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Newport County Boss Christian Fuchs Makes Fans Plea

Newport County Manager Christian Fuchs. Pic. Alamy

Newport County Manager Christian Fuchs. Pic. Alamy

Christian Fuchs has urged Newport County supporters to stay united behind him and his players as they bid to escape from the foot of League Two.

The Exiles manager has made a direct appeal to the fanbase to keep faith as County battle to avoid relegation, stressing that belief from the stands is vital if results are to follow performances.

"I think everybody wants our club to be successful, and I think it's more than fair for people to be critical when things don't go the way they want it to be," said the Austrian.

"It's our responsibility to show them what we are capable of doing and it's then pulling into the same direction.

"Once they see that something is happening, that it's not only good performances but those performances are converted into results."

Fuchs expanded on that message with a plea for patience and backing during a difficult spell.

"I just have a big appeal to the fans to support us, to trust that something is happening here, that the players are all bought-in, that they want to make this happen and it takes everybody," he said.

"It takes the Amber Army to push us forward every single game but those players that will be on the pitch, they will fight for Newport and make sure that we've turned things around."

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The call for unity comes at a time when County remain bottom of the table, five points from safety after 20 games, with Fuchs still searching for his first league victory since taking charge in November. 

His side’s latest setback was a 2-0 home loss to Fleetwood Town, following an FA Cup exit at Boreham Wood.

Despite the gloomy league position, Fuchs has received a timely boost ahead of Saturday’s trip to Colchester United. 

Striker Nathan Opoku, who was forced off against Fleetwood, has been cleared to play after scans revealed no serious damage. 

The Leicester City loanee returned to training this week and could be asked to spearhead the attack, particularly with Ged Garner sidelined and Courtney Baker-Richardson back from suspension.

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Fuchs believes his squad has enough quality to change perceptions among sceptical supporters.

"That's our responsibility, to turn them around," he said.

"I think that is what everybody wants from Newport, for our club to be successful, and I think it's more than fair for people to be critical when things don't go the way they want it to be, the way probably people expect it to be.

"It's our responsibility to show them what we are capable of doing and it's then pulling into the same direction.

"Once they see that something is happening, that it's not only good performances but those performances are converted into results."

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Off the pitch, concerns about the club’s finances were aired at a recent fans’ forum at Rodney Parade. 

Owner Huw Jenkins admitted attempts to attract new investment have stalled, citing complications around share dilution and the threat of relegation.

The former Swansea City chairman revealed he expects to have put £3m into the club by the end of the season, telling supporters that urgent funding had previously been required to keep Newport afloat.

"I took the challenge on so, no excuses, I know how difficult it is," Jenkins said. 

"It can't go on forever, whether it's me in charge, or somebody else taking over.

"We are all concerned where the club is, none more so than myself. I'm here every day sat there watching the club lose and it hurts me. Things need to improve drastically, but I believe we can."

Despite the financial uncertainty, Fuchs remains optimistic that he will be able to strengthen his squad when the transfer window opens.

"We're in conversations," said the manager. 

"We have identified some targets that will help us in the second part of the season and now we're working on getting those onboard.

"[They will] refresh it a little bit, bring new competition in for everybody to maybe give them another five [or] ten per cent more. If we can get those couple of players in, that would definitely help."

 

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