Breaking News: Why there is “genuine anger” at Newcastle United right now is explained by George Caulkin.
Newcastle United is currently experiencing “genuine anger” behind closed doors, and it has nothing to do with the team’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on Saturday.
Although the outcome and performance were upsetting, the true source of rage is what has been happening behind the scenes at St. James’ Park.
Dan Ashworth, Newcastle United’s sporting director, will soon quit the team after being placed on gardening leave due to Manchester United’s interest.
It is unclear when the 52-year-old will take over at Old Trafford, but he will. As it stands, Man United may need to spend up to £20 million in compensation in order to get Ashworth.
If not, Ashworth will spend the early months of 2026 on gardening leave. Newcastle will not back down and give Man United an easy time, and Athletic’s George Caulkin has provided an explanation of why the Magpies are dissatisfied with the Red Devils’ strategy—or lack thereof.
Newcastle is upset with Manchester United’s strategy.
In the most recent episode of Pod On The Tyne, Caulkin discussed the atmosphere within Newcastle United following Man United’s decision to let the Ashworth incident play out in public.
“There’s a sincere outrage in Newcastle at how this has…All is fair in love and war, he remarked, but the wooing has been extremely public without an official approach.
It has persisted for several months. I must admit that I don’t think Ashworth has conducted himself properly in this situation. I don’t think he makes a good recovery from this. Admitting only that he had communication as of last week, he then informs the club that he wishes to go. Although there have been issues behind the scenes, it’s still very early in his job at Newcastle, and I don’t think he does well in this situation on either side.
Newcastle ought to demand substantial reparations.
The public knowledge of Manchester United’s interest in Dan Ashworth is high. In actuality, it has been going on for months.
However, since this narrative took off last week, Ashworth has informed the club that he wishes to go and is now on gardening leave.
The problem is with Man United’s handling of this, though. They waited until February 19th to formally approach Ashworth. Because they had watched it unfold in the media, everyone on the planet was aware of what was happening by that point.
That is really subpar on the part of Man United, and it will only pique Newcastle’s interest in receiving the maximum amount of compensation. The owners of the Toon must maintain their composure and show Man United the same consideration that they received.
You’ve told the media how much you want Ashworth, how eager and talented he is; now show what you mean when you say you want him.
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