2021–22 Newport County A.F.C. season explained

Club:Newport County
Season:2021–22
Owner:Newport County AFC Supporters Trust
Chairman:Gavin Foxall
Manager:Michael Flynn
(until 1 October 2021)
Wayne Hatswell
(caretaker manager from 1 October 2021 to 19 October 2021)
James Rowberry
(from 19 October 2021)
Stadium:Rodney Parade
League:League Two
League Result:11th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:First round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:Second round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Group stage
Cup4:Welsh League Cup
Cup4 Result:First round
League Topscorer:Dom Telford (25)
Season Topscorer:Dom Telford (26)
Highest Attendance:7,002 v Southampton (25 August 2021), EFL Cup round 2
Lowest Attendance:1,032 v Plymouth Argyle (31 August 2021), EFL Trophy Southern Group F
Average Attendance:4,333
Prevseason:2020–21
Nextseason:2022–23
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The 2021–22 Newport County A.F.C. season was the club's ninth consecutive season in the EFL League Two. It was Newport's 69th season in the Football League and 101st season of league football overall. Alongside League Two, they also competed in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, the EFL Trophy and the Welsh League Cup. On 25 August 2021 Newport County faced Southampton of the Premier League in the second round of the 2021–22 EFL Cup but they lost heavily 8–0.[1] Newport finished the 2021–22 League Two season in 11th place.[2]

Managerial changes

On 1 October 2021, manager Michael Flynn resigned after nine league matches of the 2021–22 season with Newport 15th in League Two.[3] Newport County's Assistant Manager Wayne Hatswell was appointed as caretaker manager for five games.[4] On 19 October 2021 it was confirmed that the club had appointed Cardiff City First Team Coach James Rowberry as permanent manager with Newport 13th in League Two after 13 league games.[5] Hatswell was retained as assistant manager to Rowberry and Hatswell signed a contract extension in November 2021 until the end of the 2023–24 season.[6] In February 2022 Hatswell resigned his position at Newport and on 22 February 2022 Hatswell was appointed assistant head coach to Michael Flynn at Walsall. [7] On the same day, Cardiff City coach Carl Serrant was appointed assistant manager to Rowberry at Newport County.[8]

Pre-season friendlies

The Exiles confirmed they would have friendly matches against Undy,[9] Blackpool,[9] Chippenham Town,[9] Cinderford Town[9] and Cardiff City[9] as part of their pre-season preparations.

Competitions

League Two

See main article: 2021–22 EFL League Two.

Matches

Newport County's fixtures were released on 24 June 2021.[10] On 7 July, the fixture dates against Mansfield Town were reversed due to pitch renovation work at Newport's Rodney Parade ground during August 2021.[11]

FA Cup

See main article: 2021–22 FA Cup.

EFL Cup

See main article: 2021–22 EFL Cup.

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2021–22 EFL Trophy.

Newport County were drawn into Southern Group F.[12] The dates for the group stage fixtures were confirmed on 3 August 2021.[13] [14]

Welsh League Cup

See main article: 2021–22 Welsh League Cup. The draw for the Welsh League Cup sponsored by Nathaniel MG was made on 24 June 2021 with Newport County and Denbigh Town invited as wildcard entries.[15]

Transfers

Transfers in

DatePositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
1 July 2021 Free transfer [16]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [17]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [18]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [19]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [20]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [21]
2 July 2021 Free transfer [22]
5 July 2021 Tom Stokes Free transfer [23]
6 July 2021 Free transfer [24]
29 July 2021 Free transfer [25]
4 August 2021 Free transfer [26]
14 August 2021 Free transfer [27]
12 January 2022 Free transfer [28]

Loans in

Date fromPositionNationalityNameFromDate untilRef.
26 July 2021 End of season [29]
28 July 2021 End of season [30]
31 August 2021 End of season [31]
31 August 2021 End of season [32]
11 January 2022 End of season [33]
26 January 2022 End of season [34]

Loans out

Date fromPositionNationalityNameToDate untilRef.
10 August 2021 End of season [35]
10 January 2022 End of season [36]
14 January 2022 End of season [37]
25 January 2022 End of season [38]
27 January 2022 End of season [39]

