After a few months, Dan Ashworth’s tenure as sporting director of Manchester United has come to an end.
Despite no glaring issues publicly surfacing during his time, Ashworth and the club have parted ways by mutual consent.
His departure is said to have stemmed from a series of underlying problems during his short stint in the role.
Ashworth reportedly felt sidelined from the decision-making process, with the phrase “too many cooks” frequently mentioned in relation to Manchester United’s boardroom dynamics.
However, the key issue was Ashworth’s support for Erik ten Hag.
Over the summer, he was instrumental in securing ten Hag a contract extension, only to see him dismissed just months later.
Following ten Hag’s exit, Ashworth advocated for Gareth Southgate, Eddie Howe, or Thomas Frank as potential successors.
Whilst expressing doubts about Ruben Amorim, who was ultimately appointed.
This stance, coupled with dissatisfaction from Sir Jim Ratcliffe over Ashworth’s role in recent transfer dealings and his overall impact, led to a swift conclusion to his time at the club.
Now, Manchester United face a crucial decision: appoint a new sporting director or streamline operations with a simpler board structure.
In this article, we explore potential candidates for the role – or whether the club might opt for a different path entirely.
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