Left sided defensive midfielder Paul Keddle has left without making an official club appearance. He is expected to sign for one of his previous club, Southern League, Merthyr Tydfil.
London based central defender Nick Skelton has been released after just one appearance away against Eastleigh.
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Former Carmarthen Town striker Jamal Easter has agreed to sign for County after appearing in their final two friendlies and impressing manager Dean Holsdworth. He was previously with Cardiff City and is a former Under 21 Welsh International.
The draw for the FAW Welsh Youth Cup in 2008-09 has been made and we have been drawn at home to Merthyr Tydfil. The match is due to played on Sunday 28th September 2008 (venue to be confirmed).
The draw for the Gwent Senior Cup competition in 2008/09 has been made and we will play the winners of the preliminary round clash between Cwmbran Town and Monmouth Town (date to be confirmed). The full draw is listed below:-
Preliminary Round
Newport Civil Service v Aberbargoed Buds
Monmouth Town v Cwmbran Town
Goytre v Newport YMCA
Croesyceiliog v Tredegar Town
1st Round
Cwmbran Celtic v Risca United
Croesyceiliog / Tredegar Town v Newport Civil Service / Aberbargoed Buds
Monmouth Town / Cwmbran Town v Newport County
Goytre / Newport YMCA v Caldicot Town
The completion of the new look County side now looks complete with County manager Dean Holdsworth finding room to sign young trialist Anthony Church after the 20-year old impressed in pre-season training. He had previous experience under Holdsworth at Redbridge last season.
County put the finishing touches to his revamped forward line today, snapping up striker Rob Duffy from Oxford United on a free transfer. Duffy – the older brother of Wales international Richard has previous experience with Rushden & Diamonds and Wrexham.
FORMER Coventry City striker Paul Hall has now signed for County after training with the side in the last week. Hall, aged 35, who starred for Jamaica in the 1998 World Cup, has previous league experience with Walsall, Rushden & Diamonds, Chesterfield and more recently with Wrexham.
County have bolstered their squad after completing
the signing of experienced former Cardiff City midfielder Kevin Cooper. The
33-year-old, who started his career at Derby County, has enjoyed spells with
Stockport, Wimbledon, Wolves, Sunderland and Norwich City. He has also gained
experience at Cardiff City, Yeovil Town, Walsall and Tranmere Rovers, before
ending last season at Chesterfield.
8th July 2008
The youth team have arranged an excellent away friendly against Aston Villa on Saturday August 9th. Kick Off 11am. This follows several other competitive friendlies arranged against league opposition.
Thursday 17th July away at Swindon Town
Tuesday 22nd July away at Cheltenham Town
Friday 25th July away at Swansea City
Tuesday 29th July away at Shrewsbury Town
Saturday 2nd August home against BRISTOL ROVERS
Wednesday 6th August home against PLYMOUTH ARGYLE
Saturday 9th August away against Aston Villa
In the FA Youth Cup preliminary round County face a home tie against Brislington. The tie is due to be played week commencing Monday 8th September. The winners are away to Tiverton Town in the first qualifying round. Should the youth team progress to the second qualifying round a home tie at Merthyr Tydfil, Chard Town or Yate Town awaits.
The Setanta Cup draw has been made, independently,
by Bill King, President of The Football Conference and David Newton of The
Football Association. Matches to be played week commencing Monday 8th September
2008.
Southern section
Dorchester Town v Newport County
Team Bath v Bath City
Basingstoke Town v Fisher Athletic
Maidenhead United v Havant & Waterlooville
Bognor Regis Town v Worcester City
Eastleigh v Weston-super-Mare
St. Albans City v Hayes & Yeading United
Thurrock v Welling United
Chelmsford City v AFC Wimbledon
Bishop's Stortford v Bromley
Braintree Town v Hampton & Richmond Borough
Round 2 is scheduled for week commencing Monday 6th October 2008
County manager Dean Holdsworth is celebrating his biggest transfer coup to date, having snapped up attacking midfielder Danny Rose on a free transfer. The 20-year old joins after a spell in Blue Square Premier last year with Oxford United. Bristol-born Rose is a product of the Manchester United Academy, spending five years at Old Trafford, going on to become captain of their reserve side.
County are holding an open day on Sunday 13th July between 11am and 5pm. Supporters will have the chance to meet the players and match mascot Spytty the Dog. There will be kids competitions, a fun fair, a penalty shoot out and BarAmber will be open throughout the day for refreshments. Entry is free.
County manager Dean Holdsworth is anticipated to address questions from the supporters in a forum arranged for 4:30pm.
