{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60414a157b251b1e427d8404/6a60c3da5092e5d571ab0a91?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 340 - Steve Nickson To Wrexham: What Newcastle's Head of Recruitment REALLY Brings! ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60414a157b251b1e427d8404/1784726166975-70ff65a8-5c0e-4b36-aa65-162df511d01f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>With Newcastle’s former head of recruitment, <strong>Steve Nickson</strong>, officially starting as Wrexham’s new sporting director on September 2, Andy and Liam sit down with <em>Newcastle Chronicle</em> reporter <strong>Lee Ryder</strong> to get the full inside scoop!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we dig into:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>The Move:</strong> Why Nickson is swapping St James' Park for North Wales.</li><li><strong>The Job:</strong> What a sporting director <em>actually</em> does day-to-day.</li><li><strong>Power Dynamics:</strong> How Nickson will collaborate with Phil Parkinson - and who gets the final say on transfers.</li><li><strong>Behind the Scenes:</strong> Is he already pulling strings on Wrexham deals behind closed doors?</li><li><strong>Track Record:</strong> The biggest Newcastle signings Nickson helped pull off.</li><li><strong>Bonus Story:</strong> Lee’s take on the Wrexham project, plus the time he accidentally got trapped in our away end!</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Have your say:</strong> Is Steve Nickson the missing piece in Wrexham’s Premier League ambition? How do you see him fitting in alongside Parky?</p><p><em>Don't forget to follow, rate, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!</em></p><p><br></p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy this Fat Boar-sponsored episode? Then please consider buying us a coffee: <a href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/fearlessidzine\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://buymeacoffee.com/fearlessidzine</a></p><p><br></p><p>Check out our new website: <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/60414a157b251b1e427d8405/shows/60414a157b251b1e427d8404/episodes/fidpodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">fidpodcast.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Get your New York City FiD tour tickets here: <a href=\"https://www.mghall.co.uk/events/new-york-event-fearless-in-devotion-on-tour-28th-july\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.mghall.co.uk/events/new-york-event-fearless-in-devotion-on-tour-28th-july</a></p><p><br></p><p>To subscribe to our Wrexham is the Game newsletter visit: <a href=\"https://wrexhamisthegame.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://wrexhamisthegame.substack.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find us on socials: <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/fearlessidzine\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://linktr.ee/fearlessidzine</a></p>","author_name":"Tim Edwards, Andy Gilpin, Liam Randall, Rhys Williams"}