Sir Jim Ratcliffe, owner of Manchester United, faces challenges as Newcastle closes in on Dougie Freedman for a role. Ratcliffe's email criticizing club standards has caused a toxic atmosphere at Man Utd. Dan Ashworth is close to joining Man Utd, while Newcastle shortlists Freedman and Johannes Spors for a sporting director role. Ratcliffe imposes a work-from-office mandate at Man Utd, ending hybrid arrangements.
Sources: The other finalist for the role was Newcastle’s assistant head of first-team recruitment Andy Howe, sources add. Howe, a rising front office member, was integral in the club signing the likes of Bruno Guimarães, Anthony Gordon and more in recent seasons. https://t.co/dHkqz6DxZT https://t.co/SkMfZKJpv3
Sources: The other finalist for the role was Newcastle’s assistant head of first-team recruitment Andy Howe, sources add. Howe, a rising front office member, was integral in the club signing the likes of Bruno Guimarães, Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak and more in recent seasons. https://t.co/SkMfZKJpv3
NEW: Latest instalment of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s shakeup of Man Utd staff: memo sent today informing them that all contracted hours must be worked from the office starting June 1. Hybrid arrangements: over. https://t.co/3uFx5yn3B4
🤕 Sir Jim Ratcliffe orders forensic investigation into Man Utd's chronic injury crisis ✍️ @DiscoMirror https://t.co/DPX2BrR5pv https://t.co/oOfKQTalGV
The key factor that could see Manchester United finally sign Dan Ashworth https://t.co/BQaJjucbdP
Newcastle have held advanced talks with Dougie Freedman and Johannes Spors over becoming the club's new sporting director ⬇️ https://t.co/AGqMQvi2Ys
Freedman on two-man shortlist to become Newcastle sporting director ✍️ @NizaarKinsella https://t.co/B1czTQytMI
🚨 Manchester United's training ground atmosphere has turned 'toxic' after criticism from Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe sent out a memo to all staff recently citing his disappointment after a tour of the facilities. (Source: @SunSport) https://t.co/jVtLl8CQCE
🚨 Dan Ashworth is edging closer to joining Manchester United. (Source: @TeleFootball) https://t.co/7nDsKS6t5d
🚨 Sir Jim Ratcliffe has told Manchester United staff to seek "alternative employment" if they are not willing to come to club premises instead of working from home. (Source: Guardian) https://t.co/rdcWHJC2sQ
⚫ Spors works for 777 but respected director 🤔 ⚪ Multi-club/European experience valued 🗺️ ⚫ Freedman's talent spotting aligns with #NUFC 🔭 ⚪ Also linked with #MUFC 👿 Profiling Johannes Spors & Dougie Freedman, #NUFC's sporting director candidates: https://t.co/E3qdWGNUu7
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's email to Man Utd staff members criticising standards at the club has caused a "toxic" atmosphere at Carrington 😳😳 https://t.co/Oky556lRwy https://t.co/mF2j45yG5C
Ratcliffe cites email traffic in imposing remote work ban at Manchester United https://t.co/bY1uOJoYTE
Newcastle reduce Dan Ashworth replacement shortlist to two names ✍️ @LukeEdwardsTele #TelegraphFootball | #NUFC
👀 Eddie Howe tells Sir Jim Ratcliffe what Dan Ashworth will bring to Man Utd Read more 👉 https://t.co/drW7wZ6Uop https://t.co/Iw5PV9NWvZ
Sir Jim Ratcliffe facing double Man Utd blow as Newcastle close in on Dougie Freedman appointment whilst Dan Ashworth saga continues 👀 https://t.co/u0NrYT3qzX https://t.co/xhSIUHsIgg