Manchester United are set for another structure change after Dan Ashworth’s shock exit.
Just five months after his appointment as sporting director, Dan Ashworth has “mutually” agreed to leave Manchester United.
United supporters raved about Ashworth’s arrival and hoped he would put an end to the wasteful transfer spending seen under the Glazer ownership.
Dan Ashworth was one of several key additions to United’s new-look structure, but it seems he failed to settle down at the club and has now been let go as a result.
One question being asked by United supporters now is – what’s next? And it seems United are already progressing with plans for a new structure.
Who will replace Dan Ashworth at Man United?
After spending months chasing Ashworth and waiting for his gardening leave to expire, he had just five months in the job before being moved on.
It adds to the list of Ratcliffe’s controversial decisions as United owner, and it came as a shock to the entire fanbase.
United in Focus spoke to transfer expert Graeme Bailey on what United plan to do next after Ashworth’s departure, and he believes two chiefs could step up and take responsibility.
“Those inside the club are huge fans of Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox. I am told that Wilcox stepping up and taking on some of Ashworth’s duties is a real possibility.
“They also have Christopher Vivell, who is well-liked, so Wilcox and Vivell could very well be the answer with Berrada taking over some aspects too.”
What went wrong for Dan Ashworth at Man United?
It has been a terrible start to the season for United, but fans were growing in confidence that things off the pitch were finally coming together. Apparently that is not the case.
United confirmed Ashworth’s exit with a blunt statement on Sunday morning. While there is not much to say about his five months at the club, it does seem things are not entirely rosy behind the scenes.
It seems as though there are three decisions that cost Ashworth his job, including his preference to hire an English manager to replace Erik ten Hag.
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It was noted that Ashworth did not comment on the appointment of Ruben Amorim, with CEO Omar Berrada said to be the leading driver behind that decision.
Ultimately, too many cooks spoil the broth and that may be the case for United’s hierarchy. Balance is needed and bumps along the road are expected. This is one very big bump.
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