# Spurs boss Ho wants ‘more support and training’ for WSL referees

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/spurs-boss-ho-wants-more-support-and-training-for-wsl-referees/
- Published: 2026-10-24T16:27:59+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T17:52:44+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmd7q47dd0e7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Art, Culture, Sport

## Key points

- Ho says WSL referees need more support and training.
- Russo’s penalty settled Arsenal’s 2-1 derby win.
- Spurs are one point above Arsenal in the WSL.

## Summary

Tottenham manager Martin Ho says Women’s Super League referees need more support and training after a disputed handball penalty helped Arsenal beat Spurs 2-1. He believes the decision was not in keeping with guidance officials had given teams earlier in the season, and said it was frustrating that it decided the derby.

Alessia Russo scored from the spot in the 56th minute after Ella Morris handled a clearance from Spurs team-mate Cathinka Tandberg, following a shot that hit the post. Ho said the short distance between the players should have been taken into account, and argued refereeing standards had worsened since last season. The WSL has no VAR or goal-line technology, and some referees are not full-time; Spurs remain one point above Arsenal in the league.

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