Rob Phillips has selected a five-track matchday playlist for Newport County's League Two fixture against Fleetwood Town at Rodney Parade this weekend. The former BBC Wales football correspondent continues to provide commentary and analysis on the club for BBC Radio Wales.
Phillips told the club's official website his choices are a mix of anthems and personal favourites. The list includes "Together Stronger (C’mon Wales)" by Manic Street Preachers, the official anthem for Chris Coleman's Wales side that reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals.
The soundtrack selection
UB40's cover of "Can’t Help Falling in Love" and Talking Heads' 1980s classic "Once in a Lifetime" also feature. The final two tracks are Prince Buster's "Hard Man Fe Dead" and Candi Staton's "Young Hearts Run Free".
The playlist arrives as Newport County seek to improve on a difficult start to the season. Graham Coughlan's side sit 20th in the League Two table with just four points from their opening five matches. Their recent form reads one win, one draw and three defeats from the last five outings.
The Exiles' last result was a 1-0 away defeat to Northampton Town on September 5th, a game settled by an 87th-minute goal from J. O'Brien Whitmarsh.
Looking for a spark
County have scored nine goals but conceded ten so far this campaign, leaving them with a negative goal difference. They are eight points behind early leaders Bristol Rovers. The team will be aiming to use the positive energy from a matchday soundtrack to help turn their form around in front of their own supporters.
Check the latest standings to see how the table shapes up. The match against Fleetwood represents an opportunity to build momentum ahead of a busy period in the calendar.
Phillips, a familiar voice to County fans, made his selections to help set the tone for the weekend's action. The club confirmed the playlist details in an official news release on Tuesday.
