Brisbane Road is set for a battle for consistency on Sunday as Tottenham host London rivals West Ham in the final round of WSL fixtures before the winter break.
Spurs manager Rehanne Skinner found herself bemoaning her side’s listless approach as league stragglers Reading pulled out an obdurate but deserved win last weekend after Amy Turner’s own goal before the quarter-hour mark.
Incidentally, the Spurs boss’ grievances did not exist in a vacuum as just 200 miles north, West Ham manager Paul Konchesky rueing his side’s lethargic start as Liverpool’s early two goals proved decisive.