Newport County winger Jack Compton joins Merthyr Town on loan

Jack Compton made 23 appearances for Yeovil Town last season

Newport winger Jack Compton has joined Southern League title-chasers Merthyr on loan until the end of the season.

Compton has made 12 appearances for County this term, but is one of three told by boss Graham Westley that they do not have a future at the club.

Compton, 28, joins a Merthyr Town side who are second in the Southern League, four points behind leaders Chippenham.

"Newport County AFC would like to wish Jack the best of luck on his loan spell," the club said in a statement.