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BBC News
7 days ago
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- BBC News
Gossip: Magpies eye Forest's Wilson for sporting director role
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
BBC News
7 days ago
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Gossip: Newcastle eye Forest's Wilson for sporting director role
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 club Rangers. (Athletic - subscription required), externalWant more stories? Read Thursday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
BBC News
23-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Forest is all I've known' - Abbott signs new deal
Nottingham Forest defender Zach Abbott is hoping for "many more years" with the club after signing a new long-term 19-year-old has agreed a contract until the summer of 2029, extending his eight-year stay with the club, having joined the academy at the age of made two appearances for Nuno Espirito Santo's side last season, making his first start for the Reds in the Carabao Cup in August 2024 and also starting in the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City at Wembley in cap an impressive season, he was named captain of England for the European Under-19 Championships this summer."It's something you dream of as a kid making steps in the game and I'm glad I'm continuing the journey at this club," Abbott told club media. "All I can say is thank you to everyone that has helped me on this journey"Forest is all I've known. It's been my life, every day, even when I was young and in school my parents would take me to training in the evenings. Hopefully it'll be for many more years, and we can achieve more together."Forest's chief football officer, Ross Wilson, added: "We have a proud history of seeing players from our academy graduate into the first team setup, and Zach continues to handle that transition impressively."His semi-final performance at Wembley, was a result of his hard work and professionalism from the moment he joined Nuno's group."He continues to be guided by his team-mates and the fantastic staff at the club, and his desire to improve as a player and person will serve him well for the future."
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Newcastle appoint new technical director - but are still hunting for Paul Mitchell replacement - as Magpies continue rebuilding backroom team
Newcastle have appointed a new technical director as they look to continue rebuilding their backroom staff ahead of the new season. The Magpies have been in a transitional period off-the-field, with former sporting director Paul Mitchell leaving his role after just one year and without making a signing at the club. It was announced in May that Mitchell would be leaving by 'mutual consent' at the end of June. However Mail Sport reported in June that the 43-year-old had overseen a handover. Though no one has been directly appointed to replace him, and the search for his replacement is being led by Nolan Partners. As revealed in June, Nottingham Forest chief Ross Wilson has been among the candidates and former Arsenal assistant sporting director Jason Ayto was to be spoken to by Nolan. Mail Sport also revealed that Julian Ward, Liverpool 's technical director, was another name in the frame. But Sudarshan Gopaladesikan has been appointed as the club's new technical director, and will report to a new sporting director once they have been appointed. They are still on the hunt for a replacement for Paul Mitchell, however, who left the club after just a year Gopaladesikan formerly worked with Atalanta, where he was the director of football intelligence. Newcastle say he will 'lead football data operations for our men's, women's and academy teams'. He said upon the move: 'I'm delighted and honoured to be joining Newcastle United as technical director. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with clubs that have deeply passionate fanbases, and Newcastle stands out for its unique connection between the team, the city, and its supporters. 'I'm excited to work alongside the club's talented staff to identify what helps give us a competitive edge. Most of all, I'm looking forward to experiencing the incredible matchday atmosphere at St. James' Park and being part of this proud football family and community.' He joined Italian side Atalanta in 2022, having previously worked with Benfica in Portugal. There, he worked as head of sports data science. The Athletic report he had a key role in Atalanta's signing of Rasmus Hojlund from Sturn Graz - a player the club went onto make profit of more than £50millon on. Newcastle, meanwhile, asked Andy Howe to work with Nickson as they look to build a squad capable of challenging on a domestic and European front this season. Howe, the nephew of head coach Eddie Howe, joined the Magpies in 2021 as head of technical scouting before being promoted to assistant head of first-team recruitment. He has played a key role in the signings of Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Tino Livramento and is well thought of within the club. Nickson and Andy Howe had absorbed the tasks that would have been the responsibility of Mitchell.
BBC News
18-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Sels eyes 'great moments' after signing new deal
Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels says he hopes for more "great moments" after signing a new deal with the 33-year-old, who joined from Strasbourg in February of 2024, has agreed improved terms with the Reds as part of his new contract."I'm really happy," said Sels, who won the Premier League's Golden Glove award along with Arsenal's David Raya on 13 clean sheets in 2024-25."We had an amazing season last year and I was one small part of that, so I'm really happy to sign a new contract."Hopefully we can continue together and have some great moments again this season."I'm looking forward to playing in Europe because it's really something special. Playing in this stadium and playing in big games in the Premier League is also really special."Nottingham Forest's chief football officer, Ross Wilson, said: "Matz is an experienced goalkeeper who has been consistently performing at a high level for a number of years. He made a big impact on the team last season and is an important part of our group.""He has earned the new deal, and we're excited to see how he keeps improving and helping the team moving forward."
