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Experienced defender Amy joined us in July, 2022 from Orlando Pride, and went on to make 53 appearances in all competitions for us, scoring twice, and also started in the final at Wembley Stadium. The Club sends love and strength to Amy and her family, both in their personal journey over the past two years, and for the future.

Although Luana has been sidelined with injury this term, she played a key role in her two seasons prior, notably in 2023/24 campaign, where the Switzerland international started in the FA Cup final in May, 2024. She departs having made 30 appearances in all competitions, scoring once against Charlton Athletic.

Australia international Charli joined us in January, 2024, and was part of the squad that reached our first-ever Women’s FA Cup final in May of that year. The fullback has since made 35 appearances in total for us, scoring once against Southampton in the Women's League Cup.

Defender Josefine departs after two seasons in north London, having joined us in the winter of 2024. She has made 19 appearances in Lilywhite, her versatility has seen her feature across the backline and in midfield.

Tottenham Hotspur Women's Managing Director, Andy Rogers, said: "Amy, Luana, Charli and Josefine have each provided a fantastic service to Tottenham Hotspur, they have been valued members of our group. We thank them for their contributions to the Club and wish them the best for the future."

As previously announced, Kit Graham will also depart the club this summer at the conclusion of her contract.

From our Under-19s squad, we can confirm the departures of Grace Breen, Beatrice Cunnison, Blue Bartlett-Antwi, Kendra Brown, Cruz Fuller-Fagan, Faye Fields-Davis and Ruby Gaitely this summer.

We thank Grace, Beatrice, Blue, Kendra, Cruz, Faye, Ruby and their families for their hard work and dedication to our Academy and wish them well for the future.

A product of our Academy system, 19-year-old James recently made his first team debut when he stepped off the bench in our 1-1 Premier League draw with Liverpool.

Having initially come through the club’s Global Football Development programme, with his talent first identified during local after-school sessions, the Welwyn Garden City-born defender made good progress in our Academy before going full-time as a scholar in 2022.

Part of our Under-17 Premier League Cup-winning squad in 2022/23, he signed his first professional contract during the following campaign before establishing himself in our Under-21 side in 2025. This season, he has captained us at that level on several occasions while also starring in our Under-19 UEFA Youth League team, scoring four goals in six league stage matches.

A former England Under-16 international, James first appeared on the bench for our first team in a Carabao Cup tie at Newcastle United in October last year and has so far been named in our senior squad on 13 occasions, including his memorable debut at Anfield in March.

Congratulations, James!

After 331 days full of mental and physical resilience, the ups and downs in her rehabilitation and the emotional support of everyone around her, Ella Morris made her comeback from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in our FA Cup clash with Chelsea recently.

But this journey started on 13 May, 2025, when the young full-back received ‘one of the greatest honours’ in football and a moment she has dreamed about as a kid.

Impressing in the back end of the 2024/25 campaign, where she overcame a number of injury setbacks to be named our Junior Supporters’ Player of the Year, her excellent performances were recognised outside of the Club, particularly by Sarina Weigman, as she earned a maiden call-up to the England senior squad.

Arriving at St George’s Park for the first time as a Lioness, that special moment for Ella would quickly turn to devastation as, in her second training session with the national team, Ella suffered her ACL injury which, unsurprisingly, was difficult to digest at the time.

“It was devastating - that's the only word I can use,” she told us, opening up the moment when she suffered her injury in an exclusive interview in the matchday programme at the weekend. “I felt I'd built myself back up to the top level [towads the end of last season] and then received the greatest honour of getting a call up for your country - something that was all I ever dreamed about as a kid. But, then two days in with England, instantly I knew it had gone.

“I had a lot of thoughts, like, ‘why me? I do everything right, why does it have to be me?’ It was super tough, but something that helped me massively that doesn't get talked about much is that actually I went to therapy.

“I'm someone that struggles to talk to people who I'm close to about how I'm feeling if I'm struggling, because I never want to put the burden on them. So, having someone external that I could talk to and release all that to was massively beneficial, and it really helped me get back on track with my emotions, so that really worked for me.”

