idea that he does not care about Tottenham’s success as “nonsense”.
Levy’s Tottenham leadership style and poor communication
The same person also told the publication that the 63-year-old works “crazy hours” and is “unrelenting”, which can be tough for his colleagues and grate those who do not like that style of leadership.
Some other sources also accused the Tottenham chairman of not being a good enough communicator and hiring an executive team who are too similar in their thinking, which is why they score the occasional “own goal” on policies.
They described the executive leadership and club board, including operations and finance director Matthew Collecott and executive director Donna-Maria Cullen, as people who “sit with their heads in their phones” and fail to compensate for Levy’s weakness.