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COUNTY STORM TO COMEBACK AT GATESHEAD
Jan 29 - Newport County struck twice in the final six minutes to complete a remarkable comeback to beat Gateshead.The home side's goals came either side of half-time, Liam Hatch grabbing the first from a corner before Jon Shaw fired home from the edge of the area.
Elliott Buchanan's fine finish started the County fightback and Sam Foley equalised in the 90th minute. Gateshead's Jamie Chandler was then sent off before Jake Harris's superb 94th-minute strike clinched victory.
COUNTY HOLD ON AGAINST FOREST GREEN
Jan 14 - Ten-man Newport County secured a valuable point at home to Forest Green.
The hosts lost Ismail Yakubu for a second yellow card after only 32 minutes after a foul on James Norwood. Newport's best chances fell to Elliott Buchanan and Nathaniel Jarvis - the latter saw his header saved by Rovers goalkeeper Sam Russell.
Michael Uwezu spurned a half-chance to score a late winner for the visitors, as Newport stay a point clear of the drop zone.
10-MAN EXILES EASILY BEATEN
Jan 7 - Newport County failed to make the mark at Luton. 228 travelling fans saw debutant Ryan Charles given a straight red card for a two-footed challenge on Daniel Gleeson and within two minutes, Luton went in front. Striker Aaron O'Connor headed in his third of the season from Jake Howells' corner before Danny Crow sealed it.Crow finished a Luton counter-attack to make it 2-0 as he converted Greg Taylor's cross.
Newport County have placed three players on the transfer market to address the club's financial position. Strikers Craig McAllister and Tom Miller and goalkeeper Danny Potter have all been put up for sale by the Blue Square Bet Premier strugglers."The budget has to be reduced. Overheads have to be cut... quickly," County chairman Chris Blight admitted.
COUNTY DEFEATED AT BOTTOM CLUB
Jan 4 - Newport County are facing an uphill struggle in the Conference to survive the threat of relegation after defeat by 3-2 at bottom placed Bath. The exiles sit outside of the bottom four on goal difference with a game in hand.
Loan striker Nat Jarvis gave County the lead, firing home after a shot by Adam Hughes had hit the post, before Bath scored twice inside seven minutes. Adam Connolly's close-range strike was followed up by Sean Canham's effort. Canham's solo run helped set up Scott Murray for Bath's third before skipper Gary Warren's header gave County a lifeline. But Bath held on for their second win in successive home games to move to within five points of Newport, who have won just twice in 10 league games, and safety.
ROSE LEAVES COUNTY
Dec 29 - Fleetwood Town have signed midfielder Danny Rose from fellow Blue Square Bet Premier side Newport County for an undisclosed fee. The loss of Rose will be a major blow to the struggling Exiles as they battle relegation.
The 23-year-old has agreed personal terms with the Highbury club and will officially join on 1 January 2012. The former Manchester United reserve team captain joined Newport in 2008 from Oxford United. He has scored 11 goals for the Exiles this season including a penalty in a 4-1 win at Fleetwood in October.
Newport County Chairman Chris Blight has also called on the City Council to act to sort out the Spytty Park playing surface following the postponement of Boxing Day's fixture against Bath City was postponed.
MATCH OFF
Dec 26 - Newport's match was called off due to a waterlogged pitch, the only postponement in the Conference.
CRUNCH PERIOD FOR EXILES
Dec 26 - Newport County go in to today's massive game with bottom placed Bath City (kick off 3pm) knowing the must start to accumulate points to reflect their recent improved performances. The game is the first leg of a double header League clash with the men from Somerset.
Newport County are set to be without strikers Robbie Matthews (groin) and Sam Foley (suspended) for the Blue Square Bet Premier visit of Bath.Forward Jake Harris has returned from a loan spell at Southern League side Frome Town and could solve County's striker selection problems. Bath manager Adie Britton, meanwhile, has a fully-fit squad to choose from as striker Lee Phillips is fully fit. And fellow forward Jamie Cook has fully recovered from bruised ribs.
