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Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Highly-rated Man United coach to leave the club in search of a new challenge amid fresh round of redundancies under Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Manchester United have confirmed that one of their highly-rated coaches will be leaving the club at the end of the season. Mail Sport exclusively revealed last month that a fresh round of redundancies are imminent at Old Trafford, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe looking to significantly cut the club's workforce for the second time since his partial takeover last February. United's longest-serving employee, football administrator Marie Marron, is expected to depart this summer after 46 years at the club, and now a coach has made the decision to move on. The Red Devils' Under-18s manager Adam Lawrence will be heading for the exit door in search of a new challenge. Lawrence joined United initially as an Under-16s coach in 2021 before being promoted to the Under-18s two years later. He helped develop several young talents in United's academy, including teenage full back Harry Amass, and won three trophies with the team last season. Reflecting on his time at United, Lawrence told the club's website: 'It has been a privilege to work for Manchester United. It has been a very special few years with this group; I've been fortunate to work with many of this season's Under-18s right through from the Under-16s level and witness their growth as people as well as players. 'During the last two years, all the staff across the Professional Development Phase can be very proud of the work we have done to support the players. The style of play, the focus on individual development and the culture of the Academy that we have supported; it has been a real privilege to play my part in helping the group. 'I'm now ready for the next challenge but I'll always cherish the memories made at this great club and can't wait to see what the future holds for the players I've had the pleasure of working with.' Lawrence's exit comes at a time when Ratcliffe is looking to reduce the head count at United by 200. Eight months ago, Ratcliffe let 250 staff go, and is now set to take more drastic action as part of cost-cutting measures at United. Mail Sport revealed on Tuesday that United's players are furious with the club's penny-pinching for next week's Europa League final when it comes to tickets, flights and hotels. Indeed, Ruben Amorim has reportedly paid for 30 of his backroom staff and their families to attend the final out of his own pocket after United refused to hand over free tickets. United fans are expected to be significantly outnumbered by Tottenham fans in Bilbao for next Wednesday's game as both teams aim to rescue their season. United and Spurs currently sit 16th and 17th respectively in the Premier League, but the winners of the final will earn a spot in next season's Champions League.
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Man Utd coach ‘likely to leave' with future uncertain as he considers new challenge away from club
He has brought huge success to the club DEVIL MAY CARE Man Utd coach 'likely to leave' with future uncertain as he considers new challenge away from club Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MANCHESTER UNITED youth boss Adam Lawrence faces an uncertain future and is 'likely to leave' as he considers a new challenge. The Under-18s chief has been at United for the past four years following a move from Charlton. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Adam Lawrence is considering leaving Manchester United Credit: Getty 2 He led the U18s to a treble last season Credit: Getty Lawrence, 39, initially joined as an Under-16s coach before working his way up to U18s boss. He is credited with turning them into a major force, leading them to a treble last season. Two of those wins came over rivals Man City. But this season has seen less success. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL HOMEWARD BOUND Man Utd confirm where club will play during £2billion new stadium build United were knocked out of the FA Youth Cup in the semis by Aston Villa, who went on to win the tournament. And with just one game left they sit second in the Premier League North, seven points off champs City. The Manchester Evening News claims Lawrence is now considering his options as he considers a new challenge. The ace could yet stay put at the Red Devils, with his future not linked to the club's major redundancies. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS But Lawrence is thought to be eyeing a fresh role in a new environment. And Ineos may have to do some convincing if they want to keep him around for a while longer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals just THREE Man Utd players have spoken to him since he was sacked Questions over Lawrence's future come ahead of United's Europa League semi-final second leg clash against Bilbao. The Red Devils are 3-0 up from the first leg in Spain and hope to finish the job in style at Old Trafford on Thursday.
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Man Utd coach ‘likely to leave' with future uncertain as he considers new challenge away from club
MANCHESTER UNITED youth boss Adam Lawrence faces an uncertain future and is 'likely to leave' as he considers a new challenge. The Under-18s chief has been at United for the past four years following a move from Charlton. 2 2 Lawrence, 39, initially joined as an Under-16s coach before working his way up to U18s boss. He is credited with turning them into a major force, leading them to a treble last season. Two of those wins came over rivals Man City. But this season has seen less success. United were knocked out of the FA Youth Cup in the semis by Aston Villa, who went on to win the tournament. And with just one game left they sit second in the Premier League North, seven points off champs City. The Manchester Evening News claims Lawrence is now considering his options as he considers a new challenge. The ace could yet stay put at the Red Devils, with his future not linked to the club's major redundancies. But Lawrence is thought to be eyeing a fresh role in a new environment. And Ineos may have to do some convincing if they want to keep him around for a while longer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals just THREE Man Utd players have spoken to him since he was sacked Questions over Lawrence's future come ahead of United's Europa League semi-final second leg clash against Bilbao. The Red Devils are 3-0 up from the first leg in Spain and hope to finish the job in style at Old Trafford on Thursday.
