Mike Flynn: 'Newport can inflict first league home defeat on Notts'

Mike Flynn has talked up Newport County's prospects in Saturday's League Two encounter at Notts County, urging the his side to become the first team to inflict a league home defeat on the Magpies this season.

The Exiles survived in League Two last season courtesy of a final-day win over Notts at Rodney Parade, and this time round they appear a much different proposition, sitting sixth in the table.

When asked by the official Newport site about Notts' unbeaten home record in the league, Flynn responded: “I didn’t know that if I’m honest but if that’s true then it’s there for the taking.

“Let’s be the first team to be beat them there in the league. They are a strong team and it’s going to be a tough game. But they’ve had a little dip in form now so hopefully we catch them at the right time.

“It’s all about what Newport team turns up on the day and what Notts County team turns up as it is in most games in this league.

“I’m confident we can go there and cause them problems, I just hope we have that killer touch and we go there and get the win because the boys have been magnificent.”

Flynn also spoke highly of Notts boss Kevin Nolan, adding: “They’ve got an ambitious young manager in Kevin Nolan. He’s played at the highest level, seen what has worked in the league.

"They’ve obviously got some backing as well, so he’s been able to build a strong squad and I’m sure they will be up there come the end of the season.

“If you can put together a competitive squad and be consistent in this league then you know that you’ll be in the top half of the table for sure.”

And Meadow Lane also got praised by Flynn, telling the site: “It’s a great football stadium. It’s full of tradition and I’m really looking forward to going there.

“They’ve started really well, and I think the way they tried to relegate us last season will mean the boys are up for it.”

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