COUNTY GO DOWN NARROWLY TO FLEETWOOD
Dec 17 - Second-placed Fleetwood Town kept up the pressure on Blue Square Bet Premier leaders Wrexham in a hard-fought win against County. The Exiles had the better of the first half, but when Fleetwood's chance came they took it.
Gareth Seddon and Andy Mangan combined before Peter Cavanagh hit home from inside the box in the 75th minute. However, as Newport pressed for an equaliser, Kieran Charnock tackled Andrew Hughes late and was sent off.
COUNTY STAY IN BOTTOM FOUR
Nov 6 - Back down to earth after last week's cup win County came a cropper against Ebbsfleet despite having the better of play. Ricky Shakes' 20th-minute goal gave United victory at Spytty Park.
Defeat added to Newport's troubles in the relegation zone as the hosts lost at home for the fourth time in five attempts this season. Shakes profited from sloppy defending after following up Callum Willock's shot to hit home from close range. Substitute Robbie Matthews saw his header go wide as Newport sought an equaliser in vain.
Next week - Shrewsbury Town (home) Round 1 FA Cup , 12.30 ko, live on ESPN.
EXILES WIN CUP THRILLER
Oct 29 - A mis-directed Paul Rodgers goal settled an astonishing FA Cup tie as Newport progressed to the first round proper. Rodgers' intended cross from the right touchline flew into the net with just two minutes remaining.
Ben Wright had put Braintree ahead on nine minutes before Sam Foley and Craig McAllister replied for County. Andy Yiadom made it 2-2 and Kenny Davis made it 3-3 after Nat Jarvis had put the home side in front, but Rodgers' slice of luck sent Newport through.
NEWPORT GAIN FINE DRAW AT WREXHAM
Oct 22 - Newport County battled to a hard-earned draw against Welsh rivals and Blue Square Bet Premier leaders Wrexham at the Racecourse. Craig McAllister had Newport's best chance in the first minute but fired straight at keeper Joslain Mayebi.
COUNTY EASE PAST KETTERING
Oct 19 - Danny Rose's hat-trick against nine-man Kettering saw Newport to victory. John Dempster's foul on Sam Foley earned a penalty converted by Rose, before Adam Cunnington's straight red card for a lunge on Tommy Doherty.
A second booking saw Dempster also sent off, but Kettering goalkeeper Laurie Walker saved Rose's resulting penalty. Moses Ashikodi turned in Marcus Kelly's cross to equalise, but Rose pounced from close range to put Newport ahead before lashing home a long-range third.
EXILES SLUMP TO ANOTHER DEFEAT
Oct 15 - Two second-half goals gave Tamworth victory at Newport in the Blue Square Bet Premier. Newport controlled the first half but the visitors went ahead two minutes after the interval with Kieron St Aimie scoring following a defensive mistake.
Iyseden Christie doubled their lead 12 minutes later with a powerful header after being left unmarked. Newport pulled a goal back on 74 minutes through Darryl Knight's volley but Tamworth held on for victory.
COUNTY STORM TO VICTORY AT FLEETWOOD
Oct 11 - Sam Foley hit a hat-trick as Newport fought back to earn new boss Justin Edinburgh his first win in charge at second placed Fleetwood. Gareth Seddon tapped the home side in front inside a minute, only for Foley to level with a copycat strike.
Danny Rose put Newport ahead from the spot after Rob Atkinson fouled Craig McAllister before Foley scored his second on the half hour. Foley completed his treble from the edge of the box before Seddon was sent off for a second yellow card.
COUNTY OUTCLASSED
Oct 8 - Justin Edinburgh got off to a losing start at Spytty Park with defeat by Southport. The visitors took the lead when Simon Grand headed home from close range after Newport defender Paul Rodgers hooked off his own line.
Southport doubled their lead when Karl Ledsham headed in Tony Gray's pinpoint cross past Glyn Thompson. Gray tapped in the third from Andy Owens' centre as Southport made it three wins in a row.