However, after feeling the disappointment of suffering her second ACL injury in her career, Ella was quickly back in the recovery mindset with the determination to work through her rehabilitation.

And, 10 months after suffering her injury with the Lionesses, she was back on the pitch in Lilywhite when she came on for the final 20 minutes of our FA Cup quarter-final clash at Chelsea earlier this month.

“Obviously I felt really proud and excited when Martin [Ho] originally told me to come on,” she explained. “During the game, my mindset wasn't thinking I haven't played a game in a long time or I'm just coming back so what's going to happen, it was actually just that I'm playing a game of football, which actually felt really nice.

“It was weird for me because it actually felt underwhelming in the end. You've had that goal set in your head for months - or years for some other people - so actually, afterwards, I was a bit like, ‘oh, that's it done now’, for something that's been my focus for so long.”

The road to recovery can be a lonely place, especially for such a long-term injury, working in the gym seeing all her team-mates out on the grass or watching games from the stands at Brisbane Road and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

But, despite not being involved in the action on the pitch, Ella continued to feel the support of her team-mates in her rehab process, particularly from someone who knew exactly what she was going through.

“They were brilliant,” she added. “A special shout out to Kit [Graham] because she had done her ACL for a second time as well and she was coming to the end stage of her rehab just as I had got injured, so to see her hard work and see how much she'd come through was really inspiring at the time.

“When I got injured myself, she was actually one of the first people I called. Since Kit has gone out on loan for the second half of the season, Jess [Naz] and Maite [Oroz] have done their ACLs this season so, I’ve tried to take on that role that Kit was for me to try to help them as well.”

Outside of her rehab at Hotspur Way, Ella also wanted to use her spare time to give something back to the local community with regular visits to the All Dogs Matter shelter with Bethany England and played her part in foundation visits.

“Being around Bethany, especially, is so inspiring, seeing how passionate she is about her work in the community,” she explained. “It's inspired me to see that there's a lot of stuff that I can do to help other people in and around me.

“It's something that I'd like to get involved in more and something that I think, as players, is such an important thing that we can do to inspire our community.”

Kick-off at Villa Park is set for 7pm, with gates opening at 5.30pm.

The hosts have provided the following comprehensive guidance here which is specifically designed for away supporters.

Supporters are also reminded that the best way to receive matchday information - including real-time travel updates and advice – is by following the Spurs Matchday Info channel on WhatsApp. Simply click here or search for ‘Spurs Matchday Info’ in your WhatsApp Updates section. Aston Villa themselves also recommend following @WMPVillaFC on X as they will provide live local transport and travel information on matchday.

Getting to Villa Park

If travelling by train, away fans are advised to travel to Witton, which is the nearest station to the away end. In addition to regular services from Birmingham New Street, Witton station offers park & ride possibilities north of Villa Park on the Walsall line.

For full timetable information, please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.networkwestmidlands.com and check before you travel.

For travel to and from Birmingham city centre, an express city centre shuttle bus connects to Villa Park on matchdays. The pick-up point in Birmingham city centre is at Dudley Street, close to Birmingham New Street station. The shuttle buses can be used by home and away fans. A return ticket for the shuttle bus is £5 and single tickets will be available for £3. A discounted group return ticket is also available for £15.

Those driving should note that there is a Traffic Exclusion Zone (TEZ) around Villa Park on a matchday from two hours prior to kick-off and for 30-60 minutes after the final whistle, which will affect Witton Lane and Trinity Road.

Enforced residents’ parking zones are also in operation on matchdays. Fans should avoid parking in residential areas as this will incur a fine and should instead use official car parks. Please note that delays when exiting these car parks post-match are likely.

Alternative car parking options are available to book in advance here.

Entering the stadium

Away supporters will be located within the northeast corner of the Doug Ellis Stand. The allocation is split into two areas with upper tier and lower tier tickets available. If seated within the Doug Ellis Upper, which is accessed by 64 steps, please use turnstiles P87-P89. Due to the size of the concourse, please note that alcohol will not be served in the upper tier.

