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31st August 2010  Thorne leaves for Harriers
21st August 2010 Conference sign TV deal with Premier Sports TV
20th August 2010 Morgan returns on loan
19th August 2010 Youthful County progress in Gwent Senior Cup
15th August 2010 Ticket Information at Spytty Park
27th July 2010 Nathan Davies testimonial
16th July 2010 County bag a third play from Kidderminster
15th July 2010 Garner signs
14th July 2010 Get on your bike!
9th July 2010 Odhiambo signs the dotted line
7th July 2010 Season ticket update
2nd July 2010 Matthews signs
26th June 2010 Next Season Plans
12th June 2010 Holdsworth pens a new deal
5th June 2010 Pre-season friendlies announced
4th June 2010 Lee Baker joins from Kidderminster
23rd May 2010 Charlie signs up 
21st May 2010 County tie up new deals
28th April 2010 Contract discussions continue
27th April 2010 Nathan Davies released
15th April 2010 Six sign up for new deals
13th April 2010 Civic Reception for County
12th April 2010 Join the Party
2nd April 2010 Celebration evening sold out
26th March 2010 Hunt signs on loan from Bristol Rovers
24th March 2010 Gilroy returns from his loan
21st March 2010 Foley out for the rest of the season
1st March 2010 Holdsworth scoops Manager of the Month
18th February 2010 Weston game put back a day
15th February 2010 County agree a loan swap
12th February 2010 Davies set for loan
22nd January 2010 Holgate leaves the club
11th January 2010 3rd Round draw for FA Trophy made
8th January 2010 Todd joins from Torquay Utd
31st December 2009 Coutts moves on
23rd December 2009 Trio signing for County
17th December 2009 Meet the Management evening announced
16th December 2009 Trio commit to County future
15th December 2009 County get home Trophy draw
12th December 2009 Worcester game kick off 12:30
4th December 2009 County make a double signing
1st December 2009 Holdsworth scoops Manager of the Month
29th November 2009 Thelwell gets his Conference Premier move
18th November 2009 RIP Richard Walden
11th November 2009 Kids go free for Bromley game
30th October 2009 Collins joins from Hampton
24th October 2009 Cooke departs
23rd October 2009 Davies moves out on loan
21st October 2009 Bromley game moved again
15th October 2009 Another joins from Swansea
14th October 2009 Holgate signs from Weston
9th October 2009 Thelwell joins County
1st October 2009 Holdsworth scoops Manager of the Month
10th September 2009 Deering joins on loan from Oxford
21st August 2009 Weymouth game moved back
17th August 2009 Bradley signs on loan from Mansfield Town
5th August 2009 Cooper signs non-contract deal
27th June 2009 Takumi Ake signs from Team Bath
20th June 2009 County to support Open Day
18th June 2009 Charlie Henry signs
14th June 2009 Cook voted in Conference South All Star Team
31st May 2009 County sign Warren
28th May 2009 County appoint a new first team coach
7th May 2009 Tim Harris returns as general manager
6th May 2009 Jenkins departs for Llanelli
2nd May 2009 Hillier departs for Neath
1st May 2009 Holdsworth signs majority of squad
17th April 2009 Reid signs up
20th March 2009 Stephens leaves
13th March 2009 Vickers departs
27th February 2009 Bignot returns to sign to the end of the season
24th February 2009 Mohammed completes his months loan
20th February 2009 Rogers returns to Bath
13th February 2009 Foley joins on loan
20th January 2009 Mohammed joins on loan
16th January 2009 Stephens returns to the fold
13th January 2009 Harris leaves for Weston Super Mare
9th January 2009 Butterworth joins on loan
7th January 2009 Duffy leaves for Mansfield Town
6th January 2009 Guppy heads back west

31st August 2010

There was only one item of business on transfer deadline day with central defender Ollie Thorne moving to Kidderminster Harriers. The 20-year-old, born in Gravesend, began his career with MK Dons as a youth team player, moving on to Forest Green Rovers at the beginning of last season. County boss, Dean Holdsworth, secured the youngster's signature one of his first priorities of the closed-season, but he not figured since the start of the new campaign. His deal at County was cancelled this afternoon to allow him to put pen-to-paper on a switch to Aggborough.