EDINBURGH APPOINTED
Oct 6 - Newport County have announced the appointment of former Tottenham Hotspur defender Justin Edinburgh as their new manager for this season and next. Edinburgh, who played more than 200 games for the White Hart Lane club, will replace the departed Anthony Hudson and will take charge of his first game at home this Saturday against Southport.
Edinburgh has managed at Billericay Town, Fisher Athletic, Grays Town and Rushden & Diamonds and the County board feel that the 41-year-old is the ideal man to lead County out of its present position. Club chairman Chris Blight said: "The board thought that it was important to act quickly after the departure of Anthony Hudson and not let things fester, we feel that Justin is the ideal candidate after looking at more than 40 other interested parties. "It's a new chapter for the club and we hope that the supporters get right behind him on Saturday and kick-start the season and look to the future together."
Newport County’s newly installed manager has wasted no time whatsoever in appointing his assistant in the form of Jimmy Dack, who he has worked with before.
MANAGERLESS COUNTY LOSE AT DARLINGTON
Oct 2 - Two first-half goals eased Darlington to their first Blue Square Bet Premier win in seven games as managerless Newport County extended their poor run.
Marc Bridge-Wilkinson's penalty broke the deadlock after County captain Gary Warren fouled Tadhg Purcell in the box. Purcell turned goal-scorer as he fired Kris Taylor's ball past County keeper Glyn Thompson from eight yards.
Scott Rogers had Newport's best chance but his strike was tipped over by Darlington keeper Ole Soderberg. Caretaker manager Lee Harrison is in charge following the dismissal of Anthony Hudson. County have vowed to decide on a replacement soon.
ANOTHER DRAW FOR COUNTY
Sep 27 - A Jarvis goal after 38 minutes was not enough for Newport County to hold off Forest Green Rovers at the New Lawn. The Exiles could not find the vital second goal and almost inevitably former striker Charlie Griffin grabbed the equaliser to give the home side a deserved point. A fine turnout of 389 County fans out of a crowd of 1203 did everything they could to bring a much needed win back to the Port. It was not to be.
EXILES DRAW CONCERNING ANOTHER LATE GOAL
Sep 24 - Richie Baker's injury-time penalty earned Barrow a draw at struggling Newport County. The visitors went into the lead when Adam Boyes headed in Paul Rutherford's early corner.
Nathaniel Jarvis equalised from inside the six-yard box after good work by Gary Warren. The hosts went ahead when Danny Rose scored from close range but Baker levelled at the death after Ryan Gilligan fouled Andy Cook.
EXILES END BAD RUN BUT CONCEDE LATE GOAL
Sep 20 - Tom Elliot rescued Stockport County a Blue Square Bet Premier point as struggling County extended their winless run to eight games. Danny Rose's close-range strike gave Newport a deserved lead as the unmarked midfielder fired Craig McAllister's ball into the top corner of the net. Sam Foley and McAllister missed great chances for the hosts to extend their lead before Elliot's late leveller. The striker glanced Sean McConville's cross in for Stockport's seventh draw.
COUNTY SLIP UP DESPITE BIG EFFORT
Sep 18 - Ben Wright scored the only goal of the game as Braintree saw off struggling Newport, who stay in the relegation zone having not won in seven games. Wright netted his third goal of the season after 20 minutes when he put a right-footed shot into the bottom-left corner from a Jai Reason free-kick. County put in a big effort but had a goal ruled out for offside.
EXILES DESTROYED
Sep 11 - Newport slipped to their fourth defeat in as many games at Mansfield as they went down by 5-0 at Mansfield. Mansfield moved up to third following their comprehensive victory at Field Mill.Matthew Green gave the home side the lead after 11 minutes before Louis Briscoe added a second on 33 minutes. Ross Dyer, Briscoe and Luke O'Neill completed the scoring for Paul Cox's side in the second half.
COUNTY GO DOWN AGAIN
Sep 3 - Newport County lost their second successive home game, crashing to a 1-0 defeat by Cambridge United. United took a first-half lead when debutant Peter Winn pulled the ball back for summer signing Ryan Charles to slot home. Despite a lot of second half pressure County failed to find a way through.
