Ian will enable and support a performance psychology provision across the football club, working with players and staff across men's, women's and Academy teams, including players out on loan at other clubs.

He will officially begin his role with the Magpies on 21st November, leaving his role as Head of Performance Psychology at the Football Association of Wales (FAW) - a position he has held for the second time. He will continue to support the FAW during a short transition period.

A former professional player with Hereford United, Ian has previously worked in sports psychology with Sheffield United and Swansea City at club level but is best known for his contributions to the Welsh and English national associations.

In a first spell with the FAW, Ian worked closely with the Wales men's national team as Chris Coleman's side reached the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 2016 in France.

In 2018, he left the FAW to join the English Football Association, where he would go onto work with current Magpies players including Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson.

While with the Three Lions, he supported Gareth Southgate's senior side as they finished as runners-up at UEFA Euro 2020 before reaching the quarter finals of the FIFA World Cup in 2022.

He re-joined the FAW earlier this year to support the association's High Performance Plan, before being recruited by the Magpies.

Ian said: "I am delighted for the opportunity to join Newcastle United at this exciting time.