David Balogun

Manchester United confirmed the departure of sporting director Dan Ashworth on Saturday, following the club's 3-2 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. The 53-year-old executive's tenure lasted merely five months, marking a significant upheaval in the club's leadership structure. Ashworth officially joined United on July 1, 2024, after protracted negotiations with Newcastle United, during which the club's minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe had publicly praised him as "one of the best sporting directors in the world." His brief period with the club included overseeing a substantial £200 million summer transfer window, bringing in players such as Leny Yoro, Manuel Ugarte, and Matthijs de Ligt. The club released a formal statement expressing gratitude for Ashworth's support during what they termed a "transitional period." His departure follows a tumultuous season for Manchester United, which has collected its lowest points total after 15 league […]

Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, admitted to significant challenges following the team's 3-2 home loss to Nottingham Forest, which dropped the club to 13th place in the Premier League. Key match details: Nikola Milenkovic scored early for Forest within two minutes United conceded three goals, including two after halftime This marks Amorim's first back-to-back league defeats in his coaching career Amorim addressed the team's performance candidly, emphasizing the need for time and improvement. "We need more time to establish our positioning," he told Sky Sports. "This is a long journey, and we have to continue working." Critical observations from the match: United maintained 71.6% ball possession Lack of creativity became apparent, especially after Bruno Fernandes' substitution Tactical transitions under new management showing initial struggles The manager took responsibility for defensive vulnerabilities, particularly from set-pieces, noting similarities to recent challenges against […]