Despite late heartbreak against Gillingham on Saturday, Newport County supporters were given a glimpse of what their January reinforcements can offer. Two of the Exiles' newest arrivals, former County defender Ryan Delaney and Shrewsbury loanee Harrison Biggins, were put straight into the starting line-up, and both made strong impressions. "They bring a lot of experience and a lot of energy," County boss Fuchs said.
Despite late heartbreak against Gillingham on Saturday, Newport County supporters were given a glimpse of what their January reinforcements can offer.
Two of the Exiles' newest arrivals, former County defender Ryan Delaney and Shrewsbury loanee Harrison Biggins, were put straight into the starting line-up, and both made strong impressions.
"They bring a lot of experience and a lot of energy," County boss Fuchs said.
"Biggins ran about 12,000 kilometres. He was omnipresent, he was everywhere.
"It's just the personality he has, the presence he has on the field. He was great in both boxes."
Delaney's return also pleased the manager, who felt the centre back slotted back into life at Rodney Parade seamlessly.
"It's good to see how they all blend in right away," Fuchs said.
"Ryan especially, with his past at Newport. It feels like there's unfinished business. They left it all out there."
Cardiff loanee Tanatswa Nyakuhwa and permanent signing James Crole were introduced from the bench.
Nyakuhwa conceded the penalty that gave Gillingham the chance to equalise, but Fuchs believes he will learn from his "mistake" and showed flashes of what County fans can expect with his pace on the wing.
"He knows he should have cleared the ball with his first touch instead of taking another touch," Fuchs said.
Crole, who arrived from Penybont and replaced Opoku in the 89th minute, may need time to adapt to the demands of League Two.
The Cymru Premier's top scorer is searching for his first goal in amber, something County fans hope will come soon with the Exiles having scored the fourth fewest goals in the division this season.
With the arrival of Lewis Jamieson adding further firepower, Fuchs will be hoping to rectify this issue in front of goal.
Jamieson, who was not registered in time for the Gillingham match, will be available when Newport host Chesterfield on Saturday, 24 January (15:00 GMT).
And Fuchs remains optimistic about what his new-look squad can become adding
"I'm looking forward to seeing more of the new signings," added Fuchs.
"It was a good start today with the new boys. But there's really more to come."
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