The THFC Women's Team Thread

[CantSmileWithoutYou]

Unless he's up for managing the women's team.

 

[taidgh]

Unless he's up for managing the women's team.

Hadn't thought of that! What a coup that would be!

 

[Bobbins]

Imagine convincing Nagelsmann to become manager and on day one when he turns up he realised he’s managing the women’s team

 

[Marty]

Am I right in saying they confirmed survival with that win? At least they didn't mess that up.

Heard a rumour from Norway saying at least one WSL club has been in contact with Olli Harder about a manager's job. Harder just left Brann in Bergen after winning the title last season but they've had a horrible start to this season. Hope we don't go for him, I've met him a couple of times and he just seems so downbeat about everything, real dour character.

I guess any ITK about the women's team is extremely hard to come by, can't remember ever hearing leaks from that side of our operations?

 

[Bluto Blutarsky]

Not specifically Spurs - but slightly misleading headline from BBC:

WSL: Build-up as title and relegation to be decided on final day


While technically true - it suggests a level of suspense that does not really exist.

1st place Chelsea play at last place Reading. Reading have 0% chance of winning that match.

If Chelsea win, they are the title winners, and Reading are relegated. Even a draw sees the same result, unless Man United beat Liverpool by 6 goals.

 

[Marty]

Not specifically Spurs - but slightly misleading headline from BBC:

WSL: Build-up as title and relegation to be decided on final day


While technically true - it suggests a level of suspense that does not really exist.

1st place Chelsea play at last place Reading. Reading have 0% chance of winning that match.

If Chelsea win, they are the title winners, and Reading are relegated. Even a draw sees the same result, unless Man United beat Liverpool by 6 goals.

Yeah when even Spurs can beat Reading 4-1 Chelsea are more likely to hit double figures than to lose that. Even if the games at Reading.

 

[Saoirse]

Bethany England is going to the World Cup!!! So well deserved

 

[White Hart Jane]

Long-time lurker here - thought I'd jump in on this thread. With all the heat (and not much light) surrounding the search for the men's team manager, it's made me wonder what on earth is going on with the appointment of a permanent manager for the women's team. I'm also quite curious about how the structure works - does the women's team manager report in to the DoF or is it all quite separate? And what's the scouting set-up? Anyone know? I saw some of the players were released yesterday at the end of their contracts, so someone is making some decisions.

I've been following the women's team a bit more this year, and we have ourselves a star in Beth England. It feels to me that with a bit of investment in the team (the amount would be peanuts relative to the money involved in the men's team) we could kick on a bit this year. But we need a manager!

 

[muppetman]

Long-time lurker here - thought I'd jump in on this thread. With all the heat (and not much light) surrounding the search for the men's team manager, it's made me wonder what on earth is going on with the appointment of a permanent manager for the women's team. I'm also quite curious about how the structure works - does the women's team manager report in to the DoF or is it all quite separate? And what's the scouting set-up? Anyone know? I saw some of the players were released yesterday at the end of their contracts, so someone is making some decisions.

I've been following the women's team a bit more this year, and we have ourselves a star in Beth England. It feels to me that with a bit of investment in the team (the amount would be peanuts relative to the money involved in the men's team) we could kick on a bit this year. But we need a manager!

Don't lurk - get involved!

Totally agree with what you're saying about Beth - glad to see she's got the call up for the WC. As for the manager situation, it's like most things at Spurs at the moment - a total mystery as there is no communication whatsoever.

 

[Saoirse]

Long-time lurker here - thought I'd jump in on this thread. With all the heat (and not much light) surrounding the search for the men's team manager, it's made me wonder what on earth is going on with the appointment of a permanent manager for the women's team. I'm also quite curious about how the structure works - does the women's team manager report in to the DoF or is it all quite separate? And what's the scouting set-up? Anyone know? I saw some of the players were released yesterday at the end of their contracts, so someone is making some decisions.

I've been following the women's team a bit more this year, and we have ourselves a star in Beth England. It feels to me that with a bit of investment in the team (the amount would be peanuts relative to the money involved in the men's team) we could kick on a bit this year. But we need a manager!

