Career
He has previously played for West Ham, Peterborough, Brentford and Luton. West Ham United
He signed a professional contract in August 1998, but struggled to establish himself in the team Newton returned to West Ham at the end of August and on 25 September 1999 made his Premier League debut for West Ham, appearing as a substitute for Marc Keller in a 1–0 away defeat to Coventry City.
These were, however, to be his only first team games for the Hammers.
Newton joined Division Two side N ottinghamshire County on loan in September 2000 until the end of the season, making 20 league appearances and scoring once against Oxford United on his debut. In March 2002, he joined Division Three team Leyton Orient on loan, playing in 10 league games and scoring once against Exeter City.
He was released by West Ham at the end of the 2001-2002 season, after rejecting a contract with Orient. Peterborough United
Newton joined Peterborough United, then in Division Two, on a free transfer in May 2002.
After dropping down the pecking order following the arrival of Russell Martin at the end of the 2007-2008 season, his contract with Peterborough was terminated by mutual agreement.
Newton played in a total of 249 games in all competitions in his six seasons at London Road. Brentford
Newton joined League Two side Brentford on a one-year contract from 1 July 2008. At the start of the 2008-2009 season, Brentford manager Andy Scott named Newton club captain, but he later lost the captaincy to Kevin O"Connor after a spell out injured.
Luton Town
On 28 May 2009, Newton signed a two-year contract with Luton Town.
Newton made a total of 67 appearances over two seasons at Luton, scoring 4 goals, and played in the club"s play-off final defeat to AFC Wimbledon on 21 May 2011. On 2 June 2011, it was announced that Newton"s contract would not be renewed and that he had been released from the club
Woking
On 27 June 2011, Newton signed for Conference South side Woking. Despite being a regular starter, Newton decided to retire on his playing career at the end of the 2014-2015 season so he could spend more time with his family.
Woking Return
On 11 August 2015, Newton had a change of mind on his retirement and returned to Woking, making an appearance in their second game of the season against Bromley in a 2–0 victory.