Daniel Levy has released a statement after Tottenham hired a new chief football officer in the form of Scott Munn, who will become the chairman’s number two.
Munn will reportedly take over all football operations at the club, leaving Daniel Levy to deal with the business side of things.
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Munn had previously worked as the Chief Executive Officer of City Football Group China for the past four years and this is his first similar role in Europe.
The Australian will work under Levy as his second-in-command, and Fabio Paratici would report to Munn if he returns from his worldwide ban.
Tottenham announced recently that Paratici has stepped down from his role as managing director of football, at least until he receives the result of his appeal following the FIFA ban.
However, it appears there will be a new club structure for the Italian to come back to if he is allowed to return to Hotspur Way in any capacity.
On the appointment of Scott Munn, Levy said (Football London): “Scott has a unique and broad experience of running sporting organisations at the highest level and will take responsibility for the leadership and management of our football activities to instil best practice both on and off the pitch.”
The club’s statement added: “As referenced in the chairman’s statement (from the last set of financial results) there has been an ongoing review over the past six months of all of our footballing activities.
“Changes have been made and further improvements continue to ensure future progress and competitiveness.
“Scott, former City Football Group Executive, has extensive experience within sporting organisations having started his career with the Sydney Organising Committee for the 2000 Olympic Games and then transitioning into the National Rugby League, before joining the Australia Football League.
“Scott joined Melbourne City FC as Chief Executive Officer in 2010. In 2019 he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of City Football Group China.”
Spurs Web Opinion:
This appears to be a significant shift from a business focus to a football focus, at least on the surface.
Of course, we have to see whether Tottenham actually put it into practice in the way fans would hope.
Fingers crossed that Munn is given the freedom to really progress things on the pitch.
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