Manager Michael Flynn is intent on building ‘something special’ at Newport County, who entertain League Two leaders MK Dons this afternoon. “I really hope I’m building something special,” he says. “We kept the spine of the team together from last season and that’s why we’ve started so well this season. “One thing my players are […]

Newport County players have been warned ‘Forget all about playing against Leicester City in the FA Cup’. That will be a massive tie for County against the former Premier League champions, but the Exiles have five League Two fixtures between now and the cup clash on January 6. The first of those is against leaders […]

Shaun Pearson believes success remains within Wrexham’s reach despite their crushing 4-0 defeat against Newport County in the Emirates FA Cup. Dragons captain Pearson even believes the boys from North Wales could yet finish the season with two trophies. Promotion to the Football League has to be their priority – Wrexham are currently fourth in […]

Newport County stormed into the Emirates FA Cup third round tie thanks to a 4-0 home victory against Wrexham at Rodney Parade.  The Exiles now entertain former Premier League champions Leicester City on Sunday, January 6 (4.30pm). The dismissal of Wrexham’s Luke Young after 12 minutes left the Dragons with a massive task. There were […]

Newport County’s players will not lose their Christmas party after all – they have just postponed it to May to make way for tonight’s FA Cup replay against Wrexham. It had been suggested that County manager Mike Flynn had cancelled the squad’s Christmas shindig altogether because it clashed with their attempts to make the third round. But thanks to defender Mickey Demetriou’s shrewd decision to cover the costs with an insurance policy, the jaunt around Dublin will now go ahead in six months’ time.

Wrexham watch out. Newport County are hurting after their 2-1 defeat at Swindon Town – and are aiming to bounce back in Tuesday’s Emirates FA Cup replay at Rodney Parade. County dropped to sixth in League Two and manager Michael Flynn says: “I want a reaction the players. “We were the better team in the […]

Graham Barrow’s Dragons are on the march. Wrexham are fourth in the Vanarama National League with a game in hand on the three teams above them. They ended a run of four matches without a win with their 2-0 success against Eastleigh in front of more than 4,000 spectators at the Racecourse. Their next test […]

Swindon Town manager Richie Wellens is impressed by Newport County’s promotion push in League Two. Wellens and his players welcome County to the City Ground on Saturday and he says: “Newport are organised at the back and very strong. “Their wing-backs are energetic and when they lose possession, they’re a back five, but when they […]

Newport County suffered penalty shootout heartbreak in Gloucestershire, but manager Michael Flynn focused on the positives. His team drew 1-1 against Cheltenham at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium before losing 7-6 in the shootout. “It was a really good, enjoyable game,” said the County manager. “We played some good football and our two up front absolutely murdered […]

Sam Ricketts has taken charge at Shrewsbury Town – and Wrexham have launched their search for a new manager. Wrexham’s club statement said: “We did everything possible to retain Sam’s services. However, once this interest became known, Sam expressed his desire to speak to them regarding their vacancy. “Shrewsbury triggered elements in Sam’s contract enabling […]

Sam Ricketts was told to stay away from Wrexham’s goalless Emirates FA Cup tie against Newport County at the Racecourse. The Dragons manager is tipped to be appointed Shrewsbury manager and the club’s directors told him to stay away. Coaches Graham Barrow, Jussi Jaaskelainen and Carl Darlington took charge of the team, while Ricketts had […]

Sam Ricketts has been told by Wrexham to stay away from tonight’s FA Cup 2nd Round clash with Newport County amid speculation over his future. The 37-year-old has been linked with a move to League One side Shrewsbury Town promoting the Dragons to take their extraordinary action.