Jose Mourinho has defended Daniel Levy as Tottenham fans prepare to fly a 'Levy Out' banner over the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the north London derby on Sunday.
The group behind the banner, which has cost £650, are promising there will be more protests against chairman Levy and the club's owners Enic if they don't see more progress on the pitch.
A spokesman said: 'We believe it's a necessity because, from being in a Champions League final, nearly on par with Liverpool, we are 10 steps back again.
'Being ahead of Arsenal, to being behind a club who have had three managers in one season, in possibly their worst season.
'Levy and Enic need to invest in the club and have us challenging for honours.
'Hopefully, this brings attention to the club and maybe makes them think. We will continue with further protests, banners and actions if the club do not respond in a positive manner.'
But manager Mourinho has leaped to the defence of Levy, citing many reasons why it's been a difficult year for Spurs who currently sit ninth in the Premier League table.
'Look, I think the message is very, very simple which is supporters are not happy, nobody in this club is happy,' Mourinho said.
'If the fans are unhappy and I am happy, Mr Levy is happy, the captains are happy, then that would be a huge problem because our ambitions wouldn't fit with the ambitions and desire of the fans. But when we all want the same, that's the best message that we can give.
'Next season is going to be different because I start working from day one and because we are going to make some changes in our squad and for that we don't need a huge investment like last summer.
'I cannot believe next season is going to be so full of negative episodes like we've had since practically day one [this time]. I have no problems to say next season we are going to be better than this season. No doubts.'
Tottenham reached the Champions League final in 2019 where they lost 2-0 to Liverpool but have been on a downward spiral since having sacked Mourinho's predecessor, Mauricio Pochettino, in November.
Mourinho took over with the club sitting in 14th, 11 points off fourth and three behind fifth.
At the time, Pochettino’s points-per-game record for the season was 1.17. Mourinho’s is 1.59 but his team are 10 points off fourth and nine behind fifth.
Spurs have taken eight points from an available 15 since the league restarted, scoring five goals as they prepare to host Arsenal.
Licaclmnop
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mourinho's notes are out dated he needs to update
lambard out for losing against Sheffield utd. Mourinho Still the special one for spurs
LM10DGOAT
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I rather prefer Tottenham lives matter then this
marieson07
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win or lose always with Tottenham
rocacdsz
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mourinho's notes are out dated he needs to update
all u criticize was Mourinho here and there u never c ur own yanch
Moduyz
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Here we go again... history repeats itself ! Arsenal built it's Emirates Stadium and Wenger got no funds to buy players ! The Tottenham Hotspurs stadium's high costs means lack of funds for recruiting new players ! Be patient , bros., JM will achieve more silverwares even with this present squads ! Give JM a chance !
Karim/HugoLloris
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Morinho is part of thier problem. Hence his jumping in to the defense of Lewy. [100percent]
Levy not lewy lewàdoski
stanakhi
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what is Morinho and Asernal problem, whereby every of is interview Asernal must be mentioned? hope Asernal has not taken his girlfriend from under his nose?
Hanorty
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mourinho's notes are out dated he needs to update
u lost to the same team with out even a goal so wat
DeanPalmers
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Jose’s team these days lack intensity 🤦🏽♂️
TimmyTurnet
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wow spur fans fighting for their life 😂😂😂
I hope we have a good derby tommorow
EdisonHamwele
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wow spur fans fighting for their life 😂😂😂
trippier
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mourinho's notes are out dated he needs to update
trippier
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Mourinho's notes are out dated he needs to update
luhbenopry
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Kane,McNeil,..Not Kabe,not McBeil. Apologies please for that misprint.
luhbenopry
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Levy must wake up and swallow his pride. He must buy Osimhen,Danny Ings to boost the strikeforce, before we lose Kabe,who has already hinted that he may leave Spurs,if Spurs do not win trophies. The is Diop of Westham ,Coady of Wolves, Aarons of Norwich, McBeil of Burnley, House and Mings of BHA. Sign these player and see an enterprising Spurs that may challenge for honours. Do not fear to release Rose,Lamela,Vertonghen, Dier,Skipp,Fernandez.
MegaAmakali
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if you can't convince them then confuse them
Kieran12603
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Imo spurs just need a new manager again tbh like of course levy might be a bit of the problem but considering Jose can't do anything with their attack is stupid they have kane who is probably one of the best St's rn their wingers are fast,agile and should be scoring and then obviously their defence is just pure shit
slymo123
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Morinho is part of thier problem. Hence his jumping in to the defense of Lewy. [100percent]
yogee10
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if levy out call M10 or KDB17 for assist
Sirhan
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TOTTENHAM COLDSPURS
Somechelzyfans
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Mourhino knows if he were to be sacked the new CEO would sack him so he is trying to cover
COYSSPURS
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this is absolute nonsense he is speaking we want levy out and that's a great idea from the spurs fans the situation we are in is unacceptable 😤
Hudaklmo
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mr Levy and enic should be serious
benyinson
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it's a strategy so that he won't sack him
Cazbciko
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Were fortunate to replace Modric with Ericksen, have not overcome Erickson departure, glaring midfield weakness and all suffer !