Steve Nickson to Join Wrexham as Sporting Director

Overview

• Reports on Wednesday say Nickson has agreed an exit from Newcastle and is due to start his new, newly created sporting director role at Wrexham on September 2.
• Newcastle have agreed a departure date and Nickson is serving a notice period, which means he will not take part in Wrexham’s current summer transfer window.
• Nickson is credited with high-value, value-driven signings at Newcastle, including Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes, which underpins Wrexham’s decision to recruit him.
• Wrexham describe the role as covering transfers and wider football operations and expect him to work closely with manager Phil Parkinson, though exact duties have not been finalised.
• The appointment gives the US-backed club senior recruitment expertise as it aims for promotion after successive rises, and it follows Newcastle’s internal reshuffle that has left sporting director Ross Wilson leading summer signings.