NEWPORT County AFC moved quickly in the transfer market this summer after being left with plenty of holes to fill.
The Exiles announced their retained and released list on May 11 after they fell short in the bid for promotion from League Two.
Here are the destinations of the Rodney Parade leavers with County set to go up against some familiar faces in the coming campaign…
📸 Two goals in two minutes for Dom!
— Crawley Town FC (@crawleytown) July 16, 2022
💜 2-2 👹
62’ | #TownTeamTogether 🔴 pic.twitter.com/BdBW3CCpX7
DOM TELFORD – Crawley
The most high-profile exit and a shock destination after turning down an offer from the Exiles.
The striker had a lot of interest after winning the League Two golden boot but opted to stick in the fourth tier after big-spending Crawley were able to offer the security of a three-year contract.
Yet to get off the mark after suffering an early injury.
COURTNEY BAKER-RICHARDSON – Crewe
Telford's strike partner also attracted interest and turned County down in favour of a two-year deal with Crewe, who were relegated from League One last season.
He has started impressively at Gresty Road with five goals in all competitions.
RYAN HAYNES – Northampton
The left-back, who spent three seasons in Newport, is staying in League Two after earning a two-year deal with Northampton. The defender is from Daventry in Northamptonshire.
Has made eight appearances and scored the late winner for the Cobblers against Colchester on opening day.
Delighted to have signed for Woking for the next 2 years. Can’t wait to get started tomorrow. Thanks for all the messages https://t.co/1fA5LIwq6C
— Pádraig Amond (@padraigamond21) June 22, 2022
PADRAIG AMOND – Woking
The club legend spent last season on loan at Exeter, helping the Grecians to promotion from League Two.
The 34-year-old Irishman was released and has joined National League Woking on a two-year contract.
ALEX FISHER – Yeovil
The 31-year-old targetman played for Cheltenham in pre-season to build up his fitness while hunting a new club, then turned out for League Two AFC Wimbledon as a trialist.
Fisher then signed for Yeovil, a second spell with the National League side.
KEVIN ELLISON – Warrington Rylands
Was in talks with County about staying on in a coaching role but the 43-year-old turned that down.
Signed for Warrington Rylands in the Northern Premier League, the seventh tier of the English pyramid.
COURTNEY SENIOR – TBC
The exciting attacking midfielder never made a County appearance after suffering a serious knee injury in pre-season. The former Colchester player scored for Wrexham on trial.
LOUIS HALL – Leamington
The left-back was signed on a development contract last summer but, after moving to Gloucester City on loan, was released. Signed for Leamington in National League North.
Buzzing to sign on loan for @only1argyle 😁😁😁 looking forward to having some fun 💚 pic.twitter.com/TVitYVEILG
— Finn azaz (@finnazaz) July 11, 2022
Loan players…
Finn Azaz played for Aston Villa in pre-season before sealing a loan move to League One Plymouth.
Ollie Cooper has impressed in a struggling Swansea side while Rob Street and Jake Cain have played for the under-21s at Crystal Palace and Liverpool respectively, with loans possible.
Josh Pask was released by Coventry and has signed for Welsh champions TNS while Timmy Abraham earned a deal with Walsall. Midfielder Aneurin Livermore also played on trial for Michael Flynn's side in pre-season.
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