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  1. 'Braybrooke different class' - Newport fans on player formpublished at 14:22 BST 8 October

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    BBC Sport asked Newport County fans which of their players have caught the eye so far this season - and which haven't.

    Here are some of the responses we received:

    Thomas - Lee Jenkins has really impressed so far after coming from the Welsh leagues, Kai Whitmore has also improved this season. Room for improvement for me is Cameron Antwi, he needs to get some consistency in his game and Courtney Baker-Richardson needs to drastically improve as he just doesn't look interested at all.

    Joe - Sammy Braybrooke and Nathaniel Opoku. Lee Jenkins looks a good signing too but we need experience in order for the basics to happen. Controlling games, shape and helping the younger players through the game.

    Mark - Nik Tzanev seems to be the stand-out performer. Better than Nick Townsend. Lee Jenkins looks a good signing in defence. Not much else to be honest. Think all the budget went on Tzanev becauses the lack of experience is shocking this season. Gut is telling me we are doomed.

    Kevin - The only person to stand out so far this season is the tea lady at half-time. The rest of the team needs to take a long good look at themselves and that includes the management from top to bottom.

    Terry - The only player who has really impressed me is 19-times Wales cap Matt Smith. However, the midfielder is currently injured and the sooner he returns, the better. There are others who have looked OK, but they all lack consistency and that's why the Exiles sit bottom of League Two.

    Luke - Lee Jenkins has been head and shoulders above the rest. Kai Whitmore has flashes of brilliance, technically our best player. Nik Tzanev has also made some world-class saves and looks decent. There have been a few that have looked okay (Habeeb Ogunneye, Sammy Braybrooke). We are still really missing a striker who can actually find the net.

    Oliver - Sammy Braybrooke has been different class. Levels above anyone else on the pitch every game, the only link between defence and attack. Also, shout-out to Lee Jenkins and Matt Baker who both have been putting in 7/10 performances every game.

    Ade - For me Habeeb Ogunneye has been a shining light. Solid performance from the youngster most weeks.

    Jamie - I feel for [manager] David Hughes. The squad isn't good enough. No goalscorers, no midfield generals, not enough leaders or experience in the squad. Hughes is being set up to fail. Lee Jenkins has been impressive since coming in from Haverfordwest.

  2. 'Kabore a big problem for opponents' - Wrexham fans on player formpublished at 13:19 BST 8 October

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    BBC Sport asked Wrexham fans which of their players have caught the eye so far this season - and which haven't.

    Here are some of the responses we received:

    Mike - Best performers have been Max Cleworth, Lewis Brunt and George Dobson. Only Conor Coady has been awful. Everyone is doing fine but maybe suffering from signing late or not having a pre-season. It's coming together nicely now though.

    Frank - MVP is [manager] Phil Parkinson. To draw vs Leicester and Birmingham and beat Norwich, who all have bigger budgets, before all of our new players and Oliver Rathbone are healthy at the same time is impressive. Issa Kabore causes the biggest problem for the man marking him. With three goals, two assists and tied for most minutes played, Lewis O'Brien leads in goal contributions.

    Jon - Lewis O'Brien, Kieffer Moore and Issa Kabore have impressed and obviously lifted the team. They seem comfortable at this level and arrived playing well. Through injury I am disappointed by Liberato Cacace and I'm really under-impressed by Conor Coady and Nathan Broadhead. The price tag brings pressure but he's not even making the starting line-up. I want to see these players perform and take their chance but they haven't so far.

    Andy - Issa Kabore by a mile! Lad's an absolutely fantastic player and we're lucky to have him for the year.

    Karl - It's been a tough baptism early doors, however I think we as a team are coming to terms with what's needed to survive and to compete in the Championship. Some players have adapted well, a couple maybe just off the mark, but it was always going to be tough.