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Joe Calzaghe chats to Michael Pearlman. (6792908)

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Thank you and goodbye

MICHAEL PEARLMAN: Future bright at Newport County and credit needs to go to the man at the helm

MICHAEL PEARLMAN: Future bright at Newport County and credit needs to go to the man at the helm

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN: Future bright at Newport County and credit needs to go to the man at the helm

28.11.15 - Newport County v Luton Town - Sky Bet League 2 -.Manager of Newport County John Sheridan celebrates with fans at the end of the game. (47795833)

28.11.15 - Newport County v Luton Town - Sky Bet League 2 -.Manager of Newport County John Sheridan celebrates with fans at the end of the game. (47795833)

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: John Sheridan has rescued the club from what was a very costly mistake

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: The Joe Calzaghe story is so incredible a movie was inevitable

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: The Joe Calzaghe story is so incredible a movie was inevitable

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: The Calzaghe story is so incredible a movie was inevitable

People stand for a minute of silence at the Gare de Lyon train station in Paris, Monday Nov. 16, 2015, three days after the Paris attacks. A minute of silence was observed throughout the country in memory of the victims of the country's deadliest

People stand for a minute of silence at the Gare de Lyon train station in Paris, Monday Nov. 16, 2015, three days after the Paris attacks. A minute of silence was observed throughout the country in memory of the victims of the country's deadliest

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Don't let Paris atrocities stop you going to Euro 2016

Wales manager Chris Coleman celebrates after the UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday October 13, 2015. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire.

Wales manager Chris Coleman celebrates after the UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday October 13, 2015. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire.

Michael Pearlman

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Team Coleman or Team Wenger, Team Terry or Team Savage?

31.10.15 - Newport County v Northampton Town - SkyBet League Two - Newport Manager John Sheridan. (45535625)

31.10.15 - Newport County v Northampton Town - SkyBet League Two - Newport Manager John Sheridan. (45535625)

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Ten reasons to be positive about County

A member of the Rodney Parade groundstaff works on the pitch during a stop in play. (4127183)

A member of the Rodney Parade groundstaff works on the pitch during a stop in play. (4127183)

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: County must start winning at home, but why can't they?

30.10.15 - Scarlets v Newport Gwent Dragons - Guinness PRO12 -
Taulupe Faletau of Newport Gwent Dragons. (44683187)

30.10.15 - Scarlets v Newport Gwent Dragons - Guinness PRO12 -
Taulupe Faletau of Newport Gwent Dragons. (44683187)

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Toby Faletau is a human being, but the WRU seem to have forgotten that fact

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Let's try and enjoy our football again, but it's a shame the Trust haven't been open about Terry Butcher's departure

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Let's try and enjoy our football again, but it's a shame the Trust haven't been open about Terry Butcher's departure

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Let's try and enjoy our football again, but it's a shame the Trust haven't been open about Terry Butcher's departure

Nathan Cleverly reacts during a light heavyweight boxing bout against Andrzej Fonfara on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Chicago. Fonfara won by unanimous decision. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski). (42511403)

Nathan Cleverly reacts during a light heavyweight boxing bout against Andrzej Fonfara on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Chicago. Fonfara won by unanimous decision. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski). (42511403)

Michael Pearlman

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Brave Nathan Cleverly achieved more in defeat than in a series of successful world title fights

EURO-HAPPY: Gareth Bale

EURO-HAPPY: Gareth Bale

Michael Pearlman

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: The A-Z of how Wales qualified for France 2016

22.08.15 - Newport County v Leyton Orient - Sky Bet League 2 -
Newport County Manager Terry Butcher. (40751243)

22.08.15 - Newport County v Leyton Orient - Sky Bet League 2 -
Newport County Manager Terry Butcher. (40751243)

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: What a week at Newport County AFC

OLD TIMES: Jimmy Dack and Justin Edinburgh together

OLD TIMES: Jimmy Dack and Justin Edinburgh together

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: County fans right to love saint Jimmy, but they are wrong on sinner Justin

26.09.15 Carlisle v Newport County -Newport County players celebrate after Tyler Blackwood scored the opening goal. (40044936)

26.09.15 Carlisle v Newport County -Newport County players celebrate after Tyler Blackwood scored the opening goal. (40044936)

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Terry Butcher has done it the right way because if the Kids are United, County's future will never be divided

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: All efforts must continue to get Trust over the line

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: All efforts must continue to get Trust over the line

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: All efforts must continue to get Trust over the line

Wales' Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale applaud the fans after the UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying match at the King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday November 16, 2014. See PA story SOCCER Belgium. Photo credit should read:

Wales' Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale applaud the fans after the UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying match at the King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday November 16, 2014. See PA story SOCCER Belgium. Photo credit should read:

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Wales would be silly to play Gareth Bale in Bosnia

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: County are desperate for goals, so why not bring back Craig Reid?

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: County are desperate for goals, so why not bring back Craig Reid?

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: County are desperate for goals, so why not bring back Craig Reid?

