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O'Brien praises Newport County despite pre-season loss to Roma

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:21 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

O'Brien praises Newport County despite pre-season loss to Roma

Summary

Newport County faced a 4-1 defeat against AS Roma in a pre-season match at Rodney Parade on Tuesday, August 5. Former Newport captain Mark O'Brien described the event as an "amazing" occasion, emphasizing the significance of facing a prestigious opponent. The Exiles prepare for their League Cup match against AFC Wimbledon on Saturday, August 8, ahead of their League Two opener against Rochdale later in the month. O'Brien expressed confidence in the squad's potential, citing new manager Hayden Mullins' brief tenure and the team's recent experiences.

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•Newport County lost 4-1 to AS Roma in a pre-season match.
•Mark O'Brien called the match an 'amazing' experience for the team.
•The team prepares for a League Cup tie against AFC Wimbledon on August 8.
•Newport's League Two opener is against Rochdale on August 15.
•Hayden Mullins is optimistic about the squad's potential this season.

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10:21 AMYahoo Sports — O'Brien bullish for Newport after 'amazing' Roma game

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Former Newport County captain Mark O'Brien has lauded an "amazing" night at the club despite the pre-season defeat by Roma on Tuesday.
— Yahoo Sports

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