We don't know whether the Wilcox family dog has been going out more than usual over the past few days, but it would be no surprise if its owner has needed to take a breath. It is not quite two years since Wilcox joined Manchester United, initially as technical director, then as director of football following the swift departure of Dan Ashworth. But Wilcox knows quiet is not a word associated with the club and, in the wake of Amorim's exit and the search for a successor, he is in the spotlight. In addition to his in-house podcast appearance, there is one other extended chat with Wilcox that has been available for public viewing. Club officials thought it was a private event and Wilcox's Q&A session at Old Trafford would not be released.

Source: BBC January 06, 2026 13:15 UTC