Newport County announced the hiring of Hayden Mullins as manager, bringing in the Fulham Under-21 boss to replace Christian Fuchs, who departed in late June. The appointment comes after the club operated with interim manager Chris Todd overseeing pre-season activities.
Mullins brings extensive experience across multiple levels of professional football. The former player represented several clubs including Crystal Palace, West Ham United, and Portsmouth during his career. He transitioned into coaching within Watford’s youth system in 2016 and eventually managed the club’s under-23 side before twice taking temporary charge of the senior team. His tenure at Colchester United saw him serve as interim boss before securing the permanent role in May 2021, though he was dismissed less than a year later. Most recently, Mullins led Fulham’s under-21 squad to Premier League Cup success with a 4-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur Under-21s in the final.
The managerial change represents the third consecutive summer transition at Newport and the fourth permanent appointment made by owner Huw Jenkins since his January 2024 takeover. Newport assistant manager Mark Smith has departed, while interim manager Todd is expected to remain with the club. Mullins assumes his duties immediately, with his first match scheduled for Saturday against Yeovil in a pre-season fixture. The club will also host Italian side Roma at Rodney Parade on August 4, followed by competitive action beginning with the Carabao Cup at AFC Wimbledon on August 8 and the League Two season opener against Rochdale on August 15.
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