Newport County have lost one of their key wingers as Michael Spellman has signed for Gateshead on a one-year deal with an option for a further 12 months. The 28-year-old made 72 appearances for the Welsh club, scoring seven goals, but left the club when his contract expired in the summer.

What happened?

Gateshead have signed former Newport County winger Michael Spellman on a one-year deal with an option for a further 12 months. The 28-year-old has spent the last two seasons with Newport County, making 72 appearances and scoring seven goals.

Why it matters for Newport County

The loss of Spellman will be a blow to Newport County, who will need to find a replacement for the winger. The club will be hoping to find a suitable replacement quickly to avoid any disruption to their squad.

What comes next?

Newport County will be looking to bounce back from the loss of Spellman and will be hoping to make some signings in the coming weeks. The club will be looking to strengthen their squad and make some key additions to their team.