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Simon Weaver
We welcome you all back to the EnviroVent Stadium today after two long away trips that resulted in mixed emotions on the return journey.
Firstly, we were delighted with the performance at Gillingham 11 days ago and were fully deserving of the three points. Going to places like that is a reminder of the standard of club we are visiting week in week out and to put on a performance like that was another proud moment. We passed the ball well and created a number opportunities to score, There’s nothing quite like a hard fought away victory to bond everyone together!
We were disappointed to not be able to follow that performance up with another good result at Barrow last weekend. We battled hard against the elements and defended solidly until the 45th minute, but switched off from a free kick and found ourselves 1-0 down on the back of a deflected ball into the box, proving again that switching off just for a second can prove costly at this level. It was immensely frustrating to concede on the stroke of half time and, despite a few chances late on, it was too little too late, we didn’t do enough.
We are extremely appreciative of the supporters who make these long journeys with us, your dedication is not taken for granted, by myself, the management staff or any of the players.
We are extremely excited to be back at The EnviroVent Stadium today and playing in front of our supporters once again. We have shown signs in the league at home already this season of the potential within our squad, with back to back clean sheets and a real positive opening weekend win over Swindon.
Today will be a tough task against a Newport side who have secured two impressive results in the last week, beating top opposition in Tranmere and Portsmouth. It’s hard to not be impressed by the job James Rowberry has done since taking charge early last season and I fully expect his Newport side to be pushing for promotion come the end of the season.
The last time we hosted Newport was a great occasion; there was a real partisan atmosphere on an electric Friday night at The EnviroVent. This group thrives when the crowd gets behind them so we’ll be doing all we can to start well and claim another three points.
Enjoy the game,
