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BBC News
6 days ago
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Newport agree terms with New Zealand keeper Tzanev
Newport County have agreed a deal to sign New Zealand goalkeeper Nik 28-year-old will join the League Two club following his release from League One Northampton Exiles were on the hunt for a new keeper following Antigua and Barbuda international Nick Townsend's decision to snub a new contract, external at Rodney Parade to join non-league who has two caps for the All Whites, will link up with David Hughes' team at the end of the month having been part of the New Zealand squad for recent games against Ukraine and Ivory Coast in Canada. A graduate of Brentford's youth system, Tzanev made his breakthrough with AFC Wimbledon, playing 126 times before signing a one-year deal with League One Northampton last featured 23 times before the end of his contract at Sixfields and will now head to south Wales, although the length of his agreement has not yet been 6ft 5in, Newport will hope the experienced stopper will solve issues at set-pieces with the side having been targeted at corners last finished 22nd under previous head coach Nelson Jardim, with former Manchester United academy coach Hughes named as new boss last had been offered new terms to extend his seven-year stay at the club, but his move to Eastleigh was confirmed last well as Townsend, Newport have also lost experienced midfielder Aaron Wildig who opted to end his professional playing deals were offered to centre-back James Clarke and utility man Shane McLoughlin while County have also announced the signing of Wales midfielder Matt Smith.
BBC News
12-06-2025
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Townsend joins National League side Eastleigh
Goalkeeper Nick Townsend has joined National League side Eastleigh following his departure from Newport Antigua and Barbuda international was offered a new deal by The Exiles, but decided to leave Rodney Parade after seven years and 209 who was voted Newport's Supporters Player of the Year for the last two seasons, was out of contract this 30-year-old former Barnsley keeper joins an Eastleigh side that finished 13th in the National League last season."It's exciting for me and my family to have a fresh start down here," Townsend told the club's website.
BBC News
09-06-2025
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Goalkeeper Townsend departs Newport County
Newport County goalkeeper Nick Townsend has opted to leave the League Two club after seven Supporters Player of the Year for the last two seasons, Townsend was out of contract this Antigua and Barbuda international was offered a new deal by The Exiles, but will depart Rodney Parade after 209 statement the club said: "Newport County would like to thank Nick for his service, commitment and dedication over the last seven years and wish him well with his new challenge."County, who appointed David Hughes as manager last month, have agreed personal terms with a new goalkeeper which they will announce "in due course."
BBC News
16-05-2025
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Townsend offered new deal as Newport release 10
Newport County have offered new deals to four senior players – but have told 10 of their squad they can leave Rodney currently without a head coach after parting ways with Nelson Jardim, finished 22nd in League Two after a huge turnover of players last goalkeeper Nick Townsend, defender James Clarke, midfielder Aaron Wildig and the versatile Shane McLoughlin have had offers to extend their stays, with the club saying contract discussions are centre-back Kyle Jameson and attacking midfielder Josh Martin are among those who have been only signed for the club in January but will leave after making six starts, while goalkeeper Lewis Webb, another mid-season arrival, exits without making an Bony - son of former Swansea City and Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony - also departs, as does forward Hamzad Kargbo, former Wales Under-21 frontman Luke Jephcott, midfielders Nathan Wood and Daniel Barton, forward Kiban Rai and defender Josh Seberry. Newport will also lose four players following the end of their loan spells, with David Ajiboye – who has not been offered a new deal by parent club Peterborough United – joining Preston's Noah Mawene, Huddersfield's Kyle Hudlin and Cardiff's Keiron meanwhile, was voted Newport's player of the season by his teammates and the club are keen for the 30-year-old to add to the 169 league appearances he has made since joining in Clarke, 35, is in ongoing discussions after winning manager's player of the year, establishing himself as a key performer despite being frozen out in the early part of the was co-captain of the side last term alongside midfielder Wildig who suffered a serious knee injury in November, but could yet stay in south Wales with the club keen to hold on to experience. The same applies to utility man McLoughlin, a goalscorer on the final day defeat by are expected to appoint a new manager in the coming weeks, with Manchester United youth coach David Hughes a leading club have also offered five academy players their first professional deals.
Associated Press
20-03-2025
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Texas A&M takes on Yale in first round of NCAA Tournament
Yale Bulldogs (22-7, 15-1 Ivy League) vs. Texas A&M Aggies (22-10, 11-8 SEC) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Aggies -7.5; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 19 Texas A&M plays in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Yale. The Aggies have gone 11-8 against SEC opponents, with an 11-2 record in non-conference play. Texas A&M ranks second in the SEC in team defense, giving up 67.9 points while holding opponents to 40.3% shooting. The Bulldogs are 15-1 in Ivy League play. Yale is the top team in the Ivy League with 38.4 points per game in the paint led by Nick Townsend averaging 9.4. Texas A&M averages 74.3 points per game, 4.6 more points than the 69.7 Yale allows. Yale averages 7.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.0 fewer made shot on average than the 8.6 per game Texas A&M gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Wade Taylor IV is shooting 33.0% from beyond the arc with 2.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Aggies, while averaging 15.7 points and 4.3 assists. Zhuric Phelps is averaging 12.7 points and 1.6 steals over the last 10 games. John Poulakidas is scoring 19.2 points per game and averaging 3.3 rebounds for the Bulldogs. Bez Mbeng is averaging 1.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Aggies: 5-5, averaging 72.0 points, 36.5 rebounds, 11.5 assists, 6.8 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 39.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.8 points per game. Bulldogs: 9-1, averaging 80.1 points, 33.5 rebounds, 14.4 assists, 5.5 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 49.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.1 points. ___
