Spurs appointed Antonio Conte in October and former Spurs striker Teddy Sheringham has praised Daniel Levy for his role in getting the Italian through the door.
Sheringham has identified that it is important to ‘credit’ Daniel Levy and stated that the appointment showed ‘ambition’.
Despite links emerging in the summer after the club sacked Jose Mourinho, Conte eventually joined the club in November after Nuno Espirito Santo’s reign in north London lasted only a matter of months.
Sheringham praised Levy’s decision to bring the coach to the capital, saying: “I think in some ways you’ve got to credit Daniel Levy. I mean, he got it wrong with the Nuno Espirito Santo appointment, but credit to Tottenham for going out there and showing the ambition to get a guy like Conte.
“He has tried everything to make Tottenham better, and you’ve got to take your hat off to that.
“Conte coming in and performing the way he has done, in the manner that he has done, I said at the time, I think he was the perfect fit for Tottenham.”
He added: “If a guy walks in a dressing room, someone who’s won so many things in Italy and England, all of a sudden does the vibe just change.”
TIF Thoughts on Sheringham’s praise towards Levy for Conte appointment…
Conte has a proven track record as a successful manager, and most importantly for Spurs, has proven himself in the Premier League with rivals Chelsea.
Levy has come under scrutiny at times in the past with his reluctant stubbornness when it comes to spending big and his poor decisions when appointing managers.
Evidently, Conte has already improved Spurs’ fortunes since Espirito Santo’s departure as they have seen an increase in solidity at the back since his return to England.
Conte has managed to strengthen the defence without bringing in any reinforcements through the door, therefore, if he manages to bring in these players to strengthen the team further in the future, then Levy would have to receive some credit for appointing the world-class manager.
It’s all well and good bringing in Antonio Conte but if you don’t back him fully in the transfer window, what’s the point?
We now have one of the best if not the best managers in the world, I do hope that Levy doesn’t waste this opportunity and let’s Conte walk because he’s not backed.
I really can’t see Levy and Lewis making the money needed available, they’ve never put in that kind of money, they seem too intent on the club making them money.
Levy, Lewis and ENIC out!!!