da dobrowin: Manchester United's women team may move to the England national side's training centre after losing their own headquarters to the men's team.
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United women kicked out of training groundMove has sparked outrage within the clubHave reserved spot at the FA's centre in JulyWHAT HAPPENED?
The women's team have been temporarily kicked out of their training facilities at Carrington to allow the men's team to use the buildings while renovation work is carried out. The Red Devils are now looking for a new place to train and reports they have provisionally booked a reservation at the Football Association's (FA) facilities at St George's Park near Burton – 50 miles away from Manchester – for two to three weeks from July 29. However, the club have not yet made a final decision on the matter.
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United's decision to move the women's team on a temporary basis has not gone down well within the club. The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) is also concerned by the development, with the union said to be seeking talks with the Red Devils hierarchy.
DID YOU KNOW?
The treatment of the women's team has become a concern since new partial-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently admitted that his group have not given much thought to the Women's Super League side, putting all of their focus on the men's team instead.
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After finishing a disappointing fifth in the WSL last season, Marc Skinner's team will attempt to challenge the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal in the 2024-25 campaign. The new season begins on September 21.