21st August 2010

The Football Conference has signed up to a unique partnership with Premier Sports TV to show 30 matches per season from the Blue Square Bet Premier over the next three years, including their Premier Play Off's and the prestigious Premier Promotion Final. Viewers may subscribe to a monthly membership for just £6.99. The full details attached to the partnership are being conveyed to member clubs first before these are made public together with the actual format and first tranche of matches being revealed. Fans of the Blue Square Bet Premier can be assured though that LIVE matches will commence on the 4th September (with Grimsby Town v Luton Town) via Channel 433, at a minimum rate of 3 per month and as little disruption to the current fixture list will take place as possible. County v Wrexham is scheduled to be screened the following day. Kick Off 1pm.
Further information will be supplied by the partnership in the next few days.

20th August 2010

County have signed Swansea City winger Kerry Morgan on a loan deal initially running until the January transfer window. The 21-year-old spent the majority of last season on loan with the Exiles and now returns for the challenge  in the Blue Square Bet Premier. Morgan is a product of the Swansea youth set-up and has previously had loan spells with Swedish side Östersunds FK, Spanish outfit CF Balaguer, Port Talbot, Clevedon Town and Neath Athletic. Commenting on the signing, Newport boss Dean Holdsworth said: "Kerry was a key member of last year's side and played some really exciting football. He provides us with yet another dimension on the pitch and goes straight in to contention for Saturday's squad to take on Histon."
 

19th August 2010

County ran up eight goals without reply in the First Round of the Gwent Senior Cup at Cwmbran Stadium. First team members Jake Harris (1) and Darryl Knights (2) were on the scoresheet while Glyn Garner played a full 90 minutes. Jamie Davies, Lee Penry, Troy Greening and Joe Leahy (2) scored the other goals while defender Andrew Hughes was sent off late on. Last Saturday Cwmbran Celtic faced Caldicot at Jubilee Way, where a goal from Rakesh Patel earned Celtic a place in the semi- final alongside Croesyceiliog, Newport Civil Service and County.
 

15th August 2010

The grandstand, as for all matches this season, will be all ticket and tickets are available from the office between 10:30-14.30 each weekday. Please try and buy your tickets in advance to save yourself any delays on match-day. If you are unable to buy in advance of the day please allow yourself extra time before kick off, as with any new system there are likely to be some teething problems for the first few games. Tickets will be on sale in the hours before the game from inside the Harriers entrance - the doors to the right hand side as you look at the rear of the stand from the car park.

All terrace admission is pay at the gate.

Specific seats will only be available for sale for matches from the office. On match days only blocks will be able to be requested - not specific seats.
Payment can be made by credit or debit card at the office - no card facilities for ticket payment will be available in the hours before the match.
Once tickets have been purchased ticket holders will enter through the centre entrance in the rear of the stand while those paying at the gate will enter at turnstiles near BarAmber or the Club Shop. The turnstile at the velodrome (Spytty Rd) side will not open and the visiting fans will be directed to the turnstile on the velodrome side (cricket ground end). All home supporters paying for the terrace will need to use the turnstiles next to BarAmber or the Club Shop. All staff, guests & VIPs will now need to enter the ground through the main entrance middle doors at the rear of the stand as the Harriers entrance will now be used for match day ticket sales.

27th July 2010

Club stalwart Nathan Davies will hopefully receive some well deserved applause in his testimonial match for County that will be held at Spytty Park on Wednesday, July 28.  Kick Off 7pm. Davies was released after more than a decade with the club earlier this summer and County fans will get the chance to thank him for his loyal service when the Exiles take on a Nathan Davies XI arranged by County general manager Tim Harris.

“I’m really looking forward to it because it’s a chance to say goodbye to the fans who have been brilliant to me,” said the man known as Mr Newport County.

