Dan Ashworth is “the real deal” and will help transform Newcastle United into an efficiently-run club. That is according to SussexLive’s Brighton reporter Richie Mills, who provided ChronicleLive with the lowdown on what to expect from the Magpies’ new sporting director.
The worst-kept secret in football was confirmed on Monday when the former Seagulls supremo was officially announced in his new post. Ashworth - who also had a successful six-year stint at the FA - had been on gardening leave after resigning from his Brighton post in February.
While Newcastle fans are ecstatic to have their man in place ahead of a busy transfer window, those on the South Coast could understandably feel aggrieved. However, Richie states the feeling of disappointment was short-lived as the cogs at Brighton continue to turn smoothly.
