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Lewis family promise change in apology letter to Tottenham fans after relegation battle
Spurs fan frustration has frequently been aimed at ENIC
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The Lewis family, majority owners of Tottenham, has vowed to rebuild trust with the club's supporters, committing to "meaningful change" after two consecutive seasons saw the team finish a disappointing 17th in the Premier League.
This pledge comes in the wake of a tumultuous campaign that saw Spurs narrowly avoid a catastrophic relegation by just two points, securing a 1-0 victory over Everton on the final day under Roberto De Zerbi.
The season was marked by instability, with the club cycling through three different head coaches.
Fan frustration has frequently been aimed at ENIC, the Lewis family's holding company, and chief executive Vinai Venkatesham, amidst a year of profound upheaval.
A significant shift occurred in September when long-serving chairman Daniel Levy was asked to step down, following an extensive review commissioned by the Lewis family earlier in 2025. Levy had been the primary decision-maker at Spurs for nearly 25 years, despite ENIC's majority ownership.
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During a letter to Tottenham fans, the Lewis family acknowledged they were “bitterly disappointed” with recent seasons, accepted ultimate responsibility for the current situation, but promised a rebuild had started and investment would bring about “deep” change.
The Lewis family letter in full
“To the fans, as owners of 25 years, we have lived the highs and lows of Spurs with you,” a statement from the Lewis family read.
“Finishing 17th this and last season does not reflect the stature or potential of this football club. We are bitterly disappointed and share your frustration.
“You, and we, expect more than this. We know this must never happen again.
“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 realized 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.
“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.
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“This will require investment – in our teams, the academy, our backroom functions and more – and we are fully committed to this.
“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.”
A Tottenham Hotspur fan holds a banner in protest of ENIC Group, co-owners of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 30, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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Injuries have been an enormous factor in Tottenham’s last two seasons and a review into the medical side of the club has been launched by new performance director Dan Lewindon.
Lewindon is one of several appointments backed by the Lewis family over the last 12 months, with Rafi Moersen also set to join and start soon from City Football Group as director of football operations.
CEO Venkatesham was the first major hire by the Lewis family last April and even though the ex-Arsenal executive has endured a difficult first season at Tottenham, there is strong internal support for him, PA understands.
Venkatesham was forced to rebuild Spurs’ football department mid-season, but is now surrounded by several key figures.
“The club had some serious challenges that it needs to address on the football side. We know what those are. We are addressing them. We are fixing them,” Venkatesham told BBC Sport.
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