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FANS ARE SO CRUCIAL FOR KEV

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The LeaguePaper Team
11 April 2021

By Paul Martin

FIRED UP: Newport’s Kevin Ellison celebrates scoring against his old club Morecambe
PICTURE: Alamy

NEWPORT County veteran Kevin Ellison insists retirement has not entered his mind as he nears the end of his 22nd season as a professional – because he refuses to bow out in an empty stadium.
The 42-year-old’s experience has made him an important part of Michael Flynn’s squad and whether his future lies at Rodney Parade or elsewhere, he will not be hanging up his boots just yet.
“I’m not finishing this season, I can’t – no wa...

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