1 year, 1 month ago

Dan Ashworth, Newcastle, and a situation that is fast becoming untenable

Eddie Howe described it as an “unusual situation”. Because Dan Ashworth’s position as Newcastle United’s sporting director feels like it is rapidly heading in that direction. The “intelligence and information” Ashworth is privy to at Newcastle, as Howe puts it, would be very useful at Manchester United — direct top-six rivals. Newcastle are close to their limit when it comes to the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules and any fee recouped for Ashworth would improve their PSR situation, while negatively affecting Manchester United’s. Howe was hardly flattering about Ashworth at his pre-Bournemouth press conference yesterday — there appeared to be an undertone of agitation within the head coach’s comments — and, already, it feels like revisionism of the sporting director’s impact on several areas of the club is beginning to occur in preparation for his exit.

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

The full story of why Sir Jim Ratcliffe wanted Dan Ashworth out of Man United - and why he could now end up at Arsenal: THE SAMI MOKBEL COLUMN

Daily Mail

Dan Ashworth's sacking as Manchester United sporting director came amid concerns from his bosses that he lacked a clear vision for the club’s head coach position. Manchester United parted ways with Dan Ashworth just five months after he joined Man United's bosses felt Ashworth lacked a clear vision over the club’s head coach position Ashworth is understood to have tentatively …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dan Ashworth’s exit does not change Manchester United’s direction, says Ruben Amorim

The Hindu

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said the departure of sporting director Dan Ashworth was a difficult situation for the club but that nothing had changed in terms of its aims. “Of course, it is a bad situation like I said because you are talking about a human being, a professional that supports us as a team,” Amorim told reporters on …

Manchester United's struggles worsen with back-to-back losses as sporting director exits after five months

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Manchester United's struggles worsen with back-to-back losses as sporting director exits after five months

Firstpost

Everything that can go wrong is going wrong at Manchester United. They have lost the last two matches in Premier League under new manager Ruben Amorim and their sporting director, Dan Ashworth, has been sacked after just five months in the job. Ashworth was the force behind giving Ten Hag a year’s contract extension, which was initially greeted positively by …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside Dan Ashworth’s farcical Manchester United exit and the power struggle in the Old Trafford soap opera

The Independent

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dan Ashworth has left Manchester United because Sir …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Dan Ashworth comments that 'INFURIATED' Sir Jim Ratcliffe and paved the way for the Man United sporting director's shock exit after less than five months

Daily Mail

Dan Ashworth's claim that he had nothing to do with keeping Erik ten Hag at Manchester United ‘infuriated’ Sir Jim Ratcliffe and played a part in his shock departure from Old Trafford, sources have told Mail Sport. Insiders have disclosed that those comments subsequently went down ‘like a lead balloon’ with co-owner Ratcliffe, who appeared to set the record straight …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Revealed: Dan Ashworth was brutally axed by Man United after attending Forest defeat with his family as sporting director leaves just FIVE MONTHS after joining

Daily Mail

Manchester United have ruthlessly axed Dan Ashworth after just 159 days as the club's sporting director. Dan Ashworth has left Manchester United after just 159 days as the club's sporting director Ashworth was informed of the club's decision by chief executive Omar Berrada on Saturday Ashworth's exit came after Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford Ashworth spent …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dan Ashworth’s departure puts an end to Manchester United’s latest farce

The Independent

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The departure of Dan Ashworth, confirmed on Sunday morning, means United have …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth steps down less than six months after arriving at Old Trafford

Live Mint

Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth has stepped down from his role at the Old Trafford less than six months after joining the English Premier League giants as a part of an overhaul by minority owner Jim Ratcliffe. The news of Ashworth leaving the club by mutual agreement came on Sunday after Manchester United 2-3 loss to Nottingham Forest the …

Sporting director Dan Ashworth leaves Manchester United

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Man Utd sporting director Dan Ashworth leaves after just five months – reports

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Man Utd sporting director Dan Ashworth leaves after just five months – reports

The Independent

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth has left …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dan Ashworth leaves office as sporting director of Manchester United

The Hindu

Dan Ashworth has left the office of sporting director at Manchester United within five months of taking charge, the club confirmed on Sunday. “Dan Ashworth will be leaving his role as Sporting Director of Manchester United by mutual agreement. Ashworth was formerly the sporting director of Newcastle United, with the Magpies playing in the Champions League after 20 years, last …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dan Ashworth leaves Manchester United sporting director role after 5 months

India Today

Dan Ashworth has stepped down as Manchester United's sporting director after just five months in the role, with the decision being described as mutual by the club. The announcement came on Sunday, following discussions between Ashworth and Chief Executive Omar Berrada, reportedly triggered by United’s 3-2 home defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, according to The Athletic. "Dan Ashworth will …

