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PLAYING DAYS? IT DOESN’T MATTER

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The LeaguePaper Team
24 October 2021

Rowberry relishes top Exiles job
By Chris Dunlavy

POINTING THE WAY: New Newport boss James Rowberry in his Cardiff days
PICTURE: Alamy

NEW Newport County manager James Rowberry insists his lack of playing experience will not be an issue at Rodney Parade.
Rowberry, 36, who succeeds fellow Newport native Michael Flynn at the League Two club, never kicked a ball in professional football.
But at 29 he became one of the youngest people ever to earn a UEFA Pro Licence, and has built a formidable reputation during eight years on the coaching staff at Cardiff City, all whilst working as an educat...

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