Newport County U18

English League Two U18
29 Sep 2026
Tuesday
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Scouting Department

Active Scouts
5
Monitored
31
Report Ready
0
Open Assignments
0
Meetings (90d)
5
Shortlisted
1
Rejected/Blocked
13
Avg Confidence
42%

Scout Workload

5
Name Role Active Report Ready Confidence Last Observed Regions
Joseph Russell Chief Scout 19 0 41% 31.08.2026 East/Southern AfricaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaWest Africa
James Harris Scout 7 0 43% 10.08.2026 East/Southern AfricaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaWest AfricaWestern Europe
David Morgan Scout 3 0 40% 03.08.2026 East/Southern AfricaNorth America
James Hill Manager 1 0 53% 03.08.2026
Richard Smith Director of Football 1 0 70% 03.08.2026

Active Monitoring

31
Player Position Age Club Scout Source Status Started Last Observed Watched Matches CA PA Confidence Role Fit Value Request Latest Vote Decision Risk
Bruno Nasta ST 33 San Miguel James Harris Transfer Request Negotiating 02.08.2026 02.08.2026 1 0 105 133 40% 97% 90.0K #2 ST — — AgeContract End
George Birch AMC 19 Exeter City Richard Smith Staff Tip Active 03.08.2026 03.08.2026 1 0 69 77 70% 100% 153.0K — Approve Keep Monitoring
Will Dickson MR 21 Chesterfield James Harris Staff Tip Active 10.08.2026 10.08.2026 1 0 77 102 58% 100% 550.0K — Approve Keep Monitoring
Andy Yiadom DR 34 Reading Joseph Russell Staff Tip Active 31.08.2026 31.08.2026 1 0 90 106 55% 100% 270.0K — — —
Ayden Heaven DC 20 Manchester United James Hill Staff Tip Active 03.08.2026 03.08.2026 1 0 130 137 53% 100% 1.6M — — —
Bright Ihionu DM 35 Nasarawa United Joseph Russell Transfer Request Active 11.08.2026 11.08.2026 1 0 72 82 40% 77% 80.0K #7 ST — — Age
Kimani Stewart-Baynes AMR 21 Colorado Rapids Joseph Russell Transfer Request Active 11.08.2026 11.08.2026 1 0 98 112 40% 88% 1.5M #7 ST — —
Chukwudi Okoro ST 24 Nasarawa United Joseph Russell Transfer Request Active 10.08.2026 10.08.2026 1 0 88 97 40% 78% 700.0K #7 ST — —
Josephat Lopaga AMR 24 Kakamega Homeboyz Joseph Russell Transfer Request Active 10.08.2026 10.08.2026 1 0 106 84 40% 81% 1.0M #7 ST — — Attitude
Robert Mizo ST 26 Remo Stars Joseph Russell Transfer Request Active 09.08.2026 09.08.2026 1 0 84 97 40% 88% 1.3M #7 ST — —
Marcelo Torres ST 28 Gimnasia La Plata Joseph Russell Transfer Request Active 09.08.2026 09.08.2026 1 0 114 129 40% 102% 950.0K #7 ST — — Contract End
Bruno Larregui AMR 25 Juventud Joseph Russell Transfer Request Active 07.08.2026 07.08.2026 1 0 109 132 40% 106% 2.6M #7 ST — —
Gift Motupa DM 32 Bidvest Wits Joseph Russell Transfer Request Active 06.08.2026 06.08.2026 1 0 87 88 40% 90% 800.0K #7 ST — — Age
Chukwuemeka Obioma AMC 27 Abia Warriors Joseph Russell Transfer Request Active 06.08.2026 06.08.2026 1 0 89 112 40% 87% 1.1M #7 ST — —
Ahmed Musa AMR 33 Kano Pillars Joseph Russell Transfer Request Active 05.08.2026 05.08.2026 1 0 110 79 40% 85% 300.0K #7 ST — — Age
Auwalu Ali Malam AMR 25 Kano Pillars Joseph Russell Transfer Request Active 05.08.2026 05.08.2026 1 0 78 103 40% 80% 300.0K #7 ST — —
Victor Dawa DR 26 Plateau United James Harris Transfer Request Active 04.08.2026 04.08.2026 1 0 90 74 40% 89% 1.5M #4 DM — — Attitude
Jack Skahan DR 28 San Jose Earthquakes James Harris Transfer Request Active 04.08.2026 04.08.2026 1 0 97 89 40% 95% 765.0K #4 DM — — AttitudeContract End
Olwethu Ncube AMR 29 Golden Arrows Joseph Russell Transfer Request Active 04.08.2026 04.08.2026 1 0 100 82 40% 87% 1.4M #7 ST — —
Uche Onyemaechi ST 25 Ikorodu City Joseph Russell Transfer Request Active 04.08.2026 04.08.2026 1 0 103 77 40% 76% 550.0K #7 ST — —
Paul Samson AMR 26 Abia Warriors Joseph Russell Transfer Request Active 04.08.2026 04.08.2026 1 0 113 87 40% 90% 1.7M #8 MC — —
Alvas Powell DR 32 FC Cincinnati Joseph Russell Transfer Request Active 04.08.2026 04.08.2026 1 0 112 105 40% 102% 1.5M #8 MC — — Age
Mustapha Lawal GK 26 Shooting Stars Joseph Russell Transfer Request Active 03.08.2026 03.08.2026 1 0 76 107 40% 84% 550.0K #3 GK — —
Lebogang Zungu WR 32 Bloemfontein Celtic David Morgan Transfer Request Active 03.08.2026 03.08.2026 1 0 118 119 40% 103% 1.6M #6 MC — — Age
David Poreba MC 23 Chicago Fire David Morgan Transfer Request Active 03.08.2026 03.08.2026 1 0 95 93 40% 86% 540.0K #6 MC — — Contract End
Cohen Stander DR 32 Black Aces David Morgan Transfer Request Active 03.08.2026 03.08.2026 1 0 103 105 40% 86% 600.0K #6 MC — — Age
Leandro Lacunza DR 29 Birkirkara James Harris Transfer Request Active 03.08.2026 03.08.2026 1 0 96 89 40% 84% 900.0K #8 MC — —
Luis Otávio DM 19 Orlando City James Harris Transfer Request Active 03.08.2026 03.08.2026 1 0 91 133 40% 92% 1.2M #8 MC — —
Luke Daniels ST 22 University of Pretoria James Harris Transfer Request Active 02.08.2026 02.08.2026 1 0 84 91 40% 82% 800.0K #2 ST — —
Tyler Boyd AMR 31 Los Angeles Football Club Joseph Russell Transfer Request Active 01.08.2026 01.08.2026 1 0 126 122 40% 95% 650.0K #1 MC — — AgeContract End
Kristian Fletcher AMR 21 FC Cincinnati Joseph Russell Transfer Request Active 01.08.2026 01.08.2026 1 0 100 103 40% 86% 600.0K #1 MC — — AttitudeContract End

