A recent comment by outgoing sporting director Fabio Paratici has sparked a lively discussion among Tottenham Hotspur fans. Paratici, who recently left Spurs to join Fiorentina, made a statement about his new bosses, describing them as "a very serious set of owners." This comment has led to speculation and a bit of controversy, especially given the recent transfer window that left many fans frustrated.
The Lewis Family: Owners with a Serious Reputation?
On February 6th, 2026, Tottenham's manager, Thomas Frank, addressed the media, defending the Lewis family, who own the club. He believes they are "very, very serious" owners, and he finds it amusing that people would question their commitment. Frank understands the scrutiny, especially after a transfer window that saw a net spend of just £13 million, with the sale of Brennan Johnson for £35 million to Crystal Palace and the arrival of Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid for a similar fee. The club also signed 19-year-old left-back Souza for £13 million, but failed to bolster the squad further, despite numerous injuries to key players.
But here's where it gets controversial... Frank suggests that it's unfair to judge the Lewis family solely on this transfer window, as they've only been actively involved in the club's management for a year. He believes we should give them more time and assess their performance over multiple transfer windows.
And this is the part most people miss... The Lewis family, through their investment company ENIC, has been associated with Tottenham for 25 years. However, it's only recently that the next generation, Vivienne and Charles Lewis, along with Vivienne's son-in-law Nick Beucher, have taken a more hands-on approach. Frank argues that the club's operations were different before their active involvement.
"I think it's unfair to judge them after this window. Judge them after the next window and the following one. I understand the scrutiny, but let's be fair," Frank said.
Frank also expressed his high hopes for Conor Gallagher, who recently joined the club. He believes Gallagher has the potential to build a top culture and praised his character and work ethic. Gallagher's first assist for the club, which led to a spectacular goal against Manchester City, has impressed Frank, who expects even better performances once Gallagher fully adapts to the team.
As for this weekend's match against Manchester United, Frank is looking forward to facing Michael Carrick, United's interim boss. The two have a history, as Carrick interviewed Frank for Amazon Prime Video Sport just a few months ago. Frank described Carrick as a fantastic person with an excellent career and a wealth of experience, including his time as a head coach at Middlesbrough.
"With his history and experience, who knows what will happen in the summer? He's had a good start, and I wish him all the best, except on Saturday," Frank said with a smile.
So, what do you think? Are the Lewis family serious owners, or is there more to this story? Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below! We'd love to hear your take on this ongoing debate.
