Newport consistency pleases Jardim after Colchester draw

Newport County boss Nelson JardimImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
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Nelson Jardim has been impressed with the consistency his Newport County side are now showing after they claimed a point at Colchester United.

The Exiles have drawn each of their past four League Two matches, three of which have been away from home, while they have kept clean sheets in three of those outings.

While Jardim feels his Newport side - who are without a win in six league games - are far from the finished article, the Portuguese feels the stalemate at Colchester will stand the club in good stead moving forward.

"It's always a good point away, especially after the terrible couple of weeks against tough teams and not having a home game in between to chase a little bit more," he said.

"It was a positive point and something good for us moving forward - the team is showing consistency.

"Not everything was how I wanted it and there is a lot to improve; I am not happy with some of the details but overall it was a fair result after our effort.

"We made a good start and created some goal-scoring chances but then towards the end of the half Colchester were in control, but the threat was more from corners and free-kicks rather than open play.

"The subs brought energy in the second half and we did create some chances, but then we lost some control by not keeping the ball.

"That is an aspect that we have to improve and I believe there will be a time when we feel really comfortable having the ball."