Scouting Reports

27
Player Position Club Assignment Request Recommendation CA PA Confidence Role Fit Value Risk Origin
Marcelo Torres ST Gimnasia La Plata #12 — Strong Buy 114 129 40% 102% 950.0K Contract End Active
Bruno Larregui AMR Juventud #11 — Strong Buy 109 132 40% 106% 2.6M Active
Bruno Nasta ST San Miguel #2 — Strong Buy 105 133 40% 97% 90.0K AgeContract End Active
Kimani Stewart-Baynes AMR Colorado Rapids #14 — Strong Buy 98 112 40% 88% 1.5M Active
Luis Otávio DM Orlando City #7 — Strong Buy 91 133 40% 92% 1.2M Active
Chukwuemeka Obioma AMC Abia Warriors #10 — Strong Buy 89 112 40% 87% 1.1M Active
Chukwudi Okoro ST Nasarawa United #13 — Strong Buy 88 97 40% 78% 700.0K Active
Luke Daniels ST University of Pretoria #2 — Strong Buy 84 91 40% 82% 800.0K Active
Robert Mizo ST Remo Stars #12 — Strong Buy 84 97 40% 88% 1.3M Active
Auwalu Ali Malam AMR Kano Pillars #9 — Strong Buy 78 103 40% 80% 300.0K Active
Bright Ihionu DM Nasarawa United #14 — Strong Buy 72 82 40% 77% 80.0K Age Active
Lebogang Zungu WR Bloemfontein Celtic #5 — Buy 118 119 40% 103% 1.6M Age Active
Cohen Stander DR Black Aces #5 — Buy 103 105 40% 86% 600.0K Age Active
Kristian Fletcher AMR FC Cincinnati #1 — Buy 100 103 40% 86% 600.0K AttitudeContract End Active
Gift Motupa DM Bidvest Wits #10 — Buy 87 88 40% 90% 800.0K Age Active
Mustapha Lawal GK Shooting Stars #3 — Buy 76 107 40% 84% 550.0K Active
Tyler Boyd AMR Los Angeles Football Club #1 — Consider 126 122 40% 95% 650.0K AgeContract End Active
Paul Samson AMR Abia Warriors #8 — Consider 113 87 40% 90% 1.7M Active
Alvas Powell DR FC Cincinnati #8 — Consider 112 105 40% 102% 1.5M Age Active
Ahmed Musa AMR Kano Pillars #9 — Consider 110 79 40% 85% 300.0K Age Active
Josephat Lopaga AMR Kakamega Homeboyz #13 — Consider 106 84 40% 81% 1.0M Attitude Active
Uche Onyemaechi ST Ikorodu City #6 — Consider 103 77 40% 76% 550.0K Active
Olwethu Ncube AMR Golden Arrows #6 — Consider 100 82 40% 87% 1.4M Active
Jack Skahan DR San Jose Earthquakes #4 — Consider 97 89 40% 95% 765.0K AttitudeContract End Active
Leandro Lacunza DR Birkirkara #7 — Consider 96 89 40% 84% 900.0K Active
David Poreba MC Chicago Fire #5 — Consider 95 93 40% 86% 540.0K Contract End Active
Victor Dawa DR Plateau United #4 — Consider 90 74 40% 89% 1.5M Attitude Active