COUNTY DISCIPLINE WORRIES CONTINUE
Aug 30 - Newport had two players sent off for the second successive match as they crashed to defeat against Kidderminster.
Gary Warren was sent-off for a late challenge on Steve Guinan before Ismail Yakubu received a second yellow card. Jack Byrne headed Harriers in front from close range only for Sam Foley to fire past Daniel Lewis to equalise.Tom Miller's own goal restored the visitors' lead before Luke Jones headed a third after Yakubu was dismissed.
EXILES GO DOWN AT TELFORD
Aug 28 - Sean Newton's penalty gave Telford all three points against a visiting Newport side who had two men sent off. Richard Davies put the Bucks ahead from the edge of the area after Dwayne Samuels' cross was only half-cleared.
County equalised through Danny Rose's fine 30-yard free-kick, but Newton restored Telford's lead when Gary Warren fouled Andy Brown in the area. Newport's Scott Rogers was sent off for a lunge on Samuels before Tommy Doherty earned a second yellow for dissent.
COUNTY LET LEAD SLIP
Aug 24 - Michael West's last-minute leveller rescued Ebbsfleet United a Blue Square Bet Premier point as Newport County let their early lead slip. Striker Elliott Buchanan broke the deadlock for County, curling Craig McAllister's knockdown into the net for his third goal of the season.
Ebbsfleet scored an equaliser in added time when West guided in Liam Enver-Marum's free-kick at the near post. West's second goal in successive games earned Ebbsfleet back-to-back draws.
EXILES FAIL AGAINST 10-MAN GRIMSBY
Aug 20 - Newport missed a penalty as they failed to put away 10 man Grimsby Town at Spytty Park this afternoon.
COUNTY BOUNCE BACK
Aug 16 - Newport County bounced back from their opening day Blue Square Bet Premier defeat to thrash Hayes & Yeading at Spytty Park. Three goals in 13 minutes after the break wrapped up victory, after Scott Rogers' fine header from a Lee Baker cross gave the home side an early lead.
Elliott Buchanan profited from Felino Jardim's through-ball to double the lead shortly after the break. Danny Rose then put the result beyond doubt with two well-taken goals.
MYSTERY PENALTY DENIES COUNTY
Aug 14 - A bizarre penalty decision denied Newport County a point at Kettering Town. Aman Verma went down in the penalty area after a miscued shot in the 91st minute. As players prepared for a goal kick referee Davies gave a penalty, later claiming it was due to a Scott Rogers late challenge. The decision was bitterly disputed by County but Jean Paul Marna scored to give the Poppies victory.
The start of the match was delayed due to crowd congestion at Nene Park. For County debutant Elliott Bachanan headed Ismail Yakubu's ball home from close range to give the visitors an early lead after 15 minutes. Marna converted Marcus Kelly's corner to equalise before Adam Cunnington gave Kettering the lead on the hour, firing home after Moses Ashikodi's shot had hit the bar. Danny Rose levelled within a miniute before the controversial end to the game. Att - 2047.
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COUNTY WIN AT NEATH AND UNDY
Aug 7 - Newport County beat off Neath by 5-2 on Friday and Undy by 6-2 this evening. Foley, Buchanan (3) and Miller were the scorers at Neath. Greening (2), Matthews. Rogers, Thomas and Hughes scored at Undy.
REAL BETIS EASE HOME
Aug 3 - A friendly arranged at very short notice brought a La Liga team to Spytty Park for the first time and 855 fans witnessed a fine passing display by the Spaniards, who ran out comfortable 3-0 winners . Segunda Division champions Real Betis are based in Seville playing in the 55,000 capacity Benito Villamarin. Sergio Hurtado and Jorge Vidal scored the goals in the first half, Munoz finished Newport County off with a fine last minute strike. Real Betis play Swansea City on Saturday at the Liberty Stadium.
INJURY MARS BOLTON VISIT
July 31 - An broken leg for Chung Young Lee marred Newport's friendly match with Premiership giants Bolton Wanderers.
He was immediately placed in a leg brace and was taken to hospital where he underwent an operation on a broken right leg. Lee sustained a double fracture to his lower right leg and he is now likely to miss the majority of the upcoming Premier League season.