Transfers out

DatePositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
13 December 2021 Released [40]
4 January 2022 Released [41]
6 January 2022 Released [42] [43]
9 January 2022 Released [44]
30 June 2022 Free transfer [45]
30 June 2022 Free transfer [46]
30 June 2022 Charlie Bullock Released
30 June 2022 Released [47]
30 June 2022 Iestyn Evans Released
30 June 2022 Free transfer [48]
30 June 2022 Released
30 June 2022 Free transfer [49]
30 June 2022 Released
30 June 2022 Dixon Kabongo Released
30 June 2022 Released
30 June 2022 Zack Maher Free transfer [50]
30 June 2022 Ethan Morgan Released
30 June 2022 Kian Pritchard Released
30 June 2022 Callum Ryan-Phillips Released
30 June 2022 Released
30 June 2022 Free transfer [51]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58239578 Newport v Southampton
  2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61281128 Newport 11th in League Two
  3. News: Michael Flynn steps down as Newport County AFC manager . 4 October 2021 . Newport County Association Football Club . 1 October 2021.
  4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58750726 Hatswell Newport caretaker manager
  5. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58983821 Rowberry appointed Newport manager
  6. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59344940 Hatswell retained by Newport
  7. Web site: Wayne Hatswell appointed Assistant Head Coach. Walsall F.C.. 22 February 2022. 22 February 2022.
  8. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60483159 Serrant joins Newport
  9. Web site: Exiles scheduled to play five pre-season friendly fixtures . Newport County AFC . 29 June 2021.
  10. Web site: Newport County AFC's 2021/22 fixture schedule released . Newport County AFC . 24 June 2021.
  11. Web site: Details of Exiles' Sky Bet League Two fixtures against Mansfield Town . Newport County AFC . 7 July 2021.
  12. Web site: Newport County AFC's Papa John's Trophy group stage fixtures confirmed . Newport County AFC . 24 June 2021.
  13. Web site: Newport County AFC's Papa John's Trophy fixtures confirmed . Newport County AFC . 4 August 2021.
  14. Web site: Northampton Town and Plymouth Argyle fixtures rearranged . Newport County AFC . 12 August 2021.
  15. https://clwbpeldroed.org/2021/06/24/nathaniel-mg-cup-newport-llanelli/ Nathaniel MG Cup draw
  16. Web site: Courtney Baker-Richardson joins Exiles on one-year deal . Newport County AFC . 25 June 2021.
  17. Web site: James Clarke joins Exiles on one-year deal . Newport County AFC . 25 June 2021.
  18. Web site: Joe Day re-joins Exiles on three-year deal . Newport County AFC . 11 June 2021.
  19. Web site: Jermaine Hylton joins Exiles on one-year deal . Newport County AFC . 25 June 2021.
  20. Web site: Cameron Norman joins Exiles on two-year deal . Newport County AFC . 4 June 2021.
  21. Web site: Ex-Bristol Rovers midfielder joins Newport County . BBC . 20 June 2021.
  22. Web site: Christopher Missilou joins Exiles on one-year deal . Newport County AFC . 2 July 2021.
  23. Web site: Nine new scholars confirmed for 2021/22 season . Newport County AFC . 5 July 2021.
  24. Web site: Courtney Senior joins Exiles on one-year deal . Newport County AFC . 6 July 2021.
  25. Web site: Louis Hall joins Exiles on one-year deal . Newport County AFC . 29 July 2021.
  26. Web site: Jordan Greenidge joins Exiles on one-year deal . Newport County AFC . 4 August 2021.
  27. Web site: DONE DEAL Alex Fisher joins Exiles on one-year deal . Newport County AFC . 14 August 2021.
  28. Web site: Newport County sign James Waite on permanent deal . Newport County . 12 January 2022.
  29. Web site: 26 July 2021. Azaz joins Aston Villa and seals Newport loan. 2021-07-26. Aston Villa Football Club.
  30. Web site: Timmy Abraham joins Exiles on season-long loan deal . Newport County AFC . 28 July 2021.
  31. Web site: Jake Cain joins Exiles on season-long loan deal . Newport County AFC . 31 August 2021.
  32. Web site: Ollie Cooper joins Exiles on season-long loan deal . Newport County AFC . 31 August 2021.
  33. Web site: Coventry's Pask joins Newport on loan . BBC . 12 January 2022.
  34. Web site: Newport County loan in Rob Street from Crystal Palace . Newport County AFC . 27 January 2022.
  35. Web site: Padraig Amond completes Exeter City loan switch . Newport County AFC . 11 August 2021.
  36. Web site: Lewys Twamley loaned to Salisbury . Newport County . 10 January 2022.
  37. Web site: Lewys Twamley loaned to Salisbury . Merthyr Town . 14 January 2022.
  38. Web site: Louis Hall loaned to Gloucester . Newport County . 25 January 2022.
  39. Web site: Ryan Hillier loaned to Cardiff Met . South Wales Argus . 27 January 2022.
  40. Web site: Club statement: Christopher Missilou . Newport County . 13 December 2021.
  41. Web site: Ed Upson departs for Stevenage . Newport County . 4 January 2022.
  42. Web site: Powerful striker leaves County just five months after impressing to earn deal . South Wales Argus . 6 January 2022.
  43. Web site: Weymouth complete Jordan Greenidge deal . Dorset Echo . 15 January 2022.
  44. Web site: Jermaine Hylton: Striker leaves Newport County by mutual consent . BBC . 9 January 2022.
  45. https://www.devonlive.com/sport/football/transfer-news/padraig-amond-joins-woking-following-7242792 Amond joins Woking
  46. News: Courtney Baker-Richardson Becomes Third Summer Signing . 31 May 2022 . Crewe Alexandra FC . 31 May 2022.
  47. News: Newport County AFC Confirm List Of Players Retained And Released . 11 May 2022 . Newport County AFC . 11 May 2022.
  48. Web site: SIGNING: Yeovil reel in Fisher for second spell. www.ytfc.net. 14 July 2022. 14 July 2022.
  49. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61865775 Haynes joins Northampton
  50. https://www.merthyrtownfc.co.uk/news/merthyr-town-sign-young-midfielder-zack-maher/ Maher joins Merthyr
  51. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61932376 Telford joins Crawley

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