Simon Jordan has criticised Tottenham’s new leadership, insisting their lack of football knowledge is evident in recent decisions, particularly in the transfer market.
Tottenham fell into the relegation zone during the latest Premier League matchweek and failed to climb out after a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland. A second-half effort from Nordi Mukiele, which deflected off Micky van de Ven, handed Roberto De Zerbi a loss in his first game in charge.
The North London side now sit two points from safety with just six matches remaining, raising serious concerns about a first relegation in 49 years. De Zerbi, formerly of Brighton, becomes Spurs’ third manager in just ten months after a difficult start to his tenure.
Speaking on White and Jordan, Jordan argued that the responsibility does not lie with the managers but with the club’s ownership and decision-makers. He questioned why a squad expected to be at least mid-table is underperforming, suggesting deeper structural issues rather than coaching failures.
Jordan also pointed to instability at board level, referencing the departure of Daniel Levy and the decisions that followed. He claimed the current leadership lacks the football expertise required, adding that their actions in the transfer market reflect a misunderstanding of the club’s precarious situation.
One major example highlighted was the sale of Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace, with the proceeds used to sign Conor Gallagher. Jordan described this as a misguided statement of intent, arguing it showed the board failed to grasp the seriousness of their relegation battle.
Since arriving in January, Gallagher has yet to feature in a Premier League win for Spurs, with the team still without a league victory since late December. He has also not scored in his first ten appearances.
Jordan believes the situation would be very different had Levy remained in charge. He argued that stronger decisions would have been made earlier and that previous manager Thomas Frank would have received greater support.
Financially, the consequences of relegation could be severe. Despite ranking among the top clubs globally in revenue and maintaining a high wage bill, a drop to the Championship would result in significant losses. Broadcasting income could fall by around £100 million, while commercial revenues and sponsorship deals would also take a major hit.
Jordan concluded that Spurs now face a difficult rebuild. Even if they secure promotion again, returning to the Champions League level would not be immediate, as attracting top players would become far more challenging.
