Dan Ashworth
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Former Manchester United star Gary Pallister believes "a lot will come out in the wash" after Dan Ashworth's departure from the club was announced on Sunday.
Ashworth started work as United's inaugural sporting director in July but has left his post just five months on. United released a short statement on Sunday confirming his departure.
The Manchester Evening News confirmed on Sunday that Ashworth was not in favour of appointing Ruben Amorim as the club's new head coach and that he had recommended Gareth Southgate.
Pallister admitted he was surprised by the announcement of Ashworth's exit and thinks "a lot has gone on behind closed doors" prior to his departure.
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“I think everybody was caught off guard by the news of Dan Ashworth," he told MyBettingSites.co.uk "He was somebody that was picked out to be the man to address the balance and recruitment, because the recruitment hasn't been well for many years.
“We have wasted an awful amount of money on players that haven't stood up to the task, and we all thought Dan was gonna be integral moving forward. It's hard to talk about it right now because of all the rumours.
“It is surprising and it's not a good look because he was seen as the man who should move us forward in that department.
“I am sure that a lot will come out in the wash. I guess, a lot has gone on behind closed doors, but I am sure they were just not happy with the fit. But it's not a good look, because he was the man who should make a difference in recruitment. But it might not have gone as well as they thought.”