Daniel Levy, the former executive chairman of Tottenham Hotspur, has admitted he "never in a million years" imagined the club would be battling Premier League relegation after his departure in September. Speaking after receiving a CBE at Windsor Castle, Levy reflected on a dramatic downturn that has left Spurs fighting for survival.

During his 25-year tenure, Levy helped build the state-of-the-art Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and guided the club to a Champions League final in 2019. Yet despite those highs, the 2026 season has been a nightmare. A dreadful run of form saw Spurs slide into the relegation zone, a scenario Levy called "unthinkable" during his time at the helm.

"Relegation was not something we ever considered," Levy said, visibly shaken. "I feel emptiness seeing where we are, but I remain optimistic we will stay up." After taking eight points from their last 12 available, Tottenham now sits two points above third-bottom West Ham with just two games left in the season.

Levy's tenure was marked by near-misses and limited silverware—the 2008 League Cup and last season's Europa League were the only trophies won. "What I would have hoped for is winning the Premier League, winning the Champions League... easier said than done," he added.

For Spurs fans, this relegation fight is a stark contrast to the ambition Levy once promised. As the season reaches its climax, all eyes are on whether the North London club can avoid the drop—and what that means for the future of the club he helped shape.