Marc Skinner: Manchester United Women's Manager on Fan Backing and Team Ambition

Marc Skinner, the manager of Manchester United Women, discusses fan support, his team's progress, and the club's ownership.

  • Manchester United Women's manager Marc Skinner has signed a new two-year contract, with the option of an extra 12 months.
  • United sit third in the Women's Super League and have reached the semi-finals of the Women's FA Cup, where they will play local rivals Manchester City on Sunday.
  • Skinner says he is 'not going to please everybody' in the Manchester United fanbase, but is focused on delivering success for the team and the fans.
  • The 42-year-old is the longest-serving current manager in the WSL and has led United to a fourth-place finish, a second-place finish, and the FA Cup last year.
  • Skinner says he has a 'burning ambition' to achieve continued success and feels he can do so under the current ownership.
  • He also says he has the backing of Ineos to fulfil those ambitions and is looking to build a sustainable model for the club.

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