Tottenham are set to discuss the future of their women’s team head coach, Robert Vilahamn, in the next fortnight after their second-bottom finish in the Women’s Super League.
The Guardian understands that while no decision has yet been made about whether the Swede will remain in charge for next season, senior figures at the club will be weighing up his position after a poor campaign. Vilahamn is under contract until 2027, having signed a new deal last summer after what had been an impressive debut season in the English game. The 42-year-old guided Spurs to their first Women’s FA Cup final in May 2024 and a sixth-placed finish, but they have been unable to repeat that this campaign.
This season Tottenham finished with 20 points after five wins from 22 games, their 11th place the lowest of the surviving sides. They were winless in their last 11 matches in all competitions, a run that stretched back to late January.
Speaking to reporters in March, Vilahamn said: “I always feel the trust from the board and the leadership around me, they always give me that support. I also know that coaches in the other clubs have felt that and then they have been dropped quite quickly.
“I’m fine with that, I get it. I have a plan if I get fired, what I should do and what I should not do. If the club decides to fire in the future, you can stand and say I was professional and did everything I could for the club.”
Meanwhile, the Wolves chair, Jeff Shi, has promised the club will apply for promotion at the end of next season after criticism of the decision not to submit an application to go up to the Women’s Championship this season. That came despite them finishing second in the Women’s National League Northern Premier Division.
Commenting on the matter for the first time on Monday, Shi said: “Wolves Women remains a vital part of our football family, and we are committed to building a sustainable, competitive future for the team. We know the women’s setup requires strengthening, and we’ve already begun addressing that.
“Moving forward, we will apply for the tier 2 licence on an annual basis in line with our sporting achievements, and ensure that every on-pitch achievement is supported by the right procedures and documentation.”