Ho expects response from 'uncharacteristic' Spurs
[Getty Images] Manager Martin Ho says Tottenham's performance in their defeat by Everton was "uncharacteristic" and he expects a response against Manchester City. Spurs fell to a 2-1 defeat by Everton on Sunday - just their sixth loss of the season - meaning they sit three points adrift of the Women's Super League's top four. Asked if he expects a reaction from his players, Ho said: "I hope so.
We should get a response. It's uncharacteristic of ourselves to be the way we were. "You can have those games in football and have an off day.
We can't have too many of them but I don't think we have. "It's about making sure we go into this game [against Manchester City] with confidence and belief so we can put it right. " Tottenham face league leaders City on Saturday (12:00 GMT) with the hosts recording an emphatic 5-1 win when they last met in September.
City are seven points clear at the top of the table and Ho believes that is largely down to the "flexibility and freedom" manager Andree Jeglertz has instilled. "They are so much more dynamic and versatile tactically. If you look at their goalscorers, they have had eight or nine different ones this season," said Ho.
"Their goals are coming from an array of areas on the pitch and they have a very dangerous frontline. The midfield backs it up and depth in the squad supports it. "But it's more about their tactical flexibility and the freedom in their play.