'Bitterly disappointed' Tottenham owners vow investment and rebuild

Sunday's 1 nil win at home to Everton on the final day of the season enabled Spurs to finish in 17th position, one place above the relegation zone, for the second consecutive season as they avoided relegation by two points.

But a troubled 2025/26 season during which they appointed three managers provoked fury among fans of the north London club.

Supporters have often channelled their anger towards majority owners ENIC, controlled by the Lewis family, as well as chief executive Vinai Venkatesham.

Last September, Daniel Levy, who had been chairman for many years, faced calls to step down, having been the primary decision maker at Spurs for nearly 25 years.

In a letter issued to Tottenham fans on Wednesday, the Lewis family admitted they were 'deeply disappointed' but pledged that a rebuilding process was already underway under current manager Roberto De Zerbi.

"As owners for 25 years, we have experienced the highs and lows of Spurs alongside you," said a statement from the Lewis family to the Press Association.

"Finishing 17th this season and last does not reflect the standing or potential of this football club. We are extremely disappointed and we share your frustration.

"You and we expect more than this. We know this must never occur again."

The statement added: "We also accept responsibility for rebuilding Spurs. Our aim is to recapture the spirit of the club and restore the excitement, fearlessness and bold football that we believe has always defined us.

"That means football comes first. This will require investment, in our teams, our academy, our backroom functions and more, and we are fully committed to this.

"We are not selling the club. We are all in. We are investing in it. You will see more evidence of this in the coming months. We know that actions will speak louder than words."

Venkatesham moved to Tottenham from their arch-rivals Arsenal, who added insult to injury by winning this season's Premier League title.

Tottenham, in contrast, were last crowned champions of England in the 1960/61 season, when they also won the FA Cup to complete a famous double.

Venkatesham had a difficult first season at Spurs but he told the BBC: "The club had some serious challenges that need to be addressed on the football side. We know what they are. We are addressing them. We are fixing them."