Davies is currently recovering from a second operation on the ankle injury which plagued his final season at the club and is concentrating on getting fit for the match and finding a new club. “The ankle is taking longer to heal that I thought so that has slowed things down a bit but I definitely won’t miss my testimonial,” added Davies, whose proposed move to Forest Green Rovers has fallen through.

“I was hoping to go to Forest Green but their budget was too small in the end so I’m still on the look out for a new club,” he said. “Hopefully I can get fit and sort something out as soon as possible.”

16th July 2010

County have signed 22-year-old striker Daryl Knights from league rivals Kidderminster Harriers who has previously represented Ipswich Town, Yeovil Town and Cambridge United.  Commenting on the capture of Knights, Newport boss Dean Holdsworth told the club's official website: "After watching Darryl for a fair few number of games last season, I was amazed when I was made aware of his availability which we acted upon immediately. "Darryl is our 2nd international signing of the week, having represented England at two age groups whilst part of Ipswich's academy system and made his first team debut at just 16. "He was viewed by many at Kidderminster as "their most creative player" and he makes a very welcome addition to our squad."
 

15th July 2010

County have completed the signing former Wales international goalkeeper Glyn Garner. The 33-year-old Welshman was a free agent after being released by League Two side Shrewsbury Town at the end of last season. Garner, who started his career at Cwmbran, went on to make over 250 league appearances for Shrewsbury, Bury and Leyton Orient. He won his Wales cap against Trinidad and Tobago in May 2006.
 

14th July 2010

We now are just one over week away from The Supporters Trust bike ride from Wolverhampton to Newport in memory of those that came down from the midlands to work at Lysaghts, these same people then helped bring football to Newport and form Newport County. Our intrepid riders are leaving Wolverhampton the evening before we play Wolves in a friendly, to arrive at the ground just before kick off. The riders are looking for sponsorship, having gained authority to raise money for " Help The Heroes " the total fund will now be split between the Trust and Help The Heroes. You can donate money by going to http://www.ncafatrust.org and clicking Donate.
 

9th July 2010

County manager Dean Holdsworth has signed Stevenage Borough defender Eddie Odhiambo after being released by Boro this summer. The Tanzanian born right back has signed a 1 year deal with County and will line up against his former teammates at the end of the month when the two clubs meet in a pre-season friendly.

7th July 2010

With hundreds of season tickets already sold the choice of seating in the stand next season is becoming more difficult every day. The date for last season's season ticket holders to renew has now passed, so if you intend to sit in the stand next season and you want your choice of seat you must act quickly. So if you want a stand season ticket for next year contact the club office on 01633 662262 ASAP.

2nd July 2010

Robbie Matthews has joined County from Blue Square Bet Premier rivals Kidderminster Harriers. The 28-year-old striker had 12 months to run on his Aggborough contract but has had the deal terminated after coming to an agreement with Harriers. Matthews had been on the transfer list but will now join County as a free agent.

26th June 2010

Come along to hear Newport County's plans for the 2010 / 2011 season in Blue Square Premier next Wednesday 30th June at 7:30 in BarAmber. Chairman Chris Blight, Manager Dean Holdsworth, Captain Gary Warren, Matt Southall and the board invite you along to hear all the plans, new initiatives and finances for ON and OFF the pitch for next season and give you the opportunity to ask your questions. Members of the board, coaching staff, playing staff and voluntary teams will be there to directly answer your queries, so make sure you get there early to reserve a prime seat. The evening is open to all and we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.

12th June 2010

County Manager Dean Holdsworth has penned a fresh two-year contract, with the option of a third year. "We have had such great times this year and I'm now looking forward to sustaining our conference premier status and seeing just how far we can take this group of players whilst building the club," said Holdsworth.
"It's going to be a great challenge competing against some big names in this division and we are all looking forward to our pre-season programme.
"The importance of full-time training cannot be underestimated and will be a brilliant chance for us to work with players."

