{
  "id": 38834,
  "title": "Mullins vows to build aggressive County side",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/mullins-vows-to-build-aggressive-county-side",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T10:39:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mullins-vows-build-aggressive-county-103909524.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Newport County's manager Hayden Mullins has made it clear his approach will prioritize substance over style in League Two. The Austrian was appointed following the recent departure of Christian Fuchs, who led the club to a last-place finish in the previous season. Mullins, a former midfielder, is well aware of the challenges ahead, stating he won't be attempting to dominate with an all-conquering, possession-based style. Instead, he aims to create a competitive, exciting, and expansive team that can inspire the fans. At a recent press conference, Mullins praised his new assistant coach Chris Todd for his extensive knowledge of the team and praised Todd's leadership in preparing the squad for the upcoming Yeovil match. The Exiles will face their glamour friendly against Italian giants Roma at Rodney Parade on August 4th, followed by their first competitive match in the Carabao Cup against AFC Wimbledon on August 8th, and their home League Two opener against Rochdale a week later.",
  "summary": "Newport County manager Hayden Mullins has pledged to prioritize substance over style in League Two, as he takes charge of the club following the sudden departure of Christian Fuchs in June. The Austrian manager, who had a brief stint at Colchester, emphasized the need for a tough, competitive approach in the challenging league. Mullins stated that he aims to develop a successful style while ensuring the fans are proud of the team and they can back it. He credited interim coach Chris Todd for his contributions and preparation for the upcoming matches, including a glamour friendly against Roma and a Carabao Cup tie against AFC Wimbledon.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mullins prioritizes substance over style in League Two.",
    "Former midfielder aware of League Two challenges.",
    "Mullins praises assistant coach Chris Todd."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}