Louis has faith in Edinburgh (From South Wales Argus)
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Louis has faith in Edinburgh
8:00am Thursday 9th August 2012 in Newport County
By Michael Pearlman
RARING TO GO: County striker Jefferson Louis
MANSFIELD V COUNTY (Saturday, KO 3pm)
STRIKER Jefferson Louis has had more clubs than Ian Woosnam and Colin Montgomerie combined but insists that’s because only one man can get the best out of him – Justin Edinburgh.
The well-travelled forward, aged 33, has, including loans, trotted up an astonishing 29 clubs in a 14-year career.
However, the talented target man believes his best form came at Nene Park for Rushden & Diamonds under Edinburgh.
The now defunct Rushden finished fourth in the Conference during that period with Ryan Charles, Aaron O’Connor and Max Porter also featuring prominently for a side that lost out to promoted Oxford United in the play-offs.
With the spanking new Nene Park stadium similarly grandiose as Rodney Parade and with manager Edinburgh now building his own squad, Louis insists he only had one club in mind to join this summer.
And having bagged four goals in pre-season, the forward is optimistic of a long and bright future as an Exile.
“The key for me is the manager, he’s the only manager who I would basically follow anywhere, he knows how to get the best out of me,” he said.
“At Rushden we were playing winning football and we were also playing with a style and attacking intent that I enjoyed.
“The gaffer wants to get back to that at Newport and as long as he is at the club I hope I can be a key player for him and really enjoy my football.”
Louis admits the friends reunited act with his former Rushden colleagues has made Rodney Parade feel like home already.
“The dressing room is fantastic, the boys in the squad are all good guys and of course there’s the few of us from Rushden who are already familiar with each other,” he said.
“We know what the manager wants and what he expects of us and we are confident we can deliver it.”
Louis is certain that the Exiles will be closer to the promotion race than they will be to the basement battle following on from last season’s 19th-place finish and believes they can get off to a good start against Mansfield Town, one of his many old clubs, on Saturday.
“There is no good reason, with the quality we have, why we can’t aim high and think ‘play-offs,’ he said.
“We are a good side with a great stadium and passionate supporters. All the pieces are there and we feel we can hit the ground running.”
Boss Edinburgh has been happy with his strikers’ level of performance over pre-season.
“Jefferson has done well, his movement has been good and he seems fit and confident,” he said.
“I know what a good player he can be – unplayable on his day – and I feel like I can get the best out of him. We have real competition in attack which is great for me.”
Comments(9)
adrian simmonds
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10:37am Thu 9 Aug 12
Missing Somerton wrote:Compared with a rather plain and ordinary Spytty Stadium and a rather decrepit Somerton Park - much as I loved being there- I'd say RP is palatial as well as "grandiose". My only worry is how long the Dragons can continue playing first-class rugby,Well, we'll call it first class for the present.
It's a long time since I heard Rodney (or is it Dave!) Parade described as grandiose!
high x boy
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10:49am Thu 9 Aug 12
M Henry Morgan
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2:42pm Thu 9 Aug 12
high x boy
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3:06pm Thu 9 Aug 12
adrian simmonds
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6:56pm Thu 9 Aug 12
high x boy wrote:I am NOT knocking the Dragons - i want to see them top the league and win a cup or two, but the lastfew seasons have been a struggle. I'll be keeping my eye on the S4C schedule so I can watch any game down for coverage. A bit more success in Cup competition might even see some coverage on Sky Sports where I can understand the commentary!
well said Henry
My local golf club friend Roland, oiginally from Risca will be joining me for a repeat of last year's visit to High Wycombe to watch the Wasps game. But this time, Dragons, don't leave it till the 80th minute to win the game.
Adrian from Enfield
M Henry Morgan
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11:41am Fri 10 Aug 12
adrian simmonds wrote:Excellent Adrian! Being a Rugby and County follower I want the best for all our Newport teams. If there was a Newport Handball team that could share the facilities for the benefit of all, I'd support that too.Mind you Handball it does look a bit rough to me on the Olympics!!! Is it a ball or a grenade??
high x boy wrote:I am NOT knocking the Dragons - i want to see them top the league and win a cup or two, but the lastfew seasons have been a struggle. I'll be keeping my eye on the S4C schedule so I can watch any game down for coverage. A bit more success in Cup competition might even see some coverage on Sky Sports where I can understand the commentary!
well said Henry
My local golf club friend Roland, oiginally from Risca will be joining me for a repeat of last year's visit to High Wycombe to watch the Wasps game. But this time, Dragons, don't leave it till the 80th minute to win the game.
Adrian from Enfield
adrian simmonds
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11:56am Fri 10 Aug 12
M Henry Morgan wrote:I could never understand the Continentals' interest in handball but if Newport could get up a ladies' beach volley-ball team ..........
adrian simmonds wrote:Excellent Adrian! Being a Rugby and County follower I want the best for all our Newport teams. If there was a Newport Handball team that could share the facilities for the benefit of all, I'd support that too.Mind you Handball it does look a bit rough to me on the Olympics!!! Is it a ball or a grenade??
high x boy wrote:I am NOT knocking the Dragons - i want to see them top the league and win a cup or two, but the lastfew seasons have been a struggle. I'll be keeping my eye on the S4C schedule so I can watch any game down for coverage. A bit more success in Cup competition might even see some coverage on Sky Sports where I can understand the commentary!
well said Henry
My local golf club friend Roland, oiginally from Risca will be joining me for a repeat of last year's visit to High Wycombe to watch the Wasps game. But this time, Dragons, don't leave it till the 80th minute to win the game.
Adrian from Enfield
M Henry Morgan
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12:49pm Fri 10 Aug 12
adrian simmonds wrote:Now you're talking! I think making space for one those should be a top priority, if you pardon the expression? Lol
M Henry Morgan wrote:I could never understand the Continentals' interest in handball but if Newport could get up a ladies' beach volley-ball team ..........
adrian simmonds wrote:Excellent Adrian! Being a Rugby and County follower I want the best for all our Newport teams. If there was a Newport Handball team that could share the facilities for the benefit of all, I'd support that too.Mind you Handball it does look a bit rough to me on the Olympics!!! Is it a ball or a grenade??
high x boy wrote:I am NOT knocking the Dragons - i want to see them top the league and win a cup or two, but the lastfew seasons have been a struggle. I'll be keeping my eye on the S4C schedule so I can watch any game down for coverage. A bit more success in Cup competition might even see some coverage on Sky Sports where I can understand the commentary!
well said Henry
My local golf club friend Roland, oiginally from Risca will be joining me for a repeat of last year's visit to High Wycombe to watch the Wasps game. But this time, Dragons, don't leave it till the 80th minute to win the game.
Adrian from Enfield
Missing Somerton says...
10:09am Thu 9 Aug 12