Wed Feb 08, 2023 8:58 am
Young Kav wants to impact south Wales like Bluebirds legend dad:
Newport County's new recruit Calum Kavanagh says if he does half of what his Bluebirds legend dad Graham did in south Wales then he would be "delighted".
The 19-year-old forward joined the League Two club on loan last week and scored on debut in the Exiles' 2-1 in over Swindon Town on Saturday.
Kavanagh said he had other options, but chose Newport after Kav Snr advised him to make the trip to south Wales.
“It's brilliant because he has taught me a lot about the game,” Calum said of his dad to the South Wales Argus. “Football is not always nice and we have the harsh conversations then he will tell me when I've done well.
“It's good because he has been through these experiences and knows what type of ups and downs you go through. He's quite familiar around here and loved his time at Cardiff - if I could do half of what he did there then I'd be delighted.
“I was on loan at Harrogate last year and for whatever reason for the first few games I didn’t get going. I have come here hungry, wanting to make an impact straight away. Luckily enough I've managed to do that.
“I feel that my threats are going in behind with my pace and my movement, whether that creates chances for me or others.”