One former Tottenham Hotspur man has given a detailed explanation as to why Daniel Levy is the best chairman in the Premier League.
Despite success in Europe, Spurs struggled in the Premier League, and Daniel Levy made the decision to sack Ange Postecoglou and appoint Thomas Frank.
Levy has commented on sacking Postecoglou recently, explaining it was a collective decision, but he had the final say.
Tottenham fans were left unimpressed with their chairman earlier in the summer, but one ex-player has now showered the club chief in praise.
Andros Townsend praises Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy
Andros Townsend began his senior career with Tottenham under Harry Redknapp.
He played 50 games for Spurs before eventually securing a permanent exit to Newcastle United in 2016.
Now, the 34-year-old has been discussing his ex-club and their chairman during an interview with talkSPORT.
Townsend was asked if Levy gets enough credit and went on to label him the best in the Premier League.
He said: “I’ve said it before and I’m not afraid to say it. I’ll get some stick, but I think he’s the best chairman in the Premier League by far.
“Where he’s taking Spurs from to where they are today, it’s chalk and cheese.
“I remember 10 years ago, Spurs were a mid-table club playing in front of 25,000, not generating enough funds to be able to compete at the top level.
“Brand new training ground, brand new stadium, and now season in, season out they’re competing at the top level, they’re in the Champions League, they won the Europa League, and they’re considered a big six side, whereas before Spurs, it was the big four.
And now, Spurs have broken into that, not because of their achievements on the pitch, but [because] what Daniel Levy has created, the brand he’s created off the pitch.”
Daniel Levy’s transfer message to Tottenham boss Thomas Frank
So far this summer, Spurs have completed six signings, the latest being Joao Palhinha.
Levy has sent a message to Thomas Frank this month, confirming he will support the former Brentford manager in the market.
He said: “We will support him to the best of our ability. If you look at transfer fees, we’ve been in the top four since the stadium opened. I think we’ve spent close to £700m net on new players.
“This isn’t just about money, this is about some luck, having the right balance in the team, having the right coach – there are a lot of things that have to come together.
“So I very much hope that Thomas will bring all the right ingredients and bring this team to where it belongs, which is right at the top.”