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Calling to sack Terry Butcher would have made more sense last week than this

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Calling to sack Terry Butcher would have made more sense last week than this

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Calling to sack Terry Butcher would have made more sense last week than this

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Relegation? It's never, ever a choice and it's idiotic to think otherwise

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Relegation? It's never, ever a choice and it's idiotic to think otherwise

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Relegation? It's never, ever a choice and it's idiotic to think otherwise

SO CLOSE: The moment Simon Church thought he’d sent Wales to France. But don’t worry, you’ll be going Wales’ Simon Church (right) and Gareth Bale (left) react after having a late goal disallowed for offside during the 2016 qualifying

SO CLOSE: The moment Simon Church thought he’d sent Wales to France. But don’t worry, you’ll be going Wales’ Simon Church (right) and Gareth Bale (left) react after having a late goal disallowed for offside during the 2016 qualifying

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Take the champagne off ice, Wales have done it, trust me

The Newport County supporters trust share launch (36829627)

The Newport County supporters trust share launch (36829627)

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: The time has to be now for County fans to secure the future of the club, negativity will kill it

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Huge week ahead for Wales and FAW deserve credit for getting us here

SWA ST 03/08/2013

Newport County v Accrington Stanley in league 2 at Rodney Parade - County fans (3112637)

SWA ST 03/08/2013

Newport County v Accrington Stanley in league 2 at Rodney Parade - County fans (3112637)

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: If we want Newport County AFC to thrive or even survive, this is a key week

FANS: Exiles supporters deserve honesty and transparency from everyone involved in the takeover

FANS: Exiles supporters deserve honesty and transparency from everyone involved in the takeover

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Last week wasn't ideal, now we need to move on with clarity and honesty at Newport County

08.08.15 - Cambridge United v Newport County - League 2
A tough first match for Newport manager Terry Butcher. (34622805)

08.08.15 - Cambridge United v Newport County - League 2
A tough first match for Newport manager Terry Butcher. (34622805)

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: County need patience and for us to stop comparing them to last season

FOOTBALL LEAGUE ACTION: Actual football. Which you will intermittently find on Football League Tonight

FOOTBALL LEAGUE ACTION: Actual football. Which you will intermittently find on Football League Tonight

Michael Pearlman

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Football League tonight? It will give you nightmares

TOUGH TASK: It won't be an easy season for Terry Butcher and his staff

TOUGH TASK: It won't be an easy season for Terry Butcher and his staff

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: We have to be realistic about County expectations

England celebrate victory in the First Investec Ashes Test at the SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday July 11, 2015. See PA story CRICKET England. Photo credit should read: Joe Giddens/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial

England celebrate victory in the First Investec Ashes Test at the SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday July 11, 2015. See PA story CRICKET England. Photo credit should read: Joe Giddens/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Ashes criticism aimed at Cardiff was totally wrong

England head coach Trevor Bayliss (left) addresses the squad before the nets session ahead of the First Investec Ashes Test at the SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Monday July 6, 2015. See PA story CRICKET England. Photo

England head coach Trevor Bayliss (left) addresses the squad before the nets session ahead of the First Investec Ashes Test at the SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Monday July 6, 2015. See PA story CRICKET England. Photo

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Welsh sport fans have never had it so good

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Selling players will become the key for Newport County AFC

SWA ST 08/05/2013

Newport County open top bus parade to show off the Blue Square Bet Premier League play off final trophy, Chairman Les Scadding (29368106)

SWA ST 08/05/2013

Newport County open top bus parade to show off the Blue Square Bet Premier League play off final trophy, Chairman Les Scadding (29368106)

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Supporter owned club is dream ticket, but far from certain

Wales' Gareth Bale scores his side's first goal during the UEFA European Championship Qualifying match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Friday June 12, 2015. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read:

Wales' Gareth Bale scores his side's first goal during the UEFA European Championship Qualifying match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Friday June 12, 2015. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read:

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Over confidence of Welsh football fans is concerning

RIGHT DIRECTION: Wales manager Chris Coleman gives instructions from the touchline in Brussels last November

RIGHT DIRECTION: Wales manager Chris Coleman gives instructions from the touchline in Brussels last November

Michael Pearlman

Michael Pearlman says: Friday is exciting, but it is a bonus game for Wales

FIFA president Sepp Blatter after his election as President at the Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland, Friday, May 29, 2015. Blatter has been re-elected as FIFA president for a fifth term, chosen to lead world soccer despite separate U.S. and Swiss

FIFA president Sepp Blatter after his election as President at the Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland, Friday, May 29, 2015. Blatter has been re-elected as FIFA president for a fifth term, chosen to lead world soccer despite separate U.S. and Swiss

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Football, it is hard to love at the moment, isn't it?

