Man United deliver exciting update for Women’s Under-21s | OneFootball

In a move designed to symbolise their commitment to the women’s teams, Manchester United have confirmed a major boost for their Women’s Under-21s.

Neglectful

Since assuming operational control of United, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has repeatedly been accused of prioritising the men’s first team and consequently neglecting the women’s side.

The INEOS billionaire is on the record admitting as much. Club boss Marc Skinner has, on multiple occasions, turned to public pleas in an effort to lobby for transfer reinforcements.

The lowest point perhaps came in 2024, when the women’s team were booted into portable buildings at Carrington to free up space for the men’s revamp.

It was stated that this call left several of Skinner’s players frustrated. The men’s team, meanwhile, have since returned to their newly refurbished, state-of-the-art facility at Carrington.

United Women’s Under-21 have been training at Leigh Sports Village, 15 miles away but they will now relocate to Carrington.

Big boost

The BBC reveal that the Under-21 side will train at Carrington this season, in what club officials view as a significant milestone.”

Director of women’s football, Matt Johnson, said, “Embedding our Under21s squad at Carrington Training Complex is another significant milestone in the evolution of Manchester United Women.”

“Providing our players with an elite environment, surrounded by the highest standard of facilities and expertise, reflects our ambition and vision for the Academy and is a further sign of the importance that we are placing on our commitment to developing outstanding homegrown talent.”

“The increased alignment with our first-team operations will optimise performance and serve as a significant source of motivation for our young players.”

United finished fourth last season in the Under-21 standings.

However, they did secure silverware, lifting the Professional Game Academy Plate after a victory over Durham in the final.

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