5th June 2010

County have announced the following pre-season friendly programme:

Saturday 10th July Aberystwyth Town V Newport County AFC Kick Off 2.00pm
Friday 16th July Bishops Cleeve V Newport County AFC Kick Off 7.30pm
Saturday 17th July Port Talbot V Newport County AFC Kick Off 2.30 pm
Tuesday 20th July Chippenham Town V Newport County AFC Kick Off 7.45pm
Friday 23rd July Newport County AFC V Wolverhampton Wanderers X1 Kick Off 7.45pm
Saturday 24th July Caerleon V Newport County AFC Kick Off 2.30pm
Wednesday 28th July Nathan Davies X1 V Newport County AFC Kick Off 7.45pm
Saturday 31th July Newport County AFC V Stevenage FC Kick Off 3.00pm
Saturday 7th August Gloucester City v Newport County Kick Off 3.00pm

* Played at Cheltenham Town

4th June 2010

County have signed Kidderminster Harriers` left sided full-back Lee Baker who turned down a two-year deal at Aggborough opting to become County boss Dean Holdsworth's fourth summer signing, having already secured former Havant & Waterlooville winger Tony Taggart, Woking midfielder Guiseppe Sole and Forest Green Rovers` defender Ollie Thorne.

23rd May 2010

Attacking midfielder Charlie Henry has re-signed as a full time player next season and we also welcome a former team mate of his from Havant, winger Tony Taggart, who has signed a full time contract after leaving Eastleigh

21st May 2010

County have completed two new signings - Central defender Ollie Thorne has signed from former Conference Premier outfit Forest Green Rovers. The 20-year-old spent a year as a trainee at MK Dons and some time at the Glenn Hoddle academy and joined Forest Green in September 2009 after a period out of the game through injury. We also welcome from Woking striker Giuseppe Sole. The 22-year-old, who is a product of the Woking Youth academy, broke into the first team in 2006, scoring 31 goals in 75 appearances in the next two seasons. Despite their relegation problems, he was loaned to Ebbsfleet United where he scored five goals in eight games. In 2009/10, he scored most of the Woking goals with another 20 in 44 appearances.

County have also confirmed some further good news with central defender Chris Todd and utility player Jamie Collins re-signing whilst it is farewell to central defender Paul Cochlin who has joined Welsh Premier outfit Neath Athletic.
 

28th April 2010

Former Youth Academy player Ricky Manship will be returning for pre season to regain his fitness and similarly Takumi Ake has been asked to return pre season after recovering from his knee injury. Paul Cochlin, Dave Gilroy, Jamie Collins and Charlie Henry have continued in discussions with a view to signing in the near future. It is understood Reserve keeper Kieran Blackburn will also be offered the opportunity to stay with the club next season.

27th April 2010

Our longest serving player, central midfielder Nathan Davies, has been released. He made 383 appearances including substitutions for County and 16 scored goals. He will be granted a testimonial during the pre-season so the club would welcome the support for this. Left back Martyn Giles has been released and has joined Welsh Premier outfit Llanelli.

15th April 2010

In addition to Sam Foley, County have agreed new two year contracts with captain Gary Warren, Craig Reid, Sam Foley, Danny Rose and Glyn Thompson and a one year contract with Wayne Turk. Negotiations continue with several other players set to be offered one-year extensions in the coming days.  

13th April 2010

Blue Square South Champions 2009/10, Newport County, will be attending a Civic Reception at the Civic Centre on Sunday 18th April 2010. They will make their way to the Civic Centre on an OPEN TOP BUS and will parade the Championship Trophy. Please make every effort to come out and show your support and appreciation for Dean and the boys as they celebrate an amazing achievement not just for Newport County AFC but for the City of Newport.

The bus will depart from Newport International Sports Village at 11.30am and will proceed along CORPORATION ROAD, CLARENCE PLACE, CLYTHA PARK ROAD arriving at the Civic Centre at approximately 12.00pm.

