Fuchs frustrated after 'same story' for County

Newport County manager Christian Fuchs says simple mistakes are costing his side in their relegation battle.

County had the chance to climb out of the drop zone against fellow League Two strugglers Bristol Rovers on Saturday, but a first half double from Yusuf Akhamrich and a late Fabrizio Cavegn strike condemned them to a 3-0 defeat.

County are now three points from safety, with only Harrogate Town keeping them off the foot of the table.

"It's been the same story in most of our games, we gave away cheap goals," Fuchs said.

"We don't make it easy for ourselves, we need to make better decisions and unfortunately mistakes cost us again."

After a promising start under the Austrian, County have lost their last two league games, a 4-1 defeat at home to Accrington Stanley marking the beginning of a dismal week.

But Fuchs has urged his players to stick together in their bid to keep their football league status.

"Talk is very easy, but you've got to follow it up with actions. We have to hold our own hands up, not point fingers at anybody else," he said.

"I'm appealing to the players that we need to come even closer together, because if we split up then the season's done.

"The boys have been very honest, they understand what has to be done and to take responsibility for their actions."

County will look to bounce back when they host Grimsby Town on Saturday, 7 February (15:00 GMT).