Man Utd women's manager Skinner signs new contract

Manchester United women's manager Marc Skinner has signed a new two-year contract.

The 42-year-old, whose current deal was due to expire at the end of this season, took over in 2021 and led United to their first major honour by winning the FA Cup last year.

They are third in the Women's Super League (WSL) and face Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals on 13 April.

"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," said Skinner, whose contract has the option of a further year.

"We are building a young, hungry team with the aim of challenging consistently for further trophies.

"There is still more hard work ahead 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."

Skinner, who has managed Birmingham City and Orlando Pride, led United to second in the WSL in 2022-23 to secure a place in the Champions League for the first time.