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Last Update 18/91/09

COUNTY LEGEND DIES

Richard (left) seen here with Andrew Taylor

Regarded by many County fans as the best ever right back to play for the club Richard Walden has sadly passed away. He died last night (17/11/09)

Richie, who was known as a Rolls Royce defender, had been suffering with myeloid leukaemia but went into remission earlier this year after fighting the illness with great courage. Unfortunately it came back a few months ago and with his resistance so low he had picked up other illnesses. Richard, who was born in Hereford, had joined County in 1978 from Sheffield Wedneday for a bargain £3.500, started his career at Aldershot and was a hugely popular player with fellow pro's and supporters. Richard made 656 Football League appearances in total 151 for the Ironsides.  A full tribute by Andrew Talyor will appear in a few weeks time.

S4C USE TANGERINE TOMMY PHOTOS

I was delighted to help out Welsh TV channel S4C recently when they requested to use some images from this website on their County v Bromley feature on the long running football programme Sgorio, please click here to see the feature.

MARK AIZLEWOOD ADMITS 27 YEAR BOOZE BATTLE

Former County and Wales star Mark Aizlewood today (13/11/09) admitted a 27 year battle with booze. Aizlewood, who also played for Luton Town Leeds United and Charlton Athletic has a new Welsh-language autobiography, Amddiffyn fy Hun (Defending Myself) out on November 26th, says writing the book was a "painful and difficult experience," All proceeds from the book will go to former Arsenal defender Tony Adams' Sporting Chance clinic, which helps amateur and professional sports stars battling with behavioural problems. Disappointingly at present the book will only be published in Welsh, depending on sales of this version it might be then printed in English. Amddiffyn fy Hun, published by Gomer Press, hits the shelves on November 26 priced £7.99. Mark who has been sober for 5 years now and now lives in Chepstow working as an education consultant, running courses with the government. Mark revels in the book that as a 14 year old schoolboy on County's books he was paid £5 a week expenses, and on his debut in County's first team he was "kicked from pillar to post"

I am sure every County supporter wishes Mark all the best.

COUNTY LEGEND SIGNS AGAIN!

Former County skipper Keith Oakes has signed for County again!, well has been busy signing copies of Andrew Taylor's new book Look Back In Amber. The pair can be seen in the above picture.

Tickets for the book launch are still available (see details below) and in attendance will be former County stars Willie Brown, Andy White, Albert Derrick, George Young, Alan Smith, Jeff Thomas, Gary Plumley, Jimmy Goodfellow and Oakes himself will do everything he can to be there also.

Click here to see another picture.

HALL OF FAME/BOOK LAUNCH UPDATE

Andrew Taylor today annouced that sadly due to having to attend to family business in Nottingham, former boss Colin Addison has had to withdraw from this month's Hall Of Fame/Look Back In Amber launch.

However he will be replaced by popular ex winger Kevin Moore. Andrew also hopes to add former Exile captain Mark Price, now a regular spectator at Spytty Park to the event at Bar Amber on the 18th September.

SEVEN COUNTY LEGENDS TO JOIN HALL OF FAME

Six former County players and one former manager are being inducted into the Hall of Fame on September 18th 2009. Players Rod Jones, Ken Morgan, John Relish, David Wiliams, Howard Goddard and Chris Lilygreen will join former boss Colin Addison at the event at Bar Amber (doors open 6.30)

Goddard's presence will depend on coaching commitments in Holland, but it is sure to be a super night at Spytty Park. Tickets (£10 inc Buffet) are available from Lisa Savage (07801710804) or e-mail lisa.savage@blackberry.orange.co.uk

The night will also see the lauch of Andrew Taylor's book Look Back In Amber. Click on photo below for details

Two Former County Players die

Two former County players have died. On June 23rd Jack Swindells died aged 72. Jack played for County 23 times in the 1964-65 season scoring 6 goals.

