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Hughes plans to stay calm as Exiles return to bottom

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October 20, 2025

SATURDAY’S 2-0 home defeat by Cheltenham Town may have left Newport County manager David Hughes on the brink of being sacked, but he insists he won't lose any sleep worrying about losing his job.

Hughes plans to stay calm as Exiles return to bottom

Bobby Kamwa of Newport County is challenged by Ethon Archer

County returned to the bottom of League Two as the visitors, who started the weekend at the foot of the table, continued their revival under new manager Steve Cotterill.

‘The Robins, who dismissed former Exiles boss Michael Flynn last month, are up to 22nd thanks two superb volleys from midfielder Luke Young either side of halftime.

‘After the EFL Trophy win at Cardiff City and last weekend's victory at Accrington Stanley, it ‘was another disappointing afternoon for the home fans.

‘They haven't witnessed a win at Rodney Parade since March 15 and there were boos after the final whistle.

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