Champions League at risk for Man Utd so what next for Skinner?

Champions League at risk for Man Utd so what next for Skinner?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Manchester United drew 0-0 with Tottenham in the WSL on Sunday ByEmma SandersBBC Sport women’s football news reporterPublished2 minutes agoSecuring Women's Champions League football for next season is now out of Manchester United's hands - so where does that leave manager Marc Skinner?Skinner faces questions from a fanbase who have become increasingly disgruntled and there will also be concerns that United's summer transfer targets could be impacted by failure to qualify for Europe.Sunday's goalless draw with Tottenham was a huge blow, leaving United third in the Women's Super League table with two games to go.Only the top three sides qualify for next season's European competition but Arsenal, sat a point below in fourth place, have three games in hand.United also travel to second-placed Chelsea on the final day of the season (Saturday, 16 May) knowing they cannot control the outcome.Is Skinner's future at risk?Skinner signed a new contract in April 2025, tying him down until 2027 and with the option of a further year.However, he has faced criticism from supporters throughout his five-year spell with many unhappy with performances, squad rotation which some believe has led to player departures, and a lack of use of United's academy players.But he also led United to their first major trophy by winning the FA Cup in 2024, and this season guided them to the Champions League quarter-finals in their debut campaign in the competition.Skinner has needed to navigate controversial periods as a forced spokesperson for the women's team, responding to questions about Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments on the WSL side, the lack of ambition from the board in transfer windows, contract renewal negotiations and unsavoury departures of other star names.Much like his spell in charge, this season has seen ups and downs. A significant highli...