Christian Fuchs Appointed New Head Coach of Newport County

Premier League champion Christian Fuchs has been appointed as the head coach of League Two club Newport County.

Newport’s Struggles This Season

Newport County has only managed to secure one victory in their last seven league outings, including a goalless draw at home against Crewe last weekend. The team is currently facing relegation due to a poor start to their campaign.

Current League Standing

The team is positioned last in the league table, sitting three points behind 23rd place Cheltenham. With the need to avoid relegation, Fuchs steps into a crucial role that club chairman Huw Jenkins believes will positively impact the organization.

Chairman’s Statement

“We view Christian as the ideal person to guide our club forward. I am confident that he aligns with our ambitions and goals for Newport County,” said Jenkins.

“I genuinely believe we can now look ahead with renewed hope. Our focus will be on improving our situation in League Two moving forward.”

“Christian holds ambitions of managing in the Premier League one day, and we trust he shares our strong conviction in what Newport County can achieve in the future.”

Fuchs’ Background

Fuchs played a significant role in Leicester City’s historic Premier League title victory during his first season with the club. He has also gained experience as a player and assistant at Charlotte FC, an advantage that could benefit Newport County.

Having represented Austria 78 times, Fuchs will embark on his inaugural managerial journey with an away match against Oldham Athletic this Saturday, as fans place their hopes in the former Leicester player to avert relegation.