The Latest Breaking News from Dave Brailsford

Perhaps they constituted a five-man firing squad in the plush seats. Or maybe, as Erik ten Hag said, they are colleagues with whom he is in constant communication. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Sir Dave Brailsford, Omar Berrada, Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox sat in a row at Villa Park.

Beleaguered United boss insists his side are improving

Geraint Thomas has said the structure of his Ineos Grenadiers team is challenging and likened it to ‘coalition government’

Major figures in cycling hailed Mark Cavendish after he set a new record for Tour de France stage victories

Sir Jim Ratcliffe needs to get matters right on and off the pitch after deciding to stick by Erik ten Hag

Billionaire must cull to increase budget and embarks on crucial summer without clarity over next season’s manager

As season threatens to implode, Dutchman’s two years at Old Trafford may well give him the edge on potential replacements

Head coach has been hampered by injuries but has not established a discernible playing style – while Thomas Tuchel will be available

New Tour of Britain race director says he is still on good terms with Dave Brailsford after resigning from team last year