Newport's Kamwa counting on County's home advantage

Bobby Kamwa is looking forward to experiencing the Rodney roar once more this weekend after a month on the road.

The Exiles return home to face MK Dons on Saturday having not played on their own patch since 16 November.

A postponement, FA Cup exit and a run of away fixtures have starved the Amber Army of chances to see their side at home.

And former Leeds wideman Kamwa has also had injury issues, meaning he has only been on the Rodney Parade pitch for two hours in more than two months.

But after recovering from a hamstring problem to feature off the bench in last weekend's 0-0 draw at Colchester, Kamwa is raring to go in front of Newport's supporters once more.

"I know the fans have been waiting so hopefully we can put a good performance," said the 24-year-old.

"It's a very different experience, especially the way the ground is with the stands right next to pitch.

"I like it because you can really feel the fans and the atmosphere and it can really get you going.

"They're not afraid to let you know when you need a bit more urgency and sometimes you need that as players if you go to sleep - a bit of voice from the fans and you're back awake."

Kamwa has made 22 appearances for Nelson Jardim's side, scoring one goal so far - an impressive effort in the August home win over Doncaster.

But the summer arrival from Burton is targeting more from both himself and a County team who are currently 17th in League Two.

"I think there's more to come," he added. "We're getting to halfway of the season, we'd like to be higher up the table which is our aim.

"But we've still got a lot of time. The boys are gelling together well now. We've seen over the past few results we're a hard team to beat, so I think there's more to come.

"And hopefully I can influence the games more with goals and assists to help us get up the table."