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Man Utd coach ‘likely to leave' with future uncertain as he considers new challenge away from club
MANCHESTER UNITED youth boss Adam Lawrence faces an uncertain future and is 'likely to leave' as he considers a new challenge. The Under-18s chief has been at 2 Adam Lawrence is considering leaving Manchester United Credit: Getty 2 He led the U18s to a treble last season Credit: Getty Lawrence, 39, initially joined as an Under-16s coach before working his way up to U18s boss. He is credited with turning them into a major force, leading them to a treble last season. Two of those wins came over rivals But this season has seen less success. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL United were knocked out of the FA Youth Cup in the semis by And with just one game left they sit second in the Premier League North, seven points off champs City. The The ace could yet stay put at the Red Devils, with his future not linked to the club's major redundancies. Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS But Lawrence is thought to be eyeing a fresh role in a new environment. And Ineos may have to do some convincing if they want to keep him around for a while longer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals just THREE Man Utd players have spoken to him since he was sacked Questions over Lawrence's future come ahead of United's Europa League semi-final second leg clash against Bilbao. The Red Devils are 3-0 up from the first leg in Spain and hope to finish the job in style at Old Trafford on Thursday.
India.com
24-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
Bad news for employees of this IT company as it adopts harsh new policy, set to affect…, not Narayana Murthy's Infosys, Google, Ratan Tata's TCS, name is…, CEO is Indian….
IBM, the global tech powerhouse employing more than 270,000 people across the globe, is stepping into the growing corporate movement to reduce remote work flexibility. In recent months, major firms like Amazon, Dell, and JPMorgan Chase have rolled out strict in-office policies, requiring employees to return to office desks full-time. These moves were largely justified by claims that face-to-face collaboration fosters better innovation and team dynamics. However, not all workers are on board — Amazon faced significant staff departures following its updated policy, while JPMorgan employees launched an online petition urging the company to maintain a hybrid setup. Now, IBM is making its own shift. Under the leadership of CEO Arvind Krishna, the company is reportedly asking its US sales teams to prepare for a notable change in how and where they work. A recent internal memo from Adam Lawrence, IBM's General Manager for the Americas, outlines a new initiative titled the 'return to client' plan. According to the directive, sales employees must now spend at least three days per week at a client's office, a major IBM office, or a designated sales hub — wherever key decision-makers within their territory operate. Employees living more than 50 miles from their assigned office will have the option to relocate, with IBM offering support for the move. Additionally, digital sales teams currently stationed in Dallas, Texas, are set to transition to a new base in Austin by 2026. IBM's return-to-office push fuels relocation concerns and layoff speculation IBM is doubling down on its return-to-office strategy with a sweeping new initiative targeting its U.S.-based sales force. As part of this plan, the company is reinforcing in-person collaboration by requiring certain employees to work at least three days a week from specific physical locations tied to client engagement. Currently, IBM maintains five flagship offices across key US cities, California, New York, Texas, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C. Additionally, it operates eight regional sales hubs in Texas, Georgia, Massachusetts, Ohio, North Carolina, Washington, Chicago, and California. In a recent memo, IBM Americas General Manager Adam Lawrence praised the energy and collaboration seen at the company's newly opened flagship location in Manhattan, New York, describing it as a model for the kind of synergy IBM aims to replicate across the country. Under the 'Return to Client' program, sales teams working with Enterprise, Horizon, and Strategic clients will be expected to work in proximity to their assigned accounts, whether at client sites, IBM offices, or designated sales hubs. However, the policy excludes employees working with National Market clients, Canada, Latin America, Federal markets, and specialized units such as Web Methods, Technology Expert Labs Delivery, and the Software Migration Project Office. This move closely follows a similar directive issued earlier this month to IBM's U.S. cloud division, requiring those employees to begin working from 'strategic locations' three days a week. A July 1 deadline was set for compliance, with an October 1 cutoff for those who need to relocate. However, the policy has triggered concerns within the company. Some current and former employees speaking to The Register expressed worries that the mandate could serve as a disguised layoff tactic, particularly impacting older employees who may be less inclined to uproot their families. These concerns are amplified by reports that IBM plans to cut 9,000 U.S. jobs over the next year, while simultaneously expanding its hiring in India — a shift that may align with broader cost-cutting goals. Relocation mandates have proven unpopular across the corporate world this year, with the majority of employees opting out of moves when presented with similar offers. Whether IBM's strategy will strengthen collaboration or spark further pushback remains to be seen.
