Tottenham: Vivienne Lewis influential in Mauricio Pochettino snub, this could be fans’ final straw for ENIC
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(Credit: Imago) Mon 6 April 2026 10:00, UK Tottenham Hotspur fans were recently denied a potential reunion with Mauricio Pochettino by the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi. Many supporters have met the Italian’s arrival with a mixed reaction, especially considering that Pochettino had been strongly tipped to take the job after the conclusion of this summer’s World Cup.Their frustrations will now be compounded by the news that the decision to snub the chance of a reunion with their former boss came from key boardroom player Vivienne Lewis, part of the increasingly hated ENIC ownership.
Tottenham ultimately opted for De Zerbi to lead the team in the next stage of their project, but that could easily prove to be the final straw for the supporters if things don’t go to plan. 📋 Tottenham Hotspur Manager News 📋 Get the inside track on the Spurs dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Tottenham fans ready to explode at ENIC ownershipTottenham fans have been growing increasingly frustrated with their ownership as the awful events of this season have unfolded on the pitch.
The supporters still hold the Argentine in extremely high regard after what he achieved during his previous stint in charge, and many had their hearts set on him returning, especially considering he had made noises about being interested in the job. 🚨🗞️"My understanding about Pochettino is that there were senior figures at Tottenham against hiring him as it would be a nod back to the Daniel Levy era even though it was understood it would be a popular move.Vivienne Lewis is understood to be one of those against rehiring… pic.twitter.com/aP2j4Cvlzb— The Spurs Watch (@TheSpursWatch) April 5, 2026 View Tweet If the De Zerbi appointment doesn’t pay off and he cannot save Spurs from the Championship, then the heat could now be set to turn up on ENIC and the Lewis family even further. Mauricio Pochettino could embarrass Spurs with Premier League returnFormer Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown recently told Football Insider that Pochettino could return to the Premier League this summer elsewhere, in a move that would enrage Spurs fans even further.Several top-flight clubs are set to be on the hunt for new bosses ahead of next season, and Brown has indicated that Pochettino remains extremely highly regarded within the English game.He is out of contract with the USA national team after the World Cup, and if he were to end up taking on a job elsewhere in England, that would surely see the anger at Tottenham hit new levels.