Why Tottenham Women have provided distraction from the gloom of watching men’s team | Mark Burton

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Why Tottenham Women have provided distraction from the gloom of watching men’s team | Mark Burton

The Guardian · 5 hours ago

Tottenham Hotspur's women's team enjoyed a standout season in the Women's Super League, offering fans a welcome contrast to the struggles of the men's side, which narrowly avoided relegation. Under new head coach Martin Ho, Spurs Women achieved their highest-ever points tally, playing attacking, organised football that has strengthened the bond between the club and its supporters, according to columnist Mark Burton, a season-ticket holder.

Highlights of the campaign included a 7-2 victory over Aston Villa, a dramatic FA Cup penalty shootout win against London City Lionesses after 17 successful spot-kicks, and a 40-yard wonder goal from Cathinka Tandberg. Ho, previously an assistant at Manchester United and head coach of Norway's Brann, took over after a poor 2024-25 season that saw the club finish just above the relegation zone under Robert Vilahamn, winning five of his first six matches in charge. Key players included top scorer Olivia Holdt, defender Toko Koga and January signing Signe Gaupset, while Ho has also fostered a closer connection with fans, including informal chats in the "Legends Lounge" at Leyton Orient, where the team plays its home fixtures.

  • Tottenham Women had their best-ever WSL points tally last season.
  • New coach Martin Ho transformed the team's fortunes and style of play.
  • Contrasted sharply with the men's team's relegation struggles.

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