Getting to know Man Utd boss Olid

What the report says

BBC Sport profiles Manchester United women’s manager Eva Olid as she settles into her first weeks in charge at Carrington. Olid, who was appointed in early August after Marc Skinner’s departure, arrived with little time before the Women’s Super League season began and has been trying to balance results, player development and a new style of play.

The article says the 41-year-old came to United after notable success at Hearts, where she reportedly helped transform the Scottish club from the bottom of the table into league champions over several years. At United, she inherited a small squad and a club approach that has placed more emphasis on academy development and less on major signings, making the transition more difficult than she expected.

United’s early results under Olid were mixed, including defeats to London City Lionesses and Chelsea, but the BBC says an honest conversation with players after the Chelsea loss helped reset the group. A 1-1 draw at Arsenal began a five-match unbeaten run that lifted United up the WSL table to seventh, according to the report.

Beyond football, Olid is still getting to know Manchester, including public transport, local food and Old Trafford. The piece presents her as settling in while also facing the broader challenge of keeping United competitive as she builds her own identity as manager.