Aston Villa
Martin Ho Praises Tottenham Women After Incredible 7-3 Thrashing of Aston Villa as Spurs Boss Also Highlights What He’s Delighted With
Tottenham Women put on an absolute show at Villa Park on Sunday, thrashing Aston Villa 7-3 in a wild Women’s Super League encounter. Martin Ho was full of praise for his players afterwards, highlighting their clinical edge in front of goal that he had challenged them to show before kick off.
This was frankly a mad game of football. Ten goals flew in with Spurs completely dominant despite conceding three themselves. Signe Gaupset, Bethany England, and Olivia Holdt all struck in the first half before the second period descended into chaos.
Cathinka Tandberg came off the bench to bag two goals while Maika Hamano and Julie Blakstad both opened their accounts for the club. Villa grabbed three consolation efforts through Kirsty Hanson twice and Oriane Jean Francois, but were completely blown away by Spurs’ attacking firepower. The result moved Ho’s side level with Arsenal on points in the WSL table.
Boss Challenged Players Before Kick Off
Ho revealed he had specifically told his players they needed to be more ruthless before the match. “I challenged them before this game and said they need to start being more clinical in front of goal. We’ve got forwards that can do that, but we’re not doing it. If we don’t shoot, we won’t score from it.”
The Spurs manager was clearly delighted with the response. “I’m just glad for the players. It shows the belief in the team, the confidence, and the enthusiasm through the group. I thought it was a really professional performance.”
Defensive Issues Remain Despite Big Win
Despite the emphatic scoreline, Ho was not completely satisfied. “What we have to be better with is the other side. We have to defend the box better. We give them too many chances. We don’t want to be conceding three goals.”
Ho also expressed delight for the players who scored their first Spurs goals. “It’s good for them to get off the mark because you’re always waiting for that moment. That will probably take a little bit of pressure off the shoulders.”
Aston Villa
Aston Villa Women Appoint New Technical Advisor Following Recent Departure From Everton After Three and Half Years
Aston Villa Women have appointed Brian Sørensen as Technical Advisor following his recent departure from Everton. The Dane joins the backroom staff after three and a half years as Head Coach at Everton Women, where he achieved significant success before his exit.
Sørensen arrives at Villa Park at a critical time with the club sitting ninth in the Women’s Super League and battling to avoid being dragged into the relegation fight. His technical experience could prove crucial as Natalia Arroyo’s side looks to finish the season strongly.
Brings Lot of Experience Within Women’s Game
Director of Football Marisa Ewers told avfc.co.uk, “Natalia and the team are excited to welcome Brian to the club as we look to finish the season strongly. We believe his technical experience will be a valuable addition at a critical time of the season.”
Head coach Natalia Arroyo said, “I’m pleased to welcome Brian to the club. He brings a lot of experience within the women’s game and will add another perspective to our staff as we continue working with the players every day. Our focus remains on improving as a team and finishing the season strongly, and Brian’s support will be valuable as part of that collective effort.”
Made Significant Investment Into Organisation
Sørensen said, “Aston Villa have made significant investment into their women’s organisation during the past seasons and possess a formidable squad. I appreciate the opportunity to join during this period and work with Marisa and Natalia, a Manager who I know well, to strengthen the technical foundation of the club.”
The appointment represents an interesting addition to Villa’s backroom setup, with Sørensen’s experience potentially helping Arroyo navigate the challenges ahead. Villa host table topping Manchester City on Saturday, March 15, in what promises to be a difficult test.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa Proudly Support International Women’s Day as Club Celebrate 115 Years of Collective Action Towards Gender Equality
Aston Villa is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day, honoring women’s achievements, raising awareness about discrimination, and taking action to forge gender parity. First marked in 1911, IWD 2026 recognizes the milestone of 115 years of collective action, advocacy, and progress towards gender equality.
For more than a century, International Women’s Day has helped drive transformative change, with each generation building on the courage of those before it. The annual celebration takes place across the world on March 8, and the theme for this year is Give To Gain.
Encourages Mindset of Generosity
The 2026 Give To Gain campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration. Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support with the message that when people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase.
Everyone can give their support to gain advancement for women and girls. The club, continuing its ongoing support for International Women’s Day, is again celebrating this year’s campaign with various initiatives across the organisation.
Dedicated IWD Fixture at Villa Park
Villa’s dedicated IWD fixture sees Aston Villa host Manchester City in the Women’s Super League at Villa Park on Sunday, March 15, with kick off at 11:55. This is a brilliant opportunity for supporters to show their backing for both the women’s team and the wider cause.
As part of the celebrations, Villa are also giving supporters the chance to win some exciting prizes and enjoy a fun filled visit to the Villa Store in the Bullring on Sunday, March 8, between 11:00 and 17:00.
The club is immensely proud to recognise and highlight the important contribution of women at Aston Villa. To mark IWD 2026, Villa wanted to shine a deserving light on four female members of the club’s Executive Board, including Chief People Officer Lisa Bailey, Head of Football Administration Sharon Barnhurst, Managing Director Maggie Murphy, and General Counsel Victoria Wilkes.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa Accused of Insulting Move as Sale Made Official This Week With Kieran Maguire Claiming Actions Make Mockery of Rules
Aston Villa‘s move to sell their women’s team to the club’s holding company is insulting to the sport, according to football finance expert Kieran Maguire. The Price of Football podcaster said the actions of the likes of Villa, Chelsea, and Everton are making a mockery of the rules.
On Tuesday, Maguire posted a screenshot confirming Villa had sold their women’s team to V Sports, the holding company that owns the club. Reports suggest billionaire owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens will pocket the Villa Park outfit around £55 million from the sale, months before the practice is set to be outlawed.
Get Out of Jail Free Card
After Chelsea sold their women’s team to parent company BlueCo for just under £200 million last April and Everton did the same last July to Roundhouse Capital Holdings, Maguire has slammed this get out of jail free card for men’s teams.
The aforementioned clubs have managed to secure these transactions ahead of such practices being banned from the 2026-27 season. From next term, Squad Cost Ratio will replace the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.
Women’s Game Should Be Independent Sport
When asked about clubs selling women’s teams to their parent companies, Maguire heavily criticised the practice and said it was an insult to women’s football. “I think it’s insulting to the women’s game, as the women’s game should be seen as an independent sport with its own audience rather than as a get out of jail free card for the men’s team for PSR compliance purposes,” Maguire exclusively told Villa News.
He added, “I think it does make a mockery of the rules, and it shows that whoever drafted the rules hasn’t really thought them through. My only concern is if this gets outlawed, you just get sort of a game of whack a mole, and you get the accountants and the lawyers around the table, and they’ll find another loophole.”
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