Marc Skinner: I am absolutely secure in my job as Man Utd Women manager

Man Utd were beaten 3-1 by Chelsea in the WSL on Sunday; Lauren James scored a hat-trick with Hayley Ladd adding the Man Utd reply; Marc Skinner's side are now 10 points adrift of Chelsea at the top of the WSL table; fans held up 'Skinner out' signs in the away end after the game

Monday 22 January 2024 12:53, UK

Manchester United Women manager Marc Skinner says he is «absolutely secure» in his job, despite 'Skinner out' signs among fans after their 3-1 loss to Chelsea.

A Lauren James hat-trick saw United beaten at Stamford Bridge. Despite a reply from Hayley Ladd and some good play in spells, they were unable to get the better of the Blues.

Some fans brandished 'Skinner out' signs in the away end, with Man Utd — who finished second in the WSL last season — now 10 points behind Chelsea in first.

But Skinner does not appear to be worried for his job, telling Sky Sports News: «If you look at how you perform with the resources we have, I am absolutely secure in what I do and how I do it.

»And I thoroughly, with every sinew in my body, believe in my team, believe in what we can do and believe where we will be.

«Nothing is ever perfect in life and we are inclusive of everybody. My sole focus is on my team and how we get better and continue to be better.»

He later added in his press conference: «The fans are absolutely entitled to do what they want. We are never going to silence any fan from having their opinion. They pay their hard-earned money.

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