December 9th 2024.
Dan Ashworth recently announced his departure from Manchester United and it has taken everyone by surprise. Jason Wilcox, the current technical director of United, will now take on the duties previously held by Ashworth. This decision was made by the club in a mutual agreement with Ashworth, who had only joined the team five months ago after leaving Newcastle United.
The Red Devils had been pursuing Ashworth for quite some time and were excited to have him as their sporting director. However, after only a short time with the club, he has decided to move on. This news came as a shock to the players, who were impressed by Ashworth's professionalism and conduct at Old Trafford. Unfortunately, his recommendation to extend Erik ten Hag's contract and potentially replace him with Gareth Southgate did not sit well with the club's owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Another reason for Ashworth's departure could be attributed to the fact that there were too many decision-makers within the club, causing a need for streamlining. In his short time with the team, Ashworth made an impact and his presence will surely be missed. However, the club is confident in Wilcox's abilities to take on the duties and continue to make important decisions for the team.
Wilcox, who previously held the position of director of football at Southampton, is no stranger to the responsibilities of a sporting director. He is well-equipped to handle the challenges that come with the role and the club is hopeful that he will be a better fit within their new structure. There is also the possibility of hiring a replacement for Ashworth in the future, but the priority for now is to ensure that the team's decision-making processes run smoothly.
In other news, Tottenham star Dele Alli suffered an injury during their recent defeat to Chelsea, which has been described as "hugely disappointing" by their manager, Ange Postecoglou. The team will have to regroup and come back stronger in the next game.
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