Fans should also note that major construction works are currently taking place around the north stand car park, Club shop and FanZone area.

Bag Policy

Only bags of A4 size or smaller will be permitted into Villa Park and all bags will be examined by a steward. There are no bag storage facilities at the stadium and so supporters are encouraged to leave bags at home where possible.

Accessibility

An access guide for disabled supporters can be found here.

Wheelchair spaces are found in Block Q of the Doug Ellis Stand. Supporters with tickets within the accessible area should access the stadium via Gate 28, which is located next to the visitors’ ticket office and general admission turnstiles.

As these positions are pitchside, please note that there is little cover from inclement weather. Waterproof ponchos can be provided, subject to availability, and supporters are advised to check the weather forecast before travelling and plan accordingly.

Ambulant disabled supporters will be located in the front rows of Block Q of the Doug Ellis Stand and will need to be comfortable managing eight steps to reach the front row from the concourse area. Lifts via the accessible entrance are available if step-free access is required.

There are three accessible toilets in the Doug Ellis Lower. Any supporters without their own RADAR key to access these will be able to request assistance from a steward.

Disabled Supporter Assistants will be present in accessible viewing areas along with Tottenham Hotspur Access Stewards should any support be required.

Visiting supporters' pub

The Club has been advised that the dedicated pub for away supporters is The Tennis Court which is located on Walsall Road and is a 35-minute walk from the ground. Alternatively, fans are advised to utilise the venues within the city centre, as many pubs closer to the ground will not welcome away supporters.

Ticket Office

Anyone needing ticket assistance on matchday should go, with ID, to the Visitors’ Ticket Office on Witton Lane opposite the away coach park. This closes shortly after kick-off.

Refreshments

Concourse catering facilities are available within the stadium. Please note that alcohol will only be served within the Lower Doug Ellis Stand where no transfer is permitted to the Doug Ellis Upper.

Supporters are reminded that Villa Park is a cashless stadium.

Programmes

The official matchday programme is priced at £4 and is for sale at official programme kiosks located on Witton Lane. Please note that due to limited facilities, programmes are often not for sale inside the Away section concourses.

Flags and banners

Flags and banners are permitted in the visitors’ section but must be approved in advance by emailing supporters@avfc.co.uk.

Supporters are also reminded of the Club’s own Flags and Banners Policy which is in effect at away matches.

Reporting anti-social behaviour

If you witness discriminatory or anti-social behaviour at this match, please report it to the police or a steward. You can also text REPORT to 60060 with the details of the incident you have witnessed.

Spurs Respects

We are proud of our superb and loyal support at home and away.

We recognise that most supporters want to watch a football match and not listen to abusive or indecent language from the stands. Discriminatory or violent behaviour, including racist, homophobic, sexist or anti-disability shouting, chanting or actions, is unacceptable.

The Club reserves the right to indefinitely ban supporters found guilty of using discriminatory language or violent behaviour.

Unauthorised use of tickets

Supporters are reminded that the unauthorised reselling or passing on of tickets is strictly prohibited. In line with the Club's Sanctions & Banning Policy, supporters found to have purchased tickets and subsequently sold or passed them on to other supporters, or offered for sale, will be subject to sanctions.

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Joining the Club in the summer of 2019, ahead of our very first season in the Women’s Super League, Kit became an integral part in solidifying our status in England’s top flight throughout the years while also helping us reach our first-ever FA Cup final in 2024.

Showed plenty of determination and spirit to comeback from two anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in her time in Lilywhite, she went on to make 91 appearances in total for us, scoring 11 goals in total.

Now as she prepares to wave an emotional goodbye in the summer, Kit left a message for Spurs fans on her official instagram channel, expressing her thanks to all associated with the Club for their love and support over the years.

Kit's message to supporters

“After seven years at Spurs, it's my time to say goodbye.

“I want to start off by thanking every single person that made my time here as amazing as it was. Players, staff and of course the fans.

