Newport Manager Jardim Sees Confidence Boost for Wimbledon Match

Newport manager Nelson Jardim stated that his team can draw confidence from their challenging draw against promotion-chasing Notts County as they prepare to return to action on Tuesday. Notts County is scheduled to travel to face Wimbledon, a team that currently holds one of the League Two play-off positions. Jardim expressed his hope that the goalless draw achieved at Meadow Lane will provide a boost to his team as they aim for their initial victory since their 2-0 triumph against Gillingham on October 22. “Last week was a good point away to a very good side,” he said. “We knew these run of games would be tough and especially those two games [Notts County and Wimbledon], but I think the performance from the last game gives us good confidence. We knew we were conceding too many goals but the last few results have shown we are improving in that side of our game.” Jardim identified Johnnie Jackson’s Wimbledon as “one of the main contenders in the division”. “They have a strong squad and have a good system in place. They have a clear way of playing and make it hard for any team when you play against them,” Jardim stated. “They’re one of the consistent teams in the league of late this season, but also last season too. We’re expecting them to be on the front foot, try and create a lot of problems, but it’s down to us to have a clear idea of what to do and how to stop them.”