Getting to know Man Utd boss Olid
Retold by Oddsrama · 16 October 2026
Eva Olid has had no time to catch her breath since taking the Manchester United Women's job in early August. The Scottish manager, who transformed Hearts from league basement to champions in five years, stepped into one of England's biggest roles with barely four weeks to prepare before the Women's Super League season kicked off. Coffee shops and city exploration have been off the menu—it's been work, home, work, home for the 41-year-old.
Her start was brutal. A 2-1 loss to London City Lionesses was followed by a shocking 5-0 hammering at home by Chelsea, a result that could have spelled disaster for any new boss. But Olid didn't panic. She owned the issues, held honest conversations with her squad, and stripped things back to basics. That turnaround moment proved crucial. A 1-1 draw at Arsenal sparked a five-game unbeaten run that lifted United from the bottom to seventh place—exactly the kind of upturn that can swing momentum and attract betting interest heading into crucial fixtures.
Olid's challenge is enormous: she's managing a thin squad, implementing a new attacking philosophy, and trying to develop academy talent while delivering results. It's a balancing act few managers execute smoothly, especially in their opening weeks. Yet she's already found that sweet spot where United are competitive again. Her defensive-minded playing background shows in her approach—doing the simple things properly and building possession from the back.
Now that she's settling in, Olid is discovering Manchester beyond the training pitch. She's visited Old Trafford as a fan before and returned as manager—a moment she described as dreamlike. She's hunting for authentic tapas (Manchester's offerings fell short of her Scottish experience) and mastering the tram system, having not quite braved British roads yet. Give her a few more weeks and she might actually explore her new city properly.
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