[6] Before he began coaching in Oldham's academy, Wild worked as a development officer at the Manchester FA.

[10] After eight matches in charge (four wins, three losses, and one draw[11]) he was replaced as Oldham manager by Paul Scholes on 11 February 2019.

[12] Wild's final game in charge was a 3–0 away victory at Crawley Town two days previously.

[17] On 24 July 2019, Wild was appointed the manager of National League side FC Halifax Town.

[18] In November 2019 he was linked with the vacant Grimsby Town manager's job,[19] but he denied receiving an approach from them.

[30] He won the award for the second time for March 2024 with fourteen points from six matches as Barrow remained firmly in the play-off places.