Skinner Exits United After Budget Battle

Skinner, who made the most of a small budget during his time at United, leaves the club after their Champions League elimination to Bayern Munich in April. The coach had previously commented that the club needed to make a choice about their ambitions, suggesting it would take 'a punch in the face to wake up' to compete at the highest level.

With United seemingly pulling back in the transfer market, Skinner's successor will need to focus on developing young players rather than pursuing big signings. The controversial but effective coach divided opinion but consistently achieved results despite financial constraints, leaving a challenging legacy for his replacement. biznow.biz