Newcastle United have appointed Ross Wilson as their new sporting director after finally landing a replacement for Paul Mitchell, the club has announced.

Nottingham Forest 's former chief football officer will be responsible for sporting strategy, development and recruitment across men's, women's and academy teams at St James' Park.

He takes up the reins relinquished by Mitchell in June just 11 months after he was asked to step into the role vacated by Dan Ashworth and will work alongside new chief executive officer David Hopkinson, whose arrival was announced last month.

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Wilson, previously sporting director at Rangers, said: "I'm absolutely delighted

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