Harrison Biggins, the 30-year-old midfielder, is set to make his 13th appearance of the 2026-27 season this Saturday against Colchester United, a stark contrast to a year ago when he was barely playing, stuck on the fringes at Shrewsbury Town. Now, under manager Hayden Mullins, Biggins isn’t just playing, he’s a crucial part of Newport County’s surge, leading a team that narrowly dodged relegation last season to a surprisingly strong start.
From Fringes to Newport’s Key Man
Talk about a glow-up! Biggins made a mere nine appearances in all competitions last season with the Shrews, but man, has he flipped the script. He landed at Rodney Parade on loan back in January, instantly helping Christian Fuchs’ side escape the relegation zone. Then, they made the move permanent last summer, and Biggins has already put in 30 League Two appearances for the Exiles. His manager, Hayden Mullins, a former midfielder himself, can’t stop raving. Mullins said Biggins is “a really unselfish player, and a fantastic player to have as a coach because he can play in a number of different positions,” adding, “He works incredibly hard for the team, whether that’s running off the ball when we’ve got it or to close people down and press.” You hear that? That’s the kind of guy you want on your squad, a true workhorse.
Leadership, Resilience, and a Fortress at Rodney Parade
This isn’t just about one player finding his form, it’s about a whole team buying into a new vibe, and Biggins is right at the heart of it. He’s not just a good player, he’s a leader, part of Mullins’ leadership group alongside captain Kyle Cameron, striker Christian Doidge, and full-back Cameron Norman. Biggins himself said he likes “to be a leader on and off the pitch, and that’s not necessarily with my voice all the time. It’s more through my actions.” That work ethic has clearly become Newport’s calling card. Mullins even said Biggins’ “output, his goals and assists, his running stats are through the roof so he’s getting the rewards.” After scraping by and avoiding relegation on the final day last season, Newport County is looking like a completely different beast this year, boasting three clean sheets already and an unbeaten record at their home ground, Rodney Parade. Remember when teams used to roll into Newport, and the Exiles lost 13 times at home last season? Not anymore. Biggins summed it up perfectly, saying, “Teams coming to Rodney [Parade] know they’re not in for an easy game. They know we’re not just going to roll over and get our bellies tickled. There’s no way that’s going to happen. You can see how hard we fight for each other. That’ll be at home or away.”
The 77.7-Yard Strike That Screamed Confidence
If you want a moment that screams “this team is different now,” look no further than September 1st. Harrison Biggins, with an audacity that would make anyone gasp, launched a shot from an unbelievable 77.7 yards out against Salford City. He spotted their keeper, Matthew Young, off his line and just went for it, slotting it right into the net. “It’s something I actually look out for quite a lot,” Biggins admitted. “It sounds daft, but goalkeepers do stand quite high when general play is happening.” Even though that incredible goal opened the scoring in a tough 2-1 loss, it’s the kind of play that tells you everything about the renewed confidence flowing through Rodney Parade.
Newport’s next challenge is Colchester United this Saturday at Rodney Parade, followed by York. With Harrison Biggins playing like a man possessed and the whole squad fighting for every inch, you can bet their unbeaten home streak is something they’re guarding fiercely. This team isn’t just avoiding relegation anymore, they’re making a statement, and the League Two is definitely taking notice.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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