County added former Cardiff City left-back and utility player Martyn Giles to their squad who has been a free agent after recent spell with Hereford United and Crawley Town. The players also went through their first training session last night with several youth team players attending.
Top scorer last season, Charlie Griffin has failed to agree terms with the club and has now left the club.
County have appointed within the club as right back Steve Jenkins became the new player coach for next season. He is likely to shoulder some responsibility alongside manager Dean Holdsworth although County are yet to appoint an assistant manager.
County central midfielder Lee Fowler has departed for pastures new at Conference Premier Forest Green Rovers. He has been attracted by the proposition of full time training and ambitions to play in the league.
County have made a key signing with goalkeeper Glyn Thompson signing a 1 year contract to stay at Spytty Park. Defender Paul Cochlin has also left the club and joined Bath City while Julian Alsop has signed for Cirencester Town.
Jason Bowen has left County and signed a lucrative deal with Welsh Premier Champions Llanelli. Jason will leave County will some memorable moments scoring 55 goals in 175 appearances which included 21 penalties.
Dean Holdsworth has signed three players from his previous club Redbridge FC. Nick Skelton, age 21 only joined Redbridge towards the end of last season and made an immediate impact in the centre defence. Kevin Stephens, age 23, is a right sided defender and Dave Collins, age 25.is left sided and set piece specialist. Left sided Paul Keddle completed the quartet signed today from Carmarthen Town with Mark Dodds and Damon Searle going in the opposite direction.
County manager Dean Holdsworth has raided Bath City again to make striker Phil Walsh his second summer signing. He has also negotiated deals to resign new contracts for Ian Hillier, Craig Hughes and Scott James.
After looking like he might stay with Blue Square South rivals Bath City for the 2008-09 season Adie Harris, Dean Holdsworth has influenced him into making in his first signing. The midfielder had plenty of interest elsewhere and turned down overtures from a number of clubs, including Wrexham and Havant & Waterlooville
Former Bolton and Wimbledon striker Dean Holdsworth has been named as the new manager of Newport County. Holdsworth, 39, joined County in February 2007, staying until the end of the season scoring three goals in five starts and helped the side to reach the FAW Premier Cup final. He left to take his first managerial post at Ryman League side Redbridge, leading them to third in the table and only missing out on promotion via the play-offs after a penalty shoot-out defeat to Canvey Island. Interviews for assistant coaching roles will be held in the coming weeks, with the new manager expected to target a candidate with local knowledge.
Goalkeeper Tony Pennock has signed for the Neath Athletic for next season in a move that will see him team up with brother and assistant Neath boss Ray, he is sure to add quality to their squad for next year.
County are now deep in the process of appointing a new manager to replace Peter Beadle. As ever there has been significant interest with initially over 30 applicants for this post. Interviews have already been undertaken and several more discussions are to be held this week. It in anticipated that the new manager will be announced by Friday 16th May.
Former Newport County goalkeeper and Welsh international Mark Kendall has died suddenly of a suspected heart attack after a long walk, aged just 49. Kendall was signed from Spurs in 1980 for a club record of £45,000 at the time and went on to become first choice keeper. The popular and highly-respected keeper was then signed by Graham Turner for Wolves in 1986. He had enjoyed a 12-mile walk near his home and was chatting with his wife Gaynor just moments before falling ill.
County have sacked manager Peter Beadle after failing to make the Blue Square Southern League play-offs. Beadle's downfall came in the wake of a 2-1 home defeat to Fisher Athletic on Saturday that ended their promotion hopes for another season. Chairman Chris Blight said: "Our board of directors have decided that we do not want the services of Peter Beadle." County won this season's FAW Premier Cup, but that was deemed not good enough by the club hierarchy.
The youth team presentation evening was held at BarAmber. Player of the Year and Players Player of the Year went to central defender Gary Colbourne. The most improved Player of the Year was a joint award received by full back Aaron Thomas and striker Luke Prosser along with the mantle for top scorer which was Scott Armitage.
County have announced that the End of Season Presentation Evening will take place on Friday 9th May 2008, 7.30pm start at BarAmber. Entry will be free and the evening will comprise of the usual awards and music from our resident DJ. Food will be available to purchase on the night. Lets make this an evening to remember. Tickets will be available from Saturday 12th April.
The eighteenth Annual General Metting will be held at BarAmber, Newport County AFC Social Club, Newport Stadium this evening. The evening is expected to start 7:30pm prompt and all shareholders are invited to attend.
The Committee of BarAmber are organising a fundraising evening on Saturday 5th April 2008. 7pm till late at BarAmber. Tickets will cost £8 per person and all proceeds will go to increase security for OUR CLUBHOUSE. The evening will include a local band, resident DJ, mini race night, auction and food. Please support this night.