The return journey will leave the Civic Centre at 1.30pm and will proceed along CLYTHA PARK ROAD, CLARENCE PLACE, CHEPSTOW ROAD, SOMERTON ROAD, NASH ROAD before arriving back at Newport International Sports Village

12th April 2010

Our final league match on Saturday against second placed Dover Athletic will see us presented with the Blue Square South Champions Trophy. A family atmosphere is planned with face painting, ice cream, the food & drink marquee, a Beatles tribute band, competitions and end of season presentations in BarAmber and the mother of all parties well in to the night.
 

2nd April 2010

The Championship Celebration dinner at The Celtic Manor on Friday 14th May has sold out in just over 2 weeks with 850 tickets being snapped up. Payment is due shortly and some spaces may become available if prompt payment is not made so register any interest with Lisa Savage as soon as possible.

26th March 2010

County have completed the loan signing Bristol Rovers striker Ben Hunt as they look to fill the gap left by Sam Foley’s injury advance of Saturday’s home clash with Woking. The 6ft 1ins forward will join on loan until the end of the Blue Square South season having just completed a successful three-month spell at Gloucester City in the Blue Square North.

24th March 2010

Striker Dave Gilroy has returned from his loan with Bath City, with Stuart Douglas – who was on loan with the County as part of the deal – heading in the opposite direction. Gilroy scored two goals in his brief second loan spell back at Bath coming off the bench with Kaid Mohamed and Darren Edwards in good form.
 

21st March 2010

Sadly striker Sam Foley's season is over after he suffered two hairline fractures in his ankle after a collision with Thurrock defender Kenny Clark in the away match on Saturday.

1st March 2010

The Blue Square South Manager of the Month award for February goes to County manager Dean Holdsworth. This is his third award of the season after another unbeaten month, including four wins and two draws.

18th February 2010

Our Bank Holiday Monday fixture at Weston Super Mare scheduled for April 5th has been rescheduled for Tuesday 6th April KO 7.45pm. Avon and Somerset Police have advised that due to a number of high profile fixtures in the region on the day plus the fact that there is the potential for a large number of Newport County supporters travelling to the match, they may be unable to provide adequate resources on this date.

15th February 2010

Striker Dave Gilroy has left the club today after the club agreed a six-week 'loan swap' with Bath City. As part of the agreement, Bath City striker Stuart Douglas will head to Spytty Park for the same period of time. Gilroy has found his opportunities limited at County and Douglas, meanwhile, has endured an injury-hit second season with City, making only three league starts.

12th February 2010

County midfielder Nathan Davies has built on his fitness after his recent operation to his ankle and has now moved to Weymouth on loan for a month ahead of the Terras' Blue Square South clash with Basingstoke Town this Saturday.

22nd January 2010

Ashan Holgate has left the club by mutual consent. His appearances were limited since joining from Weston in October 2008 and his time was hampered by a stomach injury against Bromley

11th January 2010

Despite a total wipe-out of the FA Trophy 2nd Round, the 3rd Round draw has been made:

Newport County or York City v Stalybridge Celtic or Corby Town
Blyth Spartans AFC or Guiseley AFC v Gainsborough Trinity or Tamworth
Worcester City or Carshalton Athletic v Kidderminster Harriers or Lewes
AFC Wimbledon or Altrincham v Workington or Rushden & Diamonds
Cambridge United or Eastbourne Borough v Salisbury City or (Maidstone or Histon)
Stevenage Borough or Vauxhall Motors v Fleetwood Town or Dover Athletic
Maidenhead United or Barrow v Gateshead or Chippenham Town
Chelmsford City or Crawley Town v Oxford United or Woking

8th January 2010

Defender Chris Todd has joined County on loan from Torquay United until the end of the season. He has spent much of this season on loan at Salisbury City and impressed in his short time there. 

31st December 2009

County have released winger James Coutts who joined on non contract terms earlier this month. He is now expected to join his more local side, Conference Premier outfit Salisbury City.

