BBC Women's Football Weekly

What the report says

BBC Sport Football’s Women’s Football Weekly episode, published on Radio 5 Live on 28 August 2026, focuses on Tottenham Hotspur’s women’s team and the club’s ambitious summer recruitment. Presenter Ben Haines visited Hotspur Way as Spurs continue a media-day tour, with the discussion centred on how the club’s transfer activity has raised expectations around their WSL prospects.

Head coach Martin Ho talks about Tottenham being viewed as genuine contenders and also touches on personal routines he uses to switch off away from football. The episode includes interviews with two of the club’s new arrivals, Vic Pelova and Kirsty Hanson. Pelova reflects on moving across North London, the squad’s pre-season camp in Spain and her efforts to regain top form. Hanson, who is described as one of last season’s most prolific WSL scorers, explains what attracted her to Tottenham’s style and how she hopes to build on her recent output.

The programme also features Norwegian newcomers Tinka Tandberg and Signe Gaupset, who speak about their partnership, the attention around Spurs and the bond with supporters. More broadly, the episode suggests Tottenham are trying to turn recruitment momentum into a stronger challenge in the Women’s Super League, while giving listeners a closer look at the personalities behind the signings.