Came as a shock really. Still got a lot to offer.

Good luck for the future Pipey

Will be sad to see him go. Always very reliable.

I thought Pipey would stay with us but understand his reasons for making a clean break from football at the end of the season. I also agree with his point that he has repaid the faith the club showed in him. I wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

Good luck for the future Mr Pipe played a big part in our recent history.

Winning or losing, he always gives 110%. Wishing him all the best for the future

One of our greatest character: determined, strong and entertaining; the number of times I've seen opposition fans giving him stick and he just smiles and gets on with it; that cross for O'brien and he rubbed my bald head after we won at Crewe 2 seasons ago.

Just read this and I am shocked, I thought Pipey would at some stage manage Newport if and when Flynny left. Spoke to David after the Macclesfield match he didn't mention his retirement. He is a definite legend and his presence and commitment will be missed by fans and players. I wish him all the very best.

A big surprise,!!!.................. but Good Luck for the future, David, a superb professional.......always did the job for County and will be missed.... Good Luck David !!..............Bob Bassett

Sad news for me. Heart and soul of the club. But of course everyone has their shelf life, and the self-aware is able to recognise when that time is. Unfortunately not every player does.

Many good memories over his time with the club. I wonder which manager he thought the best to play under? He's plenty to choose from!! Hope he gets some minutes during the last two home games to give him a massive round of applause. My only regret is that he hasn't scored in a competitive game, yet. Now if we get awarded a penalty......!!
I wonder if he wants to come out for a few beers after the Morecambe game!!! Oh forgot, we'll need to prepare for the play-offs!!

First to admit I thought bringing Pipey from FGR was a mistake. Genuinely happy to have been totally wrong.
Great player in both spells for the club. All the best for the future Pipey, whichever direction things take you.

I wish David well, but I do hope he doesn't close the door on football totally. I think he has lots to offer the game.
I remember when Flynny was meant to have given it up to concentrate on business interests.....glad he came back.
Like many, I assumed David was being groomed to take on a higher profile role on a matchday. It always appeared that way.

Yes agree with all posts . Great lad great character. Great professional. And massive thanks pipey for the effort you have given our club .wish you all the best in your nx adventure .top top guy top player UTC.

Gonna make a bold prediction that he’ll be County manager by the end of next season