The news has been awfully quiet on the Spurs Women front lately, but here’s some good news — Tottenham Hotspur announced today that head coach Robert Vilahamn has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club through 2027!
We are delighted to announce that Head Coach Robert Vilahamn has signed a new contract with the Club that will run until 2027
— Tottenham Hotspur Women (@SpursWomen) July 23, 2024
Robert had this to say in comments posted on Spurs’ website:
“To sign a new contract with the Club feels amazing. My first contract here and moving to London was a big thing but now I have been here, met people at the Club, I feel the potential is a good match. I just want to stay and keep working to make sure this team are taking the steps to the top.
“As a new coach in this country, I needed results so people would buy into what I was saying so it was really nice to see that we played good football, scored some beautiful goals but, once again, it’s just the beginning. We started our time getting to know each other so these years to come are going to show how we take this team to the top.
“The talent in the group and the staff is already there, we just need to make sure we find the right level in the squad, develop the one we have while adding a few extra players… we will take it step by step here.”
Vilahamn was appointed last summer on an initial two-year contract, so this is a substantial vote of confidence in him and his abilities to improve Spurs Women. And he already has done wonders. Spurs were nearly relegated after the 2022-23 season, escaping by the skin of their teeth in a campaign that saw previous head coach Rehanne Skinner (now at West Ham) sacked. Good ol’ “Bob Goddamn” revitalized the team, emphasizing the acquisition of young, up and coming players like Grace Clinton, Celin Bizet, and Charly Grant. Spurs ended the season in sixth, four behind Manchester United, but had some incredible moments along the way including a first-ever win over arch-rivals Arsenal, and a trip to the finals of the FA Cup.
Yesterday, the WSL released its schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Tottenham open the season at home against Crystal Palace on September 21, followed by an away trip to Aston Villa. Fixtures to be held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (as opposed to Brisbane Road) have not been announced, but I think you can count on at the very least the home North London Derby in November to be there, plus the home match vs. Chelsea in May.
The incomings have been quiet lately, but the murmurs are that there are more transfers on the way, and we’ll bring you that news when it happens. In the meantime, get ready for another exciting season, hopefully with additional improvement from Spurs Women under Bob!
Na-na na-na na-na na-na na na / Robert Vilahamn, Vilahamn / Robert Vilahamn!