Coughlan leaves as Newport

Newport County have confirmed manager Graham Coughlan has left his role, with the League Two club saying they want to move in a “different direction”.

Coughlan, 49, leaves Rodney Parade after 20 months in charge and having led the Exiles to 18th in the fourth tier last season.

Chairman Huw Jenkins said: “I have total respect for Graham and found this decision particularly difficult to make considering all the hard work he has put in to help stabilise the club over the last 18 months.

“It goes without saying that I wish Graham every success in his future managerial career.

Needs a young type of player like Coughlan was.

Absolutely loved Cocko during the Sturrock era. Wonder where he'll end up next.

Yeah him and Wotts in the middle were superb at that level.