Wrexham to hire Newcastle's Steve Nickson as sporting director
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 11:14 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Wrexham is expected to appoint Steve Nickson as their new sporting director, leaving his position as head of recruitment at Newcastle United. The move, slated for September, aims to enhance Wrexham's ambitions in the Championship after finishing seventh last season. Nickson, instrumental in several high-profile signings at Newcastle, will collaborate closely with manager Phil Parkinson. Wrexham has yet to finalize any signings this summer, despite Parkinson indicating a need for reinforcement ahead of the upcoming Carabao Cup and Championship campaigns.
- •Nickson leaves Newcastle after 15 years in recruitment roles.
- •Wrexham finished seventh in the Championship last season.
- •The club begins its competitive season on August 7 against Middlesbrough.
- •Pre-season matches include fixtures against Leeds, Liverpool, and Sunderland.
- •Parkinson anticipates squad additions to improve team depth.
- 11:14 AMYahoo Sports — Wrexham to appoint Newcastle's Nickson as sporting director
- 11:14 AMBBC Sport — Wrexham to appoint Newcastle's Nickson as sporting director
"Steve Nickson is poised to leave his role as head of recruitment at Newcastle United to become sporting director of Championship club Wrexham.
"Steve Nickson is poised to leave his role as head of recruitment at Newcastle United to become sporting director of Championship club Wrexham.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 11:14 AMWrexham to appoint Newcastle's Nickson as sporting director
Steve Nickson is poised to leave his role as head of recruitment at Newcastle United to become sporting director of Championship club Wrexham.
- BBC SportJul 22, 2026, 11:14 AMWrexham to appoint Newcastle's Nickson as sporting director
Steve Nickson is poised to leave his role as head of recruitment at Newcastle United to become sporting director of Championship club Wrexham.
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