Arsenal & Russo punished as Lyon snatch UWCL advantage

Chelsea's date with destiny: Can Blues finally take down Barca?

Maresca should focus on winning, not arguing with Chelsea fans

The best Didier Drogba interview you'll ever read

Manchester United's craziest European comebacks - ranked

Editors' Picks

WATCH: Son's priceless reaction as he's asked if he's better than Salah

How to buy Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Copa del Rey tickets

Scotland World Cup 2026 qualifying: Group, fixtures & results 

Santos Laguna vs Monterrey: Stream, TV & where to watch

Where to watch Ronaldo's Al-Nassr games: Stream & TV info

How to buy Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Copa del Rey tickets

Where to watch & stream MLS games live

Man Utd live stream and TV channel broadcast info

<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Ashworth lands new job</li><li>Lasted at Man Utd for just five months</li><li>Will join Warwickshire County Cricket Club</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

Dan Ashworth takes up new job after being brutally axed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe as Man Utd sporting director after only five months

Premier League

Bournemouth

Manchester United

<p>Ashworth was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/dan-ashworth-leaves-man-utd-after-only-five-months-as-sporting-director-in-shock-blow-to-ineos-rebuild/blt28ec9db3deac5d41#csa8e17498011e4b9c" target="_blank">removed from United's sporting director role by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS group</a> just five months after being brought in from Newcastle United in the summer. After his appointment, the executive was in charge of the club's football performance, transfers, and operations and was heavily involved in their summer recruitment, but his reign lasted less than six months. Ashworth's appointment reportedly <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/revealed-the-staggering-true-cost-of-man-utd-sacking-sporting-director-dan-ashworth/bltfafa38272d8ad8fa#cs5f7eb09cf443e90b" target="_blank">cost the Red Devils a whopping £4.1 million ($5m)</a> including his payoff.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Per <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/article/56084d9e-135a-4597-87f2-8fd9edf4e8a9?shareToken=0d680e7ccecd6401dfd07016c3a05928" target="_blank">The Times</a>, the 53-year-old is now all set to take up a new job as he will accept an advisory role with Warwickshire County Cricket Club. Ashworth has been involved with Warwickshire in an honorary position since 2021 as he was part of their cricket audit committee. Warwickshire are also planning to announce a new performance director, but the ex-United sporting director is unlikely to accept that role as he will work with the county as a voluntary adviser on a range of matters.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Before taking the job at Old Trafford, Ashworth had previously worked as a sporting director at Newcastle United and Brighton &amp; Hove Albion and also with the FA.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Ruben Amorim's side, who are struggling in the Premier League at the moment, will next face Ipswich Town on Wednesday.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

Dan Ashworth takes up new job after being brutally axed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe as Man Utd sporting director after only five months | Goal.com

Former Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth has landed a new job after being axed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Next Match