{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65bb91a5de7c480017bd8130/65bb91acfed97a00168c63de?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#41 (re-up): The David Buttress interview","description":"<p>We hope to have a new episode out in the coming days about last week&apos;s AGM and Trust meeting, and implications for County - but in the meantime, we&apos;ve watched closely <a href='https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/23626572.dragons-buy-rodney-parade-wru-ownership-deal/'>the takeover of the Newport Dragons and Rodney Parade by David Buttress</a>, which was confirmed on Friday. The deal could change radically the landscape of professional sport in Newport, and the new owner is a man with big ideas.<br/> <br/>Way back in January 2021, our Jack had a lengthy chat with <a href='https://twitter.com/davidjusteat'>David Buttress</a>, and although the context has changed a little we felt it was well worth re-posting. In it, they discuss:</p><ul><li>The state of the Rodney Parade pitch (since addressed!)</li><li>The challenges with Rodney Parade </li><li>What any proposed takeover of the Dragons could mean for County</li><li>Whether David&apos;s father, a longtime Newport County supporter, ever asked him to get involved with NCAFC and would he be open to the hybrid model of ownership in future?</li><li>Sporting tribalism and its place in Newport</li></ul><p>Enjoy the episode and, as always, do drop us any feedback via <a href='https://twitter.com/1912Exiles'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.facebook.com/1912Exiles/'>Facebook</a> or <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/1912-exiles-podcast'>LinkedIn</a>.</p><a rel=\"payment\" href=\"http://www.ko-fi.com/1912exiles\">Support the show</a>","author_name":"1912 Exiles"}