Manchester United is set to name Eva Olid, the former Hearts boss, as their new women’s manager, and this appointment comes barely a month before their Women’s Super League season kicks off. This isn’t just a new coach; the 40-year-old Spaniard is heading straight to meet the United squad on Wednesday to finalize everything, stepping into a role left vacant after Marc Skinner’s exit by mutual consent on Monday. Talk about hitting the ground running!
Olid’s Track Record Is Undeniable
Seriously, Olid just delivered Hearts their *first ever* Scottish league title last season. Think about that, their FIRST. In the Scottish Women’s Premier League, no less! She didn’t just win it, either. Her squad wrapped it up a full two points clear of Rangers. That’s not just a win, that’s a statement. Olid joined Hearts in 2021, and while she signed an extension until the summer of 2026 with an option for another year, the club announced back in April that she’d be leaving at the season’s end, also by mutual agreement. She also guided the Edinburgh side to their first domestic final, the 2024 Scottish Cup, although they fell short to Rangers there. While Hearts finished fourth in back-to-back seasons under her, dropping to fifth in 2024-25, she delivered when it mattered most, bringing home that first piece of silverware. You gotta love a coach who can make history, and that history-making ability is exactly what Man Utd is bringing in. Club sources for United made it clear that a key requirement for Skinner’s replacement was a coach with a history of developing players, and Olid’s record certainly fits that bill.
The Skinner Era’s End And United’s New Game Plan
Now, let’s be real, it wasn’t like Skinner just dipped out after a bad run. The guy was there for five years, and he actually delivered United their *first ever* major trophy, snagging the Women’s FA Cup final back in 2024. He even got them into the Women’s Champions League group stage for the first time last year! They were knocking on the door, finishing runners-up in three domestic cup finals. So, his exit? It definitely got fans talking. Skinner himself had reportedly raised concerns over a lack of investment in the squad, and United has admittedly had a quiet summer. It kinda makes you wonder about the club’s commitment, right? But here’s the kicker: United has apparently changed up their recruitment approach this year, targeting younger players in the hope of securing sustainable, long-term success. So, bringing in a coach like Olid, with her reputation for developing talent, seems like a pretty clear signal of their new direction.
Man Utd kicks off their WSL season on September 4, away at London City Lionesses. With a brand new manager who just made history at her last club, and a revamped strategy focusing on the future, that first match is going to set the tone for everything. Can Olid bring that same history-making magic to Manchester? The WSL is about to find out.
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Originally reported by BBC Sport.
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