'Best signing we'll make' - Newcastle United fans all say same thing after key appointment

Newcastle United have confirmed the appointment of Dan Ashworth as the club’s new sporting director. The former FA supremo left the Brighton & Hove Albion in February but United can now get down to work with Ashworth after weeks of waiting with the two clubs having finally agreed compensation.

A United statement read: “ Newcastle United are delighted to announce that Dan Ashworth will become the club’s sporting director after an agreement was reached with Brighton & Hove Albion to release him from his current contractual obligations with immediate effect.

"The terms of this agreement will remain confidential between the clubs and are subject to Premier League approval. Newcastle United will issue further information following the relevant approval process."

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Here is how Newcastle supporters have reacted to the news.

“Looking forward to see what you do at the club Dan! Welcome.”

“Biggest signing of the season, onwards and upwards now NUFC.”

“We finally have a quality sporting director. The league ain’t ready.”

“Best signing we’ll make this summer.”

“Wahay NUFC! I’m just as excited by the off field improvements we are making as the on field ones. Can’t wait for our club to be a legitimate powerhouse of world football. Welcome Dan.”

“That’s bigger than any signing this summer imo.”

“I personally think this is the most important piece in the jigsaw which is Newcastle United.”

“This is big with the window ahead being so important to us.”

“Perhaps one of the most important signings that will come out of this window.”

“Get in, the longer this went on the more worrying it was becoming. Top man with a wealth of