Man Utd appoint Polly Bancroft as club’s first ever head of women’s football

Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Polly Bancroft as the club’s first head of women’s football, which is a newly created role.

United say that Bancroft will be ‘responsible for overseeing all women’s football activities’, as well ‘driving forward the club’s long-term strategy to be at the forefront of growth in the women’s game from first-team level to Academy age groups’.

Bancroft, who was formerly general manager at Brighton and has been serving a notice period with the Seagulls in recent months, will work close with manager Marc Skinner on first-team matters and overarching football director John Murtough on longer-term planning.

“I am delighted to be joining Manchester United at such an important moment for the women’s team in this exciting era of women’s football,” Bancroft said.

 “This is the biggest club in the country, and I am excited to contribute to the success of the club along with John Murtough and Marc Skinner to create something special in the years to come.”

Murtough added: “We are delighted to have someone of Polly’s experience and expertise join the club at this exciting moment for the women’s team.

“Under the leadership of Marc Skinner, the team has established itself as one of the challengers in the Women’s Super League and Polly is already proving that she can add that extra ingredient that will take us to the next level both on and off the pitch.”

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