Newport's Terrible Loss to Bromley Sends Town into Despair!
[Huw Evans Picture Agency] Manager Christian Fuchs insists Newport County were unlucky to lose out to League Two leaders Bromley at Rodney Parade on Tuesday. Bromley came into the game on the back of a 19-game unbeaten league run, but it was the home side who were largely in control of proceedings. Despite a bright performance from Fuchs' side, however, former County player Corey Whitely lashed home the only goal late on, much to the despair of the Exile supporters.
"It was a great performance. When you look at the game, you could not tell who were first in the table," said Fuchs. "I'm very proud of the team, the character that they played with and the intensity and the energy.
"They didn't deserve what they got at the end of the game, but it's one of those moments. We played really well and did not deserve to lose. " Defeat leaves County still looking nervously over their shoulder, as they sit just one point in front of the relegation zone.
Fuchs' team have eight games left in which to ensure they avoid relegation back to the National League. Crucially, perhaps, they still have to play the division's bottom two sides, Harrogate and Barrow. Fuchs says taking opportunities in front of goal will be key to Newport's survival bid.
"We should be more clinical with our chances, that's very clear. I think we have had chances in our last three games for three victories," he added. "But, overall, I'm very proud of the boys and we need to build on this performance again.