Sir Jim Ratcliffe described Dan Ashworth as one of the best sporting directors in the world. This was after United had finished arguing with Newcastle over compensation, now Ashworth was to build the United squad for sporting and financial success. 159 days later, Ratcliffe and the gang had lost confidence in the sporting director and sent him to the door. Now Ashworth is back, but in a completely different sports circus. With emphasis on completely different.
The Manchester Evening News reported Ashworth received £4 million in compensation for his 159 days on the job and then fired. So what does the previously so genius sports director do as the next step?
The Englishman has been linked with several clubs, but according to The Athletic, Ashworth is now taking a good step to the side while letting things “calm down”.
The English media claims Ashworth will start as an advisor to Warwickshire County Cricket Club. Yes, you read that right.
Now we will not throw any comments about cricket and the English upper class, but summarize by saying that it is a long way from the jobs at Manchester United, Newcastle, Brighton and the English Football Association.
