Newport appoint Todd as interim manager

Newport County have appointed Chris Todd as their interim manager following the departure of Christian Fuchs.

Austrian Fuchs resigned as head coach of the League Two side on 27 June after just seven months in charge.

Newport have confirmed Todd will undertake his new role with immediate effect as the club seek to make a long-term appointment.

A club statement read: "Chris takes charge as the club enters an important period, and he does so with the full backing of the board, staff, and players.

"His knowledge of the squad, understanding of the club's values, and commitment to its supporters make him well placed to lead the team in this interim capacity."

Former County defender Todd, 44, was added to Fuchs' staff as an assistant first team coach in March having previously been a director of football at Eastleigh, manager of Gloucester City, assistant manager at Yeovil Town and first-team coach at Torquay United.

The Exiles have confirmed Mark Smith will continue as assistant manager.

A Newport statement continued: "Everyone at the club is united behind Chris, Mark, and the squad, and we look forward to getting behind the team for the start of pre-season.

"Newport County asks supporters and the media for their patience during this period.

"Chris has our full confidence as he leads the team, and in due course we will carry out a considered process to determine the right long-term appointment for the club's ethos and ambitions."

Newport players are due to return for pre-season training on Monday, 29 July before kicking off the 2026-27 season with a Carabao Cup game at AFC Wimbledon on the weekend of 8 August, followed by a League Two opener against Rochdale a week later.

County were rock bottom of League Two when they sacked Dave Hughes in November last year.

Fuchs - who won the 2015-16 Premier League with Leicester City - guided the club to safety on the final day of the season but left the club just shy of two months after the finish of the 2025-26 campaign.