Manchester United are set to appoint former Hearts manager Eva Olid as the head coach of their women’s team, replacing current manager Marc Skinner, according to BBC Sport. The move signals a new direction for the club’s women’s squad as it seeks to rebuild and improve its competitive standing.
Olid, who led Hearts Women from 2015 to 2022, will take charge of United Women beginning in the coming season. The appointment was reported by BBC Sport and confirmed by the Guardian, which noted the club’s intent to strengthen the coaching setup after a period of transitional management. While a formal announcement has yet to be made, the club’s decision aligns with its broader strategy to bolster the women’s program and achieve greater success on the pitch.
The change follows Manchester United’s recent restructuring of its women’s staff, reflecting the club’s ambition to compete at the highest levels of English and European women's football. Bringing in an experienced manager like Olid is viewed as a step toward achieving those goals.