Newcastle United's sporting director Dan Ashworth has been hailed as 'first-class' by new Chelsea manager Graham Potter following his emotional Brighton exit. The Magpies chief received the special mention as Potter penned a touching farewell letter to supporters on the south coast earlier this week.
Potter said goodbye to the Amex Stadium on Thursday as he signed a five-year deal as Thomas Tuchel's replacement at Chelsea. The fan-favourite exits Brighton with the club in fourth-place in the Premier League following a flying start to the season.
Potter and Ashworth worked together at the club until the latter left to take up his new role at Newcastle earlier this year. But there was still a mention for the former FA director in the open letter to fans.
