The 38-year-old, who was appointed over the summer, saw his side defeat Reading 2-0 in the opening game of the new WSL season on Friday evening.
Kirsty Hanson and Ona Batlle were on the scoresheet either side of half-time at Leigh Sports Village to ensure the Reds would take all three points from the meeting with the Royals.
It comes off the back of a successful pre-season for Skinner and co when United Women were unbeaten in four matches, while beginning to develop the values and identity that he wants to see within his team.
Our new head coach was pleased to see connections building both on and off the pitch in those warm-up matches and was even more delighted to watch those continue to grow in Friday’s victory.