Feeney has guided Linfield to the top of the Irish Premiership.
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And the newly fan-owned County have wasted little time in addressing their on-the-pitch problems by confirming they had “parted company” with Butcher with immediate effect with the team bottom of the Football League.
That defeat was the final straw for the club’s board who have made a decision to replace Butcher and look to bring in a new man to transform their fortunes.
Butcher took over at Rodney Parade in April but has seen his side win just one of their opening 10 matches this season – a 1-0 victory away to Carlisle last weekend.
Newport County have sacked manager Terry Butcher after just five months in charge.
According to HITC Sport, the ex-Hibernian manager has been sacked following one win in ten games, which leaves the Exiles rooted to the foot of the Football League.
Former England worldwide Terry Butcher loses his job as manager of League Two side Newport County.
In a statement, the club say they are hopeful of naming a successor before Saturday’s meeting with Exeter City.
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“Newport County AFC would like to thank Terry and his staff for their efforts during their time at the club, and wish them every success for the future”.
