Dan Ashworth’s sudden exit as sporting director of Manchester United was headline news this week, after the decision was made for him to leave the club.Ashworth had been in position for just five

Ashworth was United sporting director for only five months. After all the attention on securing his services, this was not part of the plan

Manchester United and sporting director Dan Ashworth have separated after just five months with the Premier League outfit confirming the 53-year-old's departure on Sunday. Ashworth, who spent five months on gardening leave from Newcastle United before moving to Old Trafford, only joined the Red Devils back in early July.