David Bruce welcomes Simon Wilson as Sheffield Wednesday appoint sporting director after relegation | OneFootball

Sheffield Wednesday have appointed former Sunderland and Manchester City figure Simon Wilson as sporting director, a newly created role, following relegation from the Championship.

Wilson arrives after leaving Stockport County at the end of last season, having been a key figure in the club’s rise from the National League to League One.

He initially joined Stockport as director of football before becoming chief executive, overseeing a period of progress. Stockport reached the League One play-off final last month, losing to Bolton Wanderers.

Wilson brings experience from across England and Europe, with previous roles at Manchester City, Sunderland, Southampton, Leicester City, Sparta Prague and Ajax.

Wilson said the club’s identity, Hillsborough’s energy and the supporters’ passion are strengths to build around, and that success will depend on patience, consistency and alignment. He added the focus is on developing a football operation capable of sustainable long-term success.

Chief executive David Bruce hailed the appointment, calling Wilson a strategic and proven leader whose background reflects the club’s drive to modernise its football structure and create a strong platform for long-term progress.

Source: Sunderland Echo