Former Wales striker Nathan Blake was as surprised as anyone to see ex-Austria defender Christian Fuchs among the spectators at Newport County's win away to Accrington Stanley. County ended their nine-game League Two winless run with a 1-0 victory to climb off the bottom of the table and ease the pressure on manager Dave Hughes. Blake said County chairman Huw Jenkins, who has come under fire from fans, should give current boss Hughes "a helping hand".
Former Wales striker Nathan Blake was as surprised as anyone to see ex-Austria defender Christian Fuchs among the spectators at Newport County's win away to Accrington Stanley.
County ended their nine-game League Two winless run with a 1-0 victory to climb off the bottom of the table and ease the pressure on manager Dave Hughes.
Blake said County chairman Huw Jenkins, who has come under fire from fans, should give current boss Hughes "a helping hand".
"Whether he's considering changing Dave or not, I don't know, but it was surprising to see Mr Fuchs at the Wham Stadium," Blake told BBC Radio Wales.
"We were scratching our heads thinking 'why would he be here?' unless he's here for the Accrington job.
"It looks like some conversations have gone on about him taking the Newport job."
Blake, who had a short spell with Newport at the end of his career, called for Hughes to be given more backing by the chairman.
"I keep saying if you haven't got the tools to build the house, don't expect the house to be built.
"Everyone can see where they're struggling – they're not scoring goals, they've not got enough experience and not got enough depth.
"There are players out there and available – you have to spend the money to bring them in, it's as simple as that.
"Otherwise you sit at the bottom of the table and run the risk of going down into the National League.
"Everyone's clear what the problems are and there's only one person that can resolve them."
Newport's win at Accrington on Saturday came courtesy of an Isaac Sinclair own goal shortly before half-time of a scrappy contest.
"They just needed three points," added Blake, who was at the Wham Stadium as a summariser for Radio Wales Sport.
"It's getting to the point it doesn't matter whether you're playing fancy football or anything like that – you've just got to get three points.
"Because if you don't win you can't gain any kind of momentum throughout the season.
"You have to say they stood up well and I'm so pleased for the manager and his coaching staff because they've clearly been under pressure.
"It will feel like a weight off their shoulders – whether coaching staff or players – and they can look forward now to the next game."
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