Alice Sombath Joins Spurs Women From Lyon

Alice Sombath has signed for Spurs Women from OL Lyonnes, the club announced today. The 22-year-old French international heads from Lyon to north London on a permanent deal, subject to international clearance and work permit.

Sombath can play at both right-back and centre-back, and was involved as Lyon won five consecutive league titles. She has represented France at every level from under-16 to the senior side, including playing in all four of their Euro 2025 matches, starting three. She has also played in the Champions League.

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Victoria Pelova is a Spurs Player

Tottenham Hotspur announced the singing of Victoria Pelova on Thursday. The Dutch international left Arsenal following the expiry of her contract.

“It feels nice to be here, I had a lovely welcome from everyone. When I had conversations with Martin, he was so good. It felt immediately right to go to Spurs,” said the 27-year-old midfielder. “I can’t wait for the season, and I’m so happy to be here.”

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Kirsty Hanson Signs for Spurs

Spurs announced the signing of Kirsty Hanson from Aston Villa on Wednesday. The 28-year-old forward joins on what is described as a long-term contract.

Commenting, Hanson, said: “I’m absolutely delighted, it’s an exciting time to be a part of this Club. I’m ready for a new challenge, and I’m always wanting to be better every single day. Martin (Ho), the Club, the staff, the players, are at such an exciting point – and I want to be a part of that.”

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“Take a Bow” The Hometown Glory End of Season Awards

This week, I had the pleasure of returning to the Hometown Glory podcast. Along with with regulars Rosa Anderson and Lauren Dawkins, Jacob Bernstein and I handed out end of season awards. Spoiler: we mentioned Olivia Holdt. A lot.

Martin Ho’s fashion choices are also discussed, along with reflections on the World Sevens tournament and our hopes and fears for the forthcoming campaign. It was nice to discuss a Spurs team that had not inflicted endless horror on the fans.

Andy Rogers Leaving Spurs Women [UPDATED]

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Andy Rogers is to step down as managing director of Tottenham Hotspurs Women’s team in the summer, the club announced on Friday. He is exiting after 24 years at Spurs, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.

Commenting on his departure, Rogers said: “My time as Managing Director of the Women’s team has been by far the most rewarding and inspiring – personally and professionally – of all my 24 years at this fantastic Club. I have loved working with an incredible group of staff and players, both past and present, who have been my life for the past three-and-a-half years.”

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Letting Bethany England Leave is a Mistake. Here’s Why.

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Bethany England scored the first WSL goal I ever saw live – an absolute screamer at Stamford Bridge. She was playing for Chelsea. It was against Spurs. 

When I interviewed the now Spurs skipper for the Daily Star earlier this year, I was barely a few words into telling her this when she jumped in. England instantly remembered the goal and even apologised for it! That is an indication of how much the striker has fallen in love with Tottenham in just three-and-a-half years.

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Beth England Leaving Spurs [Updated]

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Beth England is leaving Spurs at the end of the season.

Beth England is leaving Spurs when her contract expires at the end of the season, the club confirmed Thursday. The forward joined fee a record £250 million fee from Chelsea in the 2022/23 January transfer window. At the point, the teams was on the precipice, about to be relegated. The new arrival scored 13 goals in 14 games, 12 in the WSL, averting disaster.

Furthermore, Beth England went on to captain the team from the start of the 2023/24. She led the team to Wembley in the FA Cup, having saved the team against Sheffield United and Chelsea. In total, she has so far scored 32 WSL goals and an additional six in other competitions whilst playing in lily white.

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Spurs Women Reveal New Goalkeeping Coach Ian Willcock

Tottenham Hotspur Women announced on Wednesday that Ian Willcock had joined the first team staff. He is the goalkeeping coach, replacing Chris Williams.

A UEFA A License goalkeeping coach,  Williams arrives at Hotspur Way from the Canada Women’s National Team. He previously worked in men’s football, before joining Man Utd Women ahead of their promotion to the WSL. There he worked with current Spurs boss Martin Ho and his assistant Lawrence Shamieh.

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