“I have incredible memories of playing for the badge and I always tried to show the best version of myself both on and off the pitch.

“Unfortunately, a couple of long-term injuries kept me out for long spells, but I always worked hard to get back out on the pitch doing what I loved, whilst at the same time, trying to be the best possible teammate off the pitch.

“No matter what, I always felt completely supported and motivated to get back playing. Which is something that I am now looking forward to as I step into my next chapter.

“The growth of the club since I joined in 2019 has been incredible and it definitely wouldn't have been possible without you fans. You help us through the dark times and lift us in moments when we need you the most. The impact you have drives us players more than you know. And I know the team will continue to evolve and make you all proud!

“Thank you all for everything. I will always support you and I wish you nothing but continued success.”

Up until that point, the club had lifted two FA Cups in 1901 and 1921 – making history as the only non-league side to do so 125 years ago yesterday – and Rowe had guided us back into Division One after a 15-year absence after storming the Division Two title the season prior.

Rowe, born in Tottenham in 1906, had made 201 appearances in Lilywhite between 1929-39 yet his return to the club as manager in 1948/49 would be one of the most significant premierships in our history.

A highly-regarded coach, heavily influenced by his time in Hungary, he implemented an eye-catching style of play which became known as ‘Push and Run’ and his visionary methods would shape both Spurs and English football history with Bill Nicholson and Alf Ramsey both part of the title-winning squad.

Spurs to his core, Rowe would etch his name into Spurs folklore on this day 75 years ago when his side clinched the league trophy with a 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday at White Hart Lane.

Reflecting upon the honour of guiding his boyhood team to English football’s top prize for the very first time – and doing so with a panache and style that was more than just the winning – here’s Rowe in his own words on our maiden football league championship success.

“The winning of a Football League Championship, whatever the class of the competition, is always a matter for celebration and congratulation. But when a club wins championship honours in successive seasons, one really feels entitled to enjoy the occasion to the full. Now that my club, Tottenham Hotspur, have in seasons 1949-50 and 1950-51 won the Championships of Division Two and One of the Football League – and the competition is regarded by many of soccer’s best advised administrators as the premier League in world football - we at Tottenham feel very proud of our team and proud of the players who so brilliantly earned these signal honours.

“In its long and honoured history, Tottenham had never until season 1950-51 won the Division One Championship trophy. Now, with this success achieved, a further page of club history has been written, and how happy a page it is!

“It has been said of our team too, that in gaining this trophy, the honour was not only in the winning but also in the manner and style of our winning, and of our play. We certainly have been well-received and applauded by the spectators at every ground we have visited.

“As manager of the club, I have the privilege and pleasure of being closely connected with as grand a bunch of good players, who are also good fellows, as I have ever known. I sincerely congratulate them and thank them for their good football, good fellowship and honest endeavour. Their efforts have allowed me a pleasure and honour that I never knew as a player, and I humbly share with them the joy of the 1951 Championship, one of our club’s greatest triumphs and one that will live through the years.”

Completing a move to north London in the summer of 2019, being part of our first-ever squad in the Women’s Super League, Kit went on to make 91 appearances, scoring 11 goals, for us in all competitions during her six-and-a-half years at the club.

Having spent 14 years at Charlton Athletic, helping them to promotion to the second tier, the forward at the time, before being transitioned into a midfielder during her years at Spurs, embarked on a new journey in her career to become a Lilywhite and compete in the WSL for the first time.

A reliable performer in the early years of our time in England’s top flight, the 30-year-old unfortunately suffered two anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries that saw her miss significant time out in those periods but showed determination and spirit to come back on both occasions.

She etched her name into the club’s history books, becoming the first Women’s player to score at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September, 2021, while she was also part of our historic run in the Women’s FA Cup in 2024, where we reached the final for the first time in our history.

As her journey in Lilywhite is set to come to an end upon the expiry of her contract this summer, check out some of Kit’s Spurs memories…

Watch | The best of Kit Graham

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