What does a technical director do in the Premier League? Dan Ashworth explains

He helped lay the foundations for England's World Cup run, now he's hoping to lead Brighton into the future. Dan Ashworth lifts the lid on the rise of the technical director in the Premier League.
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[@derikawu4448]

‪Any fellow Man united fan that’s here after that huge breaking news that he is open for a move to man utd?? 😊 ‬

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get in

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I'm so hyped

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no 😉

[@ohh2752]

Yup. And as someone whos never heard of him before, i am so relieved/excited that he sounds very level-headed and straight up smart. Bright future for United!

[@jinjaninja2604]

As a Newcastle fan I’m gutted but Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world so who wouldn’t be interested! I think ten haag’s days are numbered though…

[@CCChing-wl9ir]

4:26 Dan Ashworth articulating precisely the problem with Man Utd, 4 years ago😂

[@EAHUNTRS]

4:25 He just explained What’s wrong with Man UTD without mentioning them.

[@wp3158]

Solskjaer doesn't have any principals and philosophies

[@spek888]

Yeah except ole is playing the same brand of football as mourin and seems to have given up on his philosophy and ideas

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Actually imagine how good man utd would be if they structured their club properly with the finances they have .. scary, good thing it's such a circus up there 😂

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@@spek888 except under jose they could actually score from open play

[@monkas789]

Exactly why it was bad decision to sack jose so early

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Ed Woodward disliked this video

[@reecemesser]

Well he's brought one in

[@stewartcameron1516]

John Murtaugh & Darren Fletcher also disliked this video.

[@GarageFootball]

What a fantastic insight by Dan Ashworth. He was one of the creators of the England DNA a few years ago, which was criticised by some people at the time. But considering England's progress to the World Cup semi-final and some of the tournament-winning youth teams in the past few years, that philosophy seems to be paying off

[@tookhertotheo7803]

Well said. He will be a great addition to Newcastle United with all their wealth.

[@DaveyMulholland]

This comment aged well

[@justadreamerforgood69]

Who is here after Newcastle signed him ?👋

[@patrickwoods5739]

Yep it’s happened mate

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👆

[@biggie6458]

Me after his gardening leave 🤣

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👋 me, me ,me

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Me ⬛⬜⬛

[@Account_CB]

Ineos are attempting to rebuild from the top down...its absolutely critical they form a team of elite strategists, negotiators & leaders. With Berrada & potentially Ashworth & then letting them bring in people who they know can bring the same appetite...could be immense. Its crazy it took the Glazers to sell 25% & 10 years of total.failure to see the blindingly obvious... Sir Jim, is making ambitious moves but unfortunately the damage of 10+ years will take a good few (min. 3yrs) to resolve. I still don't know exactly how the JR/Glazer ownership model is going to work.....but lets see if the right jigsaw pieces finally get put in the right places. Ineos suggest they are focused on big data...getting Ashworth will bring that to reality. We need an entirely new scouting team who also know exactly what style we intend to play....otherwise they may aswell us FM for research 😏 I do hope Murtough gets removed but if Ashwofth comes in...i dont mind Fletcher staying to head up academy scouting.

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Top class interview BT is way better than sky in terms of quality.

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Facts mate!!! And they put games on KZbin for free, CL final!!!

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G.nev holds sky up single handley

[@LubuulwaChrisFitness]

@@HareKrsna1 well said

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@@HareKrsna1he’s garbage

[@Account_CB]

I remember watching this interview when it happened & thought this guy was super impressive. Such great ability to articulate & give such strategic insight in such a tiny amount of time...he basically summised his role in a nutshell but showed he is so switched on to how everything must be linked & aligned to the same vision. I thought at the time, why can't utd get Ashworth? Well fingers crossed its happening now...& he + Berrada will be long term game changers!. Utd will still struggle until they restructure the squad...keeping Hojlund, Garnacho, Mainoo, Bruno & Martinez & building the team around them.

