Ashworth Saga: FourFourTwo Clery Joins Total Sport to Discuss Newcastle's Challenges

In the latest episode of BBC Radio Newcastle’s Total Sport, Newcastle United podcast Adam Clery from FourFourTwo joins Raul Kohli and Simon Pryde to discuss Newcastle United’s mixed form and the prolonged saga of Dan Ashworth’s potential move to Manchester United. Clery expresses disbelief at the exaggerated attention given to the £15 million transfer saga involving a director of football.

He suggests that while Ashworth’s departure is a setback the significance of his role and the exclusive interest in him may be blown out of proportion. Clery believes Manchester United’s pursuit of Ashworth is not solely based on his unique ability but rather his personal connections with individuals on the INEOS board.

He anticipates that the club will find other suitable targets and the disruption caused by Ashworth’s potential departure may not be as significant as portrayed. Clery concludes that the prolonged saga over a backroom staff member is unprecedented and seems excessive in the realm of football discussions.