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Townsend joins National League side Eastleigh

Townsend joins National League side Eastleigh

BBC News12-06-2025
Goalkeeper Nick Townsend has joined National League side Eastleigh following his departure from Newport County.The Antigua and Barbuda international was offered a new deal by The Exiles, but decided to leave Rodney Parade after seven years and 209 appearances.Townsend, who was voted Newport's Supporters Player of the Year for the last two seasons, was out of contract this summer.The 30-year-old former Barnsley keeper joins an Eastleigh side that finished 13th in the National League last season."It's exciting for me and my family to have a fresh start down here," Townsend told the club's website.
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