Hayden Mullins appointed Newport County manager ahead of new season
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 10:39 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Hayden Mullins has been named the new manager of Newport County, taking over from Chris Todd, who served as interim following Christian Fuchs' departure in late June. Mullins arrives from Fulham's Under-21 squad and is the fourth permanent manager appointed since Huw Jenkins' takeover in January 2024. Newport entered the off-season four points clear of relegation and look to build on Fuchs' success in keeping the club in League Two. Mullins' first match in charge will be a pre-season encounter against Yeovil on Saturday, followed by a match against Roma on August 4 and the Carabao Cup opener at AFC Wimbledon on August 8.
- •Mullins replaces Chris Todd as Newport County's new manager.
- •Newport County had been without a permanent boss since late June.
- •Mullins previously managed Fulham's Under-21s and led them to Premier League Cup success.
- •He will oversee pre-season matches against Yeovil and Roma.
- •Newport's League Two campaign begins against Rochdale on August 15.
- 10:39 AMYahoo Sports — Mullins vows to build aggressive County side
- 7:57 AMYahoo Sports — County need more signings - new boss Mullins
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Hayden Mullins appointed new Newport County manager
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Mullins named manager at League Two Newport County
- 8:15 AMBBC Sport — Mullins named manager at League Two Newport County
"New manager Hayden Mullins admits Newport County are "three or four" players short with just a week to the start of the season. The Exiles have appointed the former Crystal Palace, West Ham and Portsmouth midfielder as their new boss after the shock departure of Christian Fuchs at the end of June. The Austrian left after County had signed six players - Harrison Biggins, Christian Doidge, Cameron Norman, Dan Sassi, Shaquille Gwengwe and Yahya Bamba - and they added Kyle Cameron and Kieron Evans while owner Huw Jenkins picked his next manager.
"Newport County boss Hayden Mullins has pledged to put substance before style in uncompromising League Two. The Exiles have appointed Mullins as their manager after the sudden departure of Christian Fuchs in June. The Austrian left after guiding County to survival on the final day of 2025-26, while the club finished in the last safe spot the previous campaign under Nelson Jardim after ending on a nine-game winless streak.
"Newport County have confirmed the appointment of Hayden Mullins as the club's new permanent manager following the departure of Christian Fuchs earlier this summer.The former Crystal Palace, West Ham ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 10:39 AMMullins vows to build aggressive County side
Newport County boss Hayden Mullins has pledged to put substance before style in uncompromising League Two. The Exiles have appointed Mullins as their manager after the sudden departure of Christian Fuchs in June. The Austrian left after guiding County to survival on the final day of 2025-26, while the club finished in the last safe spot the previous campaign under Nelson Jardim after ending on a nine-game winless streak.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 7:57 AMCounty need more signings - new boss Mullins
New manager Hayden Mullins admits Newport County are "three or four" players short with just a week to the start of the season. The Exiles have appointed the former Crystal Palace, West Ham and Portsmouth midfielder as their new boss after the shock departure of Christian Fuchs at the end of June. The Austrian left after County had signed six players - Harrison Biggins, Christian Doidge, Cameron Norman, Dan Sassi, Shaquille Gwengwe and Yahya Bamba - and they added Kyle Cameron and Kieron Evans while owner Huw Jenkins picked his next manager.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 9:20 AMHayden Mullins appointed new Newport County manager
Newport County have confirmed the appointment of Hayden Mullins as the club's new permanent manager following the departure of Christian Fuchs earlier this summer.The former Crystal Palace, West Ham ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 8:20 AMMullins named manager at League Two Newport County
Hayden Mullins leaves his role as Fulham Under-21 boss to become the new head coach of League Two side Newport County.
- BBC SportJul 31, 2026, 8:15 AMMullins named manager at League Two Newport County
Hayden Mullins leaves his role as Fulham Under-21 boss to become the new head coach of League Two side Newport County.
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