3 Nelson Jardim replacements Newport County must consider ASAP as he leaves Rodney Parade | OneFootball

With League Two football confirmed for next season, County must look to stabilise with their new appointment.

Following Nelson Jardim’s Rodney Parade departure, Newport County face a pivotal decision in appointing a new manager.

With stability restored after the threat of relegation out of the EFL was quashed, the club must now turn to someone who can offer not only structure and calm, but a clear sense of upward trajectory.

Here are thee potential options for the Welsh outfit to consider:

3 Cameron Toshack

Toshack, 55, has built a strong reputation within coaching circles.

While his senior management experience is limited, his track record at academy and assistant levels suggests he is ready for a first-team role in the English Football League - and Rodney Parade could provide the ideal setting.

Toshack led Swansea City’s Under-23s to national success, guiding them to the Premier League Cup final in 2018.

Internationally, he gained valuable experience as Macedonia’s assistant manager during the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign, and more recently, he served as Jesse Marsch’s assistant during Leeds United’s time in the Premier League.

His only senior management spell to date - a stint at Cypriot side Pafos FC - saw him steer the club clear of relegation in 2020 before departing due to structural changes.

That brief spell demonstrated his capability to manage pressure and rebuild quickly. With League Two becoming an increasingly progressive environment for coaches stepping up from youth and assistant roles, Toshack’s profile fits the current mould - development-minded, tactically aware, and unafraid of a challenge.

Alan Tate is another name well-regarded within Championship and Premier League circles, having worked closely with Steve Cooper at both Swansea City and Nottingham Forest.

Over the past five years, Tate has gained valuable experience as an assistant manager during playoff pushes, promotion campaigns, and Premier League survival battles.

He also has direct links to Swansea’s coaching infrastructure, having served in various roles, including as interim manager, making him familiar with the demands of first-team leadership.

Newport could offer the perfect environment for Tate to make the leap. While he has yet to step into a full-time managerial post, his experience at clubs with upward mobility and tight margins makes him well-suited to a League Two side seeking a manager who understands both the pressures of the modern game and the nuances of player development.

A familiar face in South Wales, James Rowberry may not be the obvious choice - but his profile has evolved significantly since his previous spell in charge at Rodney Parade.

Now working under the vastly experienced Mark Robins at Stoke City, and having contributed to both the Welsh men’s and women’s national teams, Rowberry has broadened his tactical and managerial experience substantially.

Importantly, he would return to South Wales a more complete coach - one with lessons learned, a greater understanding of the demands of senior football, and a desire to implement a long-term vision.