Newport ready to 'learn from best' under new boss Fuchs

Captain James Clarke says the Newport County squad are excited to be "learning from the best" after the appointment of Christian Fuchs as the club's new manager.

Fuchs, who won the Premier League and FA Cup during his time with Leicester City, replaces David Hughes, who was sacked following the club's 1-0 defeat against Shrewsbury.

The role is Fuchs' first senior management position, with the Austrian having previously only worked as assistant coach for Charlotte FC in America's MLS.

Fuchs faces the daunting task of keeping Newport in the EFL, with the club four points from safety after three wins from 16 League Two games this season.

But Clarke says Fuchs' lack of experience is not a concern.

"You look at his pedigree and background, he clearly knows football," said Clarke.

"We're excited with the appointment, it's an exciting one."

Despite being the oldest player in the squad, Clarke is expecting to learn under Fuchs' guidance.

"I'm 36 now, but you never stop learning in football, and there is nothing really better than learning from the best," he added.

"He's somebody who's won the Premier League and played international football.

"I can't wait to meet him and see development on the training pitch, see what I can learn from him and what the younger players can develop into."

Fuchs, who won 78 caps for Austria, will begin his reign with a trip to Oldham Athletic on Saturday before his first Newport home game comes against Barrow seven days later.

Oldham have conceded the fewest goals in League Two so far this campaign, but have not won at Boundary Park in four games.

"If we win the next two we could be out of the relegation zone," said Clarke.

"I don't think you can expect things to change overnight, but there's plenty of games left in the season to turn it around.

"He [Fuchs] is going to implement his style and hopefully we pick that up quickly."