County have announced that all children accompanied by an adult will be given free admission to the FAW Premier Cup final this Tuesday 11th March.
The FAW Premier Cup final against Llanelli AFC will be held at Spytty Park on Tuesday 11th March. County won home advantage on the toss of a coin made by the FAW Committee.
Left back and former youth team player Shane Brewer has been released by the club. He has recently been on loan at Yate Town and has figured in several matches.
County have swooped to sign midfielder Andy Gurney from Weston Super Mare. He played against County in the festive matches scoring the equalising free kick for Weston.
Following police advice, the home fixture against current
leader Lewes will now take place on Sunday 24th February 2008. Kick Off at 1.00pm.
A "Meet the Manager" evening has been
arranged for Thursday 28th February 2008 from 7.00pm in BarAmber. This is a
chance for supporters to County manager Peter Beadle questions and air their
views.
The postponed away game against Welling United has been rearranged and will now take place on Wednesday 27th February 2008. Kick Off 7.45pm.
Newport County Clubhouse, BarAmber, is having a celebration for its 4th Birthday on Friday 15th February. There will be live music, hog roast and a resident DJ. The evening will start at 7:00 for 7:30pm till late. Tickets are £5 and can be purchased on the night.
All Season Ticket holders are now required to use the two turnstiles just to the right of BarAmber for admission at home matches. No other turnstiles will accept Season Tickets and likewise the turnstiles next to BarAmber will not accept Non-Season Ticket holders.
The FAW Premier Cup Semi-Final against Cardiff City will take place on Tuesday 19th February 2008 K O
7.00pm. The match is all ticket and will be on sale after the Hampton &
Richmond game in BarAmber and the following morning from 9.30am until midday. Tickets are priced at £10.00 for adults and £5.00
concessions.
County have been draw home against Torquay United in the second round of the FA Trophy. The match will be played on Saturday 12th January. Kick Off 3pm.
There has been some damage caused to the main entrance at Newport Stadium on the weekend. For the Swansea City match this Wednesday, home fans will use the turnstiles at the Baramber end of the ground and Programme shop end only. Away fans will be housed in a segregated part of the shed will enter at the shed end cricket pitch side of the ground only. Baramber will be open to members only on police advice from 5pm.
The FAW Premier Cup Quarter Final Tie home against Swansea City has been confirmed for Wednesday 19th December at Spytty Park. Kick Off 7:30. The scheduled home league match against Welling United on Saturday 22nd December has been postponed due to our opponents commitments in the Setanta Shield.
County will play Bath City at home in FA Trophy 1st Round. It is the fifth time this season with the two clubs having met twice in the Blue Square South, once in the FA Cup and once in the Setanta Shield. The match is scheduled for Saturday 15th December at Spytty Park. Kick Off 3pm
The draw for the Quarter Finals of the FAW Premier Cup has been made:-
Newport County v Swansea City
Carmarthen Town v TNS
Llanelli v Wrexham
Welshpool Town v Cardiff City
Semi-Final:
Welshpool Town or Cardiff City v Newport County or Swansea City
Llanelli or Wrexham v Carmarthen Town or TNS
County have confirmed that the away match against Weston-Super-Mare on Boxing Day will Kick Off at 1pm
County have announced the signing tonight of striker Jermaine Clarke from Bromsgrove Rovers. At 23 years of age, he is keen to progress and has Conference North experience with Redditch United and also spent time at Evesham United.
County have confirmed the worst kept secret in Welsh football by signing Tony Pennock as a player following his resignation from the managers position at Port Talbot last week. “I have been monitoring Tony's situation over the past couple of weeks and after his decision to step down as manager at Port Talbot Town I asked if he would come back to Newport County”, said manager Peter Beadle.
The Setanta Shield match home against Bath City has been brought forward to Monday 19th November. Kick Off 7.45pm. This game was due to be played on Wednesday 21st November but this clashed with international matches England and Wales. The away match at Eastbourne Borough has been now pencilled in for Tuesday 27th November (subject no FA Trophy replays!)
We have been drawn away at Windsor & Eton in the 3rd Qualifying Round of the FA Trophy. The match will be played on Saturday 24th November. Windsor are currently 19th in the Southern Football League Division 1 South & West.
Lee Jarman was presented with his well deserved award for the September Blue Square South Player of the Month before the Bath City match. He received an engraved trophy and bottle of champagne from Blue Square PR Manager Alan Alger.