23rd December 2009

County have made a trio of signings just before Christmas. Manager Dean Holdsworth has swooped to sign right sided defender Aaron Morris, a current Wales U21 international with Cardiff City, on an initial one-month loan. He has also negotiated the loan signing of experienced 28-year old left midfielder Ashley Nicholls who joins from Bishop’s Stortford, also for an initial month. Kerry Morgan has also extended his agreement with the club and will remain on loan at the club until the end of the season.
 

17th December 2009

The club are conducting a "Meet the Management” evening on Thursday January 28th in BarAmber. Doors open at 7.30pm. There will be team action from this season and question and answer session to a panel of players and management. Tickets £3

16th December 2009

County captain Gary Warren and Danny Rose have both signed two year extensions to their contracts and join Sam Foley in committing to stay with Newport County until April 2012.

15th December 2009

County will host Blue Square Premier York City in the FA Trophy second round after they defeated Hinckley United 4-1 at home tonight in their replay. The match will be played on 9th January and the league match away at Eastleigh will now be re-arranged.
 

12th December 2009

Following talks this week between Worcester City and Newport County officials it has been decided to bring the kick-off for the Boxing Day Blue Square South fixture at St. George’s Lane forward to 12:30pm. The arrangements for the game are that County will be allocated Block D in the main stand. You must purchase these seats in advance of the game from Newport County. The remaining County Fans will use the Terrace behind the goals at the Dressing Room end of the ground. Admission will be through the turnstiles on the left of the Main Gate and admission for terracing will be pay on the day
 

4th December 2009

County have made a double signing today. They have won the race to sign midfielder James Coutts and have also snapped up giant defender Anthony Peters on loan. Coutts had been training with Dorchester recently after a spell coaching in the United States, but started his career at AFC Bournemouth, where he had spent time on loan at Grays Athletic and Weymouth. He signed for Weymouth after being released by the Cherries in 2007, but left the Wessex Stadium after the Terras were relegated to the Blue Square South in May 2009.
Defender Peters, 26, is the first American player to play for County and has previously been with Chicago Fire and Cleveland City Stars in the MLS and has recently been on trial with Blue Square Premier club Mansfield Town. The 6`5” Peters joined Cleveland from DC United in July.
 

1st December 2009

Dean Holdsworth has scooped the Blue Square South November Manager of the Month award for the second time. In November, County extended their lead at the top of the table with three wins from three matches and also progressed to the first round of the FA Trophy with a 2-1 home win over Braintree.
 

29th November 2009

Defender Alton Thelwell has left the club and is expected to sign for Blue Square Premier outfit Kettering Town this week. He only joined in October on non-contract terms but leaves on good terms. 

18th November 2009

Richard Walden, right back for Newport County in late 70's, died on Tuesday after a long battle with leukaemia, aged 61. Born and raised in Aldershot, he was a Shots supporter before signing on schoolboy terms in the early 60's. He made 448 appearances for Aldershot and starred in their promotion winning side of 1972/73, as he missed just two games in a season which saw Aldershot finish in the 4th and final promotion spot, ahead of County on goal difference. In 1976 he moved to Sheffield Wednesday and made 100 appearances for the Owls before signing for County two years later, where he played in a very successful side that reached the quarter finals of the European Cup Winners' Cup. He retired from professional football in 1980 and played part-time for Farnborough Town and Basingstoke Town as he moved back to the local area. At the age of 45, he also played in the final game played at Somerton Park in the early 90's
 

11th November 2009

The Newport County AFC board have agreed that this Sunday's home match against Bromley will be free entrance for children under 16 when accompanied by a paying adult.

30th October 2009

County have agreed terms with Hampton & Richmond for the transfer of 25 year old midfielder Jamie Collins for an undisclosed amount. The player has agreed personal terms and joined his new team mates for training last night. Collins only joined the Hampton & Richmond Borough in July 2009 from Havant & Waterlooville where he was captain leading them on their mammoth FA Cup run in 2007/08 that saw them play Liverpool in the third round.

24th October 2009

Central Defender and captain Aaron Cooke has left the club to join fellow Conference South side Eastleigh who are rumoured to be losing their influential defender Aaron Martin to neighbours Portsmouth.

