Goalkeeper Jordan Wright is the latest player to join the David Hughes era at Newport County, and the shot stopper brings a wealth of experience to Rodney Parade, despite being just 26 years of age.

Newport County have gone local and appointed Welshman David Hughes as the new man in charge at Rodney Parade.

Newport County have moved quickly to identify the man they want in charge at Rodney Parade next season.

Former defender David Hughes is determined to increase the numbers of local players who graduate to Cardiff City’s first team after being appointed Academy Head of Coaching. The 42-year-old will oversee the Bluebirds entire Academy coaching department across all age groups from Under9s to U23.