Martin Ho spoke of his delight to be named as our new Women’s Head Coach in his first interview with the Club.
Appointed on Friday (4 July), Martin put pen to paper on a contract that runs until 2028 after joining us from Norwegian side SK Brann where he spent the last 18 months.
The 35-year-old then sat down with SPURSPLAY to outline how positive conversations with the senior leadership team - Women's Managing Director Andy Rogers, Director of Football Administration and Governance Rebecca Caplehorn, Chief Executive Officer Vinai Venkatesham and Chairman Daniel Levy - was an important factor in his decision, while also discussing his excitement for his new role and how he hopes to create special moments for the supporters.
“I’m absolutely delighted,” he told us. “After having a conversation with Andy, Rebecca, Vinai - and obviously Daniel - it’s been really important for me to understand the Club. I think it's very authentic in its own way.
“[It’s a] forward-thinking, positive club, one that wants to make a difference, but wants to do it in their own way. It’s been vital for me to understand the depths of the Club and where they want to go with the Women’s team. I’ve understood that clearly and I’m really excited.
Watch | Martin's first interview
“I don’t want to turn up here and just take part, I want to make sure we can take over, be competitive and, more importantly, we’re here to win as a club, not just turn up.
“I want to make that is very clear from the outset - from staff to players to the wider club. We want to be in those moments more often. I believe this team can do that and this Club can do that.
"I’ve heard a lot of good things, wonderful things about the staff and the Club, so I’m excited to get started.”
Although the 2025/26 Barclays Women’s Super League campaign is still almost two months away, pre-season is just around the corner and Martin is looking forward to getting started with his new squad.
“I think you get itchy feet, just waiting to start, to meet the players, the staff and the wider club. I can’t wait to get started now,” he added.
“I think there’s a lot we do really well here, then there’s a lot we can still be better at, and the thing that really draws me to it is the opportunity to be able to take the team forward.
“I see a lot of opportunity within the playing group, opportunity off the pitch, with the resources we have available, and infrastructure. Hopefully, we can take the steps we want to take and move closer to our ambitions.
“Hopefully, it’s the start of a really successful and positive new part of Tottenham Hotspur Women.”