Marc Skinner leaves role as Manchester United Women head coach

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Marc Skinner leaves role as Manchester United Women head coach
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Marc Skinner has departed from his position as head coach of Manchester United Women after five years. During his tenure, Skinner guided the team to significant achievements, including reaching four cup finals and winning their first major trophy in the 2024 FA Cup. Last season, United placed fourth in the Women's Super League and reached the Champions League quarter-finals, falling short of European qualification. A statement from the club thanked Skinner for his contributions and professionalism. Manchester United Women will open their season against London City Lionesses on September 4, facing a challenging schedule in their first three matches, which also includes Chelsea and Arsenal.

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  • •Skinner signed a new two-year contract last summer.
  • •He achieved four cup final appearances, winning the FA Cup in 2024.
  • •United finished fourth in the WSL last season, missing European spots.
  • •The team's first match of the new season is on September 4.
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  • 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester United announce departure of head coach Skinner
  • 8:12 AMYahoo Sports — Man Utd boss Skinner steps down before WSL season
  • 8:05 AMBBC Sport — Man Utd boss Skinner steps down before WSL season
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United were fourth in WSL last season, missing Europe ‘Marc leaves having made a significant contribution’ The Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner has left the club by mutual consent after five years with the club. “Marc leaves having made a significant contribution to the continued progress of Manchester United Women,” read a club statement. “The club places on record its sincere thanks for his professionalism, commitment and dedication throughout his time at United, and wishes him every success in the future.” More details soon … Continue reading...

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On the final Monday of July, Ameesh Manek walked into Manchester United Women’s training complex. The director of football operations stood before first-team players and staff and delivered the club’s plan for the upcoming season: United would be following a “sustainable long-term” investment model. There would be a return to the DNA of bringing through academy products, placing trust in youth and playing “exciting” football. It was also said that two more signings would arrive before the new se

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Manchester United and Marc Skinner have agreed to mutually terminate the 43-year-old’s contract as head coach of the women’s team. Sources close to the situation, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, said Skinner had offered his resignation before reaching an agreement with the club. Skinner has been in the role since the summer of 2021 and signed a two-year contract extension last summer, with a one-year option, which had been due to run until at least 2027. But the

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