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Newport County appoint Graham Westley as new manager

Graham Westley took over Peterborough in September last year
Image: Graham Westley is the new man at Newport

Graham Westley has been appointed the new first-team manager of Sky Bet League Two club Newport County.

The 48-year-old replaces Warren Feeney, who departed the Welsh club last week.

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Five candidates were interviewed, with a statement released by Newport on Friday saying: "The Board were unanimous in their decision to appoint Graham, due to his extensive managerial experience in the Football League."

He will take up his role on Monday with Sean McCarthy and James Bittner taking charge of the team for Saturday's match against Colchester United.

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 25:  Newport County manager Warren Feeney looks on during the Sky Bet League Two match between Northampton Town and Newport Co
Image: Warren Feeney lasted less than nine months in the job

Westley will be unveiled at a press conference on Monday. County are currently bottom of the table, with just one win in nine games.

Westley played most of his football outside the top four divisions, while having managerial spells at Preston North End and Peterborough among a number of other clubs.

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