As for the match Elliott Buchanan had given Newport the lead after ten minutes completely against the run of play. The near full strength Wanderers side took control thereafter
Ivan Klasnic scored twice and a Tom Miller own goal adding to the Trotters' tally.EXILES PULL OFF FINE WIN OVER CHELTENHAM
July 24 - Newport beat Football League Cheltenham with a Ismail Yakubu goal. The defender headed home Danny Rose's 65th minute cross for County.
STOKE MAKE FRIENDS IN NEWPORT
July 17 - Stoke City had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Newport County in their first pre-season friendly of the summer. Gary Warren gave the Blue Square Premier side the lead with a looping header just before the interval. But Kenwyne Jones equalised 15 minutes from time for the FA Cup runners-up and later had another effort disallowed.
Newport born manager Tony Pulis selected a strong starting line-up, including 10 of the squad that featured in the loss to Manchester City at Wembley in May. Stoke delighted fans at County and at Newport YMCA (the following day) by signing hundreds of autographs and having photographs taken.
Viv Edwards, the football club chairman, said: "This is a huge occasion for us and it is fantastic that youngsters can see these players here. For Tony to bring his squad for the benefit of this community is overwhelming. He's a great example to the youngsters in this area just setting out in their lives; he shows what you can achieve if you are willing to work at it."
MATCH ON
July 16 - Newport County's match with Stoke City (kick off 3pm) at Newport Stadium is definitely on despite heavy overnight rain. Stoke are expected to feature Jonathon Woodgate in their team.
County beat Merthyr 4-1 on July 13 as their build up continues to the new season.
COUNTY OPEN WITH WIN AT CHEPSTOW
July 7 - Newport County got their friendly programme off to a winning start with a 3-1 victory over Chepstow Town. at Larkfield. Newport had nine of trialists in the starting lineup with player-coach Wayne Hatswell and defender Andrew Hughes the only senior players on view.
More of the squad will be given a run out when they travel to Merthyr Town next Wednesday as they build up their pre-season approach.
Newport has accepted an offer from the Welsh FA to play in next season's Welsh Cup. Wrexham and Newport have received a bye to the Third Round along with the Welsh Premier League clubs. Newport haven't played in the competition since the 1991/1992 season before they were forced into exile following refusal to join the newly formed League of Wales. The club's solitary win in the competition came in 1980, when they beat Shrewsbury Town over two legs in the final.
County have made their fourth signing of the summer in the shape of former AFC Wimbledon central defender Ismail Yakubu. The Nigerian played 27 times for the Londoners in their Conference promotion-winning campaign last season.
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HUDSON SLAMS OFFER FOR WARREN
May 30 - Newport County manager Anthony Hudson says he has secured his first target of the summer by signing Craig McAllister. Striker McAllister, 30, scored 13 goals in 47 games for Crawley Town last term. County have also signed 32-year old goalkeeper Danny Potter from Torquay United. Potter started his career as a youngster with Chelsea and has also played for Cambridge United and Canvey Island.
COUNTY GO FULL TIME
May 20 - Newport County are to become a professional football club in a bid to return to the Football League. After a solid first season in the Blue Square Bet Premier, County have decided to adopt a full-time approach as they build for the future.
The Welsh club finished ninth in non-league's top-flight and general manager Tim Harris confirmed Newport will go professional in a "bid to progress".
"We feel the best way to go forward is become a full-time club," said Harris.
SEASON TICKETS FOR 11/12 NOW ON SALE
May 8 - The new season ticket is available to purchase here. Generally, prices have increased by £20 with standalone admission prices also set to go up by £1 to £15 for the seated stand and £14 for the terraces. Reserved seats must be booked before June 17th and the first 100 renewals receive a replica Junior Exiles shirt.
