Women's Super League: Eva Olid says Manchester United criticism 'normal'
Manchester United Women's manager Eva Olid addresses criticism following a poor start to the Women's Super League season, with two defeats in her opening two matches. Olid acknowledges the constructive criticism but dismisses negativity, emphasizing her focus on the players and the team's long-term strategy.
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This article reflects the intense pressure on football managers, even in women's sports, and highlights the challenges of implementing new strategies under public scrutiny, especially for a high-profile club like Manchester United.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Olid joined Manchester United from Scottish side Hearts in the summer
BBC Sport women’s football news reporter Published 18 September 2026, 09:42 BST Manchester United manager Eva Olid says it is "normal" to expect "constructive criticism" following their poor start to the Women's Super League campaign.
Olid took over as manager in the summer after the departure of Marc Skinner and has suffered defeats in her opening two WSL matches.
Their 2-1 loss at London City Lionesses on the opening day of the season was followed by a 5-0 thrashing at home to rivals Chelsea last weekend.
Spaniard Olid, 41, who joined from Hearts, is trying to implement a new attacking style of play that focuses heavily on possession.
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