23rd October 2009

Midfielder Nathan Davies has joined Southern Premier outfit AFC Leamington on a months loan. He has struggled to make an impact on the side this season being hindered by knee and ankle injuries.

21st October 2009

Due to the Wales v Scotland fixture on Saturday November 14th, our home match against Bromley has been arranged for Sunday November 15th. Kick Off 3pm. Originally, Bromley had agreed that they could play us on Friday 13th November 2009 - unlucky for some - but it transpired that this was not mutually convenient. County have also re-arranged their home match against Thurrock. that was scheduled for this weekend. but with our opponents involved in the FA Cup, we have agreed for them to visit Spytty for a midweek match on Wednesday 9th December.
 

15th October 2009

Striker Casey Thomas follows Kerry Morgan joining County on loan from Swansea City. 18 year old Casey has agreed an initial one month loan with a view to extending the period.

14th October 2009

County have signed Weston-super-Mare attacking midfielder/striker Ashan Holgate. County have also taken Swansea City forward Kerry Morgan on a three month loan. Holgate rejoins County after a short loan spell at the club in the 2006/07 season where he made one appearance. Meanwhile Dave Gilroy has joined Weston Super Mare on a one month loan and Kevin Cooper has also been released by County, his appearances have been limited this season after recovering from a bad ankle injury.

9th October 2009

County have signed defender Alton Thelwell who started his career at Tottenham Hotspur and a made over 130 League appearances as well as winning one England under-21 international cap. The 29-year-old central defender – released by Leyton Orient at the end of last season. The Islington-born 6` player has also previously played for Hull City.

1st October 2009

County have come up trumps in the BLUE SQUARE AWARDS for September in Conference SOUTH. Manager of the Month is Dean Holdsworth and Player of the Month is Craig Reid.

10th September 2009

County have signed Oxford United teenage midfielder Sam Deering to join on a month's loan. The 18 year old who made 22 appearances for Oxford last season as a 2nd year Apprentice is yet to feature in the first team this term. Sam will hope to be included in the team which hosts Eastleigh on Saturday as he looks to build up his match sharpness.

21st September 2009

The home league match against Weymouth has been moved forward a week to Wednesday 16th September!

17th August 2009

Striker Jason Bradley is to join us on an initial month's loan from Mansfield Town. He has previously played for Sheffield Wednesday & Darlington and was last season gaining non-league experience at Unibond Premier Buxton.

5th August 2009

Following doubts about his return after fracturing his ankle at the end of the season, midfielder Kevin Cooper has earned himself a new deal for next season on a non-contract basis. Kris Leek and Josh Hartrick have also been offered deals whilst Scott Armitage is going to Merthyr Tydfil on a three month loan. It is anticipated that youth academy players Gary Colborne and Ricky Manship will be seeking loan deals in the future.

27th June 2009

County have signed attacking midfielder/striker Takumi Ake from Team Bath. He made 30 appearances last season for the Conference South outfit assisting with several important goals.

20th June 2009

Newport Stadium will be opening it's doors during the Newport International Sports Village Open Day on Sunday 19th July 2009. It is a Free Event and Newport International Sports Village is once again offering members of the public the chance to experience some of the best sporting facilities South Wales has to offer at a  from 11am – 4pm. Newport County will be prominent with BarAmber opening its doors and invite everyone to join us in this fun filled active day out.

18th June 2009

County have added further strength to their side with the capture of Charlie Henry from Havant & Waterlooville after he was released from his contract. He is a lively attacking midfielder who has often been a menace playing against County.

14th June 2009

County captain Aaron Cook is in the All Star Team as voted for by the Blue Square South Managers which was announced at the Football Conference AGM and Dinner on Saturday June 13th. The Awards Ceremony was filmed by Setanta Sports and will be shown on a special programme to be aired on Friday night.

31st May 2009

County have signed Team Bath defender Gary Warren who had successful seasons as club captain having joined Team Bath in the summer of 2007 from Mangotsfied United where he made over 200 appearances.

