Martin Ho steps up Hotspur Way preparations as Tottenham Women squad targets unbeaten WSL run against Aston Villa

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The Lilywhites returned to Hotspur Way on Friday morning with manager Martin Ho demanding sharp focus as league action resumes this weekend.

Midweek frustrations against West Ham United in the Subway Players Cup quickly parked aside. A goalless stalemate and a penalty shootout defeat checked cup ambitions for Tottenham Hotspur Women. However, there is zero time to linger over missed opportunities with crucial league points up for grabs this Sunday.

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The Tottenham Hotspur Women’s squad returned to the training ground aiming to protect their unbeaten Women’s Super League record this weekend. [Image via Tottenham Hotspur]

Spirits around the training complex remain buoyant given the fine start to the campaign. The North Londoners currently occupy second spot in the table on seven points. They enter the weekend proudly protecting an unbeaten domestic record, having put rivals on notice with commanding displays in recent weeks.

That flying form was highlighted by an astonishing 7-0 demolition of Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The sheer dominance of that performance earned Martin Ho and his team the League Managers Association Performance of the Week award, offering deserved national recognition for an emphatic afternoon in south London.

Maintaining Domestic Momentum At Brisbane Road

Sunday brings another assignment when Aston Villa visit Brisbane Road for a 2 pm kickoff. Friday training focused heavily on regaining attacking sharpness and staying patient against stubborn defensive blocks. Drills emphasised crisp ball circulation and swift transitional play, ensuring every player understands their specific positional assignments when possession turns over.

Squad rotation and fresh legs could prove decisive after a demanding midweek schedule. Ho monitored fitness levels closely during several high tempo small sided games. Competition for starting places remains fierce across the pitch, giving the manager plenty of viable options as he finalises his tactical setup.

Fans will expect a commanding showing on home turf in East London. Building week-to-week consistency separates genuine contenders from pretenders in this division. Every fixture demands relentless energy and absolute tactical discipline. If the squad successfully matches the high tempo displayed at Hotspur Way, another positive league result should follow comfortably.

Chynelle Dirksz
Chynelle Dirksz
A sports enthusiast turned writer, I bring a multi-sport perspective to my Tottenham coverage. From playing basketball, handball, and throwball to competing as an athlete, sport has always been at the core of who I am, and writing became the natural way to channel that passion. At To The Lane And Back, I cover transfers, academy news, and everything in between. When I'm not writing, I'm probably being outsmarted by my two Labradors.

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