sentences:  In February 2018, his contract was extended to the end of the 2018–19 season.He was part of the team that reached the League Two playoff final at Wembley Stadium on 25 May 2019, although he was an unused substitute in the final.Newport lost to Tranmere Rovers, 1-0 after a goal in the 119th minute.On 23 April 2019 Pipe announced his playing retirement at the end of the 2018-19 season.