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Manchester United prepares to appoint Eva Olid as head coach

11 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:21 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Manchester United prepares to appoint Eva Olid as head coach
Summary

Manchester United is set to name Eva Olid as their new head coach following the mutual termination of Marc Skinner's contract. The decision comes as the club aims to quickly fill the position ahead of the Women's Super League season starting next month. Olid, previously the manager of Hearts, led them to their first Scottish Women's Premier League title before departing at the end of last season. The club intends for the new coach to integrate more academy players into the first team. A first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday.

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Key Details
  • •Marc Skinner's contract was terminated after five years with Manchester United.
  • •Olid previously managed Hearts, winning the SWPL title.
  • •Manchester United starts its 2026-27 season on September 4.
  • •United aims to strengthen player development through its new coaching direction.
Latest Updates
  • 9:40 AMESPN Soccer — Why Man United swapped Skinner for Olid, and where they go from here
  • 4:16 AMYahoo Sports — Who is Eva Olid, why have Manchester United appointed her and what is she walking into?
  • 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — Man United Women appoint Eva Olid as new head coach after Marc Skinner exit
  • 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Manchester United name Eva Olid as new women’s coach
  • 2:27 PMBBC Sport — No WSL experience but who is new Man Utd boss Olid?
  • 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — No WSL experience but who is new Man Utd boss Olid?
  • 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Man Utd to name ex-Hearts boss Olid women's manager
  • 6:51 PMBBC Sport — Man Utd set to appoint ex-Hearts boss Olid as women's manager
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Manchester United’s women’s team are entering their latest new era. As The Athletic reported on Monday, Marc Skinner departed his position as head coach after mutual termination of the 43-year-old’s contract, ending the former Birmingham City and Orlando Pride head coach’s five-year tenure. On Tuesday, United confirmed the news reported by The Athletic on Monday that Eva Olid would be Skinner’s successor. The player leadership group learned of Olid’s appointment on Tuesday afternoon. Olid was in

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Manchester United are set to appoint former Hearts boss Eva Olid as their new head coach. The Athletic reported on Monday United and head coach Marc Skinner had mutually agreed to terminate his contract, bringing an end to his five-year tenure. The club had been working on appointing a new head coach quickly, with the new Women’s Super League season just one month away, and are expected to name Olid as Skinner’s successor, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. The team are set to

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Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of former Hearts boss Eva Olid as their new head coach The Athletic reported on Tuesday Olid was set be named Marc Skinner’s successor, with the team due to have their first meeting with her on Wednesday. United confirmed her appointment on Wednesday on a contract through to 2028, with […]

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