League Two

Exiles are eyeing a play-off push now

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The LeaguePaper Team
11 March 2018

By Chris Spittles

NEWPORT County are targeting a late run into the League Two play-offs after picking up their first win in eight games.
Second-half goals from Josh Sheehan, a former Yeovil loanee, and veteran striker Paul Hayes clinched three points for the visitors.
But their win also owed much to goalkeeper Joe Day, who made four brilliant saves, including one exceptional stop to keep out a header from Francois Zoko.
County boss Mike Flynn said: “I’m thrilled to get the win, it’s been a long time coming and we should have won the previous two before this.
“I kn...

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