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Manchester United are close to appointing Eva Olid as their new women’s manager. In the latest Man United news, the Spaniard is set to meet the squad this week as the club finalises her arrival at Old Trafford.
Path of Eva Olid to Old Trafford
Olid, 40, spent four years in charge of Hearts before leaving the Scottish club this summer. She guided the Edinburgh side to their first ever league title last season, finishing two points above Rangers. As reported by BBC, her appointment comes just a month before United begin their new WSL campaign. Olid also took Hearts to their first domestic cup final back in 2024, though the team lost out to Rangers on that occasion. She had signed a contract extension until 2026, but both sides agreed she would leave once the season ended.
Her record at Hearts shows steady progress across her time there. The club finished fourth in back to back seasons under her management before slipping to fifth the year after. Winning the league title last term marked a clear high point and likely played a big part in Man United’s decision to bring her in. Her appointment also continues a growing trend of WSL clubs looking to Scottish football for fresh coaching talent.
Eva Olid’s managerial record at Hearts, as per FOTMOB:
Matches Won Lost Draw
68 43 18 7
Marc Skinner’s time in charge
As reported by ESPN, Skinner leaves the role after five years in charge, ending his spell with United by mutual consent. He led United to their first ever major trophy when they won the Women’s FA Cup in 2024, beating Tottenham in the final at Wembley. Under his guidance, the team also reached the Champions League group stage for the first time. Despite these achievements, United finished as runners-up in three separate domestic cup finals during his tenure. Skinner had also raised concerns in recent months about a lack of investment in the squad, following a quiet summer of transfer activity. His departure leaves United needing to settle on a new manager quickly, with the WSL season now just weeks away.
The FA Cup win remains the standout achievement of his time at the club. It marked United’s first major trophy in the women’s game and a clear high point of his tenure. His exit now leaves the club searching for fresh direction heading into the new season.
Marc Skinner’s managerial record at Man United, as per FOTMOB:
Matches Won Lost Draw
166 102 38 26
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New direction for Manchester United women
United have shifted their transfer approach this year, choosing to focus on younger and more sustainable signings. Developing young talent was a key requirement when searching for Skinner’s successor. Manchester United’s men’s team competes in the Premier League, and the wider club is now hoping to bring similar long term stability to its women’s setup as well. This change in strategy suggests a shift toward patient squad building rather than short-term fixes.
Football supporters will be watching closely once the new season gets underway next month. As reported by ESPN, United are set to open their WSL campaign away at London City Lionesses, who themselves reached the WSL for the first time last season, on 4 September, giving Eva Olid very little time to settle in before her first competitive test. How quickly she can build understanding with the current squad may shape how the opening weeks of the season unfold.
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