No WSL experience but who is new Man Utd boss Olid?

Eva Olid spent five years at Hearts from 2021 to 2026 and took them from bottom of the table to the title [Getty Images] Manchester United have confirmed Eva Olid as their new women's manager on a two-year deal with an option for a further 12 months. The former Hearts boss replaces Marc Skinner, who left the role by mutual consent on Monday - a month before the start of the Women's Super League (WSL) season. Having led Hearts to their first Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL) club last campaign, Spaniard Olid, 40, opted to leave Edinburgh in the summer when her contract expired. As well as clinching their first silverware, Olid also took Hearts to their first domestic final, but lost to Rangers in the 2024 Scottish Cup. "The opportunity to become head coach of Manchester United Women is a dream come true," Olid said. "There is already so much talent within our squad and I am excited to work with the players to support them to fulfil their immense potential." Sources at Manchester United had said one of the key requirements for Skinner's replacement was a coach with a history of developing players. It is four weeks on Friday until United begin their WSL season at London City Lionesses on 4 September. Analysis - Untested Olid 'an intriguing appointment' One of the most intriguing things about this appointment is that we know very little about Olid given she is untested in the WSL and in Europe. The Spaniard was popular at Hearts and enjoyed success in the Scottish Premier League, though it is a step up to the weekly pressures of the WSL. United's direction has been clearly laid out - they want a coach who specialises in youth development and who can improve individual players on a weekly basis. They believe Olid meets that criteria and will hope she brings a new style of football, no doubt influenced by her Spanish roots. Her appointment was swift following Skinner's exit, with the club already well advanced in their recruitment process and Olid's contract signed within 24 hours. Skinner's departure also raised further questions about United's ambition for its women's team, so scrutiny on Olid will be immediate. She will have to deal with that pressure and expectation - part of which comes naturally as United manager - but also to appease a frustrated fanbase who have demanded more in recent years. Her first job will be to galvanise a depleted squad this summer, embed youthful talent and prepare for the season opener at London City Lionesses, which will be a good marker of where United are at. More to follow. Have Man Utd lost faith in their women's team? [BBC] Find interviews and extra content from the Women's Super League and beyond on the Women's Football Weekly feed Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page