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Man United 'aim to appoint former Chelsea technical director on short-term deal' to support summer transfer window after Dan Ashworth arrival

Daily Mail

Manchester United are reportedly working to appoint former Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell on a short-term deal to assist with the summer transfer window. Man United are reportedly working to appoint ex-Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell Vivell, right, had worked for Chelsea during the January transfer window in 2023 but left the club last summer The 37-year-old would reportedly provide …

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Manchester United given transfer boost after signing Dan Ashworth from Newcastle

The Independent

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Man United hires Ashworth from Newcastle as sporting director

Associated Press

Manchester United hired Dan Ashworth as sporting director on Monday to complete a trio of recent executive appointments as new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe attempts to revive the fortunes of the once dominant English Premier League club. “Newcastle United and Manchester United have reached an agreement for the immediate release of Dan Ashworth from his contractual obligations at Newcastle United,” the …

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Man Utd reach settlement with Newcastle to appoint Dan Ashworth as sporting director

The Telegraph

Manchester United have finally reached a settlement with Newcastle to appoint Dan Ashworth as sporting director. It is unclear what level of compensation United and Newcastle finally agreed on but the deal comes at the start of what is effectively a new accounting year for clubs. “Newcastle United and Manchester United have reached an agreement for the immediate release of …

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Premier League: Manchester United hire Dan Ashworth from Newcastle as sporting director

India Today

Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director, following successful negotiations with Newcastle United. INEOS, which gained full control over Manchester United's sporting operations after Sir Jim Ratcliffe became co-owner in February, identified Ashworth as the prime candidate to spearhead their transformation of the club. This development was not well-received by Newcastle's management, who …

10 months, 1 week ago

Dan Ashworth to argue he was sacked by Newcastle in bid to force Manchester United move

The Telegraph

Dan Ashworth is attempting to force Newcastle United to let him out of his lengthy gardening leave early so that he can start work at Manchester United and will argue he was sacked from the club rather than resigning. Ashworth and Manchester United have requested an arbitration hearing which is to begin later this month as they cannot agree a …

10 months, 1 week ago

Man United's incoming chiefs in email blunder as Dan Ashworth opens the door to Premier League 'tapping up' probe by sending secret exchange to Newcastle account

Daily Mail

IAN LADYMAN: Brighton were devastated when Graham Potter left… they won't be about Roberto De Zerbi. I think they had enough - Listen to It's All Kicking Off Ashworth wants to join United and was placed on gardening leave by Newcastle Dan Ashworth sent an email to a Newcastle United address inadvertently revealing he was being tapped up by incoming …

1 year ago

Inside Newcastle United’s post-Dan Ashworth world – and what they do next

New York Times

Two years ago, when Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi were interviewed by The Athletic, they spoke about what Newcastle United required from their incoming sporting director. That’s why the sporting director role is so important.” With Ashworth now on gardening leave and heading for Manchester United — pretty soon he’ll be “the most-skilled landscape gardener in the country,” Paul Barber, …

1 year, 1 month ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe claims it is 'ABSURD' for Newcastle to place sporting director Dan Ashworth on gardening leave... as Man United continue £20m pursuit of Magpies official

Daily Mail

Manchester United have made an approach but have been asked for £20m Jim Ratcliffe called it 'absurd' for Magpies to place Ashworth on gardening leave Sir Jim Ratcliffe claimed it is 'absurd' for Newcastle to place sporting director Dan Ashworth on gardening leave amid Manchester United's pursuit of him. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has called it 'absurd' that Newcasle have placed …

1 year, 1 month ago

Manchester United poach Dan Ashworth to teach Newcastle a harsh reality

The Independent

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Dan Ashworth is leaving Newcastle to join Manchester …

1 year, 1 month ago

Should Man United be forced to pay more than £60MILLION to poach Dan Ashworth? They're wrecking Newcastle's transfer business, Dom King argues on It's All Kicking Off

Daily Mail

Manchester United are wrecking Newcastle's transfer business by swooping for sporting director Dan Ashworth, Mail Sport's Dom King believes. It is understood that the period of gardening leave written into the 52-year-old's contract would take him towards the January transfer window in 2026, meaning United must negotiate a bumper compensation package to release him early. Manchester United may have to …

1 year, 1 month ago

Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth to leave amid links to Man United

News 18

He has worked in the shadows in English soccer for more than a decade, instilling a so-called “DNA” into its improving national teams and then shaping the growth and philosophy of Premier League clubs Brighton and Newcastle. Ashworth has been placed on leave by Newcastle, the Saudi-controlled northeast club said Monday, amid reported interest from Man United about taking up …

