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Daniel Levy has said “not in a million years” did he see signs during his time as Tottenham chairman that the club might end up in a relegation battle.

Speaking to the Press Association at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, Levy, who stepped down from his role after almost 25 years in September, said “relegation was not something we ever considered” when he was overseeing the building of the £1billion Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2019.

Spurs are two points clear of the Premier League drop zone, having secured just 38 points from 36 games so far this season, taking until April 25 to win a league game in 2026.

Asked how he felt about the club’s league position, he said: “Emptiness… but I’m optimistic that we will remain in the Premier League.”

He answered “never, no, not in a million years” when asked if he saw any signs the club would end up in a relegation scrap.

Despite the team’s poor showing in the league Levy said he would continue attending matches, adding: “It’s in my blood.”

Levy was made a CBE by the Prince of Wales for services to charity and the community in Tottenham, supporting education, health and social inclusion and creating jobs through the construction of the stadium.

“I think Tottenham fans should be proud that the club has made such a fantastic contribution to the local population,” he said.

Having been in charge of Tottenham for 24 years, Levy was the Premier League’s longest-serving chairman, but he was accused by fans of prioritising the club’s business interests over delivering success on the pitch.

Levy said he had hoped to win more silverware during his time in charge, adding: “What I would have hoped for is winning the Premier League, winning the Champions League… easier said than done.”

He said he spoke about Aston Villa with William, who is a long-standing Villa fan, when he received his honour.

“I thanked him for allowing us (Tottenham) to beat Aston Villa when we played them a few weeks ago,” he said.

“He wished us luck the rest of the season, very much hoping that Tottenham survive in the Premier League.”

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Crystal Palace have agreed a deal in the region of £35m to sign Tottenham Hotspur winger Brennan Johnson.

The 24-year-old scored the winner in the 2024/25 Europa League Final against Manchester United as Spurs ended their 17-year trophy drought.

The 20 year-old Tottenham Hotspur forward was hot property following an impressive loan stint in League One with Leyton Orient last term, where he scored eight goals and provided 10 assists as the Os made the Play-Off Final.

Although several Championship sides were keen on his signature, Stoke got the deal over the line.

Donley said: “I had a few teams after me but I decided on Stoke when the gaffer [Mark Robins] called while I was away on tour with Spurs.

“The way he wants to play, both in terms of attacking and defending, definitely suits me.

“I’ve heard a lot about the coaching staff and how the manager improves young players. You can see that in the history he's had in working with different teams.

“I'm very much a team player, Stoke City fans can know I’ll work really hard, whether that’s defensively or making options to receive the ball to play forward.

“I enjoyed a really positive loan last year, I know about the pressure of men’s football now and how people look to you to contribute in games. I took to that pressure well and I want to carry that on here at Stoke City."

The Antrim-born footballer switched allegiances from England to Northern Ireland earlier this year, after winning caps at Under 17 and Under 19 level for the Three Lions. He made his senior debut for Michael O’Neill men against Switzerland in March and has since won two more caps.