Newport County A.F.C. Articles

Rodney Parade, home of the Dragons. Pic: Alamy

Former Bluebirds Manager Russell Slade Ready To Face Newport County

Former Cardiff City manager Russell Slade is plotting Newport County’s downfall this Saturday. Grimsby Town manager Slade takes his team to Newport’s Rodney Parade ground on Saturday (3pm) looking for a fourth win in five League Two fixtures. Former Grimsby forward Padraig Amond is in the County team and Slade says: “Amond works extremely hard […]

Terry Phillips | Sep 22, 2017
Newport County manager Michael Flynn.

Manager Michael Flynn Hits Out At 'Spineless' Newport County

Morecambe 2, Newport County 1 Michael Flynn was shocked by his Newport County team at the Globe Arena, Morecambe. He was bitterly disappointed with the League Two defeat, while it was the manner of this loss which really hurt. “It was gutless, spineless and I’ve told the players that,” said manager Flynn when he emerged […]

Terry Phillips | Sep 17, 2017
Newport County manager Michael Flynn.

Manager Michael Flynn Hits Out At ‘Spineless’ Newport County

Morecambe 2, Newport County 1 Michael Flynn was shocked by his Newport County team at the Globe Arena, Morecambe. He was bitterly disappointed with the League Two defeat, while it was the manner of this loss which really hurt. “It was gutless, spineless and I’ve told the players that,” said manager Flynn when he emerged […]

Terry Phillips | Sep 17, 2017
Rodney Parade pitch being re-laid. Pic: Newport County

Newport County Eye Up Automatic Promotion Places In League Two

Newport County are within reach of the automatic promotion places in League Two. They are currently sixth and could go third with a win against Morecambe FC at the Globe Arena on Saturday (3pm). County would need other results to go their way, but they are within each of Lincoln City (home to Mansfield), Coventry […]

Terry Phillips | Sep 15, 2017
Newport County at Rodney Parade Credit Andrew Orchard

Wales Take On Scottish Challenge At Stebonheath Park

Former Wales and Cardiff City defender Robert Page will take charge of the Wales under-17 squad for two international friendly matches against Scotland in Llanelli. Both fixtures are at Stebonheath Park, home stadium of Welsh League First Division club Llanelli AFC, and they are on Wednesday, September 20 (5pm) and Friday, September 22 (noon). Manager […]

Terry Phillips | Sep 15, 2017
The stand at Rodney Parade on match day

Newport County Climb Into League Two Play-Off Positions

Newport County 1, Cheltenham Town 0 Padraig Amond scored Newport County’s winner in their League Two clash with Cheltenham Town at Rodney Parade. The Exiles are sixth after seven matches and now travel to Morecambe on Saturday. Amond netted the only goal after 35 minutes, firing home right-footed after Ben White’s attempted shot fell to […]

Terry Phillips | Sep 12, 2017
Rodney Parade, home of the Dragons. Pic: Alamy

Newport County Go For Goals Against Cheltenham Town

Newport County will be gunning for goals against Cheltenham Town at Rodney Parade tonight (7.45pm). Manager Michael Flynn and his Exiles team are 12th in League Two, five points ahead of their visitors and looking to build on a solid start to 2017-18. More than 3,000 spectators are expected to get behind County and Flynn […]

Terry Phillips | Sep 12, 2017
Rodney Parade Stadium Established 1877 Credit: Andrew Orchard/Alamy

Newport County Play Two Home Matches In Four Days

Newport County manager Michael Flynn looks set to field an unchanged starting line-up for the League Two clash with Wycombe Wanderers at Rodney Parade today (3pm). Newport are seventh in the table, two points behind fourth-placed Wanderers. Flynn and his team have two home fixtures in four days, entertaining Wycombe and then Cheltenham Town on […]

Terry Phillips | Sep 09, 2017
Newport County manager Michael Flynn.

Frustration for Manager Michael Flynn And His Newport County Team

Exeter City 1, Newport County 0 Michael Flynn was left frustrated after his Newport County team suffered their first League Two defeat of the season. Padraig Amond netted for County, heading in from a Mickey Demetriou long throw, only for his effort to be disallowed by referee John Brooks because of a foul elsewhere. Newport […]

Terry Phillips | Sep 02, 2017
Rodney Parade Pitch

Newport County Eyeing Up Top Spot In League Two

Newport County can go top of League Two with a win against leaders Exeter City at St James Park in Devon today (Saturday, 3pm). Manager Michael Flynn and his team have started 2017-18 in style after their Great Escape from the threat of relegation last season. This afternoon’s match will be a test of his […]

Terry Phillips | Sep 02, 2017
Newport County at Rodney Parade Credit Andrew Orchard

Newport County Lose At Forest Green, But Trophy Hopes Still Alive

Forest Green Rovers 2, Newport County 0 Newport County slipped to defeat in their opening Checkatrade Trophy group match. Hosts Forest Green netted a goal in each half with Dan Wishart and Luke James the scorers. Both of Newport’s remaining trophy fixtures are at home and they still have a genuine chance of finishing in […]

Terry Phillips | Aug 29, 2017
Rodney Parade pitch being re-laid. Pic: Newport County

Newport County Players Pay Tribute To Supporter Kieran Sanges

Newport County players will wear black armbands during their Checkatrade Trophy tie against Forest Green Rovers at the New Lawn stadium this evening (7.30pm). County supporter Kieran Sanges passed away over the bank holiday weekend. Since Kieran had been diagnosed with cancer the club has been in regular contact with the family and players visited […]

Terry Phillips | Aug 29, 2017