NEWPORT County AFC captain Mark Byrne has joined League One side Gillingham on a two-year deal.

Byrne, 27, links up with ex-County manager Justin Edinburgh for the third time in his career.

“I’m delighted to sign, I’m happy to be here and looking forward to getting started,” Byrne told the official Gillingham club website.

“I’ve worked under Justin before, and when I found out there was interest from him and the club, I was more than happy to work with him again.”