Martin Ho has been named the Barclays Women’s Super League Manager of the Month for February. The Tottenham boss collected six important points last month in the WSL, where Spurs scored nine goals across three games to earn him the monthly award for the first time in his career.

Ho becomes just Tottenham’s second Head Coach to pick up the award in England’s top flight. Joining Spurs in the summer from SK Brann, the Norwegian has enjoyed a tremendous first campaign in North London to date, with his side showing plenty of quality in the forward areas and resilience to bounce back from setbacks.

Responded in Fantastic Fashion

Tottenham began the month with a London derby trip to West Ham United, where they came from behind to earn a 2-1 win at Chigwell Construction Stadium. Despite suffering defeat at home to Chelsea, they responded in fantastic fashion at Villa Park.

A sensational performance in the Midlands saw Spurs hit seven goals against Aston Villa as they ran out 7-3 winners in the second highest goalscoring match in WSL history. This continues to solidify their spot in the top five of the current standings.

Credit to All Staff and Players

Speaking about winning the award, Ho said, “I’m thankful for everyone that voted, but credit to all the staff and players because they are the ones that enable you to be in this position. It’s not just an accolade for me, it’s for all the staff and players around me. They deserve a lot of credit, it’s a collective effort.”

Ho added, “We’ve definitely taken steps in the right direction. It’s seven months into what we’re building here, but it doesn’t just come from me, it comes from everyone. I’m just glad we are working towards the ambitions and goals we have set.”

Tottenham return to WSL action on Sunday, March 15, after the international break as they take on Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Olivia Holdt and Martin Ho have been shortlisted for WSL Monthly Awards after excellent February performances for Tottenham Women. The forward and manager have both been rewarded for their contributions during a strong month for Spurs, who picked up impressive results across multiple competitions.

February was a good month for Tottenham Hotspur Women. There was the statement win over Aston Villa as well as a decent victory at West Ham, Monday’s thrilling FA Cup win over London City on penalties and a solid performance against Chelsea despite losing 2-0. Several Spurs players and staff have received recognition for their work during this period.

Holdt Continued to Thrill in Attack

Olivia Holdt is up for the WSL’s February player of the month award. She continued to thrill in attack with goals against Aston Villa and West Ham, plus an assist against Villa. Her rise has been the brightest of many bright points this season, and she is more than deserving of this nomination.

The 22 year old has been absolutely sensational for Tottenham this campaign and is finally getting the recognition her performances warrant. Holdt has formed a devastating partnership with several attacking teammates and has become one of the most dangerous forwards in the division.

Ho Showed Real Tactical Adaptation

Martin Ho has been shortlisted for WSL Manager of the Month. What really stood out this month was Ho’s resilience and tactical flexibility. He did not win every game but showed real tactical adaptation and growth plus the ability to motivate the team both after tough losses and thrilling victories.

Ho’s reign at Tottenham is still in its early days, but it is hard not to like what he has delivered so far. Spurs also scored several gorgeous goals in February, with three strikes nominated for goal of the month, including efforts from Matilda Vinberg, Olivia Holdt, and Cathinka Tandberg.

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London City Lionesses head coach Eder Maestre is well aware of Tottenham Hotspur‘s counter attacking threats and is keen for his side to avoid taking risks this weekend. The Pride play host to Spurs at The CopperJax Community Stadium on Monday evening in the fifth round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.

Spurs defeated Aston Villa 7-3 last time out in a frankly remarkable scoreline. London City boss Maestre is keen for his side to limit The Lilywhites’ attacking threats in Bromley after witnessing what they are capable of producing.

Very Deadly Team on the Counter

“It’s a very uncommon result, but this kind of result shows Spurs’ potential to be a very deadly team,” Maestre said when speaking in the pre match press conference. “I was speaking with Natalia Arroyo after the game, and she explained that Spurs have the mindset to punish at every opportunity. We need to be aware of that.”

The Spanish coach continued, “They’re a very talented team, they have strong players in the front line. We need to avoid losing the ball in the build up because they are very dangerous on the counter attack. We need to avoid taking risks and try to play in the opponent’s half.”

Looking at Teams Above in Table

Spurs and London City occupy the fifth and sixth positions in the Women’s Super League table, and both have ambitions to reach the very top. When questioned about a rivalry between the two clubs, Maestre preferred to speak about the here and now.

“Maybe it’s the closest team to us in the standings, and we are both looking at the teams above, but we are focused on understanding the team that we are going to face next and understanding their strengths and weaknesses,” he explained.

Romance of the FA Cup

Victory over Spurs will see London City qualify for the FA Cup quarter finals. Maestre admits he is a big fan of the competition. “For me and the club, it’s a very special competition. It’s a knockout competition with a unique chance to beat the others. I love the romance of it.”

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