Tottenham fans protest against club leadership before Southampton tie

Several Tottenham fans staged a protest on Sunday to express their frustration with the club’s board and ownership, specifically calling for chairman Daniel Levy to step down.

The demonstration took place outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ahead of Spurs’ Premier League match against Southampton.

Ange Postecoglou’s side currently sit 16th in the table, following a disappointing season.

The protest was organised by the Change For Tottenham group, and fans had the opportunity to purchase flags and scarves.

All profits from these sales will be donated to The Tottenham Food Bank and Noah’s Children’s Hospice.

“Many lifelong Tottenham supporters feel alienated by the club’s ownership and direction,” said Change For Tottenham.

Change For Tottenham added: “The New Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is a state of the art facility, but at what cost? Ticket prices are among the highest in the Premier League, forcing many fans, some of whom have supported Spurs for decades, to give up their season tickets or attend fewer games.

“For years the team has lacked investment in key areas, particularly in defence, while transfer windows have felt reactive instead of proactive. The result? Another trophy-less season looms, extending a drought that has lasted since 2008.”

More protests are expected before and during the match, with Tottenham fans urged to display their protest scarves and flags ahead of kickoff.

The demonstration will continue in the 24th minute to mark 24 years of ENIC ownership and again in the 61st minute, symbolising the last time Tottenham were English champions, in 1961.

The ENIC Group took over Tottenham in 2001, and during their tenure, the club have won just one trophy – the Carling Cup in the 2007-08 season.

However, Spurs did reach the Champions League final in 2019, where they were defeated 2-0 by Liverpool.

This season, Spurs made it to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup but were eliminated by Liverpool. Their only remaining hope of qualifying for European competition next season now rests on the Europa League.