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Christian Fuchs: Newport County Name Ex-Leicester City Defender as New Manager
Christian Fuchs takes charge of Newport County, bottom of League Two with three wins in 16 games, aiming to improve the club’s fortunes on a long-term deal.
- Christian Fuchs has been appointed Newport County FC manager on a long-term contract and will begin his first managerial role with a trip to Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on Saturday.
- David Hughes was dismissed last week after a 1-0 defeat at Shrewsbury Town last Saturday, leaving Newport County bottom of League Two with only three wins from 16 fixtures.
- Fuchs brings a high-profile playing and coaching résumé, having won 78 caps for Austria, featured in Leicester City's 2016 title-winning side, and recently coached at Charlotte FC and with Dean Smith.
- While welcoming Fuchs, the club acknowledged the significant challenge he faces as Huw Jenkins, chairman of Newport County, said he matches their ambition and goals.
- Fuchs has publicly expressed Premier League ambitions and is described as ambitious, with his appointment marking a key step that could influence Newport County's fight at the bottom of the Football League.
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Newport County appoint Premier League winner as new manager in shock announcement
Christian Fuchs, who won the Premier League with Leicester City in 2016, has been appointed as the new manager of League Two strugglers Newport County
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