Newport need 'change' to move forward - Williams

Newport County interim manager Dafydd Williams says "a lot needs to change" at the club before next season.

County's disappointing 2024-25 ended with a 4-1 home defeat by Tranmere Rovers which saw them finish just above the League Two relegation zone.

Williams took charge for the final two games of the season after Nelson Jardim recently left his role as head coach.

"Reflecting on the whole season, whoever you point the finger at, we've probably finished in the position we deserve to finish," Williams told BBC Sport Wales.

"It's not good enough for this football club and those that are here next year – that has to be a real reality check for them because in my opinion a lot of it is unacceptable.

"A lot needs to change to move forward and to go in the right direction as a football club."

County chairman Huw Jenkins, who wants Jardim's successor in place by the end of the month, acknowledged the team had struggled for consistency.

Jenkins said he wanted to create a buzz at Newport once again with the club challenging for the play-offs as well as FA Cup runs.

"I think this club, mid-to-long-term, is an exciting place to be," Williams added.

"I think we can learn a lot of lessons from this season in terms of what's needed and what's required and whether that's with the players that are in the building or potentially coming in over the summer.

"The lads that are here next year, that are contracted, they need to learn the harsh reality of what League Two."