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Amid sweltering heat nearing 40 degrees and in front of a partisan home crowd in Andalusia, we recovered from conceding a wide free-kick from Javier Cortes to get back into the game, levelling through substitute Miracle Adewole a quarter-of-an-hour from time before going on to win in dramatic fashion on spot-kicks, 17-year-old goalkeeper Farren Doran saving three of Algeciras’ attempts on his first appearance at Under-21 level before Cameron Thomas blasted home to complete an 8-7 triumph.

The outcome against our senior opponents from the Spanish third tier – which saw skipper Alfie Dorrington collect the Virgen de la Palma Trophy – brought to an end an excellent week’s training camp in nearby Cadiz, as our Academy’s preparations for the new season continued on a positive trajectory.

We pressed well in the opening stages, Max McFadden firing over the bar with George Feeney, Maeson King and the retreating Oliver Boast all coming up with some key defensive actions at the other end and although the hosts won a handful of set-pieces, they only really threatened with Diego Almeida’s header which was straight at Sam Archer in goal.

A scrappy spell followed in the lead-up to half-time with players from both sides going into the book and that affected our rhythm, with Algeciras taking the upper hand at the start of the second period with Joseca and Raul just missing the target, the latter subsequently sending a low shot towards goal that was hacked away by retreating defender Maxwell Adedeji at the last moment before Javier Cortes curled a shot all the way into the far top corner from out wide in our right-back position to give his side the lead on the hour mark.

Dorrington was mere inches away from an equaliser when he nodded wide for us, while JJ Riley’s deflected close-range effort from a cut-back was gathered by Archer on his line as the home side sought to put the match out of our reach. However, we upped our game once more and moments after Oli Irow and substitute Cole Ramsey saw respective efforts saved and blocked in the same attack, we equalised with a quarter-of-an-hour remaining as Irow’s delivery from the left was swept home in the middle by the arriving Adewole.

Raul tried to respond straight away for the hosts as he went through on goal, only to be denied by an excellent tackle from behind by defender Cayon Hanson, before we had a second goal ruled out for offside, Reiss Elliott-Parris flagged as he converted the rebound from an Irow shot from distance that was spilled by goalkeeper Ivan Moreno.

Doran and Thomas – both Under-18s players – were introduced off the bench in the last few minutes and after helping us see out the final minutes to draw 1-1, they ended up being key figures in an epic penalty shootout that saw us emerge victorious. Doran saved the hosts’ opening attempt from Oscar Castro and later denied Diego Almeida before brilliantly pushing Savi Bentitez’s effort onto the post and away, allowing Thomas to fire emphatically into the top corner to seal an 8-7 success.

Line-ups

Algeciras CF: Paradowski, F Carmona, Aleix Coch, Oscar Castro, Juanma, Tomas, J Cortes, D Iglesias, J Alamo, Toni Ramon, Paris Adot. Substitutes: Ivan Moreno, Joseca, Angel Gomez, Ivan Turillo, Raul, Dani Garrido, Diego Almeida, Victor Ruiz, JJ Riley, Perea, Gutierez, Benitez.

Spurs: Archer (Doran 84), Feeney (Thomas 84), King (Ramsey 56), Adedeji (Hanson 63), Dorrington (c), McFadden, Boast (Moncur 43), Sowunmi, Lehane (Adewole 67), Elliott-Parris, O Irow. Substitutes (not used): Jack, Rowswell, Furnell-Gill.

Match data

Goals: Algeciras CF – J Cortes 60; Spurs – Adewole 75.

Yellow cards: Algeciras CF – D Iglesias 33; Spurs – Sowunmi 29, Boast 41, Feeney 59, Dorrington 86.

Venue: Estadio Nuevo Mirador.

Weather: Sunny, humid, 36 degrees.

Attendance: 900.

Penalty shootout

The young centre-forward, part of our new intake of first-year scholars, set the tone with a ruthless performance which included a perfect hat-trick – right foot, header, left foot – in the opening 31 minutes at Hotspur Way, before adding a fourth in the second period. Wolves replied in the closing stages.

Coming off the back of last week’s positive training camp in Ireland, Jamie Carr’s side needed less than four minutes to break the deadlock as Offiah nudged home on his right foot in a somewhat scrappy situation following a cross from Joel Vidal-Philbert.

