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Talented Touray Called Into Wales U-21 Squad At Newport

Teenage striker Mo Touray has been called into the Wales squad for their Uefa under-21 Championship clash with Switzerland at Rodney Parade, Newport this evening (Tuesday, 6pm). The talented Touray plays for Welsh Premier League Barry Town United on loan from Newport County and also had a spell with Merthyr Town. Wales finish their Euro […]

Terry Phillips | Oct 16, 2018
Rodney Parade, home of the Dragons. Pic: Alamy

Record Start To Football League Season For County

Teenager Antoine Semenyo grabbed a late, late winner for Newport County – and his effort flew in more than 97 minutes after their first goal. Midfield player Matty Dolan fired Newport in quick fire style, scoring after only 46 seconds, and then Semenyo struck eight minutes into second half injury time to clinch a 2-1 […]

Terry Phillips | Oct 13, 2018
Rodney Parade, home of the Dragons. Pic: Alamy

Flynn Loves Newport’s ‘Confidence’ And ‘Guts’

Michael Flynn wants his Newport County players to keep expressing themselves in their quest for League Two success. The Exiles stunned unbeaten Forest Green Rovers at their New Lawn home stadium with an equaliser which involved 35 touches and 15 completed passes before Padraig Amond netted. County, who are at home against Stevenage on Saturday, […]

Terry Phillips | Oct 13, 2018
The stand at Rodney Parade on match day

Swansea Six In Wales Squad For Under-21 Tests

Swansea City have six players in the Wales under-21 squad for their Uefa Championship group matches against Romania away and Switzerland at Rodney Parade. The six are Keston Davies, Cian Harries, Liam Cullen, Daniel James, Brandon Cooper, Aaron Lewis, while Mark Harris and Cameron Coxe are the Cardiff City players in the group. Joe Rodon […]

Terry Phillips | Oct 10, 2018
Rodney Parade, home of the Dragons. Pic: Alamy

Newport Manager Flynn ‘Gutted’ By AwayDay Draw

Newport County manager Michael Flynn admitted he felt ‘gutted’ after his teams 1-1 League Two draw against Forest Green Rovers away. “We were the better team and deserved the three points,” said Flynn. “Rovers took the lead via an own goal and we missed a penalty so I’m a little gutted. The players, though, were […]

Terry Phillips | Oct 07, 2018
Rodney Parade pitch being re-laid. Pic: Newport County

Flynn’s Exiles Hit The Road To Unbeaten Forest Green

Newport County AFC travel 50 miles to Gloucestershire for their League Two clash with Forest Green Rovers at the New Lawn, Nailsworth (3pm). Rovers are unbeaten this season, while County could go top if they beat their hosts in what is effectively at Severnside derby. Forest Green are one of five teams in the top […]

Terry Phillips | Oct 06, 2018
Rodney Parade, home of the Dragons. Pic: Alamy

Flynn’s Pill Leads To Success With Beloved Exiles

Newport County’s Michael Flynn has been named League Two manager of the month for September. His success was built on impeccable away form with wins at Port Vale, Oldham and Tranmere and County are joint second after taking 12 points from a possible 15 over the month. Dai-sport journalist Terry Phillips looks at Flynn’s Exiles’ […]

Terry Phillips | Oct 04, 2018
The stand at Rodney Parade on match day

Marvel Matt Strikes Gold For Flynn’s Newport County

Newport County moved a point closer to leaders Lincoln City thanks to a 3-3 draw against Macclesfield Town at home, but manager Michael Flynn was an angry man after the final whistle. The Exiles faced a Macclesfield team who are bottom of League Two and still without a win, but the home team only secured […]

Terry Phillips | Oct 03, 2018
The stand at Rodney Parade on match day

‘Podge’ And Jamille Ready To Link Up For County

Padraig Amond, an Irish striker who has netted more than 100 goals during his professional career, is back in the groove for Newport County. Amond, nicknamed ‘Podge’ by team-mates, ended his Exiles goal drought by scoring the equaliser against Cambridge United at Rodney Parade and County went on to win 4-2. “It was a great […]

Terry Phillips | Oct 01, 2018
Rodney Parade, home of the Dragons. Pic: Alamy

Newport Pride And Passion Key To Promotion Challenge

Newport County are on a good run and they are laying the foundations for a season to be proud of. The Exiles won 4-2 against Cambridge United and are on one of the best runs since manager Michael Flynn took charge during March 2017 – and they have made the best start to a Football […]

Terry Phillips | Sep 30, 2018
The stand at Rodney Parade on match day

Newport Feeling Right At Home in League Two

Newport County have a golden opportunity to fire up their League Two promotion hopes over their next four fixtures. The Exiles have three of their next four matches at Rodney Parade, starting against Cambridge United at Rodney Parade this afternoon (3pm). County have beaten the U’s on the last five occasions they have played each […]

Terry Phillips | Sep 29, 2018
Rodney Parade, home of the Dragons. Pic: Alamy

Matt Finish Earns Newport Trophy Home Win

Manager Michael Flynn described his Newport County players as ‘fantastic’ after their 3-0 home win against Chelsea’s under-21 team in the Checkatrade Trophy. Jamille Matt (2) and substitute Antoine Semenyo scored County’s goals at Rodney Parade and the win earns the Exiles £10,000 in prize money. “The boys were fantastic against a good set of […]

Terry Phillips | Sep 26, 2018