05-01-2023, 22:09
Walsall have signed Newport County midfielder Robbie Willmott on loan for the rest of the season.
The 32-year-old will be reunited with manager Michael Flynn, who was in charge of Newport until 2021.
Willmott first joined the Welsh club from Cambridge United in 2013 and returned for a second spell in 2017.
He played in the 2019 League Two play-off final, when they lost 1-0 to Tranmere Rovers, and has made 17 appearances this season.
"Playing under the gaffer and [assistant] Hats [Wayne Hatswell], and I have played with both of them as well, means I know how they operate; know how they like to play and they know how I operate so it is a good match," said Willmott.
Flynn added: "I've known him a long time, I've played with him, managed him, he's a good character and he'll fit in with the group. He's very fit, looks after himself and he will provide us with some good ammunition down the right-hand side."
The 32-year-old will be reunited with manager Michael Flynn, who was in charge of Newport until 2021.
Willmott first joined the Welsh club from Cambridge United in 2013 and returned for a second spell in 2017.
He played in the 2019 League Two play-off final, when they lost 1-0 to Tranmere Rovers, and has made 17 appearances this season.
"Playing under the gaffer and [assistant] Hats [Wayne Hatswell], and I have played with both of them as well, means I know how they operate; know how they like to play and they know how I operate so it is a good match," said Willmott.
Flynn added: "I've known him a long time, I've played with him, managed him, he's a good character and he'll fit in with the group. He's very fit, looks after himself and he will provide us with some good ammunition down the right-hand side."
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