{"id":142312,"date":"2024-01-23T13:26:35","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T13:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/23\/skinner-insists-his-job-is-absolutely-secure\/"},"modified":"2024-01-23T13:26:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T13:26:35","slug":"skinner-insists-his-job-is-absolutely-secure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/23\/skinner-insists-his-job-is-absolutely-secure\/","title":{"rendered":"Skinner insists his job is \u2018absolutely secure\u2019 \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Marc Skinner insists his job as Manchester United boss is \u201cabsolutely secure\u201d \u2014 despite a 3-1 defeat to Chelsea piling on the pressure.<\/p>\n

Lauren James grabbed a hat-trick in a comfortable win for the Women\u2019s Super League champions, with a Hayley Ladd effort a mere consolation for United during a disappointing Sunday afternoon at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n

The Red Devils \u2014 who finished a close second to the Blues in the WSL last season \u2014 are now 10 points behind Emma Hayes\u2019 side with only 11 games played.<\/p>\n

One United fan held up a \u2018Skinner out\u2019 sign after witnessing their third league defeat of the season but the manager insists he is not worried for his job.<\/p>\n

Skinner, 40, told\u00a0Sky Sports:\u00a0\u201cIf you look at how you perform with the resources we have, I am absolutely secure in what I do and how I do it.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd I thoroughly, with every sinew in my body, believe in my team, believe in what we can do and believe where we will be.<\/p>\n

\u201cNothing is ever perfect in life and we are inclusive of everybody. My sole focus is on my team and how we get better and continue to be better.\u201d<\/p>\n

Referring to the sign, Skinner added: \u201cThe fans are absolutely entitled to do what they want.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are never going to silence any fan from having their opinion. They pay their hard-earned money.\u201d<\/p>\n

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An anti-Marc Skinner sign was spotted in the crowd at Stamford Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Are you Shaw?<\/h2>\n

Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw claimed she could have scored even more goals after netting her third WSL hat-trick in four games against Liverpool.<\/p>\n

The Jamaican striker\u2019s treble, alongside a Gemma Bonner own goal and a Chloe Kelly penalty, saw City secure a 5-1 win over the Reds, who took the lead through Taylor Hinds.<\/p>\n

Having taken her league tally to 12 for the season, Shaw, 26, urged the Citizens to maintain their high standards ahead of another competitive title run-in.<\/p>\n

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Khadija Shaw took her tally to 12 goals this season<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

She told\u00a0Sky Sports: \u201cIt\u2019s fine margins in this league, we know that. We just want to keep pushing and scoring as many goals as possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s always room for improvement. If I look back on my game, I missed one that Chloe played across. But it is what it is!<\/p>\n

\u201cI try to stay alive, try to be active in the box and do the best I can from my position to help the team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Clinton stars in victory<\/h2>\n
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Grace Clinton scored twice against West Ham<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Grace Clinton is enjoying the freedom she is being given at Tottenham after starring in a thrilling 4-3 win over West Ham.<\/p>\n

The 20-year-old midfielder, who is on loan from Manchester United, netted twice and assisted Celin Bizet before Jessica Naz struck the winner in a topsy-turvy clash at the Chigwell Construction Stadium.<\/p>\n

She told\u00a0Sky Sports: \u201c[Tottenham] have given me the confidence and freedom to express myself.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m really enjoying being around the group and just love playing football.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve not thought about [making the move permanent]. I\u2019m just happy to be playing football, I\u2019m expressing myself on the pitch and I\u2019m just taking it game by game.\u201d<\/p>\n

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