Fri May 23, 2025 3:22 pm
Newport County is delighted to announce the appointment of former Manchester United coach David Hughes as the club’s new manager.
Hughes joins the Exiles on a two-year contract from Old Trafford, where he was Under-21s coach and assistant manager, playing an instrumental role in nurturing the next generation of talent within one of the world’s most renowned academies.
He will be joined by the experienced Wayne Hatswell as assistant manager and Lee Kendall as head of goalkeeping.
A highly respected coach with a proven track record in youth development and elite performance environments, Hughes brings with him a wealth of experience. His impressive CV includes senior roles at Cardiff City and Southampton as Head of Academy Coaching, and a four-year tenure as manager of the Wales Under-17 national team.
A former professional footballer, Hughes came through the ranks at Aston Villa, making seven Premier League appearances before a career-ending injury saw him retire at the age of 26. His playing career also included spells at Carlisle United, Shrewsbury Town, and Cardiff City, and he represented Wales at international level.
Beyond his time at Manchester United, Hughes has held key coaching roles at Shrewsbury, Watford, Wales, Aston Villa, and Southampton, gaining a deep understanding of development pathways across all levels of the game.