It will be interesting to see if Manchester United give Dan Ashworth the same leeway he has at Newcastle should he, as expected, arrive at Old Trafford from St James’ Park.
The former FA director of elite development is set to join the INEOS revolution as sporting director in the coming days, although there will be a period of gardening leave.
While in the North East, Ashworth was permitted to keep his position on Warwickshire’s cricket audit committee.
The role is honorary and the club said the aim was to allow both organisations to share insight across coaching, recruitment and development.