SCOUT· 43%40m·2026-11-05·SportsJason Wilcox and the surging scrutiny on sporting directors
Jason Wilcox has been in the eye of the storm at Manchester United ever since Lisandro Martinez publicly blamed the club’s Director of Football for the current balance of the squad. So with sporting directors more in vogue and recognisable than ever before, are they no longer safe from scrutiny? Kate Mason is joined…
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“Wilcox failed to offload players who didn't want to be here, Rashford and Martinez, and Zirkzee who's surplus to requirements, that alone would have got a left back and centre forward, which we desperately need.”
“I still think it was a mistake to sack Dan Ashworth at United, his players recruitment is up there with anyone. He's unearthed some gems over the years.”
“This was actually a good show for the first time in a while. Keep knowledgable people on the pod and stop putting people on for charity.”
“United fans dissing Wilcox at Old Trafford in the game against Roma says all. He has got no clear vision or a tactical philosophy, hired Carrick without any plans and now sticking with him because it would make him look like a fool if he sa…”
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