Villas-Boas turns to countryman Martins as new Tottenham boss begins work on coaching team



Tottenham have appointed Luis Martins as their new first team coach.

Martins has previously worked at Sporting Lisbon, where he oversaw the Under 17 and Under 19 sides and was also the club's assistant coach in 2004-05, and Braga.

Centre of attention: The Spurs team report back to training on Monday

All smiles: AVB is taking charge of his first training session at Tottenham

Last year he travelled to Saudi Arabia to work with the national and Olympic teams.



A short statement on Tottenham's official website said: 'The club is delighted to announce the appointment of Luis Martins as first team coach.'

Martins will work beneath new Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas, who has yet to recruit his No 2.