Newport boss Hughes 'ecstatic' with Harrogate win

Newport County bounced back to winning ways on Saturday with a convincing 3-0 win over Harrogate.

Having suffered a demoralising loss against Cheltenham seven days before - which saw the Exiles drop to the foot of League Two - David Hughes' side were in need of a lift.

They found it in North Yorkshire, as they took their chances and put bodies on the line to seal all three points.

Speaking after the game, Hughes said he has never doubted the effort of his players, who he was delighted for.

"I'm ecstatic for the players," said Hughes.

"I think we showed bits of everything required to win a game.

"I'm pleased for the players, they are a joy to work with.

"I've never thought the players weren't leaving everything out there or felt they aren't buying in to what the club sees as success, I'd never criticise them for a lack of effort.

"It's a collective effort, and today the players deserve the praise."

County remain bottom of the league, as Crawley also picked up three points on Saturday, but there are now five teams within three points.

"The supporters they have come up in their numbers and it is really pleasing to send them home with three points in the bag," added Hughes.

"This puts the disappointment of last Saturday behind us.

"We didn't get the result against Cheltenham we thought the performance deserved, today we did."