Toone expresses gratitude to Skinner after Manchester United departure
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:43 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Ella Toone, midfielder for Manchester United, expressed her gratitude to former manager Marc Skinner following his departure on August 1. Skinner's five-year tenure included leading the team to the Champions League knockout stage and winning the 2024 Women's FA Cup, though they finished fourth in the WSL last season. Toone highlighted the personal support she received from Skinner during a challenging time, specifically regarding her father's passing in September 2024. After Skinner's exit, United is set to appoint a new manager soon, as the start of the 2026-27 WSL season approaches.
- •Skinner left Manchester United by mutual consent after five years in charge.
- •Toone praised Skinner for his support during personal difficulties.
- •United aims to hire a new manager before the upcoming WSL season.
- •The team is experiencing player departures and questions about investment in women's football.
- 1:43 PMBBC Sport — Toone grateful to Skinner after his Man Utd departure
- 1:32 PMYahoo Sports — Toone grateful to Skinner after his Man Utd departure
"Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone says she will always be "grateful" to former manager Marc Skinner after he helped her through the death of her father.
"Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone says she will always be "grateful" to former manager Marc Skinner after he helped her through the death of her father.
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External links- BBC SportAug 4, 2026, 1:43 PMToone grateful to Skinner after his Man Utd departure
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone says she will always be "grateful" to former manager Marc Skinner after he helped her through the death of her father.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 1:32 PMToone grateful to Skinner after his Man Utd departure
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone says she will always be "grateful" to former manager Marc Skinner after he helped her through the death of her father.
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