Manchester United Women find themselves without a head coach just a month out from their opening Women's Super League fixture, as Marc Skinner departed on Monday morning. The decision to part ways with Skinner was made after a series of talks over the summer regarding the future direction of the club. Investment has been a contentious topic for the women's team ever since INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe took over the club in December 2023. The club has decided on a new direction for the women's team, with a focus on developing players from within to challenge for silverware. Manchester United believe investing more significantly in their academy will lead to longer-term success rather than higher investment in the transfer market, which they currently believe is unsustainable. The team has been led by Skinner to four finals, including three in the FA Cup and one in the League Cup, winning their first major trophy in the 2023/24 season. They reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League last season. The team is currently 15 points behind leaders Manchester City W. in the title race, with a goal difference of +16. They have scored 38 goals and conceded 22 this season. The club's new direction may impact the team's performance, but it remains to be seen how this will affect their chances in the league.