Skinner signs new contract with United Women

Since his appointment in 2021, Skinner has led United to the club’s first major honour in women’s football with the 2024 FA Cup, after finishing runners-up the prior season. His team also achieved a second-placed finish in the 2022-23 Women’s Super League, securing a place in the UEFA Women’s Champions League for the first time.

Skinner is currently overseeing another strong season with the team placed third in the WSL, with the best defensive record in the league, and an FA Cup semi-final to come. In 119 games as head coach, he has a win ratio of almost 65 per cent.

Marc Skinner said: “It has been an absolute privilege to serve as head coach for this fantastic football club for the past four years, and I am delighted to be extending my time in the role for at least a further two years.

“We are building a young, hungry team with the aim of challenging consistently for further trophies. There is still more hard work ahead, including this season, but the players and staff have already shown their determination to succeed, and I am looking forward to us taking the next steps in our journey together."

Jason Wilcox, Manchester United Technical Director, said: “Marc’s record since taking charge speaks for itself, having delivered our first major women’s silverware and firmly established us among the leading teams in the WSL. After a major overhaul last summer, we have an exciting, developing squad ready to compete for further success, and we are convinced that Marc is the right coach to lead that process.”

Collette Roche, Manchester United Chief Operating Officer, said: “Building a successful and popular women’s team is an important part of our wider, football-first strategy for the club. We appreciate the contribution that Marc has already made towards that goal, and we are delighted that he will continue to play a key role in the drive to put Manchester United at the forefront of growth in the women’s game.”