Newport County have appointed Graham Coughlan as their new manager.
The Exiles parted company with James Rowberry earlier this month after a poor start to the season.
They currently sit 19th and have turned to former Bristol Rovers coach Coughlan, who will be in the dugout for County's game against Colchester at Rodney Parade at the weekend.
The 47-year-old has penned a deal in Newport until 2025.
On why he accepted the opportunity to manage the Exiles, he told The Argus : “The history, the tradition, the fanbase. How many times over the years have they sung and cheered their side to victory on the great cup runs they have had?
“I am desperate to hear the noise that this fanbase creates because it’s always been a difficult place to come as an opposition player or coach. That will be key to us going forward, getting that connection back.
“It’s a club that I have always admired because my values and personality probably mirror those of the club, community and fans.
“I am honest, hard-working and roll my sleeves up – that’s the way that this club has always been."
Coughlan said rebuilding confidence will be one of his first tasks, starting this weekend against Colchester.
“We can all set goals, short-term, medium-term, long-term, but first and foremost it’s getting a first three points on the board on Saturday then building confidence, continuity and consistency throughout the squad," he added.
“I am sure the quality is there to win games, in fact I know it’s there, but we will take it game by game given where we are in the table and the situation we find ourselves in.”
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