Another very eventful week for York City that included a second manager leaving and a couple of their players appearing back in court, concludes with a visit to a very-much revived Newport County club this weekend. The Minstermen lost the services of a second leader inside a fortnight on Wednesday, this time caretaker boss and first-team coach Andy Porter opting to make a swift departure following their disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Kettering Town. Youth coach Steve Torpey and goalkeeping coach Andy Leaning have since been placed in temporary charge. Meanwhile, opponents Newport continue to prosper this season after enjoying a record-breaking campaign last term, which brought them promotion from Blue Square South and a formidable home record that has remained untarnished for in excess of eighteen months.
Vital Quotes:
Newport County Team News:
Newport are without skipper Gary Warren after he was sent-off in the midweek 3-3 draw with Eastbourne Borough. He could be replaced by midfielder Jamie Collins or possibly on loan Charlie Clough, while Eddie Odhiambo is ready to cover if right-back Paul Bignott is again ruled out. Goalkeeper Glyn Thompson is still short of a return and therefore Glyn Garner should continue in his absence.
Newport County (possible): Garner, Odhiambo, Todd, Clough, John, Collins, Rose, Matthews, Knights, Reid, Foley
Player to watch: Craig Reed
Top goalscorer in the Conference with nine so far this term.
York City Team News:
York will give a late fitness test to striker Michael Rankine, who missed their midweek home defeat to Kettering Town. New signing Mark Beesley stands by to continue after making his debut on Tuesday. Levi Mackin, Chris Carruthers and George Purcell remain on the sidelines.
York City (possible): Ingham, Parslow, McGurk, Young, Meredith, Till, Lawless, Barrett, Fyfield, Constantine, Beesley
subs: Knight, Courtney, Smith, Dowson, Gash
Player to watch: Alex Lawless
A rare bright spot in a very dark few weeks for the Minstermen.
Match Facts & Stats
York’s first league visit to Newport in 24 years, where they have previously made fifteen Football League trips, with City winning three times and drawing six. The Minstermen did hold them to a 0-0 draw in an FA Trophy second round tie last season before winning the replay 1-0 at Bootham Crescent, courtesy of a late Richard Pacquette strike.
Next Fixtures:
Newport – Crawley (A); York – Bath (H)
