Ross Wilson (football executive)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 May 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Falkirk, Scotland | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| –2010 | Watford FC (youth) | ||
| 2010–2012 | Falkirk FC (youth) | ||
| 2012–2015 | Huddersfield Town AFC (Director of Football Operations) | ||
| 2015–2019 | Southampton FC (Director of Football Operations) | ||
| 2019–2023 | Rangers FC (Sporting Director) | ||
| 2023–2025 | Nottingham Forest FC (Sporting Director) | ||
| 2025-Present | Newcastle United FC (Sporting Director) | ||
Ross Wilson (born 4 May 1984) is a Scottish football executive who is the Sporting Director of Newcastle United Football Club.
Early life
Wilson was born on 4 May 1984 in Falkirk, Scotland and is a native of Larbert, Scotland. Growing up, he supported Scottish side Falkirk FC and attended the University of Strathclyde in Scotland.[1]
Career
Wilson worked as a youth manager of English side Watford FC. Following his stint there, he was appointed as a youth manager of Scottish side Falkirk FC in 2010. During the summer of 2012, he was appointed director of football operations of English side Huddersfield Town AFC.
Ahead of the 2015–16 season, he was appointed director of football operations of English Premier League side Southampton FC. Four years later, he was appointed sporting director of Scottish side Rangers FC, helping the club win the league title.[2] Subsequently, he was appointed sporting director of English Premier League side Nottingham Forest FC.[3]
On 11 October 2025, Newcastle United FC announced the appointment of Ross Wilson as the Club's Sporting Director.[4]
References
- ^ "Who is Rangers' new director of football Ross Wilson?". Falkirk Herald. 24 October 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Ross Wilson: The £40m Rangers legacy, Celtic recruitment comparison and why it was 'time for change'". The Scotsman. 12 April 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "The rise of Ross Wilson as Rangers public enemy No.1 goes to the Sheriff of Nottingham Forest with transfer magic". Daily Record. 7 January 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Newcastle United appoint Ross Wilson as Sporting Director". Newcastle United Football Club. 11 October 2025. Retrieved 11 October 2025.