Newport County: Baker-Richardson Remains Out, Midfielders Mawene and Miley Return

Courtney Baker-Richardson has netted two goals for Newport during the current season. Striker Courtney Baker-Richardson, aged 29, could miss the majority of Newport County’s upcoming holiday period matches due to an injury. He has been absent from play since November 23rd, suffering from a calf issue. According to head coach Nelson Jardim, Baker-Richardson is anticipated to remain out of action for “another two or three weeks.” In more positive news, midfielders Noah Mawene and Jamie Miley are once again available for selection for the team’s away game against Colchester United on Saturday. Mawene, on loan from Preston North End, has not participated in a match since October, while Miley, who is on loan from Newcastle United, last appeared in a game at Tranmere slightly over a month ago. Newport, currently positioned 17th in League Two, will resume play against Colchester, who are 18th in the league, following the postponement of their home match against Carlisle United last weekend due to Storm Darragh. This scheduling means the Exiles will play three consecutive away fixtures, although Jardim expressed that the team can draw encouragement from their recent successive draws against AFC Wimbledon and Notts County. Head coach Nelson Jardim commented on the situation, stating, “After two really good results and really good performances away, we were hoping to have a home game, but that didn’t happen and we have to go again away Colchester.” He added, “Three games away in a row we know is going to be very tough for us.” Jardim further remarked, “There’s no easy games and we just hope that we can carry on the way we are. We are competing, being organised. We are sure that if we keep up with this form and with this progression, we’ll be fine.”