1 year, 1 month ago

Dan Ashworth decision marks crucial step in Manchester United’s Ineos revolution

The Independent

1 year, 1 month ago

Newcastle confirm that Dan Ashworth has been placed on gardening leave amid Man United interest... as Magpies claim they're 'naturally disappointed' that the transfer chief wants to leave

Daily Mail

Dan Ashworth has moved a step closer to becoming Manchester United’s new director of football after Newcastle confirmed that he has been placed on gardening leave. The two clubs still have to agree a compensation figure, but Newcastle’s chief executive Darren Eales said: ‘We are naturally disappointed that Dan has chosen to leave.’ As revealed by Mail Sport on Sunday, …

1 year, 1 month ago

Newcastle puts Ashworth on gardening leave amid Man Utd interest

The Hindu

Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth has been put on gardening leave after reportedly telling the club he wants to join Manchester United. United is understood to be keen to bring Ashworth to Old Trafford as part of an overhaul of the club’s structure following Jim Ratcliffe’s deal to acquire a 25 per cent stake and take control of football operations. …

1 year, 1 month ago

Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth placed on gardening leave as Man Utd face £20m demand

The Telegraph

Dan Ashworth could be prevented from taking up a position as Manchester United’s new director of football until 2026 after Newcastle United placed him on gardening leave on Sunday night. Telegraph Sport understands that Newcastle will now insist on a compensation fee of more than £20 million if Manchester United want him to start work before the stipulated length of …

1 year, 1 month ago

Eddie Howe concerned Dan Ashworth could hand Newcastle transfer secrets to Manchester United

The Telegraph

Eddie Howe has expressed his concern over Dan Ashworth’s continued presence at Newcastle United given his expected departure for Manchester United as he is privy to so much sensitive information that can be passed on to a rival. Howe pointedly remarked that Ashworth has not once said he wishes to stay at Newcastle after Telegraph Sport revealed the club’s hierarchy …

1 year, 1 month ago

How Manchester United will lure Dan Ashworth from Newcastle: CRAIG HOPE on how the Saudis look set to lose their star sporting director - and why

Daily Mail

He is enticed by the project at Man United and the prospect of more influence Dan Ashworth has not had as much control as he expected at Newcastle When Dan Ashworth gave his opening speech to Newcastle’s recruitment team at a hotel overlooking the River Tyne, he told them he would not be at the club forever. There, it is …

1 year, 1 month ago

Man United and Newcastle expected to reach agreement over Dan Ashworth early NEXT WEEK for him to become Red Devils' new sporting director

Daily Mail

Dan Ashworth wants to move to Manchester United to be their sporting director Manchester United and Newcastle are expected to reach an agreement over Dan Ashworth as early as next week, Mail Sport understands. Manchester United are expected to reach an agreement to poach Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth next week Manchester United's incoming co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe sees him …

1 year, 1 month ago

Dan Ashworth is the former PE teacher who created the 'England DNA' and laid the foundations for Brighton and Newcastle to crack Europe... he's perfect to become Man United's sporting director

Daily Mail

The first thing to know about Dan Ashworth is that his leadership style is not one of an iron fist. Ashworth's track record speaks for itself: helping West Brom get into the Premier League, devising the 'England DNA' model, before laying the foundations for Brighton and Newcastle to crack European football. He was then head-hunted by the FA and he …

1 year, 1 month ago

Man United target Dan Ashworth 'wants to leave Newcastle to become their inaugural sporting director' - with incoming Red Devils part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'so confident' of prising him away

Daily Mail

Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth reportedly wants to leave St James' Park for Manchester United. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are trying to implement radical change behind the scenes at Old Trafford, having already poached Omar Berrada from Manchester City to be their CEO. The Premier League approved Ratcliffe's 25 per cent buy-out on Tuesday and full ratification is expected …

1 year, 1 month ago

Manchester United 'make Newcastle's Dan Ashworth their top target to become sporting director'... and he is 'open to the switch with the club planning approach soon'

Daily Mail

Ashworth is open to leaving Newcastle but they are confident of keeping him Manchester United have reportedly made Dan Ashworth their top target for their new sporting director - the major hitch being that he currently holds that role at Newcastle. Manchester United have reportedly made Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth their top target for the same role at Old …

1 year, 1 month ago

Newcastle 'don't want to be like Everton and Forest' battling FFP rules and have had a 'reality check' this season, Craig Hope says on It's All Kicking Off, as he reveals NO players will leave St Jame

