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NEWPORT COUNTY HALL OF FAME

JOHN RELISH, KEN MORGAN, DAVID WILLIAMS, KEVIN MOORE, RODDY JONES & CHRIS LILLYGREEN. Posthumous induction - Albert Derrick Snr

The above were inducted into the County Hall Of Fame on 18th September 2009 by Andrew Taylor at Bar Amber. Andrew said "It was an unbelievable night, the players absolutely loved it, it was a great night with so many memories. " The night also saw the launch of Andrew's book Look Back In Amber.

Albert Derrick Snr is inducted posthumously, here his son Albert, also an ex County player, is seen with Andrew.

Roddy Jones still looks in great shape 30 years since his last County performance

Goal machine Chris Lillygreen

Busby Babe Ken Morgan is inducted

Alan Buckley's favourite winger Kevin Moore!

David Williams, ex Player, Trainer, Coach, Manager & Director!

Long serving left back John Relish, who managed both County and AFC.

Kevin Moore (centre) holds court flanked by Dai Williams and Ken Morgan

All pics by Sam Shingler www.newportcountyphotos.co.uk

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TOMMY TYNAN

Tommy Tynan is inducted into the Hall Of Fame by Andrew Taylor

A Newport County Hall of Fame was launched on 3^rd April, 2009 with the iconic star of the late 70’s and early 80’s, Tommy Tynan, having the honour of being the first inductee.

Andrew Taylor explained, “For some time I have felt that we needed to mark the achievements of some of our greatest stars and had in mind putting on events which would enable us to do this – whilst also generating some much welcome money for the club. Bringing Tommy up to sign copies of his book ‘The Original Football Idol’ written by my friend, Plymouth fan Ryan Danes, seemed to be the perfect opportunity. The intention is that each year there will be a couple of events staged on a similar basis with an opportunity for us to not only remember the exploits of club legends but to talk to them about their memories first hand. ‘Hall of Famers’ will have left an indelible mark on the history of the club and their names will be celebrated on an Honours Board in Bar Amber. We will also at future events announce a Posthumous Award.

 “The order in which they will be selected will have more to do with who I can get to come when, than any sense of importance – after all anyone worthy of inclusion will be a real star in our eyes!”

Nominations will be considered by a small Committee comprising Andrew, Tony Ambrosen, Ray Taylor and Mike Everett. If at any time you want to put a name forward then please email andrew.taylor470@btinternet.com and ideally give your reasons as to why they should be included.

Commenting on the selection of Tynan as the first inductee, Andrew added, “I have no doubt that if we had a poll of our most iconic star then Tommy would, despite some exceptionally worthy competitors, come out on top. Given the reception that Tommy received from around 140 supporters who contributed so well to a marvellous night, I am even more convinced that his choice as the first in the Hall of Fame could not have been bettered!”

 Tommy’s induction to the Hall of Fame brought congratulations and tributes from his Managers Len Ashurst and Colin Addison and captain, Keith Oakes. Ashurst commented, “A part from my book says it all. ‘Another signing for a second time around was Liverpool born centre forward Tommy Tynan, a gem of a player with a fiery temperament. I can see his pet lip now when he couldn’t get his own way. In addition to the transfer fee I had to pay a huge taxi bill to Lincoln City which Tynan had inadvertently run up when travelling from Sheffield to Lincoln; an accounting error at the club caused this to run to four figures. Tommy was an unlucky pawn in the professional soccer machine, he did not quite achieve the heights his talent deserved. I had first signed Tommy from Liverpool whilst I was managing Sheffield Wednesday. Bob Paisley informed me after a reserve game when sitting in that famous boot room (what a privilege to be there) that he lacked pace. I have to say he had everything else and could score goals. I seem to remember that master of Anfield Kenny Dalglish was not the quickest either – that is the greatest compliment I could pay Tommy Tynan.’ Congratulate Tommy and send him the best from the North East.”

 And from Keith Oakes, “Tom was one of the best strikers I played with or against and should have played at a higher level. I honestly believe that with today’s training methods and lifestyles he would have. Tommy’s a good bloke who I got on well with and without doubt a great choice for the Hall of Fame. Congratulations Tom.”