It was 2-0 on 27 minutes as Ezra Agyekum this time delivered for Offiah to head home before the striker completed his treble just past the half-hour mark, Toju Wellspring winning the ball centrally and playing him through to round the visiting goalkeeper and slot in on his left foot.

We stayed alert and added a fourth on 63 minutes, Offiah this time glancing home a cross from Oliver Salter on the second phase of play in the wake of a short corner, with the only blot on our copybook arriving three minutes from time when the visitors grabbed a consolation goal.

“It was a really pleasing performance both in and out of possession,” said Under-18s Coach Jamie Carr. “The boys showed a level of creativity that was impressive and which came from crosses and playing through the inside. When Wolves went into more of a block, we showed good understanding to go around them rather than through them, so that was pleasing too. Phoenix attacked a few crosses and scored four goals – he did well in those moments and showed a bit of ruthlessness.”

Spurs: Trialist, Jobling (Kabongolo 46), Agyekum, Olajide, Sandiford, Wellspring (Beckles 57), Salter, Glancy (c), Offiah, Muslika, Vidal-Philbert (Coffi Smith 45).

Will Lankshear scored his 10th goal of the season for loan club Oxford United on Monday.

The front man powered in a header with nine minutes remaining to put his side 2-1 up at fellow Championship strugglers Portsmouth, but a late leveller from Andre Dozzell ensured honours ended even at 2-2.

Keshi Anderson had given Pompey a first-half lead but after they were reduced to 10 men following the sending-off of ex-Spur Connor Ogilvie, Oxford levelled in the second period through Brodie Spencer.

Will’s goal was his ninth in the second tier this term and 10th overall, having also found the net against MK Dons in the FA Cup.

The centre-forward and fellow loanee Jamie Donley both completed the full 90 minutes at Fratton Park.

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'Gave me everything' - Ho reacts to our Women's FA Cup exit at Chelsea

In each matchday programme, to celebrate our 40th anniversary, we speak to a former Spurs player to look back at their career and get their thoughts on the current side in our seventh season in the WSL.

Next up is winger Rosie Kmita as she discusses her journey from the younger age groups to progressing to the senior side, playing with her twin sister – Mollie - and life away from the pitch now…

First of all, you began your career at Spurs. What were your early memories of the Club and being a part of it all?

“My earliest memories of Spurs are really special! I joined when I was 10 years old and it immediately felt like a place where I could grow, not just as a footballer but as a person. The environment was so supportive and I had a real sense of pride in representing the Club I supported. Also, Spurs was the first club I found outside of school football, so being at Spurs really did open my eyes and mind up to the potential of where Football could take me.”

Talk to us about your journey with the Club across your two spells, starting out as a youngster to being part of the senior side?

“Coming through the younger age groups at Spurs was a huge learning curve. As a youngster, everything felt exciting and new, and I was just trying to soak up as much as I could. Over time, progressing into the senior side, my role and mindset changed, I became more aware of the responsibility that comes with playing at that level. I was always so grateful to get my first senior call up at the ripe age of 15 years old, it was an amazing opportunity and I have to thank Karen Hills for taking the chance on me at that stage of my life. Returning for my second spell felt very full circle. I’d grown, gained experience elsewhere, and came back with a different perspective, which made that period incredibly rewarding. I then got the chance to work under Juan Amoros, who was incredible and I learned so much from.”

Do you have any standout memories that you still look back at this day?

“Honestly, it would be the pride I felt every single time I got the opportunity to step on the pitch wearing the Spurs kit.”

Matilda Nildén joined her sister - Amanda - at the Club recently. Having played alongside your twin sister while at Spurs, how special is that to share a pitch together?

“It’s incredibly special. Playing alongside Mollie throughout the majority of my career was something I’ll always cherish. Football is such a big part of our lives, so to be able to share that experience at our childhood club made it even more meaningful. There are a unique understanding and connection you have with a sibling, especially a twin and being able to represent playing together is something not many people get to experience.”

What are you currently up to now?

“I’m still very much involved in football. Alongside Mollie, we founded our own business, The Powerhouse Project, which was born out of our experiences within the game and exists to empower and educate young girls and women. As a duo, we’re also involved in football from a media perspective, working as hosts and broadcasters within the game which has now progressed into the Podcast space. Stay tuned for more news on this very, very soon!”

Talk to us about The Powerhouse Project and what that entails?