The suspicion is that Scott Munn is probably taking responsibility for the transfers and the manager search - he's been heavily involved in women's football before, particularly at Melbourne where he transformed the side.

 

[White Hart Jane]

The suspicion is that Scott Munn is probably taking responsibility for the transfers and the manager search - he's been heavily involved in women's football before, particularly at Melbourne where he transformed the side.

That sounds as though it could be quite positive!

 

[bombarda]

Very quiet around this job, isn't it. I thought they might just give it to Vicky Jepson full time, but assume that would have been announced already if that were the case.

 

[White Hart Jane]

Very quiet around this job, isn't it. I thought they might just give it to Vicky Jepson full time, but assume that would have been announced already if that were the case.

Extremely quiet. I saw an article on the BBC a few days ago about WSL transfers generally - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65822840 - and part way down it said "Tottenham are also in talks with several candidates for their managerial position, including interim boss Vicky Jepson, who helped them survive relegation and is highly regarded at the club." But that's it! It's annoying as the bigger clubs are already getting on with transfers!

 

[razor1981]

 

[superted4]

Still no new manager. i'm sure I read somewhere that Scott Munn was instrumental in growing one of the women's team down under. Think if there due back in the next few weeks for pre-season something has to be done sharpish, or another relegation battle will be ahead

 

[muppetman]

Still no new manager. i'm sure I read somewhere that Scott Munn was instrumental in growing one of the women's team down under. Think if there due back in the next few weeks for pre-season something has to be done sharpish, or another relegation battle will be ahead

I wonder if there is just too much to do at the moment and therefore this has dropped down the priority list. (I'm not suggesting it would be right to do so, just wondering aloud).

Men's team signings (in and out), new DoF, Academy lead leaving and so on.

 

[nidge]

I wonder if there is just too much to do at the moment and therefore this has dropped down the priority list. (I'm not suggesting it would be right to do so, just wondering aloud).

Men's team signings (in and out), new DoF, Academy lead leaving and so on.

I thought Donna-Marie Cullen was in charge of all things with regards to the woman's team?

 

[bombarda]

Still no new manager. i'm sure I read somewhere that Scott Munn was instrumental in growing one of the women's team down under. Think if there due back in the next few weeks for pre-season something has to be done sharpish, or another relegation battle will be ahead

Assume pre-season doesn’t start until after the World Cup, but there is a bit more time here than there was with the men’s. Would still be nice for some news though.

 

[White Hart Jane]

I wonder if there is just too much to do at the moment and therefore this has dropped down the priority list. (I'm not suggesting it would be right to do so, just wondering aloud).

Men's team signings (in and out), new DoF, Academy lead leaving and so on.

I noticed on one of the club news releases last week (www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2023/june/club-to-host-laureus-sport-for-good-global-summit-2023/) that one of the names mentioned was "Andy Rogers, Managing Director, Tottenham Hotspur Women" . I had a nose on Linkedin and he was appointed in March and was formerly our Head of Global Football Development. No idea what the role entails but hopefully it means that there will be a bit more attention paid to the women's' team this year.
Also in the last Q & A that Ally Gold did (also last week) he said "I'm told the club are making good progress towards appointing a new women's team head coach so we'll see what that brings."

But all as clear as mud really.

 

[muppetman]

I noticed on one of the club news releases last week (www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2023/june/club-to-host-laureus-sport-for-good-global-summit-2023/) that one of the names mentioned was "Andy Rogers, Managing Director, Tottenham Hotspur Women" . I had a nose on Linkedin and he was appointed in March and was formerly our Head of Global Football Development. No idea what the role entails but hopefully it means that there will be a bit more attention paid to the women's' team this year.
Also in the last Q & A that Ally Gold did (also last week) he said "I'm told the club are making good progress towards appointing a new women's team head coach so we'll see what that brings."

But all as clear as mud really.

Yeah, I'm not generally one for bashing the club but this is pretty poor from the club. Communicate what the plan is and show that the women's team is important - we shouldn't be trawling Ally Gold's comms to find out what is happening.