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Manchester United prepares to appoint Eva Olid as head coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:46 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 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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•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.

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4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United set to name Eva Olid as new head coach

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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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