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Supporters call for Levy and ENIC to ‘get out of our club’ before Manchester United game

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At least two thousand Tottenham supporters joined a protest against the club's owners ENIC and chairman Daniel Levy ahead of Sunday's home game against Manchester United.

The protest, organised by the fans' group Change for Tottenham (CFT), began on the High Road two hours before the 4.30pm kick-off and proceeded to the stadium, where it continued outside the ground. There were also plans for a sit-in in the South Stand after full-time.

CFT's banners read '24 years, 16 years, 1 trophy, time for change' - a reference ENIC's record since their takeover in 2001 - and 'Our game is about glory, Levy's game is about greed'.

One banner read: ‘Our game is about glory, Levy's game is about greed’

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Other supporters brought homemade banners or adapted flags, with one reading 'You sold a soul you didn't own' and another 'We want our club back'.

There appeared to be at least two thousand protestors taking part, making it the most consequential protest yet against Levy and ENIC's ownership.

A solitary counter-protestor held a 'Levy in' banner aloft as fans marched towards the stadium.

Tottenham went on to claim a 1-0 victory against Manchester United thanks to James Maddison's 13th-minute goal, but a small crowd of around 200 fans stayed behind at full-time to hold up banners and continue calls for Levy to leave the club in the South Stand.

When Postecoglou was quizzed on the protest, the 59-year-old highlighted the strong backing of the supporters during a vital win.

"Well, I mean, obviously I wasn't outside so I can't comment on that, but I thought the fans were great today in the stadium," Postecoglou said.

"I thought they got behind the team and it was important. Like I said it was an important game for us. All the the fans contributed to us getting the result we needed."

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Since mid-December, some Spurs fans have chanted for Levy to stand down during matches, as the club's results have nosedived.

Spurs were 14th in the table going into the United game and crashed out of both domestic cups last week, leaving their season dependent on progress in the Europa League.

Many supporters blame Levy's cautious running of the club for their plight, although head coach Ange Postecoglou has said the chronic injury crisis which has hit his squad this winter is to blame for results.

Spurs have the lowest wages-to-turnover ratio of all leading European clubs analysed in the most recent Deloitte Money League - at just 42 per cent - though their net spend over the past five years is over £450million.

In a statement released before the protest, CFT said: "As passionate supporters of Tottenham Hotspur, we believe it’s time for real change in how our football club is run.

While our loyalty remains unwavering, we refuse to see it exploited.

“We want a club that prioritises footballing ambition over commercial interests, respects its traditions, and listens to its fans.

“We call for greater accountability in decision-making, investment in the squad that reflects our stature, and the fulfilment of promises made - including the long-overdue Bill Nicholson statue to honour the man who defined our values.

“Tottenham Hotspur is more than just a business - it’s a club built on history, passion, and its supporters. It’s time for change.”