The appointment of Dan Ashworth as Newcastle United’s Sporting Director has excited Toon fans as well as been universally praised by journalists and pundits alike. It is the first big move by the owners when it comes to appointments off the pitch.
There was a fear that Newcastle would have to wait until at least November before Ashworth could take up his role having resigned in February from a similar position at Brighton. He was placed on gardening leave with no given time for when he would be able to officially join Newcastle.
However, the Magpies in May confirmed his appointment and are now just waiting on Premier League approval before he can officially start his new role. His track record at Brighton, the FA and West Brom leaves his CV as one of the best in the business.
