Peter Charrington has broken his silence to clarify his role at Tottenham following Daniel Levy’s departure, outlining how he intends to guide the club into a new era.
Tottenham Hotspur have not suffered defeat since Daniel Levy stepped away from the helm, and they would hope that the run of form can continue to provide momentum at a time of transition.
Yet the broader focus for Spurs is no longer simply about results week by week, but about the bigger picture, as silverware has become the central ambition for a club that sees this period as the perfect opportunity to finally deliver trophies again.
Vinai Venkatesham has already taken up the position of Chief Executive Officer, leading the day-to-day football operations, while Peter Charrington has been appointed as Non-Executive Chairman, although he is not new to the Tottenham board.
Peter Charrington explains his role at Tottenham
The new Non-Executive Chairman has now moved to address Spurs fans directly, setting out what his responsibilities will entail, and he did so in an open letter published on the official Tottenham website.
In his message, Charrington made clear that while his role is not about day-to-day control, he sees himself as someone who will empower the leadership teams and provide strategic direction.
He wrote: “Dear Supporter, I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you following my recent appointment as Non-Executive Chairman of this great Football Club.
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“Many of you may have questions as to what my role entails and what it means in terms of how we run the Club moving forward. Firstly, it is important to point out that I am not entirely new to Spurs. I joined as a Non-Executive Director back in March and I have therefore already gained an understanding as to what this Club is all about.
“Our Europa League victory in Bilbao demonstrated the impact of winning trophies and what it means to our fans both here and around the world. It is something the Board and I want you all to experience on many more occasions.
“I have had the pleasure of knowing the Lewis family for many years and can speak to how passionate Viv, Charlie and the family all are about seeing this Club truly reach its full potential. I see my role as Non-Executive Chairman to be about empowering our teams at leadership level and throughout the organisation to deliver on our stated objective of long-term sporting success.”
Spurs future under Charrington and Vinai Venkatesham
In further remarks, Charrington turned the spotlight on the staff who are driving Tottenham forward behind the scenes, pointing out that his aim is to ensure both coaches and players are provided with the tools to create a sustainable winning culture.
As he put it: “Over the last six months I have had the privilege of meeting the many talented people within our Club driving us forward every single day – both on and off the pitch.
“This includes our Head Coaches, Thomas and Martin, who have shared with me their drive to develop winning Men’s and Women’s teams. My focus is on providing them with all the necessary tools to create a winning culture, with the aim that this will translate to success on the pitch.
“In Vinai, we have a CEO who is a fantastic leader and figurehead for our Club, and I will support him in delivering on our vision, developing talent within the organisation and ensuring supporters are at the heart of our decision-making.
“In terms of you – our fans – I am extremely proud of the inclusivity of our Spurs family and how we as a Club engage with the various supporter groups that make up our rich, diverse, global fanbase.
“I am keen we listen to our fans and understand different perspectives from all sections of our support, and I look forward to meeting with our Fan Advisory Board for the first time in the coming months to learn more about what matters most to you.
“I have attended various games and experienced the special atmosphere our fans create in the stadium first-hand, working with independent groups such as THFC Flags, who designed the incredible Tifo display we saw at last Tuesday’s Champions League game with Villarreal. I look forward to sharing many more special occasions like these with you all in the years to come.”