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Manchester United Women hire Eva Olid after Skinner leaves

8/5/2026

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Manchester United Women will name Eva Olid as head coach after Marc Skinner left by mutual consent.
Olid guided Hearts to the Scottish Women’s Premier League title and the 2024 Scottish Cup final.
Skinner quit because he was frustrated with United’s transfer strategy, prompting club to call spending unsustainable and focus on youth.
United finished fourth in the WSL and will open season away at London City Lionesses on 4 September.

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Manchester United Women will name Eva Olid as head coach after Marc Skinner left by mutual consent.
Olid guided Hearts to the Scottish Women’s Premier League title and the 2024 Scottish Cup final.
Skinner quit because he was frustrated with United’s transfer strategy, prompting club to call spending unsustainable and focus on youth.
United finished fourth in the WSL and will open season away at London City Lionesses on 4 September.