Tony Asghar steps down as Dundee United sporting director
Asghar has been the subject of fan protests recently
Last updated 1st Mar 2023
Dundee United have announced that Tony Asghar has stepped down as sporting director.
Fans had been calling for the head of Asghar amid a series of poor results which saw head coach Liam Fox depart the Tannadice club following the 4-0 defeat by Ross County in Dingwall on Saturday.
After six straight defeats in all competitions, the Terrors are bottom of the cinch Premiership, four points behind Kilmarnock but with a game in hand.
An 'Asghar Out' banner was displayed before the club's recent AGM and a statement from the Tayside club on Tuesday confirmed that the supporters got their wish.
The statement read: "Following more than four years at the club, Tony has decided to leave his post to allow the new first team manager to be appointed within a revamped structure within the football department.
"The board and chief executive Luigi Capuano will now lead the process of hiring a new manager and hope to provide an update this week.
"The club will make no further comment at this time."