Newport County AFC is proud to confirm that Michael Flynn will be inducted into the Newport County Hall of Fame, becoming the first individual to receive the honour since 2019.
The Newport County Hall of Fame exists to recognise the players, managers and individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the club and its community. This induction marks an important moment as the club once again celebrates those who have helped shape its identity and history.
Born in Newport and raised in Pill, Michael Flynn’s story is inseparable from that of Newport County. From stacking shelves and working as a postman in his early years to leading the Club on some of the most memorable nights in its modern history, Flynn’s journey embodies resilience, commitment and a deep connection to County and its community.
Flynn began his playing career with Newport County before going on to enjoy a long professional career across the EFL, including spells with Barry Town, Wigan Athletic, Gillingham, Blackpool, Huddersfield Town, Darlington and Bradford City. He later returned home to Newport, where he played a key role in the side that won promotion back to the Football League in 2013, ending a 25-year absence with victory at Wembley. Across four spells as a player, Flynn made 110 appearances for the club, scoring 10 goals.
After transitioning into coaching, Flynn earned his UEFA Pro Licence and held several roles at Newport County before being appointed caretaker manager in March 2017, with the club sitting 11 points adrift at the bottom of League Two. What followed was one of the defining chapters in Newport County history. Flynn guided County to survival on the final day of the season, completing the club’s “Great Escape”, before being appointed permanent manager.
During his time in charge, Flynn oversaw an extraordinary period of progress and national recognition. He managed Newport County on 250 occasions, recording 102 wins, 65 draws and 83 defeats, and led the club to two League Two play-off finals at Wembley in 2019 and 2021. In cup competitions, County captured the imagination of the football world, defeating Leeds United and Leicester City, drawing with Tottenham Hotspur, and reaching the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time since 1949. Further memorable runs saw Newport face Manchester City, West Ham United, Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United, while victories over Championship sides Swansea City and Watford marked historic milestones in the EFL Cup.
Beyond results, Flynn’s tenure was defined by leadership, belief and a fierce pride in representing Newport County. His connection with supporters, players and staff, and his commitment to developing the club both on and off the pitch, leave a lasting legacy that continues to shape Newport County today.
As Newport County relaunches the Hall of Fame, Michael Flynn’s induction is a fitting tribute to a figure whose impact spans generations and whose contribution to the club is impossible to overstate.
Newport County Ambassador Mark O’Brien, who played under Flynn and was later named captain during his tenure, paid a heartfelt tribute to the former manager.
“I think Michael Flynn thoroughly deserves to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. What he has done for Newport County, both as a player and as a manager, is nothing short of incredible. I was lucky enough to play alongside him for a period, and then to have him as my manager as well.
“I will never forget scoring that goal and keeping him in the job. Moments like that stay with you. But beyond that, for him to trust in me, give me the contracts he did and make me club captain meant a huge amount to me personally.
“Honestly, I can’t speak highly enough of him. Michael is a larger-than-life character, but he brought that personality into the dressing room in the right way. He brought back what Newport County means to the City, because he truly understands it. He knows what this club means to every single supporter.
“The passion he has for this place is second to none, and I genuinely cannot think of anyone more deserving than Michael Flynn to be inducted into the Newport County Hall of Fame.”
Hall of Fame Inductee Event – Event Details
Supporters, former players, partners and sponsors are invited to join us in the Hospitality Lounge at Rodney Parade ahead of our fixture against Chesterfield as celebrate Michael Flynn’s induction.
Date: Saturday January 24
Venue: Hospitality Lounge, Rodney Parade
Doors Open: 1:00pm
Induction Begins: 1:10pm sharp
Please note: doors will close once the induction begins.
Hospitality Options
Full Hospitality Ticket – From £40 per person – Book HERE
(Hospitality capacity limited to 90 places)
Includes:
- Two-course meal
- Reserved table seating
- Complimentary match ticket for the Chesterfield fixture (if required)
- Photo opportunity with Michael Flynn
- Post-match access to the Lounge to meet the players
Table Booking – £350 per table (up to 12 guests)
(Limited availability within the 90 hospitality spaces)
Includes:
- Two-course meal for all guests
- Complimentary match tickets (if required)
- Group photo opportunity with Michael Flynn
- Post-match access to the Lounge to meet the players
Bar-Only Access – £5 per person
(First come, first served – limited to 100 spaces)
- Available exclusively to season ticket holders
- Wristbands issued on arrival
Important Information
- Deadline to book hospitality tickets or tables: Tuesday January 20 at 2:00pm
- Once capacity is reached, no further places will be available
To reserve your place or for further details, please email commercial@newport-county.co.uk