Scott Munn served as Tottenham Hotspur’s Chief Football Officer from 2023 to 2025, a role he left (being placed on gardening leave in June 2025, effectively ending his tenure) as part of a broader executive overhaul at the club.
His time at Spurs was mixed, with some notable positives but significant criticisms, particularly around off-field management and injury issues.
Here’s a balanced overview based on reports from his departure period and reflections:
Positive aspects and achievements: Munn was a key figure in appointing manager Ange Postecoglou and oversaw organisational changes in football operations.
In his first full season (2023-24), Tottenham improved from 8th to 5th in the Premier League. In the second season (2024-25), the club won the Europa League—their first trophy in over 15-20 years—and qualified for the Champions League.
Munn himself highlighted these as key metrics of success despite challenges, noting the club prioritised European success over a higher domestic finish.
Challenges and criticisms: The 2024-25 Premier League campaign was poor domestically, with ongoing and worsening injury problems under Postecoglou. Munn led a medical department review that resulted in changes (e.g., the exit of long-serving head of medicine Geoff Scott in 2024), but injuries persisted or worsened, drawing blame toward him and the processes he oversaw.
Some reports described his tenure as underwhelming overall, with limited lasting impact beyond the Europa League win (shared credit with Postecoglou and others), and he “ruffled feathers” in restructuring efforts.
Departure context: His exit aligned with Postecoglou’s sacking and the arrival of new CEO Vinai Venkatesham, amid Tottenham’s frequent structural changes. It was not framed as a voluntary success story but as part of addressing underperformance (especially injuries and league form). Post-tenure, Munn reflected positively on learning experiences and relationships (including with Postecoglou) while acknowledging shortcomings.
Overall, he was not considered particularly successful in a holistic sense—his stint delivered a major trophy but coincided with persistent issues that contributed to his departure after less than two years. The Europa League triumph stands out as a highlight, but broader evaluations (from fans, media, and club decisions) lean toward viewing his time as underwhelming or unsuccessful relative to expectations for the role.