1912 Exiles

Welcome to our 6th season of the 1912 Exiles podcast!

A brief report from occasional  contributor Stuart (blairinho - https://twitter.com/StuartB94181596) and son Fraser on our season opener at Accrington. How did we line up? Was the scoreline flattering? Did Stuart eat a pie? Answers and more in this episode

(Panel show to return once everyone's returned from the their abroad jaunts...)

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We've had a lot of fun making our close-season bonus episodes - but now it's back to business as our panel convene to preview what 2023/24 holds for Newport County AFC.

Rhys is on hosting duties, and is joined by Ian and Ed for the live record - and Jamie sends in his contribution from a piazza in Florence, surrounded by copies of the Gazetta della Sport like James Richardson on Channel 4 in the 90s (ask your parents, kids).

They analyse in forensic detail County's signings, argue over our likely starting XI for the opening day at Accrington, ponder the current youth policy, debates specialism vs versatility, predict the Fourth Division ups and downs, guess at how many goals Bogle will score (and how many will be penalties), and all sorts of other stuff. There are literary references, bad puns, and even a snippet of Giuseppe Verdi... Oh, and we reiterate the club's big ANKY to Mickey Demetriou.

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We continue our run of close-season special episodes, with Ian in the chair this week.

In the first half, he catches up with Newport County royalty and all-round good egg Nic Johns to hear about life as a lower-league football photographer. Nic gives great advice for any budding toggers wanting to get started, reflects on her favourite (and least favourite) grounds to visit, and also talks about her passion for wildlife photography.

Then, in Part 2, we have one of Ian's famous audio match diaries from a northern town as he reports on County's pre-season friendly at Sheffield FC. A day to remember for the Triallist family, but a head-scratcher for anyone trying to keep track of the substitutions...

Be sure to check out our other summer specials - they cover the supporters' meeting in June (Ep129), a canter through what makes a great football shirt (Ep130), an analysis of recent trust goings-on and transfers (Ep131), and a chat with County in the Community (Ep132).

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We continue our gentle summer stroll through off-the-pitch matters around football in Newport, with a genuinely heartwarming catchup with some of the County in the Community crew.

Over the course of a few hours at Rodney Parade, Ed chatted with Dave Lewis (Football & Education Programme Co-ordinator) and participants in the new Fit Fans programme which helps men and women aged 35-65 who are looking to lose weight, get fitter and lead a more active life. But as we hear, it's not just about that - it's also bringing people together for companionship and a bit of joy.

We also hear from CitC's Chief Exec, and County legend, Norman Parselle - a man whose enthusiasm and spirit is so good for the soul that he should be prescribed on the NHS.

Honestly, if this episode doesn't bring a smile to your face, you need to have a word with yourself!

Be sure to check out our other close season specials - they cover the supporters' meeting in June (Ep129), a canter through what makes a great football shirt (Ep130), and an analysis of recent trust goings-on and transfers (Ep131). We've also got a pod lined up about our neighbours at Newport City, and a big season preview episode later in the month.

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We were planning on having a quiet summer chatting about football shirts, but off-field business put paid to that.

It's pre-season so Triallist 1 and Triallist 2 are making their debuts on the pod. Jamie Harris is joined by Dan Grace and Ieuan Ellis to discuss the latest rumblings around the future of the club's ownership, the surprise news that a David Buttress-led consortium has bought out the Dragons and Rodney Parade, and what we'd love to see happen (even if we might be dreaming...)

There's still some room for transfer chat in what looks to be like a summer of relative upheaval.

This is the third in our series of close-season content. Over the next few weeks we will bring you a chat with County in the Community and shine a spotlight on how Newport City are getting on down at Spytty Park. Stay tuned for more, and in the meantime drop us any feedback via Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

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We hope to have a new episode out in the coming days about last week's AGM and Trust meeting, and implications for County - but in the meantime, we've watched closely the takeover of the Newport Dragons and Rodney Parade by David Buttress, which was confirmed on Friday. The deal could change radically the landscape of professional sport in Newport, and the new owner is a man with big ideas.

Way back in January 2021, our Jack had a lengthy chat with David Buttress, and although the context has changed a little we felt it was well worth re-posting. In it, they discuss:

• The state of the Rodney Parade pitch (since addressed!)
• The challenges with Rodney Parade 
• What any proposed takeover of the Dragons could mean for County
• Whether David's father, a longtime Newport County supporter, ever asked him to get involved with NCAFC and would he be open to the hybrid model of ownership in future?
• Sporting tribalism and its place in Newport

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With news imminent on County's away and third shirts for next season, Ed sat down over a pint in The Murenger with pod debutant James Oliver-House to discuss all things kit. What makes a good football shirt? Are proper collars still cool? What's the right shade of amber for a County shirt? What should VX3 be trying to do with next season's away and third kits? We discuss all these things and more!

A few links to things mentioned over the course of the conversation:

• Here are pictures of some of James' shirts that we discuss
• We mentioned this poll about mocked-up County kit designs
• Cardiff Classic Shirts - back-of-shirt sponsors of the new third kit
• The story behind Ajax's 'Three Little Birds' shirt
• Ed mentioned Llantwit Major's amazing 2023/24 shirts
• The Newport County kit archive

This is the second in our series of close-season content. Over the next few weeks we will bring you transfer analysis, a chat with County in the Community and shine a spotlight on how Newport City are getting on down at Spytty Park. Stay tuned for more, and in the meantime drop us any feedback via Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

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Where better to spend the hottest Tuesday night of the summer so far than at Rodney Parade in the Trust / Shareholders meeting?!?

Ed and Ollie caught up afterwards to pick through the bones of the £1.2m loss, news on the ground lease, and speculation over potential future investment. Apologies for the audio on this one - Tiny Rebel was noisier than we expected and we'd forgotten to bring a proper mic!

This is the first of a series of close-season content, with more to follow over the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more, and in the meantime drop us any feedback via Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

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Another season is over, and there is plenty upon which to reflect. Rhys is in the chair for our epic end-of-season review, and is joined by Ian and Ed as they analyse Newport County's 2022/23 season in depth. We revisit the decision to sack James Rowberry and where things went wrong for him, and track the evolution of 'Cockball' under his successor Graham Coughlan. We also consider which of County's out-of-contract  players might still be with us come August.

We muse on kits, including this late 70s / early 80s effort, and ponder designing our own over the summer. We then settle a few scores in an end-of-season "shoutouts and beefs" extravaganza...

We'll stay in touch over the summer with a few special episodes (keep an eye on our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn for info) as well as checking in about new signings as they emerge. But until then, thank you so much for your support this season, and enjoy the summer break!

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Ed and Jamie convene to unpack the last two games: a solid 2-1 win away in sunny Gillingham, and a chaotic 3-2 defeat at home to Harrogate. Newport County's strange, struggling home form continues in stark contrast to a respectable, borderline-impressive away record.

Featuring musings on Townsend’s return to the net, how to get the best out of Omar Bogle, and an excitable James Waite.

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