Daily Mail

Newcastle United are eager to avoid becoming like Everton and Nottingham Forest as they aim to navigate their way through tricky Financial Fair Play regulations, claims Craig Hope, who believes there is a feeling of 'paranoia' over spending at St James Park. Newcastle are eager to avoid becoming 'like Everton and Forest', according to Craig Hope Everton have been given …

1 year, 2 months ago

Newcastle are 'confident sporting director Dan Ashworth will STAY at the club despite interest from Sir Jim Ratcliffe'... as transfer guru is 'happy with the Magpies' project'

Daily Mail

Newcastle are confident they will keep hold of their Sporting Director Dan Ashworth despite interest from Manchester United. Sir Jim Ratcliffe identified the Newcastle transfer chief as his top target for United's sporting director role, ahead of his decisive talks with Sir Alex Ferguson, according to reports. Ratcliffe - who has taken a 25 per cent stake in United - …

1 year, 4 months ago

Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth on Tonali, the January window and loans from Saudi Arabia

New York Times

After the emphatic midweek victory at Manchester United in the Carabao Cup, Newcastle United supporters are already daring to dream of a return to Wembley. We got to where we were on Friday, where the ban had been signed off and agreed with the Italian federation, FIFA and our own Football Association.” As soon as news emerged of Tonali’s gambling …

2 years, 9 months ago

Newcastle United transfer news: Ashworth’s first job is to shift unwanted players

New York Times

Follow our live coverage of transfer deadline day 2022. Matt Targett is heading back to parent club Aston Villa but, once Newcastle’s loanees return — and when those omitted from the 25-man Premier League squad are considered — the club have 31 players over the age of 21 on their books, including Kell Watts, the defender who helped Wigan Athletic …

2 years, 11 months ago

Man United 'explored the possibility of hiring Dan Ashworth as technical director'

Daily Mail

Newcastle United-bound technical director Dan Ashworth was reportedly a target for Manchester United before he decided to join the Magpies. Ashworth, who resigned as Brighton's technical director in February, is currently being made to see out his notice period - meaning it is likely to be November before he arrives at St James' Park. Dan Ashworth was a reported target …

2 years, 11 months ago

Unpaid sum preventing Ashworth from joining Newcastle after resigning from Brighton post

Daily Mail

Dan Ashworth is being prevented from joining Newcastle due to Brighton's financial demands Brighton are demanding £5million from Newcastle to release Dan Ashworth from gardening leave. Head coach Eddie Howe is prepared to fill some of the void in Ashworth’s absence, primarily when it comes to recruitment, as he did during a successful January window. Newcastle are understood to be …

3 years ago

Ashworth, Newcastle transfers, training ground: Your Staveley and Ghodoussi interview questions answered

New York Times

To have owners of Newcastle United who actually want to speak with supporters still feels like the most novel of concepts. George and Chris Waugh have answered a broad range of those — on topics as diverse as sporting directors, stadium expansion, summer transfer plans and Joelinton’s current market value — in this extensive mailbag… Kevin H — Would you …

3 years, 3 months ago

Ornstein: Newcastle granted permission to talk to Ashworth; Congerton to Atalanta; Lingard staying; Kane’s tackle explained

New York Times

Newcastle United’s fight to avoid relegation from the Premier League suffered another dent on Sunday after they were beaten at home by Manchester City to remain 19th in the table. Leicester head of recruitment likely to join Atalanta So far this season, Leicester City have struggled to build on the progress achieved in the 2020-21 campaign when Brendan Rodgers’ men …

6 years, 6 months ago

Dan Ashworth leaves FA post after five years to become Brighton's first technical director

The Independent

6 years, 6 months ago

'He should feel really proud': Southgate lauds Brighton-bound Ashworth

Daily Mail

Gareth Southgate believes England has earned its place among football's leading nations again thanks to successes at youth level and the Three Lions' run to the last four in Russia this summer. Gareth Southgate believes England has earned its place among football's leading nations The England boss thinks much of the credit should go to technical director Dan Ashworth ASHWORTH …

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2 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Jim Ratcliffe says he would walk away from Manchester United if abuse reaches Glazer level

The Hindu

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said he would walk away from the club should the abuse he has received reach the same level endured by the Glazer family. Protests against the Americans are commonplace at Old Trafford and Ratcliffe said he had barely seen the Glazers since buying a 29 per cent stake in United for a reported £1.3 billion. …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

League Cup 2024-25: Injury-hit Newcastle upbeat ahead of final against Liverpool, says Howe

The Hindu

Newcastle United is in high spirits despite the absences in its squad and will look to present a unified front when it returns to Wembley Stadium for the League Cup final against Liverpool, manager Eddie Howe said on Friday. Losing big important players is never easy, but you have to come back stronger in a unified way,” Howe told reporters …

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