28th May 2009

County have appointed a new first team coach, Matthew Bishop to replace Steve Jenkins who has joined Llanelli. Matthew works for the FAW Trust and has had previous experience with Cwmbran Town and Port Talbot.

7th May 2009

Former County manager Tim Harris has returned to the club as general manager. He left County in Autumn 2002 when Peter Nicholas was appointed manager and has since worked at Forest Green Rovers, Merthyr Tydfil and more recently Gloucester City where he was general manager playing a significant part in their success and drive to find a new ground in the town.

6th May 2009

County player coach Steve Jenkins has left the club after being invited to take on a similar position at Welsh Premier side Llanelli. He will work alongside thier new manager Andy Legg.

2nd May 2009

Former County skipper Ian Hillier has opted to join his home-town club Neath Athletic in the Welsh Premier League. He has spent most of the last season recovering from a broken leg sustained in work and is now prepared for a new challenge. 

1st May 2009

County manager Dean Holdsworth has now negotiated new deals for next season with the majority of the squad. Terms have been agreed with captain Aaron Cook, midfielders Wayne Turk and Sam Foley, right-back Paul Bignot and goalkeeper Glyn Thompson, just 24 hours after welcoming Dave Gilroy and Scott Rogers from Bath City. They join Danny Rose, Scott Armitage, Craig Reid, Nathan Davies, Martyn Giles and Paul Cochlin in Holdsworth’s plans for the 2009/10 campaign.

17th April 2009

Top scorer Craig Reid has signed a brand new 2 year contract after his release from his parent club Grays Athletic. Since his important signing in September 2008, he has scored 18 goals in 27 appearances.

20th March 2009

Defender Kevin Stephens has left the club after an alleged racist comments were made during the Bath City game on Wednesday.

13th March 2009

Defender Ashley Vickers has left to take up player coaching role at Dorchester Town. Ashley joined in August on loan from Eastleigh and captained an improving side before suffering injury and his place was taken by Aaron Cook. We thank Ashley and wish him all the best in his new role. 

27th February 2009

Right back Paul Bignot has returned to the club after a successful loan spell earlier in the season. After being released by Conference Premier outfit Kidderminster Harriers, he has signed a deal for the rest of the season.

24th February 2009

Attacking midfielder/striker Kaid Mohammed has returned to his parent club Forest Green Rovers after just a month on loan.

20th February 2009

Central midfielder Scott Rogers has been recalled by Bath City manager Adie Britton. We thank Scott for his efforts in recent months and wish him well on his return to full fitness.

13th February 2009

County have signed midfielder Sam Foley on a months loan from Conference Premier outfit Kidderminster Harriers. He joined Kidderminster last summer from Cheltenham Town and has previously spent several months on loan at Redditch United.

20th January 2009

Striker Kaid Mohammed has joined County on a months loan from Conference Premier outfit Forest Green Rovers.

16th January 2009

Defender Kevin Stephens has returned to the club after a brief spell with Boreham Wood. County have also taken central midfielder Scott Rogers on a months loan from Bath City as he seeks to build up his fitness after injury.

13th January 2009

After Weston Super Mare failed in their pursuit of Bath City midfielder Lewis Hogg, they have successfully signed County central midfielder Adie Harris for an undisclosed fee.

9th January 2009

County have signed winger Steve Butterworth on loan for a month from Dartford. Aged 21, he made his debut for Great Wakering Rovers in September 2005 after signing on from Heybridge Swifts FC, Steve also previously played for Chelmsfor City.

7th January 2009

Striker Rob Duffy has been released from his contract to join Mansfield Town who are managed by David Holdsworth brother of County manager Dean. Duffy made only 11 appearances since he signed in the summer of 2008 scoring 3 goals.

6th January 2009

Craig Hughes has signed for Welsh Premiership outfit Carmarthen Town with increasing work commitments making it difficult for him train and play for the club. Guppy had a decent record for County scoring 55 goals in 108 appearances.