Michael Flynn has challenged Josh Sheehan to contribute more goals for Newport County after his fine strike sealed a hard-fought 2-1 win against Scunthorpe United. The 24-year-old midfielder’s winner was his first goal since November last year – a record that his manager wants him to improve upon. “It was a great finish,” said Flynn after a victory that has taken County up to third in the League Two table.

Wales 1 Slovenia 0  Jay Williams, a former Newport County defender now playing at Fulham’s academy, scored a dramatic winner for Wales in their Uefa Under-17 Championship qualifier against Slovenia in the Netherlands. The teams were locked on 0-0 after 90 minutes before 16-year-old Williams netted with Cardiff City’s Taylor Jones providing the assist at […]

Newport County look on their way out of the Leasing.Com Trophy, but manager Michael Flynn won’t worry about that one bit. They lost 2-0 against Exeter City at Rodney Parade and lie bottom of the group table after suffering two defeats. Flynn made 10 changes to his starting line-up from the win against Carlisle United […]

Newport County have taken a two-week break from playing League Two football – and manager Michael Flynn hopes that will boost hopes of promotion. Flynn has taken up his option of calling off County’s match at Cheltenham Town on Saturday and he says: “It’s for football reasons. There is no hidden agenda.” Newport’s defeated Carlisle […]

There is a massive feelgood factor at Newport County right now. The Exiles could go top of League Two with a win against Carlisle United at home and manager Michael Flynn has signed a new, improved contract. Flynn has attracted strong interest from other clubs, including Lincoln City, but the County manager is committed to […]

Merthyr Town 1, Cinderford Town 2 The Martyrs gave youth a chance in their BetVictor Southern League Cup tie against Cinderford Town at the MetCoaches Stadium. Captain Kieran Lewis and his Merthyr Town team produced a solid team performance, but suffered when their visitors from the Forest of Dean scored a last minute winner. “The […]

Newport County have clawed their way into the League Two top six and now have a run of four home fixtures in their next five matches. Their 2-0 win against Swindon away, courtesy of goals from Mark O’Brien and Jamille Matt, was a massive result for the Exiles, who now face Carlisle United at home […]

Miserly Newport County are proud of their League Two defensive record after conceding only six goals in 10 fixtures. Cornishman Scott Bennett, a 28-year-old former Notts County and Exeter defender, was at the heart of County’s back five and was voted man of the match. Only Forest Green Rovers (5) have conceded fewer goals and […]

Newport County are on a high after manager Michael Flynn said no to Lincoln City’s offer to become their manager. The Imps approached County and were given permission for talks with Flynn, but he quickly decided to stay with his home city club. Newport play SkyBet League Two leaders Exeter City at home on Saturday […]

Michael Flynn is keen for a ‘raucous and loud’ welcome back to Rodney Parade when League Two leaders Exeter City visit South Wales on Saturday. The Exiles manager has pledged himself to Newport County despite an approach from Lincoln City. “We will be fully recharged ready to go for Saturday with that raucous, loud crowd […]

Michael Flynn has committed himself to Newport County following speculation about his future. The Exiles’ manager has been linked with the vacancy at Lincoln City and he has spoken to the Imps, but has told County’s board: “I’m staying.” Flynn had been the bookmakers’ favourite to replace Danny Cowley at Sincil Bank. A statement issued […]

Newport County 1, Port Vale 0 Goalkeeper Tom King is playing a major role in Newport County’s bid got sustain a promotion challenge in SkyBet League Two. Former Millwall goalkeeper King became County’s first choice after Joe Day was snapped up by Cardiff City – and he has proved a major success. Plymouth-born King, aged […]