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Dan Ashworth 'takes his first job' since being brutally sacked by Man United as humiliated ex-sporting director lands surprising role

Former Man United sporting director Dan Ashworth has reportedly landed a new role outside football, three months after leaving Old Trafford.

The 53-year-old was abruptly axed by Man United in December, having been brought to the club from Newcastle United just five months earlier.

Mail Sport revealed that the co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe had become frustrated at what was viewed as Ashworth’s indecision, particularly with regards a definitive plan regarding previous manager Erik ten Hag’s future and the Dutchman’s potential successor.

The 159 days of Ashwotrth's employment cost Man United a staggering £4.