FIXTURES 2011- 2012
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THE COUNTY!
| July 13th | Merthyr | Away | Friendly | 4-1 | 491 |
| July 16th | STOKE CITY | Home | Friendly | 1-1 | 2120 |
| July 20th | Mangotsfield Town | Away | Friendly | 2-1 | 144 |
| July 23rd | Cheltenham Town | Home | Friendly | 1-0 | |
| July 30th | BOLTON WANDERERS | Home | Friendly | 1-3 | 2007 |
| August 3rd | REAL BETIS | Home | Friendly | 0-3 | 855 |
| August 5th | Neath Athletic | Away | Friendly | 5-2 | 380 |
| August 7th | Undy | Away | Friendly | 6-2 | 220 |
| August 13th | Kettering Town | Away | BSP | 2-3 | 2047 |
| August 16th | Hayes & Yeading United | Home | BSP | 4-0 | 1519 |
| August 20th | Grimsby Town | Home | BSP | 0-0 | 1675 |
| August 23rd | Ebbsfleet United | Away | BSP | 1-1 | 992 |
| August 27th | Telford | Away | BSP | 1-2 | 2147 |
| August 29th | Kidderminster Harriers | Home | BSP | 1-3 | 1672 |
| September 3rd | Cambridge United | Home | BSP | 0-1 | 1515 |
| September 10th | Mansfield Town | Away | BSP | 0-5 | 2324 |
| September 17th | Braintree Town | Away | BSP | 0-1 | 786 |
| September 20th | Stockport County | Home | BSP | 1-1 | 1205 |
| September 24th | Barrow | Home | BSP | 2-2 | 1315 |
| September 27th | Forest Green Rovers | Away | BSP | 1-1 | 1203 |
| October 1st | Darlington | Away | BSP | 0-2 | 1785 |
| October 8th | Southport | Home | BSP | 0-3 | 1576 |
| October 11th | Fleetwood Town | Away | BSP | 4-1 | 1277 |
| October 15th | Tamworth | Home | BSP | 1-2 | 1310 |
| October 18th | Kettering Town | Home | BSP | 3-1 | 1249 |
| October 22nd | Wrexham | Away | BSP | 0-0 | 4232 |
| Oct 29 | Braintree | Home | FAT | 4-3 | |
| November 5th | Ebbsfleet United | Home | BSP | 0-1 | 1412 |
| November 19th | Grimsby Town | Away | BSP | 2-2 | 2701 |
| November 26th | Luton Town | Home | BSP | 0-1 | 1511 |
| November 29th | Hayes & Yeading United | Away | BSP | 4-0 | 303 |
| December 3rd | Lincoln City | Home | BSP | 1-0 | 1270 |
| December 6th | Alfreton Town | Away | BSP | 2-3 | 579 |
| Dec 10 | Forest Green R | Home | FAT | 0-0 | 724 |
| Dec 13 | Forest Green R | Away | FAT | 2-0 | 368 |
| December 17th | Fleetwood Town | Home | BSP | 0-1 | 101 |
| December 26th | Bath City | Home | BSP | P | |
| January 1st | Bath City | Away | BSP | 2-3 | 1147 |
| January 7th | Luton Town | Away | BSP | 0-2 | 6108 |
| January 21st | Forest Green Rovers | Home | BSP | 0-0 | 1325 |
| Jan 24 | Worksop | Away | FAT | 3-1 | |
| January 28th | Gateshead | Away | BSP | 3-2 | 704 |
| February 4th | Braintree Town | Home | BSP | ||
| February 11th | Stockport County | Away | BSP | ||
| February 18th | Mansfield Town | Home | BSP | ||
| February 21st | Tamworth | Away | BSP | ||
| February 25th | York City | Home | BSP | ||
| March 3rd | Southport | Away | BSP | ||
| March 10th | Darlington | Home | BSP | ||
| March 17th | Wrexham | Home | BSP | ||
| March 24th | Lincoln City | Away | BSP | ||
| March 31st | Gateshead | Home | BSP | ||
| April 7th | Telford | Home | BSP | ||
| April 9th | Kidderminster Harriers | Away | BSP | ||
| April 14th | York City | Away | BSP | ||
| April 21st | Alfreton Town | Home | BSP | ||
| April 28th | Barrow | Away | BSP |