Mike Flynn has insisted Josh Sheehan had not “bottled it” during Newport County’s shock 4-2 home defeat to Oldham – but he had gone against team instructions. Sheehan – widely acknowledged as the best player in league Two this season – was the nominated penalty taker, according to manager Flynn. But when County were awarded a penalty with the sides locked at 2-2, Sheehan gave the kick to Padraig Amond who promptly missed the opportunity to put his side ahead.

Taking the knee as an act of solidarity against racism continues to have the overwhelming support of professional footballers, according to the players’ union. Swansea City, Cardiff City and Newport County players have continued to take the knee at home and away matches this season. But the gesture was booed by Millwall supporters before their home Championship game against Derby on December 5, and in the Lions’ next match against QPR a decision was taken for the players to stand arm in arm instead.

Battling Newport County still have a two-point lead at the top of League Two thanks to Morrison’s sandwiches and the team’s unquenchable appetite. Manager Michael Flynn revealed his team had a nightmare trip to Salford City – with motorway delays forcing hastily changed pre-match meal plans – before they snatched a 1-1 draw late on thanks to a penalty from Josh Sheehan. Salford had taken the lead just before half time through Tom Clarke, but County dug in and were rewarded when Sheehan scored from the spot in the 94th minute after Di’Shon Bernard brought down veteran Newport forward Kevin Ellison.

Michael Flynn has urged Newport County to end their mammoth week of three games and 1200 miles on a high at Salford City on Tuesday. The Exiles boss felt his side had slipped from their usual standards in a 2-1 defeat at Leyton Orient after taking the lead.

Newport County’s return to the Nathaniel MG Welsh League Cup has been put on hold after one of their academy players was caught up in a positive Covid test. It means their first round home clash with Undy Athletic has been put back until before Christmas. Another Covid casualty is the game between Holywell Town and Llanidloes Town in the northern section. The Cup games are spread over the weekend and Cardiff City’s return to the tournament tonight will see them take on Taffs Well at the USW Sports Ground.

Michael Flynn’s Newport County may be unbeaten at home this season, but they are about to embark on a real test of their title credentials with three successive away games in the space of eight days. Hot on the heels of another last gasp win that kept them a point clear at the top of League Two – a 2-1 triumph over Morecambe – County have to hit the road and must cover 1,200 miles in their pursuit of wins at Grimsby, on Tuesday night, Leyton Orient on Saturday, and Salford City next week. Flynn praised his side’s resilience after Matty Dolan’s 83rd minute penalty earned them a hard-fought victory over Morecambe.

Michael Flynn has admitted he is suffering from altitude sickness. Newport County are still top of League Two, but the manager is sick of telling his players they need to be more ruthless. Flynn felt the latest squandering of opportunities came in the 1-1 draw away at Forest Green Rovers, where the Exiles went ahead, had chances to wrap the game up, but eventually were pegged back and had to settle for a point.

Neil Harris fears Wales’ football league clubs will be left behind both on and off the field if they will not be allowed to have fans at home matches like clubs in England. Wales first minister Mark Drakeford had announced the country will return to lockdown starting on Friday with the situation to be reviewed on December 17.

Liverpool fan Michael Flynn is hoping the FA Cup draw delivers a touchline tango with Jurgen Klopp. Flynn and Newport County’s love affair with the Cup continues after they reached the third round for the four successive season thanks to a 3-0 win over Salford City at Rodney Parade. Now, Flynn – a self-confessed Liverpool nut – will be dreaming of a draw against Klopp’s men in the next round.

Salford City beware! Padraig Amond will be going all out to end his FA Cup goal drought for Newport County when the two League Two sides clash in the second round of the competition. Yes, that’s right, ‘drought’, for the Irish marksman hasn’t scored in his last two FA Cup ties for the Exiles.

By David Williams Michael Flynn has told his Newport County team they must become more ruthless if they are to stay as the League Two pace-setters. County saw their lead at the top of the table pegged to three points after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Walsall on Tuesday. With […]

Welsh sports clubs hoping to get fans back into their stadiums will have to wait whilst the Welsh Government assesses the plans announced in England. Football and rugby clubs across Wales have been denied any gate income – and a match day atmosphere – since March when the gates were closed due to the pandemic. But in England, officials have welcomed the UK Government’s decision to allow a limited number of spectators back into venues in lower-risk areas when their second lockdown ends next week.