# Wrexham to appoint Newcastle's Nickson as sporting director

Wrexham AFC is set to appoint Shaun Nickson, currently Newcastle United's head of recruitment, as their new sporting director. The move strengthens the Welsh club's executive team as they continue their ambitious growth under Hollywood ownership.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c62v72xyyz7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:14:06 GMT