The Newport County Courier
The dugout14 Jun 2027
Chris Long: that is not what I was promised
“Things were said to me before I signed. I am not going to repeat them, but I remember all of them.” Newport County have not answered, which is an answer of sorts.
Transfer targets14 Jun 2027
Bobby Thomas is a medical away from Newport County
The deal with Coventry City is done in every sense but the one that puts him on the pitch. Nothing goes wrong at this stage, except on the occasions when it does.
Market14 Jun 2027
Courtney Baker-Richardson asks to leave Newport County
“I have given everything here and I need a new challenge.” The request is formal, and the relationship will never be quite the same again.
Market14 Jun 2027
Newport County turn down Exeter City for Courtney Baker-Richardson
The offer was not close and it was refused without much discussion. Whether the second one is refused as quickly is another matter.
Squad14 Jun 2027
Lewis Jamieson signs a new deal
“I never wanted to be anywhere else. There is unfinished business here.” Lewis Jamieson commits to Newport County for another 4 years.
Transfer targets14 Jun 2027
Newport County make their move for Alfie Brooks
$40.0K on the table at Wolverhampton. The manager wanted him, the board agreed a number, and the only voices still to be heard are the ones at the other club.
Squad14 Jun 2027
Words exchanged at Newport County
Chris Sze and a teammate said things this week that will take longer than a week to unsay. It was not about football, and both of them play on Saturday.
Transfer targets14 Jun 2027
Newport County bid $13.0K for Scott Hogan
The offer went to Milton Keynes Dons this week and it is theirs to answer. First bids are rarely meant to succeed; they are meant to find out how loud the door closes.
Market14 Jun 2027
Luke Roberts steps up from the Newport County academy
There is no fee, no unveiling and no agent on the steps. Luke Roberts has been at this club since he was a boy and is now, formally, one of the first-team squad — which for a local readership beats any signing of any size.
In brief
- Market Newport County promote Oliver Moore from within
- Squad Newport County are still strangers to each other
- Squad Facundo Moreno is a square peg at Newport County