[@dobianuli2742]

Gift of gab doesn’t mean he’s great. Let’s see what he does at United before we start the felating

[@gregoryw9]

Can someone tag Woodward so he can see how a football club is really run

[@thedon151]

Dan Ashworth joined the chat...

[@spek888]

Basically what ed Woodward has been doing wrong at united for 6 years and couldn't even get klopp because he compared united to Disneyland

[@prabhu9420]

Tbf, he couldn't get Klopp back in 2013 because Klopp wanted to stay at Dortmund to knock Bayern off their perch. Klopp's former coach said that his dream was to manage Utd in the premier league.

[@samwize28]

@@prabhu9420 it was a combination of both. Timing (i.e luck) is crucial, but also how the club is being ran. Thankfully Ineos appear to finally be removing the rot at Utd, Ashworth would be most welcome

[@knightoyin6500]

This man is everything Woodward is not. I got interested in the title cos I know my club lacks a good technical director and after listening to this man, most United fans and I are not wrong to want Woodward OUT!

[@laviedescroutons4442]

After 4 years 👀👀

[@jamaluddinmotorwala7]

We are finally on a win, buddy

[@irvantriarts635]

BT Sport is low-key talking about Man United in this discussion.

[@matt_crawford]

This comment aged like wine

[@yzdsl]

The finest of wine

[@lmaxi2152]

Exactly...😂

[@mc4288]

The vision is looking good at halftime

[@mystikkrap]

Even better at full-time. 🤣

[@CrunkKing232]

He looks like allegri 😂

[@tomsurtees9393]

Loving Born Slippy in the background

[@kevangorton4167]

Fantastic interview can someone send it to Ed Woodward, the Glazers, OGS and his coaching staff. Very insightful and so so true,

[@mshah6835]

Seems like Sir Jim finally has

[@majokmalual6876]

We need him in Manchester United, please 🙏

[@United_Wings]

Welcome to Manchester United ❤

[@astronaughtee]

Good n Great 4 US BHA. Loved every word, an agreed.😉

[@debarooppaulchoudhury9018]

I am from the future. Dan Ashworth is about to become Newcastle United's Director of Football

[@davehood1514]

Eddy and Dan Best signings of the season for the long term plan 👍

[@loudmouthdiaries5188]

From future future On gardening leave On his way to united

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BT are lightyears ahead of Sky Sports on the football front. Better pundits, more coherent debates and better highlights

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Also content. Really enjoy the No Filter stuff.

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Sky sports > BT

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@@Dutse77 🤡

[@maxthrust88888]

Hopefully the reports are true and joins NUFC

[@rossi180]

4 years later Brighton are a top 10 club

[@siralexferguson4640]

Phenomenal achievement to be fair

[@user-iw9gx1ue2g]

This Dan Arshwoth he's well intelligent guy and he knows how to buid the team from the ground root

[@matthewblack986]

Now please tell me how Darren Fletcher is competent to do this?

[@nickraoyj]

In fact it sounds like DOF and TD are pretty much the same thing...now I am wondering if Fletcher's role should be made redundant altogether.

[@isiaharellano3789]

@@nickraoyj I think DOF quite supercedes a manager in most areas that's why most don't want to work with one. Technical directors are used for negotiations and the running of the club

[@MishalMaganlal]

Here after ManUtd are looking to sign him... This guy is a visionary.. hope it works out

[@jamespatterson9890]

Welcome to the Toon Dan! ⚫️⚪️⚫️⚪️

[@Mkcnd0]

Now off too utd 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@12thmanshorts]

Who's here after United signed him😂😂

[@ratthapolsupasopon921]

I'm here after the news of Dan Ashworth as a DoF. And recently, Jason Wilcox as a technical director.

[@vforvendetta211]

Welcome to Newcastle.

