Interim boss Todd vows to help Newport, whatever happens

[Huw Evans Picture Agency] While Newport County may still need reinforcements on the pitch, uncertainty remains over who will lead the team into the new season as their search for a permanent manager continues. Following Christian Fuchs' departure, Chris Todd was placed in temporary charge and has overseen the Exiles' pre-season preparations. Whether he remains at the helm or returns to a coaching role, Todd says his focus is solely on helping County move forward. "It's been enjoyable," said Todd. "It's been hard work. I joined the club last season, so whether the chairman wants to make me the manager, that will be in conversations that we have. "If not, I will stay at the football club and do everything I can to help everybody in the squad be ready for that first game." Todd returned to Rodney Parade in March as assistant first-team coach to Fuchs, having previously represented the club as a player. The 44-year-old has not hidden his desire to take on the manager role permanently. "I would love to, obviously, but it's got to be right," he added. "I think I'm ready to do that. Of course I'm going to back myself on that. "But if the chairman decides otherwise and the time is not right, then I will support whoever comes in. "Whether that is as a coach or whatever it may be, it doesn't really matter to me. I'll be ready." Regardless of the decision, Todd insists his priority is to "help the club strive forward" in the hope that they can find life in League Two a little easier after several years plagued by relegation concerns. Newport visit Yeovil Town on Saturday before concluding pre-season against Italian giants AS Roma at Rodney Parade, with Todd quipping that he hopes his side are not given too much of a run-around by the Champions League outfit.