Scouting Assignments

0
No active scouting assignments.

Match Scouting Assignments

10
Scout Target Team Linked Last Attended
James Harris Norwich City U20 #2, #3, #4, #5
Joseph Russell Newcastle United U20 #2, #3, #4, #5
David Morgan Tottenham U20 #1, #2
David Morgan Aston Villa U20 #2, #3, #4, #5
James Harris Birmingham U20 #14
James Harris Derby County U20 #4, #6, #8
David Morgan Middlesbrough U20 #4, #6, #8
Joseph Russell Nottingham Forest U20 #14
David Morgan Barnsley U20 #12
David Morgan Bolton Wanderers U20 #14

Recruitment Meetings

5
31.08.2026 #5
Participants: Joseph Russell Chief ScoutJames Harris ScoutDavid Morgan ScoutRichard Smith Director of FootballJames Hill Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
George Birch Keep Monitoring — 0.73 — — 0.20 0.53 Split or insufficient confidence
Funso Ojo Keep Monitoring — 0.70 — — 0.20 0.31 Split or insufficient confidence
Rico Lewis Reject — 0.00 — — 1.50 22.20 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Patrick Dorgu Reject — 0.00 — — 1.50 14.22 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Will Dickson Keep Monitoring — 0.65 — — 0.62 1.91 Split or insufficient confidence
Lucas Bergvall Reject — 0.00 — — 1.50 17.69 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Archie Gray Reject — 0.00 — — 1.50 13.53 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Josh Acheampong Reject — 0.00 — — 1.50 12.14 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Richard Smith George Birch Approve 0.73 70% Role Fit
David Morgan Funso Ojo Approve 0.70 65% Role Fit
James Harris Will Dickson Approve 0.65 58% Role Fit
24.08.2026 #4
Participants: Joseph Russell Chief ScoutJames Harris ScoutDavid Morgan ScoutRichard Smith Director of FootballJames Hill Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
George Birch Keep Monitoring — 0.73 — — 0.20 0.42 Split or insufficient confidence
Lenni Cirino Keep Monitoring — 0.63 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Archie Gray Reject — -0.89 — — 1.50 10.68 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Josh Acheampong Reject — -0.89 — — 1.50 9.58 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Rico Lewis Reject — 0.00 — — 1.50 17.52 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Patrick Dorgu Reject — 0.00 — — 1.50 11.23 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Will Dickson Keep Monitoring — 0.65 — — 0.38 1.51 Split or insufficient confidence
Estêvão Reject — 0.00 — — 1.50 9.31 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Lucas Bergvall Reject — 0.00 — — 1.50 13.96 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Richard Smith George Birch Approve 0.73 70% Role Fit
Richard Smith Lenni Cirino Approve 0.63 60% Role Fit
James Hill Archie Gray Reject -0.89 67% Too Expensive
James Hill Josh Acheampong Reject -0.89 67% Too Expensive
James Harris Will Dickson Approve 0.65 58% Role Fit
17.08.2026 #3
Participants: Joseph Russell Chief ScoutJames Harris ScoutDavid Morgan ScoutRichard Smith Director of FootballJames Hill Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
George Birch Keep Monitoring — 0.73 — — 0.20 0.42 Split or insufficient confidence
Lenni Cirino Keep Monitoring — 0.63 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Lucas Bergvall Reject — -0.89 — — 1.50 13.96 Votes negative or budget out of reach
James Shea Keep Monitoring — 0.00 — — 0.20 0.37 Split or insufficient confidence
Rico Lewis Reject — 0.00 — — 1.50 17.52 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Patrick Dorgu Reject — 0.00 — — 1.50 11.23 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Will Dickson Keep Monitoring — 0.65 — — 0.38 1.51 Split or insufficient confidence
Myles Lewis-Skelly Reject — 0.00 — — 1.50 18.62 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Estêvão Reject — 0.00 — — 1.50 9.31 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Richard Smith George Birch Approve 0.73 70% Role Fit
Richard Smith Lenni Cirino Approve 0.63 60% Role Fit
