# Episode 340 - Steve Nickson To Wrexham: What Newcastle's Head of Recruitment REALLY Brings!

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Published: 2026-07-22T13:21:29+00:00
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## Resource

With Newcastle’s former head of recruitment, Steve Nickson , officially starting as Wrexham’s new sporting director on September 2, Andy and Liam sit down with Newcastle Chronicle reporter Lee Ryder to get the full inside scoop! In this episode, we dig into: The Move: Why Nickson is swapping St James' Park for North Wales. The Job: What a sporting director actually does day-to-day. Power Dynamics: How Nickson will collaborate with Phil Parkinson - and who gets the final say on transfers. Behind the Scenes: Is he already pulling strings on Wrexham deals behind closed doors? Track Record: The biggest Newcastle signings Nickson helped pull off. Bonus Story: Lee’s take on the Wrexham project, plus the time he accidentally got trapped in our away end! Have your say: Is Steve Nickson the missing piece in Wrexham’s Premier League ambition? How do you see him fitting in alongside Parky? Don't forget to follow, rate, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Enjoy this Fat Boar-sponsored episode? Then please consider buying us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/fearlessidzine Check out our new website: fidpodcast.com Get your New York City FiD tour tickets here: https://www.mghall.co.uk/events/new-york-event-fearless-in-devotion-on-tour-28th-july To subscribe to our Wrexham is the Game newsletter visit: https://wrexhamisthegame.substack.com/ Find us on socials: https://linktr.ee/fearlessidzine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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