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Gossip: Magpies eye Forest's Wilson for sporting director role

Gossip: Magpies eye Forest's Wilson for sporting director role

BBC News24-07-2025
Newcastle United are expected to choose Nottingham Forest chief football officer Ross Wilson as their preferred candidate to be their new sporting director, a role the Scot previously had with Scottish Premiership side Rangers. (Athletic - subscription required), externalWant more stories? Read Thursday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
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