Skinner departs Manchester United Women after five years
Marc Skinner left his role as head coach of Manchester United Women by mutual consent after five years in charge, during a period marked by the club's first major trophy but inconsistent league finishes.
Marc Skinner has left his position as head coach of Manchester United Women by mutual consent after five years in charge, per ESPN's reporting. Skinner departed with one year remaining on his contract, which he had renewed in 2024.
During his tenure, Skinner oversaw a period of mixed results. Manchester United won the FA Cup in 2024, marking their inaugural major trophy in the top flight. However, that same season the club finished fifth in the Women's Super League, their lowest ever league position. Skinner retained his job after the fifth-place finish and was retained for the following campaign.
Last season, Manchester United reached their first League Cup final, losing 2-0 to Chelsea, according to ESPN. The club also competed in the UEFA Women's Champions League for the first time, reaching the quarterfinals. Despite that European progress, the club finished fourth in the league, missing out on Champions League qualification for the following season.
In his final statement, per ESPN's reporting, Skinner lamented the club for not doing enough to ensure the team could compete across Europe and domestically. During the recent transfer window, Manchester United brought in defender Andrea Medina and goalkeeper Janina Leitzig from Leicester. The club also saw departures: forward Melvine Malard left to Chelsea, while Millie Turner and Lisa Naalsund both departed to Newcastle.
United has just over a month before the Women's Super League resumes, with their first game coming away against London City Lionesses.
Marc Skinner departed as Manchester United Women head coach by mutual consent after five years, with one year remaining on his contract after signing a new deal in 2024.
Skinner's departure leaves Manchester United Women without a head coach as the league season approaches. The club's next move in naming his successor and addressing the squad investment concerns he raised will signal the direction of the club's near-term ambitions.
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