Dan Ashworth's recent resignation from Manchester United has caused shocks among the club's fans. Ashworth resigned after five months into his tenure as sporting director, apparently due to his disagreement with Ruben Amorim's choice as manager.
The Manager Debate
Dan Ashworth, who had great seasons at Brighton and Newcastle, thought that Manchester United needed a new start. His top choice? It was Gareth Southgate. As soon as Ashworth joined United, he felt like he wasn't involved in significant decisions, especially when it came to hiring Amorim. Reports say Ashworth was determined to bring Southgate to Old Trafford because he thought Southgate could lead the club back to glory after a rough time under Erik ten Hag.
There were doubts about Southgate's ability to lead a club as big as United, even though he had had some success with England, including making it to the World Cup semi-finals and the Euros final. That Ashworth liked Southgate better than Amorim is said to have been a major point of contention between him and other club officials.
Why Ashworth’s Exit Was Inevitable
It is said that Ashworth's support for Southgate caused problems with other important officials at Manchester United. The disagreements went beyond who would be the boss and showed deeper differences in how the club should move forward. Ashworth's anger grew as he felt more and more left out of the decision-making process.
What’s Next for Manchester United?
Manchester United needs to focus on getting things back on track and making progress under Ruben Amorim. His success will depend on whether the club gives him the time and resources he needs to put his ideas into action. Fans and other important people will be putting more and more pressure on him, so his ability to change and carry out his goal will be very important. Dan Ashworth's departure, meanwhile, makes people worry about the club's future direction and leadership structure.