Why it was a special night for Robson and Skinner

Why it was a special night for Robson and SkinnerTuesday 04 November 2025 11:24Manchester United icon Bryan Robson and women’s team manager Marc Skinner were celebrated at the North-West Football Awards on Monday night. The event was launched in 2007 to highlight the region’s brightest and best in the game, paying tribute to those who have achieved excellence. Robson, our former captain and no.7, received the prestigious Lifetime Contribution Award in recognition of his services to football, both as a player and manager.  Still known affectionately as ‘Captain Marvel’ to fans around the world, the 68-year-old legend collected his prize on stage at the Manchester Deansgate Hotel.Marc Skinner was humbled to collect the Matt Beard Women’s Manager of the Season award.United Women boss Skinner was named the Matt Beard Women’s Manager of the Season in recognition of our third-placed finish in the Women’s Super League. The prize was recently named in honour of Beard, the former Liverpool Women manager who died at the age 47 in September. His brother Mark presented the trophy on Monday night.Marc’s Reds have made a phenomenal start to this campaign by winning five and drawing two of the opening seven WSL fixtures.  United Women have also progressed through the UEFA Champions League qualifying phase and made a perfect start to the league phase, registering wins over Valerenga and Atletico Madrid.  Skinner’s squad will host French giants Paris Saint-Germain at Old Trafford on Wednesday 12 November and tickets for the occasion are available to buy online. Recommended:‘I love them all!’ Video‘I love them all!’DREAM DAY | Go behind the scenes as starstruck young Reds meet their heroes at Carrington…90 in 20: Forest v United Video90 in 20: Forest v United90 IN 20 | Extended highlights as Ruben’s Reds opened November with a trip to The City Ground…Martinez makes his comeback VideoMartinez makes his comebackINSIDE TRAINING | Follow Lisandro Martinez as he rejoins the group at Carrington…Tuesday 04 November 2025 11:24Back to Top