[4] On 6 February 1982 Bristol City played Fulham at Ashton Gate in the first match following the departure of the eight senior players.

He was a member of the Norwich team that finished a club record third in the FA Premier League in 1992–93 and went on to play a part in the defeat of Bayern Munich in the following season's UEFA Cup.

He then signed for Southend United, and later worked on the coaching staff at Roots Hall, as well as having a spell as assistant manager.

Following Thompson's departure from an unsuccessful spell which led to Cambridge's relegation from the Football League, Newman was appointed manager in May 2005.

He also gained the support of the majority of Cambridge fans, earning him the nickname of 'Buzz Lightyear', owing to his facial likeness to the character from the motion-picture Toy Story.

Most of the time, it was when Reserve Team Manager Eddie Howe played a youthful side to help stabilise the defence.

He made his Bournemouth début away to Bristol Rovers in a Football League Trophy South Section Area Second Round match, appearing as a substitute.

Newman was head of recruitment at West Ham United, leaving in May 2024 following the departure of manager, David Moyes.