{
  "id": 7072075,
  "title": "Mullins delighted for Doidge after first County goal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/mullins-delighted-for-doidge-after-first-county-goal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T06:29:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mullins-delighted-doidge-first-county-062903236.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Newport County manager Hayden Mullins expressed his delight for striker Christian Doidge after he netted his first goal for the club during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Fleetwood. Doidge, who is one of several new signings for the Exiles, opened the scoring with a well-executed close-range finish that capitalized on a well-orchestrated team move. This goal came after Doidge missed a similar opportunity in the first half, when he struggled to react quickly enough to convert Harrison Biggins' cross. Despite hitting another good chance after halftime, Mullins praised the hard work and dedication of Doidge, who has been nursing an injury and has missed the past two games. The manager highlighted Doidge's tireless efforts, which often go unnoticed, as he frequently sets up teammates for goals. Fleetwood equalized the score through substitute Aaron Loupalo-Bi in the second half, but Mullins felt that a second goal from Doidge would have made the match more convincing.",
  "summary": "Newport County boss Hayden Mullins was pleased for Christian Doidge after the striker scored his first Exiles goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Fleetwood. Doidge, one of many summer signings at Rodney Parade, opened his Newport account with a close-range finish, capping off a fine team move. The 34-year-old's goal followed a big miss in the first half, when he failed to sort his feet quickly…",
  "key_points": [
    "Newport County manager Hayden Mullins delighted for Christian Doidge's first goal.",
    "Doidge scored opener in 1-1 draw with Fleetwood on Saturday.",
    "Mullins praised Doidge's hard work despite injury and missed games."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mullins' praise for Doidge underscores the value he places on the striker's work beyond scoring, suggesting a deeper integration of Doidge into the team's dynamics.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "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."
}