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Flynn Fuming After Newport’s Dismal Barnet Collapse

Michael Flynn is fed up and angry after Newport County’s dismal display against Barnet away. The Exiles manager knew his team were in for a tough time against relegation battlers Barnet, but they failed to match the home teams work ethic. “That was the worst performance under me,” said Flynn. “I can’t handle that or […]

Terry Phillips | Apr 22, 2018
Rodney Parade pitch being re-laid. Pic: Newport County

Wrexham Take O-Level Test Against Orient In London

Wrexham FC dare not lose their Vanarama National League clash with Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road this afternoon (3pm). Defeat could end their play-off hopes if other results go against them and manager Andy Davies says: “Our team performance against Dagenham a week ago was up there with our best of the season, but we […]

Terry Phillips | Apr 21, 2018
Rodney Parade, home of the Dragons. Pic: Alamy

Flynn’s Fledglings Going For Newport County Record

Michael Flynn is going for the record. Newport County’s best points total since they returned to the Football League is 65 points – and manager Flynn’s Exiles are eight points away. They have five fixtures left, starting at Barnet on Saturday. Newport-born Flynn has done an astonishing job at Rodney Parade, lifting the team away […]

Terry Phillips | Apr 20, 2018
The stand at Rodney Parade on match day

Newport County Plan Ahead In Quest For Promotion

Mathematically, the Exiles could still qualify for the play-offs because they have five matches left, but that is a remote prospect. Flynn says he has identified the players he wants to keep, those who are in the ‘maybe’ category and the new signings he is keen to bring in. “It’s clear we need strikers,” said […]

Terry Phillips | Apr 15, 2018
Rodney Parade, home of the Dragons. Pic: Alamy

County Short On Attacking Numbers For Home Clash

Newport County are aiming to earn their first League Two win at Rodney Parade in almost three months when Swindon Town visit this afternoon (3pm). The Exiles will also be hoping to bounce-back from defeat against Stevenage, while the Robins travel to South Wales knowing that they are running out of time in their quest […]

Terry Phillips | Apr 14, 2018
The stand at Rodney Parade on match day

County Hopes Fading In Chase For Play-Offs

Michael Flynn refuses to give up Newport County’s fight to earn promotion to League One. The Exiles lost 1-0 at home against Stevenage, but manager Flynn said: “It looks improbable, but we just have to keep going. “We have to keep battling and listen, a few of the players are out of contract in the […]

Terry Phillips | Apr 08, 2018
Rodney Parade Stadium Established 1877 Credit: Andrew Orchard/Alamy

MayDay Date For Wrexham’s Crunch Clash with Chesterfield

Newport County will head to Chesterfield on Mayday for their rearranged League Two clash with the Derbyshire club. Manager Michael Flynn and his players will hope they are still in contention for a play-offs place when they head north. County are 12th in League Two with seven games left to play, 11 points outside the […]

Terry Phillips | Apr 04, 2018
Newport County at Rodney Parade Credit Andrew Orchard

‘I’m Up For A Scrap’ Says County Boss Flynn

Michael Flynn wants his players to be up for a scrap when they take on relegation threatened Chesterfield at the Proact Stadium in Derbyshire on Bank Holiday Monday (3pm). Manager Flynn and his team must win if they are to keep alive fading hopes of qualifying for the play-offs and he says: “I’m always up […]

Terry Phillips | Apr 02, 2018
The stand at Rodney Parade on match day

Mike Flynn Refuses To Blacken Ben White’s Name At County

One slip, two points dropped, but a frustrated Newport County manager wasn’t going to point the finger solely at Ben White for his side losing their grip of a game they should have won, but ended up drawing 1-1 at home to Coventry City. Coventry came to Rodney Parade looking to extend their six match unbeaten run and consolidate their place in the play-off places. For Michael Flynn’s side it was a chance to post a first home win since 19 January and keep alive their faint chances of reaching the top seven.

Rob Cole | Mar 31, 2018
Rodney Parade, home of the Dragons. Pic: Alamy

County Take On Sky Blues In Crunch Easter Clash

Newport County play two matches in four days in their quest to fire up their League Two play-offs challenge. The Exiles take on sixth-placed Coventry City at Rodney Parade on Good Friday before travelling to play Chesterfield on Bank Holiday Monday. County are aiming to bounce back from just their third home league defeat of […]

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

County Attract Big Attendance, But Slump To Defeat

More than 4,600 spectators watched Newport County crash to a devastating first defeat at Rodney Parade in 2018. The Exiles were aiming to breathe new life into their chase for a play-offs spot, but their 2-1 home defeat means they face a massive task if they are to maintain hopes. Their next clash is against […]

Terry Phillips | Mar 24, 2018
The stand at Rodney Parade on match day

Newport Charge Fiver-A-Head For To Watch Clash

It’s £5 a ticket for spectators at the Newport County v Crewe Alexandra League Two match this afternoon. Manager Michael Flynn and his team are hoping a bumper crowd will roar County on at Rodney Parade in a match why ch is crucial to play-off hopes. “With it being a fiver a ticket, hopefully everyone […]

Terry Phillips | Mar 24, 2018