Former Blues and England skipper Terry Butcher has been named the new manager of League Two Newport County.

Butcher, who has signed a two-year contract, said: "I’m delighted to be given the opportunity to work for a fantastic club like Newport County, I have met a lot of great people at the club already and have seen the passionate fans for myself at recent games.

“I look forward to the new challenge and I’m looking forward to working together with everyone at a club that has great aspirations for the future.”

Butcher was sacked by Hibernian last summer following their relegation from the SPL. The 56-year-old has recently been living back in Suffolk.

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John added 22:47 - Apr 30 All the best Butch
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good_at_COD added 00:05 - May 1 I hope I'm wrong but I can't see this one working out...
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Popeye added 00:24 - May 1 Newport will be in the conference within 2 seasons with Butcher in charge. Legend of country and of this club, but his managerial career has been littered with sackings and relegation. Has a slightly better record managing clubs in scotland but like the previous poster has said, cant see this working out!
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sixtouchfootball added 01:44 - May 1 Justin Edinburgh did a decent job there and set some good foundations. Hopefully tel can progress them but given his track record in English footy as boss I struggle to see it working. Hope I'm wrong.
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oldegold added 06:37 - May 1 Good luck Terry - a real Ipswich legend
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muccletonjoe added 08:22 - May 1 Good luck terry, i think you will prove there that you are a good football manager
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Cakeman added 20:38 - May 1 I don't like to name drop but as a former Denes High School Lowestoft class mate of Terry's I really hope he does well. He evidently still has a great desire for management and maybe the switch to Wales will work out well. Very best wishes Terry, you will always be a Town legend no matter what.
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