Newport County 2, Mansfield Town 2 Michael Flynn was delighted with his team for most of Newport County’s home draw against promotion favourites Mansfield Town at Rodney Parade. “We were brilliant for 90 per cent of the match,” said manager Flynn. “We should have scored more goals. “We came out after half-time and knew they […]

Former Bluebirds striker Nicky Maynard is the big threat to Newport County on the opening day of their League Two season. County are looking for their first three-points haul on opening day since 2013 when they host Mansfield Town at Rodney Parade.  The Exiles will hope to improve upon a record of just one point […]

Former Cardiff City defender Jazzi Barnum-Bobb has signed for National League Wrexham on a one-year. Right-back Barnum-Bobb joined the Bluebirds from Watford and later played for Newport County. He has been training at Wrexham since the start of pre-season and has impressed, featuring against Cefn Druids, Fleetwood Town and AFC Telford United. Enfield-born Barnum-Bobb, aged […]

Manager Michael Flynn is keen to strengthen his Newport County squad with two more signings – in midfield and attack. The Exiles are aiming to recruit a loan signing to cover for Ade Azeez, who is ruled out for up to six months with an Achilles injury. Flynn is also keen to sign a midfield […]

Mickey Demetriou is back with his Newport County football family and ‘buzzing’ for the 2019-20 season. The former Cambridge United and Shrewsbury Town defender has committed to a new two-year contract at the League Two club, while the Exiles have also signed defenders Ryan Haynes and George Nurse. Haynes, 23, joins from League One Shrewsbury […]

Cardiff City play their first pre-season fixture when manager Neil Warnock sends his Bluebirds out against Taffs Well at their Rhiw’r Ddar ground on Friday (7pm). Many first team players are due to attend the fixture, although City are likely to field members of their under-23 squad. This is the third successive year that Warnock […]

Joss Labadie has pledged his future to Newport County for two more years and believes the FA Cup giant-killers can turn into promotion stars next season. The 28-year-old midfielder was in the side that reached the League Two play-off final at Wembley last season, before losing out to Tranmere Rovers and has stayed to take care of some unfinished business. “Keeping the nucleus of the team together is vital and I truly believe we can go one step further than last season and achieve promotion,” said Labadie.

Will Vaulks insists he has joined the “biggest club in Wales” after completing his move to Cardiff City. The Bluebirds – who have also confirmed the signings of targets Joe Day from Newport County and Curtis Nelson from Oxford – have tied up their deal with Rotherham for Vaulks for a fee which will rise to £3m with add-ons. Midfielder Vaulks made his international debut in March and won his third Wales cap in the recent 2-0 Euro 2020 qualifying defeat to Croatia.

Newport County have signed striker Corey Whiteley on a two-year contract. It is his first big break at Football League level. “I can’t wait to get the ball rolling,” said Whiteley. “I like to get forward, I can play on the left, the right or in behind the strikers. I’m buzzing, I am really looking forward […]

Cardiff City striker Mark Harris has signed for National League Wrexham on a season-long loan. Wales Under-21 international Harris, nicknamed ‘Sparky’, has previously spent time on loan with Newport County and Port Vale. “Cardiff City rang me to say Wrexham were interested a couple of weeks ago,” said Harris. “I spoke to the gaffer (Bryan […]

Matty Dolan has committed to Newport County for another two years. Dolan was out of contract with the Exiles, but has a signed a new two-year deal to stay at Rodney Parade until 2021. He was part of the team who lost the League Two play-off final against Tranmere Rovers and says: “I’m delighted to […]

Michael Flynn is ecstatic about his newest Newport County player. The Exiles manager has signed Geordie defender Daniel Leadbitter on a two-year contract. “Daniel is a big signing for us,” says Flynn. “It is a big coup for us.  “He is extremely fit and quick. We have beaten off competition for Daniel and I’m really […]