Newell made his debut for Peterborough United on 25 April 2011, in a 2–2 draw at home to Yeovil Town.[2] He made his second appearance in a 5–0 win against Dagenham & Redbridge on 7 May 2011.[3] He began to establish himself in the team during the 2011–12 season, and scored his first goal for the club in an away match against Leeds United on 14 April 2012.[4] He scored his second goal for the club on 14 August 2012, helping Peterborough to a 4–0 win against Southend United in the first round of the League Cup.[5] Newell picked up the Peterborough United FC, BBC radio Cambridgeshire and away supporters player of the year awards for the 2014–15 season.
Rotherham United
On 5 August 2015, Newell joined Championship side Rotherham United on a three-year deal. After four years at the club, which included a Wembley play-off final win, he left at the end of the 2018–19 season.[6]
Hibernian
Newell signed a two-year contract with Scottish Premiership club Hibernian in June 2019.[7] He scored his first goal for the club in a Scottish League Cup tie against Elgin City on 26 July 2019.[8] Newell initially struggled playing in a wide-left position, but his form improved after he was moved into a central midfield role.[9] On 23 February 2021, Newell signed a new two and a half year deal with Hibernian, with the option to extend a further year.[9][10] He signed another new contract in March 2022, which is due to run until the end of the 2024–25 season.[11] Newell won both the Players' Player and Supporters' Player of the year awards for the 2022–23 season.[citation needed]
Career statistics
As of match played on 15 May 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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