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Christian Fuchs Named Newport County Head Coach in Relegation Fight

The former Leicester City title winner steps into his first head‑coach job to try to guide the Welsh club out of League Two danger.

Overview

  • Newport County appointed Fuchs to replace David Hughes, who had taken charge in May.
  • The team sits bottom of League Two with 11 points from 11 matches and trails safety by four points.
  • Club boss Huw Jenkins praised Fuchs as ambitious and a leader who can move the club forward.
  • Fuchs brings playing pedigree from the Bundesliga and Leicester's 2015–16 Premier League triumph, plus recent assistant experience with Charlotte in MLS.
  • His tenure is set to begin on Saturday with an away match at Oldham Athletic.