Newport form not good enough - Jardim

Nelson Jardim admits Newport's form isn't good enough after they slumped to a fifth straight defeat.

But the County head coach says he is not concerned because he backs his side's character to turn things around

Newport have registered just one win in the last three months, throwing away an early lead against Swindon at Rodney Parade to see them stay within six points of the bottom two.

It has prompted concerns of a relegation slog in the final months of the season, Newport now left to wait to discover rivals' results over the weekend before a trip to play-off chasing Salford on Tuesday.

But Jardim said he saw enough fight against Ian Holloway's side to inspire confidence, even if he accepts the current run is poor.

Speaking after Joe Westley's debut goal for Swindon sealed the 2-1 defeat, Jardim said: "It's not good and we're not happy with it - the boys are not happy with it, no-one is happy with it at this club.

"We know this defeat was off the back of a tough period against top teams away from home and we have more games left at home than anyone, but I agree it's not good enough and we have to find a way to start winning."

There were a smattering of boos as Jardim and his players left the field, but there was also acknowledgement that Newport did not lack effort against Ian Holloway's side.

Jardim added: "I'm not worried because I see the way the boys are fighting. We just need to make sure we are better in those key moments.

"It can be a worrying time but when you see the way the boys are working and fighting like they are with their character, it is a positive - but we obviously need to find a way together to start winning.

"I think they are strong enough mentally. From the first day I think they have shown they have mental strength to overcome difficulties, but this is not the best period of our season. We are now playing teams around us and we have to show we are better.

"We have the character in the team, but we have to make sure those key moments do not happen."