Tottenham Women have made a strong start to the 2026/27 WSL season, with statement wins over Crystal Palace and Aston Villa producing an aggregate score of 11-0. A 6-1 defeat to London City Lionesses before the international break served as a reminder of the challenge ahead, particularly with Chelsea and Arsenal next on the fixture list, starting at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, live on Sky Sports.
Speaking exclusively to Sky Sports, Martin Ho said he remains optimistic but realistic. He stressed that long-term success is not linear and that the club cannot simply move from fighting at the bottom of the table to challenging for the WSL trophy overnight. Since arriving, Ho has worked to raise standards among staff and players, and he credited the squad for embracing his demands for courage, bravery and personality.
Recruitment has been central to that progress. This summer, Spurs signed Champions League winners Victoria Pelova and Alice Sombath from Arsenal and Lyon respectively, while Caitlin Dijkstra joined from Wolfsburg. Ho's strategy has been to bring in players with league, European and international experience to add the steel the squad lacked in his first year.
"We felt like we needed certain qualities in certain positions and those players that have come in have allowed us to do that," Ho said. The new arrivals have competed in different environments, and Ho believes they will bring that experience to a side aiming to secure a Champions League place.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing