Newport County goalkeeper makes sharp exit after FA Cup win to attend birth of twins

"Nothing like a clean sheet to welcome in the birth, eh Joe?"

Newport County goalkeeper makes sharp exit after FA Cup win to attend birth of twins

Newport County goalkeeper Joe Day made a quick exit from his side's FA Cup tie celebrations after learning his wife had gone into labour.

At the final whistle of the fourth-round replay at Rodney Parade, the 28-year-old was seen running off the pitch after helping his League Two team to a 2-0 win over Championship side Middlesbrough.

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