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Spurs season preview: Renewed hopes as new manager Ho aims to rebuild

The arrival of Martin Ho should provide fresh inspiration for Spurs, who are seeking an improvement on the disappointment of 2024-25

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Rachel Cohen
Sep 04, 2025
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Sum up the season

After 2023-24’s highs (an FA Cup final appearance, North London Derby victory), Spurs supporters came back down to earth with a rude bump last season. In the 10 games from February to the end of the season, Spurs went without a win. The team finished 11th, only saved from relegation by Bethany England’s seemingly unfading ability to score goals and newly-promoted Crystal Palace’s insipid attempt to cement their place in the top flight. The end-of-season sacking of manager Robert Vilahamn surprised no one.

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Spurs Women ST holder. Writing about Spurs Women for The Cutback and at spurswomen.uk. Talking Spurs Women on the N17Women podcast. On social media @spurswomenblog.
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