Martin Ho on squad potential and a style of play that excites fans
Sat 05 July 2025, 10:00|
Tottenham Hotspur
Martin Ho spoke of instilling a confidence, belief and freedom in the group as our new Women's First Team Head Coach can't wait to get started ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Having signed a contract that runs until 2028 on Friday (4 July), Martin was at Hotspur Way this week to get familiar with his new surroundings as he embarks on a new adventure at the Club.
Joining us from Norwegian side SK Brann, where under his guidance the side impressed in the domestic league and UEFA Women’s Champions League, the 35-year-old returns to the English game and revealed why he is particularly excited to work with our squad.
As he sat down with SPURSPLAY, Martin elaborated that the team possesses a strong balance between the senior and young players, while also setting out how he can help the players develop with pre-season just around the corner ahead of our seventh season in the Barclays Women’s Super League.
I want to make sure every player has the confidence and belief to go on the pitch and, when they go out there, they play with freedom.
“It’s a wonderful team,” he told us. “You’ve got a really good balance between youth and experienced players.
“We just need to make sure we find the right balance in the team when we are playing, give them confidence and belief, motivate them to make mistakes and be brave.
“I want to make sure every player has the confidence and belief to go on the pitch and, when they go out there, they play with freedom.”
And, while he is excited to help develop the players, he also told us about the style of play our fans can expect to see under his leadership and highlighted the important role the Spurs faithful can play in helping the team progress even further on the pitch.
“We’ll play a dynamic, attacking-based game, not just for the playing squad, but more for the fans and community that they can get on board with,” Martin added.
“The more we do that, the more backing we’ll get, and I think the fans play a huge part in the development of the team and its progress. If we can get them on board and bring them closer to us, I feel they could play a key part in our success.”