On July 25th Sam Prangley died at the Royal Gwent aged 84. Sam lived in the Royal Oak area of the City and was interviewed last season for the programme by Andrew Taylor. For a photo of Sam please see Old Faces

RIP Jack & Sam.

Exclusive...

A look at the cover of Andrew Taylor's New County Book

This is a sneak preview of the cover of Andrew Talyor's long awaited book Look Back In Amber, Memories Of Newport County AFC that is to be published in August 2009.

Please see County Book page for further details or e-mail Andrew at andrew.taylor470@btinternet.com. I for one can't wait to get my hands on a copy!

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Honorary degree for Tony Pulis

Former County player and Stoke City Football Club's manager Tony Pulis has received an honorary degree.

The ex-Plymouth, Portsmouth, Bristol City, Gillingham and Bournemouth boss was given a doctorate by Staffordshire University for his services to sport.

Newport born Pulis, 51, helped Stoke to finish 12th in their debut campaign in the Premier League - their best finish in the league since the 1980/1 season.

Speaking at the university ceremony, he said he was "absolutely delighted" and it was "very, very special".

Pulis added: "I've been in this area now for five-and-a-half years and to get this award is different from the background I'm from. But I'm very proud - a very proud man."

Pulis became the Stoke manager for the second time in the summer of 2006, after originally taking charge in 2002.

He spent about £25m on 12 permanent signings and two loan players last season and the Potters came close to finishing in the top 10 in the Premier League after bookmakers predicted they would be relegated.

The manager said: "The most important thing in life is to prove to yourself that you can do it.

"The players were written off, it wasn't just me written off and they've come through with flying colours."

COUNTY BOOK

Andrew Talyor's book based on his interviews with former County players will be, provided there are no last minute hitches, published in August.

Andrew said "I wanted to write a book I would have enjoyed reading and keeping with my County memorabilia – and hope I have succeeded!".

To have the chance to have your name included in the book please click here 

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FORMER PLAYERS TURN OUT FOR MARK KENDALL

Former County stars Steve Lowndes, Nigel Vaughan, Roger Gibbins, John Lewis, Mike Dowler and John Relish all turned out today (3/5/09) in a memorial match for Mark Kendall who sadly died a year ago. The match at Blackwood RFC was attended by a crowd of around 400 and finished in a 2-1 win for the Ex pro's against Kendalls Dream Team. Scores for the Pros were Andy Legg and Rhys Griffiths with current County star Martyn Giles netting for the Dream Team.

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS of County old Boys

CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS Match Action

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MARK KENDALL CHARITY MATCH

A charity match on May 3rd (4pm) has been arranged by the family of former County goalkeeper the immensley popular Mark Kendall who sadly passed away last year.

It is taking place at Blackwood RFC and ex County stars Steve Lowndes, Nigel Vaughan, John Lweis are taking part along with more recent ex stars Jason Bowen, Nathan Blake, Lee Jarman and Andy Legg. Olympic runner Darren Campbell will aslo feature. All proceeds will go to the British Heart Foundation. Admission is £3 adults and £1 for children.

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TOMMY TYNAN INDUCTED INTO NEWPORT COUNTY HALL OF FAME

Pic by Sam Shingler

On Friday 3rd April 2009 at Baramber, the one and only Tommy Tynan was the first player to be inducted into the Newport County Hall Of Fame. A packed clubhouse paid tribute to this popular former player, Tommy also watched the County v Fisher match on the following day and was interviewd pitchside by Ray Talyor. Tommy is the subject of a new book The Original Football Idol by Ryan Daines (Breedon Books)

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ANDY BOWMAN DIES

Former County player Andy Bowman died recently at the age of 75. Andy joined County in 1961 and made 69 League appearances in two seasons at Somerton Park.

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LEN ASHURST BOOK

County's most successful manager Len Ashurst has written a Autobiography entitled Left Back In Time (Know The Score Books) and signed copies are available from http://www.lenashurst.com/ priced £17.99 and is an excellent read.