Lee Selby celebrates defeating Evgeny Gradovich in their IBF World featherweight Title fight at the O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday May 30, 2015. See PA story BOXING London. Photo credit should read: Jonathan Brady/PA

Lee Selby celebrates defeating Evgeny Gradovich in their IBF World featherweight Title fight at the O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday May 30, 2015. See PA story BOXING London. Photo credit should read: Jonathan Brady/PA

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Lee Selby heroic, but don't forget his unsung heroes

GRAND SLAM: Wales have had huge rugby moments at the Millennium Stadium, now it's time for the football boys to do the same

GRAND SLAM: Wales have had huge rugby moments at the Millennium Stadium, now it's time for the football boys to do the same

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Going back to the Millennium Stadium would be the right thing to do for Chris Coleman's side

01.05.15 - Newport County New Manager Appointed - Former England International Terry Butcher is announced as the new manager of Sky Bet League 2 side Newport County AFC (24904888)

01.05.15 - Newport County New Manager Appointed - Former England International Terry Butcher is announced as the new manager of Sky Bet League 2 side Newport County AFC (24904888)

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: We have to stay cool on lack of incomings at County... for now

File photo dated 31/05/2014 of Carl Froch celebrating with his belt after knocking down George Groves during the IBF and WBA World Super Middleweight Title fight at Wembley Stadium, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday February 3, 2015.

File photo dated 31/05/2014 of Carl Froch celebrating with his belt after knocking down George Groves during the IBF and WBA World Super Middleweight Title fight at Wembley Stadium, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday February 3, 2015.

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Froch is the best at moment but lacks class to act like it/Selby will be a world champion

END OF AN ERA: A whole host of star men from this season have departed Rodney Parade after Terry Butcher opted to axe a dozen players

END OF AN ERA: A whole host of star men from this season have departed Rodney Parade after Terry Butcher opted to axe a dozen players

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN: Butcher has gambled big in his first week in charge

Jimmy Dack says his goodbyes. (24979859)

Jimmy Dack says his goodbyes. (24979859)

Michael Pearlman

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Jimmy Dack isn't the only County hero worthy of a big send off

NEW BLOOD: Terry Butcher went through the pain barrier for England in 1989

NEW BLOOD: Terry Butcher went through the pain barrier for England in 1989

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Crazy not to at least keep an open mind about Terry Butcher

Inverness's manager Terry Butcher watches as his team play Motherwell during the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League match at the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, Inverness. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday May 4, 2013. See PA story SOCCER

Inverness's manager Terry Butcher watches as his team play Motherwell during the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League match at the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, Inverness. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday May 4, 2013. See PA story SOCCER

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: We must give new man a chance, whoever takes County hotseat

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Michael Pearlman

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: My retained and released list for Newport County AFC

Darren Jones celebrates his goal with Justin Edinburgh (11363082)

Darren Jones celebrates his goal with Justin Edinburgh (11363082)

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: County don't need to get promoted, but they do need to improve dramatically to save next season

Lee Selby is in the top 10 of Ray Jones’ Great sporting Barrians (Photo Lawrence Lustig)

Lee Selby is in the top 10 of Ray Jones’ Great sporting Barrians (Photo Lawrence Lustig)

Michael Pearlman

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Welsh boxing will be back with a bang on May 30

Newport County v Hartlepool United
County celebrate with manager Jimmy Dack after Aaron O'Connor scores their 2nd (22408535)

Newport County v Hartlepool United
County celebrate with manager Jimmy Dack after Aaron O'Connor scores their 2nd (22408535)

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: County don't know how this season will end, but are already making next term tougher

Newport County v Hartlepool United
County celebrate with manager Jimmy Dack after Aaron O'Connor scores their 2nd (22408535)

Newport County v Hartlepool United
County celebrate with manager Jimmy Dack after Aaron O'Connor scores their 2nd (22408535)

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN: My Newport County glass is half full.... and half empty

SPECIAL MOMENT: Wales' Gareth Bale celebrates after victory against Israel on Saturday, the team's best performance since 2002

SPECIAL MOMENT: Wales' Gareth Bale celebrates after victory against Israel on Saturday, the team's best performance since 2002

Michael Pearlman

PEARLMAN SAYS: Chris Coleman's heroes are making Wales fans proud again

SWA MIKE LEWIS 16 3 13 REPORTERWALES V ENGLAND 2013 RBS 6 NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE MILLENNIUM STADIUM IN CARDIFFWALES MAN OF THE MATCH SAM WARBURTON ON A CHARGE THROUGH THE ENGLAND BACKLINE (17836211)

SWA MIKE LEWIS 16 3 13 REPORTERWALES V ENGLAND 2013 RBS 6 NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE MILLENNIUM STADIUM IN CARDIFFWALES MAN OF THE MATCH SAM WARBURTON ON A CHARGE THROUGH THE ENGLAND BACKLINE (17836211)

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: The rugby was fun, why can't it always be like that?

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Huge week for Wales to come, huge week for County just gone

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, left, takes control of the ball from Villarrealâs Jaume Costa, right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, March 1, 2015. (AP

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, left, takes control of the ball from Villarrealâs Jaume Costa, right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, March 1, 2015. (AP

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Bale having to ride the storm at Real Madrid and deal with ridiculous supporters

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Dack has to change things up at County

MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Dack has to change things up at County

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Dack has to change things up at County

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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Paying tribute to Ken Gorman

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