"Newcastle United have appointed Ross Wilson as the club's new sporting director after triggering his release clause at Nottingham Forest. The Magpies said Wilson will be "responsible for sporting strategy, development and recruitment across men's, women's and Academy teams, working closely with the club's football leadership and executive teams." The 41-year-old, formerly of Southampton and Rangers, joins from Forest, where he served as Chief Football Officer, after Newcastle triggered his release,"
"My conversations with ownership have been extremely positive, and I've also been in regular contact with Eddie Howe and David Hopkinson. The trust, cohesion and alignment we're building already feels strong, and we believe that being united as a team will be so important as we continue to move the club forward together. I'm excited to work with everyone across the different areas within our football department."
Ross Wilson has been appointed Newcastle United's sporting director after the club triggered his release clause at Nottingham Forest. He will lead sporting strategy, development and recruitment across men's, women's and Academy teams while working closely with football leadership and executive teams. The 41-year-old previously served as Chief Football Officer at Forest and has held roles at Southampton and Rangers. Wilson fills the vacancy left by Paul Mitchell, who stood down in June. Newcastle and Forest agreed confidential terms for the release. Eddie Howe noted that a sporting director protects the manager from many matters. Wilson expressed positive alignment with ownership and excitement to work across the football department.
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