James Hill Lucas Bergvall Reject -0.89 67% Too Expensive
James Harris Will Dickson Approve 0.65 58% Role Fit
10.08.2026 #2
Participants: Joseph Russell Chief ScoutJames Harris ScoutDavid Morgan ScoutRichard Smith Director of FootballJames Hill Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
Danny Ward Keep Monitoring — 0.73 — — 0.20 1.05 Split or insufficient confidence
James Shea Keep Monitoring — 0.73 — — 0.20 0.23 Split or insufficient confidence
George Birch Keep Monitoring — 0.73 — — 0.20 0.26 Split or insufficient confidence
Lenni Cirino Keep Monitoring — 0.63 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Myles Lewis-Skelly Reject — -0.89 — — 1.50 11.36 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Estêvão Reject — -0.89 — — 1.50 5.68 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Rico Lewis Reject — 0.00 — — 1.50 10.69 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Patrick Dorgu Reject — 0.00 — — 1.50 6.85 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Will Dickson Keep Monitoring — 0.65 — — 0.20 0.92 Split or insufficient confidence
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Richard Smith Danny Ward Approve 0.73 70% Role Fit
Richard Smith James Shea Approve 0.73 70% Role Fit
Richard Smith George Birch Approve 0.73 70% Role Fit
Richard Smith Lenni Cirino Approve 0.63 60% Role Fit
James Hill Myles Lewis-Skelly Reject -0.89 67% Too Expensive
James Hill Estêvão Reject -0.89 67% Too Expensive
James Harris Will Dickson Approve 0.65 58% Role Fit
03.08.2026 #1
Participants: Joseph Russell Chief ScoutJames Harris ScoutDavid Morgan ScoutRichard Smith Director of FootballJames Hill Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
Danny Ward Keep Monitoring — 0.73 — — 0.20 1.05 Split or insufficient confidence
James Shea Keep Monitoring — 0.73 — — 0.20 0.23 Split or insufficient confidence
George Birch Keep Monitoring — 0.73 — — 0.20 0.26 Split or insufficient confidence
Lenni Cirino Keep Monitoring — 0.63 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Tom Watson Keep Monitoring — 0.63 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Rico Lewis Reject — -0.89 — — 1.50 10.69 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Patrick Dorgu Reject — -0.89 — — 1.50 6.85 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Pape Matar Sarr Reject — -0.89 — — 1.50 5.68 Votes negative or budget out of reach
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Richard Smith Danny Ward Approve 0.73 70% Role Fit
Richard Smith James Shea Approve 0.73 70% Role Fit
Richard Smith George Birch Approve 0.73 70% Role Fit
Richard Smith Lenni Cirino Approve 0.63 60% Role Fit
Richard Smith Tom Watson Approve 0.63 60% Role Fit
James Hill Rico Lewis Reject -0.89 67% Too Expensive
James Hill Patrick Dorgu Reject -0.89 67% Too Expensive
James Hill Pape Matar Sarr Reject -0.89 67% Too Expensive

Known Players

0
No persistent player memory recorded yet.

Shadow Reports

0
No shadow reports carried over.

Transfer Requests

14
# Position Priority Reason Min CA Ideal CA Age Budget Status Named Target Board
#3 GK Critical Formation Gap 69 81 23–30 404.1K Fulfilled Danny Ward —
#4 DM Critical Formation Gap 74 86 23–30 134.7K Fulfilled — —
#2 ST Optional Squad Padding 62 72 18–35 161.6K Fulfilled Bruno Nasta ✓
#6 MC Optional Squad Padding 68 78 18–35 — Fulfilled — —
#8 MC Optional Squad Padding 59 69 18–35 45.3K Fulfilled — —
#9 GK Optional Staff Tip 102 107 18–32 89.8K Fulfilled — —
#10 GK Optional Staff Tip 67 72 18–32 89.8K Fulfilled — —
#11 GK Optional Staff Tip 109 114 18–32 89.8K Fulfilled — —
#12 GK Optional Staff Tip 102 107 18–32 89.8K Fulfilled — —
#13 AMC Optional Staff Tip 64 69 18–32 89.8K Fulfilled — —
#14 DL Optional Staff Tip 80 85 18–32 89.8K Fulfilled — —
#1 MC Optional Depth Cover 74 84 20–32 323.3K Abandoned Kristian Fletcher ✗
#7 ST Optional Squad Padding 59 69 18–35 45.3K Abandoned Bright Ihionu ✗
#15 DM Optional Staff Tip 78 83 18–32 43.2K Abandoned — —