Kirsty Hanson's signing by Tottenham Hotspur Women has gone under the radar despite her impressive form at Aston Villa, where she scored 26 goals in 100 appearances and won two player-of-the-season awards. After a successful loan spell in 2022, Hanson credited Villa for rebuilding her confidence and expressed gratitude for her time there. She described leaving Villa as a tough decision but was impressed by Tottenham's ambition, particularly after the appointment of Martin Ho as manager, whom she praised as one of the best coaches she's worked with.

Tottenham finished fifth in the WSL last season and aim to break into the top three and qualify for the Women's Champions League. Alongside Hanson, Spurs have signed Shekiera Martinez from West Ham, Alice Sombath from Lyon, and Victoria Pelova from Arsenal, increasing competition for starting places. Hanson said she is relishing the challenge, remains self-critical, and aims to improve while contributing to the team.

Her Villa stats were outstanding: she scored 43% of the team's goals, had a 50% shots-on-target ratio among top scorers, created 16 chances (second-most on the team), and led in touches in the opposition box. She also ranked highly in defensive actions like tackles and interceptions. Off the pitch, Hanson holds a degree in sports coaching and said she has matured, crediting her development to improved game management and composure under pressure, which she attributes to her growth since working with Martin Ho earlier in her career.