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Newcastle United Appoints Ross Wilson as Sporting Director

7/24/2025

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Newcastle United is set to welcome Ross Wilson from Nottingham Forest as their new sporting director, taking over from Paul Mitchell. With a solid connection to manager Eddie Howe and a track record of guiding Forest back to European competition, Wilson's appointment comes as the club navigates a transformative phase in its leadership.

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Newcastle United is set to welcome Ross Wilson from Nottingham Forest as their new sporting director, taking over from Paul Mitchell. With a solid connection to manager Eddie Howe and a track record of guiding Forest back to European competition, Wilson's appointment comes as the club navigates a transformative phase in its leadership.