Dixon quiet on personal opinion to Newport switch

Celtic Crusaders boss John Dixon has remained tight-lipped on his own thoughts behind the club’s controversial exit from the Brewery Field. The Australian coach has been with the club since formation in 2006 and, with Bridgend as the backdrop, has masterminded the rapid rise from National League Two to the dizzy heights of the Super League.

Dixon has watched from the sidelines as the Crusaders climbed the rugby league ladder from National League Two to the elite of Super League.

1,021 watched the club's first ever home fixture - a 78-14 stuffing of the London Skolars in the Northern Rail Cup. Taking Huddersfield's healthy away following into account, there probably weren't that many more home fans than that for Saturday evening's defeat to the Huddersfield Giants.

The club must now prepare for a new chapter in their history. After next weekend's trip to Castleford, a new badge, an altered name and new playing staff await. There will also be a new home - with the club set to switch the familiar surroundings of Bridgend for the Newport Gwent Dragons' home, Rodney Parade.

Dixon has refused to offer his own views on the switch, instead underlining his support for decisions made by the club's administration.

"It's outside my parameters the decision to move. I'm governed by what the club think is best for the club." said Dixon, talking to the BBC.

"The administrators of the club say this is the best decision for us. If that's what they say, then that's what I do"

Then when quizzed about his future, the amazingly loyal Dixon refused to comment on whether he'd be happy to be moved into a new role with the club amid mounting speculation that Brian Noble could be set to swap the DW Stadium for Rodney Parade.