The rise of Dan Ashworth to lead arguably the biggest restructuring programme at Manchester United since Sir Alex Ferguson began its renewal in late 1986 suggests that the club’s sporting director in waiting has reached the peak of his profession.
By day, UCD boss Willie O’Connor is a secondary school teacher - but by night he will be hoping to empower the Students’ latest batch of talent to a fresh promotion charge.
Which side would be taking the bigger gamble should Celtic appoint Enzo Maresca as their new manager? For the Scottish Treble winners, there would be clear risk