The 2nd Round Draw for the 2007/2008 FAW Premier Cup has been
made:-
Newport County v Bangor City
Haverfordwest County v Welshpool Town
Llanelli v Rhyl
Carmarthen Town v Port Talbot Town
The matches are to be played on Tuesday, November 6th 2007. Kick Off 7.00 pm
The FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round home match against Bath City will now take place on Friday 12 October with a 7.45pm kick-off. This will be the second time the sides have met under Friday night lights, with County forced to settle for a 1-1 league draw at Twerton Park last month.
A very weakened County side went down to a 3-0 away defeat against Cwmbran Celtic in the Gwent Senior Cup Quarter Final. They were forced to include several youth team players who had gone through the mill in the Merthyr match the night before and couldn't pick up their game against their determined Welsh League opponents. The match saw the return of defender Paul Cochlin who is returning after a year on the sidelines after a serious knee injury.
County youth suffered a cruel defeat losing in the final minute of extra time in their FA Youth 1st Round Qualifying match at Merthyr Tydfil. They were forced to play with ten men since the half hour mark and were well on top. Despite taking the lead just before half time through a Gary Colbourne header, Merthyr finally clawed their way back to equalise ten minutes before the end of full time to force extra time.
The FA Youth Cup game against Merthyr Tydfil will not be held at Newport Stadium on Monday night, but will now be staged at Penydarren Park on Tuesday 25th September. Kick Off 7.30pm. This is due to County being denied the use of Spytty Park by the council for youth team games.
County have drawn Basingstoke Town away in the FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round. The game will be played on Saturday 29th September. Kick Off 3pm.
The Gwent Senior Cup Quarter final match against Cwmbran Celtic will be played at Cwmbran Stadium on Wednesday 26th September. Kick Off 7.30 pm
The Welsh Under 19 side faced Germany at Spytty Stadium and it was a huge success aside from the result with Wales putting a battling display but losing 3-1. The Match was in preparation for the UEFA Under-19 2007/2008 championship matches against Switzerland, Hungary and Kazakhstan.
RESULT: Wales..(1) 1 Germany..(2) 3
Wales scorer: Chris Jones 18 minutes.
With Welsh Premier League transfer window about to close, County midfielder Lee John has made a shock return to Port Talbot Town just over two months after signing. He was a long-time transfer target for County boss Peter Beadle, John finally made the move in the close season after months of negotiation for a fee. However, he has failed to make County's starting line-up since moving to Spytty Park, making just five appearances from the bench.
County will play away at Cwmbran Celtic in the Round 1 of the Gwent Senior Cup. The match is scheduled to be played in the next couple of weeks if both teams can agree a date.
County will stage an youth international match at Spytty Park, next Tuesday 11 September when the Wales Under 19 team takes on Germany (kick off 7.30 pm). Admission prices are £3 for adults and £1 for concessions.
County successfully progressed through to the next round of the Gwent Senior Cup after beating Tredegar Town 2-1 away. County rested the whole defence and introduced several fringe players in midfield and Craig Hughes looked sharp up front. He was partnered by youth team prospect Luke Prosser. Youth Team goalkeeper David Pearce made his first senior appearance and in defence, we also saw debuts for youth team right back Ricky Manship and Daniel Harrison. Tredegar played very well on the night and made sure this way not an easy ride for County after taking an early lead through a penalty. County equalised just before half time when Craig Hughes headed home. Richard Evans also returned from injury and delivered some excellent crosses which deserved better attention before Mark Dodds got a late winner from an Evans cross.
County have pro-actively set up system to weed out troublemakers at Newport Stadium sponsored by the Amber Army Trust. Any supporters who witness breaches of ground regulations can contact a hotline number and report the event in an instant. The hotline number is 07964 258771. Please register today and support your club. The hotline will be operated at all home matches and at selected away matches.
The away match at Lewes originally scheduled for Saturday 1st September has now been moved to Sunday 2nd September. Please note the kick off time has been brought forward to 12pm on advice from East Sussex Police.
This season will see the return of the once famous County Bounty Draw. The draw will be a monthly ' raffle ' for a prize that hopefully in this day and age people will think is well worth a £1 or more. A limited number of tickets will be on sale each month for one fantastic prize, the only exception being Christmas when maybe we can have a SUPER DRAW... The first draw for August will be made on the 27th August, Basingstoke at home, when the laptop will be handed over to the winner if they are present at the game.
For those who can not make it to games but would still like to buy a ticket or two, payments via paypal, cheque or cash can be arranged along with shipping within the UK via Parcel Force (at the winners cost approx £13.00). All Profits from the monthly draw will of course go to Newport County AFC with a full report of expenditure and profits from each draw being made available each month.
