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| The 1970-71 campaign began with the signing of Willie Watson, Ian Hailes came to us from Bournemouth and Brian Humber from Southampton. The season started with a five goal win at Awbridge and continued playing fine football until the last match of the season when promotion was achieved at Basingstoke Reserves. The Hampshire Senior Cup as we dispatched several first division sides, finally ending in the semi-final by Fareham Town. The Gold Cup was to come back to the 'port with a 1-0 win against BHC Sports. 1971-72 With Newport on a high after the promotion of the previous season, the young Newport side were to finish a creditable third place. The eventual winners of the league, Pirelli General, were infact the first victims of this side. The wins that were achieved were mainly 1-0's as the standard of defending was of a high quality, our own defence for the record was the best conceeding just 25 for the season. The FA Cup and HSC were to prove fruitless, though the IW Gold Cup was retained with a 6-1 win in front of 1500 supporters. This season also saw the opening of the Supporters Club and Bar. 1972-73 The season saw Newport finish in much the same vein as the previous campaign, this time just a place lower in forth. The highlight was to happen in the HSC, with Netley and Lymington dispatched the next match saw us drawn to play the much fancied Farnborough Town. The match was to be settled by just the one goal, from Eddie Walder (a scorching 30 yard drive), who was to be later sent off. A single goal was enough to see off Alton Town in the semi-final, the final was to be against Waterlooville of the Southern League. The Newport underdogs weren't disgraced, at the Dell Newport were to take the match to a replay after a goalless draw. The return match on Island soil, at Ryde's Partland ground, saw Newport finally defeated 3-2. The IW Gold Cup was to remain at Church Litten, again with replayed final, winning 1-0. 1973-74 The All-Island policy that had be adopted by Newport was proving to be a move that had hampered the chances of winning the Hampshire League. The side which had challenged for the top spot for a few years was beginning to show that they weren't able to keep up the standard required, if they were to win the league. The season saw this with a mid-table finish, finishing on 34 points from 30 games. The season also saw another Island side in the league with us, East Cowes Vics stayed near the foot of the table all season but avioded the drop in their first top flight season since 1955. The season ended with two trophies to show for the seasons efforts, the IW Gold Cup was retained for the forth time after beating Cowes with a Peter Buckley Goal and the second piece of silverware coming in the form of the IW Jubilee Cup at the hands of East Cowes Vics at Church Litten. 1974-75 It was all change at Church Litten, the clubs financial position again in a severe state, led to the turning of the pitch by 90 degrees and leasing some of the land to the builders merchants next door. The move was concidered criminal by some as the ground and pitch were amongst the best in the south of England. The scrapping of the all Island policy began in November, Ernie Bradwell and Peter Surrey were signed from Bognor Regis Town. The leagues form was poor, 7 wins all season, 30 goals for the season and a tenth place finish. The Cup trail was to see just one success, the IW Gold Cup, beating East Cowes Vics 9-2 in the final, with four goals from Dale Young. The FA Cup and the Hampshire Senior Cup saw first game exits. 1975-76 The club was changing on several fronts, the extended club house was taking shape, there was a new man in charge, John Sydenham. The new managers rein in charge lasted eleven games, with just one win-his resignation was accepted. The vacancy was given to Bob Wakerley, the results picked up and club finished a respectable seventh place. The IW Gold Cup was to be the clubs only silverware, the final against Brading was to take three games to settle and a record sixth win in a row was secured. 1976-1977 This season saw the official opening of the first floodlights to grace Church Litten, although having played Brading-and lost under them, Southampton were to be invited to Newport bringing with them the spoils of their previous season-The FA CUP. In front of 5000 spectators, the "saints" were to win the game 4-1, the Newport goal scored by Tony Grimwald was heard all over the borough. The season also saw Portsmouth come to town,the pitch was shortened by 20 yards for this game due to the appalling condictions. The league was to see Newport in the bottom half, saving the winning form for the Floodlight Cup, winning it at the first attempt beating Basingstoke Town. The FA Vase was entered for the first time, after beating Brading Town we lost the second round to Havant. Bob Wakerley's charge was to end after the final game of the season- having earlier being the losing manager at the IW Gold Cup semi-final. |
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| 1977/78 Russell-Cotes Cup winners, Hampshire Floodlight Cup winners, IW Gold Cup winners and Hampshire League Runners up Back Row: Kerry King, Alan Legg, Paul Young, Abu Gates, Bob Musselwhite, Willie Watson, Tommy Owen, Micky Gee Front Row: Lennie Phillips, Tony Cleveland, Derek Edwards, Dale Young, Roy Dew, Dave Selway, Jeff Austin. 1977-78 The new man to take charge of Newport was Derek Edwards, his appointment was to prove a good move for the club. The man took no time to make his mark, his first task was to bring in Lennie Phillips, Bob Musselwhite, Micky Gee and Dave Selway as well as the defenders Tony Cleveland and Alan Legg, whilst retaining the services os Islanders Dale and Paul Young, Abu Gates, Jeff Austin and Willie Watson. The season started slowly as the side took time to settle into the new look side, the season end with football being played as never before, the club finished in second place and showing the signs that the glory days were to grace the Church Litten pitch oncemore. The IW Gold Cup was to come back to Newport once more, after beating Brading. The Floodlight Cup was retained and we were to create history when we became the first Island club to win the Russell Cotes Cup. 1978-79 With Gosport Borough joining the Southern League Newport were hot favourates to win the league and they didn't disappoint. The match against Brockenhurst Gave us the Championship for the first time since 1957, conceeding just 11 goals in 30 games. The success of the League win was to continue in the cups. The Russell Cotes Cup after beating Alton Town 5-0 and The Gold Cup stayed in the trophy cabinet for another season after beating Shanklin by the same score. We were conceed the Floodlight Cup after losing to Swaythling Athletic over two legs. The season was also to see Sheffield United visit Newport to celebrate the clubs 90th year, as well Portsmouth who came to play a ' SOS Pompey' match that raised £1000 for our professional, crisis hit neighbours. 1979-80 The Glory days were to continue this season, doing the treble in style. Winning the league by four points over Brockenhurst scoring 87 goals. The Hampshire Senior Cup was to be held at the Dell and we were to face Farnborough Town,the game ended 2-2 and the replay was won at Fareham by a solitary Lennie Phillips goal. The Russell Cotes Cup was won again against Sholing Sports in a tough and hard fought match that ended 1-0. The season also saw East Cowes Vics win the IW Gold Cup final against us. The side were to bring Burnley to Church Litten and were to win the match 2-0. |
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