“The Powerhouse Project is something I’m incredibly passionate about and truly gives me purpose. It’s a global initiative dedicated to increasing access, opportunity and representation for underrepresented females in football. Through targeted education programmes, mentorship and community-building, we support girls and women on their journeys by focusing on inspiration, confidence-building and personal development. The project is about creating inclusive spaces and equipping individuals with the skills, belief and networks needed to progress within the football ecosystem, while helping to build a more diverse and equitable future for the game.”

• Total Revenue and Other income increased to £565.3m

• Profit from Operations (EBITDA) decreased to £112.3m

• Loss after Tax increased to £94.7m

Executive Summary

The Club has today published its financial results for the year ended 30 June 2025. Total revenue and other income increased to £565.3m during the reporting period, driven by our Europa League success alongside strong commercial performance across sponsorship, merchandising and stadium events. However, the domestic on-pitch under-performance of both our Men’s and Women’s teams during the reporting period had a direct impact on TV and Media revenues. The loss for the year after depreciation, amortisation, player trading, interest and taxation increased to £94.7m.

Financial Headlines - Year-on-year

• Total Revenue for the year increased by 7% to £565.3m (2024: £528.2m)

o Match receipts of £126.5m (2024: £105.8m) driven by an increased number of matches at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

o UEFA prize money was £34.7m (2024: £1.3m) arising from the successful Europa League campaign (2024: no European football).

o TV and Media revenues were £127.0m (2024: £165.9m) having finished in 17th position in the Premier League.

o Commercial revenues and other income from sponsorship, merchandising and other income such as stadium events, visitor attractions, pre-season tour and conference and events, increased to £277.1m (2024: £255.2m).

• Operating expenses (before player trading) increased by 15% to £521.5m (2024: £453.6m), driven by staff costs, hosting a larger number of football matches and stadium events and our continued technological advancements.

• Profit from Operations before depreciation, amortisation, player trading, interest and taxation decreased by 22% to £112.3m (2024: £144.9m).

• The loss for the year after depreciation, amortisation, player trading, interest and taxation was £94.7m (2024: £26.2m).

• Our net debt as of 30 June 2025 was £831.2m (2024: £772.5m). Over 90% of our financial borrowings of £851.7m are at fixed rates, with an average interest rate of 3.07%. The average maturity of all our borrowings is 17.6 years, some of which stretch until 2051, ensuring limited impact on the Club’s financial sustainability.

• As with prior years no dividends have been paid.

Bethany England knows that we have been ‘nowhere near our standards’ as we suffered heavy back-to-back defeats on the road in the Women’s Super League.

Speaking to SPURSPLAY to reflect on the 5-2 loss in the north London derby at the Emirates Stadium, our captain painted a frustrated figure following the disappointing result, spanning our winless run to three games in the league, but is determined to find our confidence on the pitch once again.

Arriving at the home of our local rivals, we gave ourselves a mountain to climb after just seven minutes as Alessia Russo scored a quick-fire double and, while an own goal halved the deficit for us, the Gunners led 4-1 by the hour mark as Russo completed the hat-trick and Caitlin Foord was on target in the second period.

Our number nine made her 200th WSL appearance when she stepped off the bench and pulled one back on the evening, but that was enough to spark any late comeback as Stina Blackstenius made it 5-2 in stoppage time.

Despite a tough run of results in recent weeks, Bethany knows the quality that team possess – as shown with performances earlier in the campaign – and it’s just about finding that belief once again.

“Tough day,” she said, reflecting on the defeat to Arsenal. “A really tough couple of weeks, conceding 10 goals in two games is nowhere near our standards. It's how we can bring ourselves together as a group. Obviously, coming to the Emirates in front of a very in form side and giving away too many individual errors that ultimately cost us, giving ourselves a mountain to climb.

“We can say it's individual errors but, ultimately, we're a team and we're a team for a reason, so we have to make sure we get our arms around each other and try to give ourselves the confidence we know that where we can play some great football again.

“I felt like the last 20 minutes, especially, we really got in their face and we limited them to chances. I know Blackstenius scored in the final moments, but that was probably from our high risk in trying to push for a third goal.

“We showed that we could match them in areas. It's just how can we do that consistently from the off and for 90 minutes, and not just in spells where it's almost too big of a deficit to climb at that point.

“We really need to find the belief and confidence within ourselves because off the back of two defeats, two heavy defeats, we can't be sat here feeling sorry for ourselves. The fans don't pay to come and watch us feel sorry for ourselves. They come to watch us play good football. Hopefully what we're going to give them next week.”

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