[@daveclark3337]

Welcome to Newcastle! TOON TOON BLACK AND WHITE ARMY

[@kylekennedy7311]

Welcome to Newcastle mr Ashworth

[@Cmitero]

United making us appreciate what's going on behind the pitch. BIGGEST CLUB IN THE WORLD ❤

[@alanmaughan7968]

Welcome to The Toon Dan, wise move.

[@Diablos54Live]

Here after they win 3-0 😂😂

[@Batters56]

What does a technical director do in the Premier League? Take over as manager in six months.

[@MrJayManUtd08]

I remember watching this live and thinking, wow Man United dont have a clue under the Glazers on how to run a modern football operation. That was 4 years ago and only now, under a new leadership, they are getting this structure in place. As Ashworth explains it stems from a vision of the leadership. The Glazers have fufilled their vison, United is a cash cow and we dont care about on field performance. Lets hope this starts to see United enter a genuine progressive process.

[@D4N15H_02]

United getting him 😮

[@theosantana7750]

Welcome to Manchester United.. Future signings 1. SIMON Adringra 2. Lamine Camara

[@KingJao]

This is the guy for Man Utd 👏

[@amitdeshpande4824]

Welcome to NEWCASTLE.

[@MasterB8r420]

Welcome to Newcastle

[@leemays7033]

Welcome to NUFC Dan..

[@brianwhittle9885]

Where did it all go wrong?

[@CJ-ih4oh]

It didn’t

[@opeyemiaketepe]

Stop disrespecting Brighton by asking Dan why he chose them and not a top 6 club.

[@melikematahari]

Came here after Man Utd linked with him

[@barthomme6890]

he is like dissing Man Utd's fail policy LOL

[@lukealex6428]

😂

[@rhyspugh2403]

Wor Dan

[@TEFLLemon]

He's going to be a big loss for us. Hopefully David Weir can come in and continue the great job Dan has done.

[@JohnDoe-wi1oy]

welcome to newcastle⚫⚪

[@unknowng888]

This guy knows what he’s talking about. He should join this little known club called United.

[@GregOGrady84]

He has been at United for the last 18 months

[@jdfj100]

top 10 pl club? he's done that lol.

[@bookwisdom8825]

Wrong decision in my view sacking Haughton.

[@KabzieMusic]

Book Wisdom agreed

[@BillyHaigh]

Aged like a fine wine this one

[@badofcheese]

Did he say act unscrupulously and unprofessionally?

[@priyajitdeb9265]

Woodward left the group

[@thedon151]

Dan Ashworth joined the chat..

[@redmc3614]

And now he’s at Manchester United 👹👹👹😁

[@YusufEbr]

Man's still bigger than anyone next to him

[@penaltygallery]

Preacher man

[@fuegolord6029]

Who’s here after vibe with five?

[@TC-qd1zw]

Nothing but take the money.

[@Ranti3434]

is he 5'5 or something?

[@seanmurray6380]

Update he takes gardening leave because Man U can’t afford him 😂

[@siralexferguson4640]

The Crown Prince disliked this video.

[@abelstretford3097]

Welcome to the worlds biggest United!!

[@lukealex6428]

🤣 looks like he's moving onwards and upwards..

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Yeet

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1

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Hello😍

[@GuestOfGregoryHouse]

Didn't realise he was a manlet

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Signed a class man, NUFC is making movies.

[@amusanmiumaj8880]

Ther is no Manager in th World tht cn do wht Sir Fergie did OK

[@thedon151]

Pep maybe

[@aklordx]

YANITED! YANITED! YANITED!

[@kieronbrunwin6822]

Top 10 club 🤣🤣🤣

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🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@magicjack4076]

Could be achievable they could take over my club as a “top 10” club when we make it into the top 6 this season

[@zentooo]

Magic Jack united fan?

[@magicjack4076]

Zento Leicester fan but United won’t make top 10 with their current form

[@imo098765]

Realistic owners know where they are and what they want to achieve.

[@stevenwest0]

He joins a club and then decides to go on garden leave for 2 years. Poor Director overrated

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