It is for that reason that Skinner explains he will not be using the pause without United Women matches as a chance to sit back and recharge.
Instead, he has the goal of continuing to build on our recent momentum despite the hiatus, with work behind the scenes to help get the team ready to carry on from where they’ve left off, in 2023.
Speaking after United’s 4-0 win over Sheffield United on Sunday, the boss detailed the plan for his side heading into the Christmas period.
“We’re not going to rest. The players will have a little bit of time off but we’re not resting,” Marc told MUTV's Ben Ibson.